by Natalie Drum

Fashion focus – bridesmaids en noir.

Emily & Daniel, Gowns: Rachel Gilbert, Sir, Christopher Esber & Shona Joy, Photo: Dan Brannon.

 

Versatile, classic, timeless and universally flattering – wedding parties wearing black is always en point.

With the option of injecting colour through accompanying florals, pops of colour in lipstick, or metallic accessories, black is far from the sombre and once shunned choice for wedding party attire.

Black dresses, jumpsuits, skirts or suits are chic, practical (nightmare food or bev spillages be gone!) and a popular choice in wedding fashion that we don’t see fading any time soon.

Take a peek at some of our favourite takes on the look, with inspiration for your own big day.

 

 

Real Wedding: Victoria & Sam, Gowns: Bec & Bridge and Boohoo, Photo: Tess Follett
Real Wedding: George & Georgia, Gowns: Rachel Gilbert, Photo: David Muir.
Real Wedding: Alex & Rob, Dresses: Custom by Lainie Brookman, Photo: Katie Harmsworth
Real Wedding: Alycia & Adrian, Photo: Art of Grace.
Real Wedding: Ruby & Peter, Dresses: Country Road, Photo: Georgia Verrells
Real Wedding: Mike & Alexandria, Gowns: Bec + Bridge, Photo: Nikki McCrone.
Emily & Daniel, Gowns: Rachel Gilbert, Sir, Christopher Esber & Shona Joy, Photo: Dan Brannon.
Real Wedding: Georgie & Tom Dresses: Shona Joy Photo: Jess Nicholls
Real Wedding – Corrina & Daniel, Photo – Jonny Scott.
Real Wedding: Nicole & Anthony Dresses: Bec & Bridge Photo: Fern & Stone Photography
Real Wedding – Dani & Nick, Gowns: Bec + Bridge, Shona Joy, Photo – Motta Weddings.
Real Wedding – Justin & Amanda, Gowns: Shona Joy, Zimmermannm Aje, Photo: Lost in Love.
Real Wedding – Elise & Joel, Gowns: SDNY, Photo: Meg Read Photography.
Real Wedding – Ally & Luke, Gowns: Bec + Bridge, Photo – Katie Harmsworth.
Real Wedding – Chandler & Nick, Gowns: Bec + Bridge, Photo: Nikki McCrone.
Real Wedding – Tessa & Tom, Gowns: Manning Cartell, Camilla and Marc, Hansen & Gretel, Effie Kats Photo: Rolan John.
Real Wedding – Jess & Jack, Gowns: Bec + Bridge, Photo: Ryal Sormaz.
Real Wedding – Bek & Jordy, Gowns: Camilla & Marc, Photo – Hey Jack.
Real Wedding – Naomi & Matt, Photo – Tony Evans.
Real Wedding – Sho & Adam, Photo – Jessica Sadie
Real Wedding: Sam & Sophie Dresses: Rachel Gilbert, Bec + Bridge, Rebecca Vallance, Carla Zampatti and Camilla and Marc. Photo: Jess Nicholls

 

For more gorgeous, elegant occasions, hit the link to our real wedding archives filed by style and category here.

 

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