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Jessica
Beginner October 2025 Tyne & Wear

Black wedding theme

Jessica, 12 May, 2024 at 21:24 Posted on Etiquette and Advice 0 9
Seen the idea of a black wedding theme in that you ask all the guests to attend wearing black. Everyone who knows me knows black is my favourite colour and whilst I initially thought I couldn’t really have it in my wedding, I’m thinking this is a really good idea. Guests in all black. The bridesmaids in rust and the groom in green tweed suit. Colour scheme black rust and green. Just want to know peoples thoughts on asking guests to wear black. Is it deemed acceptable to tell people to wear a certain colour or is it not? Also thoughts on this idea in general. Some have said it will look elegant and unique whilst others have said it will look like a funeral. All opinions welcome

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Latest activity by Adela, 14 January, 2026 at 03:19
  • Georgia
    Beginner November 2024 Northamptonshire
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    Hi Jessica!

    I think this sounds like a lovely idea, as a guest I would be more than happy to dress in a certain colour for someone else’s day. Especially Black as I would say most people own a black outfit.

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  • R
    Genius July 2020 Monmouthshire
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    It's entirely up to you, you just need to be aware that the more restrictions or requirements you give your potential guests, the more people you are likely to get declining. For example, in this case, some people may feel uncomfortable wearing black to a wedding as it is associated with death or mourning in their culture, while others may not own a black outfit and be reluctant to spend a lot of money on something they will never wear again - or simply not be able to afford to buy something new just for your wedding. But as long as you are aware that this might be an issue, and don't mind if people turn your invitation down because of it, then go ahead.

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  • Charina
    Beginner January 2025 South West London
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    Have let guests know we are wearing Black, White and Champagne and if they like to coordinate with us that would be awesome. This leaves it down to guests to do as they please and if they would like to wear our colour theme they can, most have said they are looking forward to coordinating and joining in.

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  • Lexie
    Rockstar December 2025 Jiangsu
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    This color scheme is so stylish! Having guests in black, bridesmaids in rust red and the groom in a green tweed suit feels sophisticated and unique. It won’t look like a funeral at all—instead, it exudes a vintage, elegant vibe. Asking guests to wear black is totally acceptable; just note it on the invitation as a theme dress code and everyone will get it. Check out https://www.azazie.com/all/bridesmaid-dresses for rust red bridesmaid dresses—there are plenty of styles that complement this theme perfectly.

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  • Lexie
    Rockstar December 2025 Jiangsu
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    This color scheme is so stylish! Having guests in black, bridesmaids in rust red and the groom in a green tweed suit feels sophisticated and unique. It won’t look like a funeral at all—instead, it exudes a vintage, elegant vibe. Asking guests to wear black is totally acceptable; just note it on the invitation as a theme dress code and everyone will get it. Check out https://www.azazie.com/gb/all/bridesmaid-dresses for rust red bridesmaid dresses—there are plenty of styles that complement this theme perfectly.

    Black wedding theme 2

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  • Rodney
    Lincolnshire
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    Black weeding theme that are the dress for wearing it in event for make it a cache event look.

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  • Warren
    Beginner February 2020 California
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    Honestly, it sounds elegant and very you. Asking guests to wear a specific color is quite common now, and black can look incredibly chic when styled intentionally, especially with rust Geometry Dash Lite bridesmaids and a green tweed suit. As long as you communicate the theme clearly and keep the overall vibe warm and celebratory, it’s far more likely to read as stylish than funeral-like.

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  • Adela
    Beginner July 2027 California
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    Black is cool.

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  • Adela
    Beginner July 2027 California
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    Black is harder to match, but it looks cool.

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