Black wedding theme

Here are a few photos from a black theme wedding with gold. As for asking people to wear black - it shouldn't be a problem as everyone has some black in the wardrobe - don't they ?

When you ask say something like "we are having a black theme wedding and it would be fantastic if you could help us create the look by wearing black if you can."

Personally, I'm not a fan of any wedding which imposes dress restrictions on guests - guests are already paying out a substantial amount in travel, accommodation and wedding gifts, so to expect them to purchase a new outfit in a colour that they may not like or wear again on top of all that seems a bit inconsiderate. Especially if any of your guests are on a low income. I like Bill's suggestion of asking people to wear black if they can, but even then, I can see some folk who don't own any black clothes wondering whether you'd rather they turned up in a non-black outfit or didn't turn up at all.

If you want a black theme, I'd stick to the decor and bridal party and let everyone else wear what they want.