Can I wear black to a wedding?

[MrPony]

I have a dress that looks like this, can I wear it to a wedding or is it a bit too black?

[FutureGadgetsLab]

I think it's fine

[ILostItInTheEarlyNineties]

Looks fine to me. You could use some coloured accessories or maybe add a coloured belt?
I did once go to a wedding of a Chinese couple and they told all the guests to avoid wearing black. In Chinese culture black at a wedding brings bad luck or death.
Other than that instance, I think it's completely acceptable and a nice dress.

[sassytheFIRST]

I'd wear a red shrug and shoes with that to jazz it up. Nice.

[Savagebeauty]

Of course! I wouldn't add another colour at all.

[MrPony]

I don't have anything colourful I could add to it, it would be teamed with black heels and a black clutch.

I don't want the bride thinking I'm wishing bad luck on them!

[dulcefarniente]

As long as you're not immediate family, an ex of either of the happy couple, or have publicly made a negative comment about them getting married you'll be fine.

[Savagebeauty]

Do people actually think black is unsuitable?? How ridiculous.

[MrPony]

I'm probably a bit suspicious, I've always associated it with bad luck!

[murphyslaws]

Definitely it looks great

[ILostItInTheEarlyNineties]

I wouldn't worry as long as you look fairly smart. I've seen black dresses at weddings.
Surprised you have nothing colourful to wear with it though. A cardi? Jacket? Necklace?
How about painting your nails bright pink?

[TheWindInThePillows]

I remember one year really struggling to find a nice outfit that wasn't black, turning up and finding most of the guests were in black/dresses, some with no other colour at all. It was a very stylish wedding, so now I don't bother about whether I'm wearing black or not.

[MrPony]

Im not a colourful person Ilost!
Glad this is acceptable though, it's a relief

[ILostItInTheEarlyNineties]

Fair enough. Have a lovely time

[shockedballoon]

That's a lovely dress - where's it from?
I would have no problem wearing this to a wedding, though I would be one of the ones who'd use bright accessories. But only because that'd suit me better.

[mrsmortis]

If in doubt ask the bride. I had a couple of girls ask if it was OK to wear black at my wedding. I appreciated being asked.