Can you wear black to a wedding?

[Opheliasgoldenwine]

Just that really.. I only have black dresses and not a lot of disposable income to buy a new dress right now, but black is a bit gloomy? Tiny wedding, not my family or friend (DP side) and it's just the pub after. Is black a no?

No doubt some people would say it's not appropriate but I honestly don't see why (same as wearing red). Just accessorise nicely and you'll be fine don't worry

I frequently wear black to weddings. It's classic and can be accessorised.

I'd say it's fine, glam it up with some bling or bright accessories.
I was invited to a wedding a few years ago by a true bridezilla... She sent a message out stating no black, not even the men's suits.
All women's dresses must be knee length. No dark colours (something about the photos).
I only really wear dark so asked on FB for suggestions from my friends, bridezilla started commenting and sending me pictures of coral dresses. Fucking coral!! 🤢

So, I wore Burgundy, as did my DD and DP

A friend asked me if she could wear a black jumpsuit to mine, i didn't even know why she asked. I don't see it as an issue if you accessorise it right.

I think it's absolutely fine these days. I think the key is to have lighter/brighter accessories/jacket/cardigan etc and also, the style is probably more important than the colour (except white obv). As long as the dress isn't skin tight going out type dress.

Black is fine just channel your inner Audrey!

I used to go quite often for lunch *at the Grove ( sort of posh hotel/spa/golf course) and saw what was clearly a wedding party decamping from a coach, it appeared that the dress code was black and everyone had obliged. It looked as though the waiting staff were on a jolly with hats. The photos must have been dire.

• not my usual haunt, I am not a WAG, never needed the helicopter landing pad, but it was a conveniently central meeting point for myself and friends for catch up lunch and often did lunch deals. Tiger Woods and Obama went there too, but not in the lunch deal bit.

I bloody hope so, I'm wearing black to a wedding next week. Black dress with white lining (think laser cut style) dark red velvet heels, dark red earrings, floral print handbag.

As long as you don't turn up looking like Morticia Addams, you'll be fine!!

@suckonthatmaureen that's my general style

@Opheliasgoldenwine

Well ok, I'll revise that comment!! I'm fairly sure that there was a thread on MN a few years ago where the bride of the groom turned up wearing a black wedding dress and veil.
I wouldn't suggest doing that. Anything else is fine!!