Not all brides are meant to wear white on their big day...
For our edgy brides out there who are ready to break free from tradition, we have gathered our favorite trending black wedding gowns that you are sure to love. These dark, luxe styles may even have our good girls craving something slightly less white on their big day.
01. Vera Black
Vera Wang starts off the list with this stunning tiered black gown that is edgy and couture. No one said you couldn't dress like a luxe fashionista and break all the rules.
02. Black Texture
Lazaro brings us our next black bridal gown with this captivating black textured ball gown. Embrace a more traditional princess ball gown style, but in an edgy black color.
03. Black Pearls
Allison Webb brings us a stretch crepe fit and flare gown featuring a white v-neck bodice and black skirt with all over pearl embellishment.
04. Feathers & Pearls
If you love the black with pearl detailing from the previous Allison Webb gown, then you definitely don't want to miss this one. The look features a black bodice, detachable sleeves and watteau chapel train all with pearl accenting. Then to really turn up the drama, the look features a high-low feathered skirt. Who is brave enough for this one?
05. Romantic Rebel
Our next black wedding gown is a romantic rebel worthy style that is feminine and fierce. The off-the-shoulder embroidered bodice is sexy and captivating.
06. Black Floral
Claire Pettibone brings us the next black wedding gown style with this truly one of a kind black floral dress. This unique style has a very modest, antique feel to it. Feel vintage and edgy on your big day in this gorgeous gown.
07. Black and Silver
We are toning down the black just a bit with this next black and silver floral gown from Claire Pettibone. This ethereal black wedding style is all about edgy romance.
08. Dipped in Black
This next black wedding gown features a dip dyed style that adds an edgy feel to a more traditional gown. We love this idea of infusing a traditional white wedding gown with black coloring with this dip dyed design!
09. Edgy Couture
Edgy and couture. This black ball gown from Mark Bumgarner is contemporary and sophisticated for our not so traditional brides out there.
10. Black Angel
Fittingly name "Black Angel" this black wedding jumpsuit is not for brides who follow the rules. This alternative black wedding style is dramatic and gorgeous.
11. Touch of White
How about just a touch of white with this next black wedding gown?
12. Moody Romance
How about a moody romance for your wedding day with this black wedding gown from Cathy Telle?
13. Sheer White
Another black wedding dress with just a touch of white with the semi-sheer white tulle detailing on the bodice of the gown. A feminine and sophisticated black wedding dress.
14. Edgy Ball Gown
We are cranking up the edgy drama with this next black bridal ball gown from Claire la Faye. Still soft, and feminine yet with an edgy black color - this look is absolutely gorgeous.
15. Black Mermaid
You can't go wrong with this classic Vera Wang black wedding gown. The stunning silhouette and luxe texture blend beautifully with the black coloring.
16. Sheer Black
Pnina Tornai brings us a black wedding day alternative with this stunning sheer black tulle and lace accented wedding gown. Everything you love in a wedding dress...only in black!
17. Black and Nude
Nude gowns have made a big trending impact on the modern wedding scene. And we love this nude and black wedding combo!
18. Black Tie
Let's glam things up with this next black wedding style from Pnina Tornai. Perfect for a formal black tie wedding day - or maybe a New Years Eve reception.
19. Crinkle Tulle
The crinkle style of this Vera Wang tulle black wedding gown gives the dress an edgy, moody feel. Distressed styling and black coloring is a match made in heaven!
20. Black Ball Gown
This black bridal ball gown from Maggie Sottero is absolutely dreamy. The black lace motifs on the bodice are absolutely breathtaking.
By Kathryn Schrotenboer