What do you think about black bridesmaid dresses??

I am having seven bridesmaids.. and I have chosen this bill levkoff dress, the picture shows it in camel and what not, but I have chosen to have the dress black, with the white sash.

http://www.billlevkoff.com/collections/i...

To give you a better idea... the seven bridesmaids will be in these dresses, and I am planning on having a mixture of white magnolias, roses, and hints of purple hydrangeas. The flower girls, have white dresses with Black sashs (just opposite the bridesmaids) and will be throwing white rose petals.



I just read in a response to another question that black is bad luck... anyone else heard that????

What do you think about black bridesmaid dresses??
Oh, black bridesmaids dresses are elegant and beautiful. No bad luck either! In fact, your bridesmaids will be thrilled that the dresses are black. They will all look slimmer and everyone looks good in black anyway, unlike some of those funky color bridesmaid dresses. I was at a wedding last summer where the bridesmaids were in black strapless dresses. Each bridesmaid did her own black necklace and earrings. Wow, that looked amazing. They each looked different, yet the same. They each wore their own black sandals, too. None were the same. It's not bad luck because this couple is very happily married and they just made a pile of money selling their house! Then bought a bigger one.
Reply:I adore black. If we had a wedding party, my brides maids would have been in black.
Reply:I love that idea, those are beautiful dresses! I don't think it will be bad luck, its just a dress! Congrats!!
Reply:Sounds cool and I love the dress its so pretty!



"Bad luck" bad shmuck, who cares what people say it is!?



That dress is beautiful.
Reply:No it will be beautiful. Right now it is time to go with your own ideas and do not let anyone ( or any saying like its bad luck) get to you. Best wishes
Reply:I think the idea is gorgeous, though I wouldn't do it myself. Black is too dark of a color for me, and I don't think of it as a wedding color. However, I'm sure it could work for you, seeing as you've got all those other colors involved.



As for bad luck...Well, I don't believe in superstitions like that.
Reply:If your superstitious well I guess it could be seen as bad luck but hey I got married in a black dress and we have been married for 7 years now - I'm not overly superstitious so it didn't bother me - If its what you want just go for it! Enjoy the day and don't worry about all of that :)
Reply:Black is icky at a wedding, only acceptable as tuxes. It's not only bad luck, it's sombre, morose, etc. Just not appropriate. Weddings should be full of HAPPY colours!
Reply:Ja, black is the color of mourners and widows. So most brides wear white. If the others wear black, that may look fine.
Reply:I heard that you can't wear white if you are not a virgin, but I haven't heard that black is bad luck. The dresses are gorgous, I plan to have black accents at my wedding. Congrats on getting married!
Reply:Have anything you want to have in the wedding. It sounds

as if the scheme will be beautiful.
Reply:If you are having a black and white wedding then it is ok. Or if black is your favorite color then that's ok. BUT is your wedding in the summertime? Because your bridesmaids will be too hot wearing black (dark colors attract heat). Best thing to do is have them wear your favorite color or the color of your wedding theme (say all your flowers are in certain colors, your table cloths, etc).
Reply:that will be pretty. people who go to your wedding will compliment the dresses, and not tell you that they are cursed or anything.i have never heard of black being bad luck, and even if that is some tradition, who cares? this is how you want your wedding so don't let some silly superstition stand in your way.



congratulations and good luck!!!
Reply:There really isn't such a thing as luck unless you win the lottery. I think that the dresses will be very pretty. Don't listen to what other people have to say... this is YOUR wedding.
Reply:For the love of God, don't listen to "bad luck" crap! It's your wedding, sounds beautiful, i personally wouldn"t chose black but after giving thought to all the other colors it actually looks nice.Like i said it"s your wedding and as long as both you and your fiance are in agreement on the colors it is actually no one elses business!
Reply:My sister-in-law did black and white for her wedding and it looked beautiful. You can do so much with black and white. Your not restricted to certain colors in flowers or decor because it goes with all! The only thing is, when is your wedding? Because I have tried on dresses like that and they are really heavy and hot. I think that every bride should have to try on the bridesmaids dresses as well, because then it will let you know how they would feel in it. Just a suggestion.
Reply:Ok first off very nice choice of gowns. Second off is the wedding going to be after a certain hour. And no black is not bad luck.
Reply:Im getting married in september and my bridesmaids are wearing black too. I love the black dresses. Do what u want its your wedding have fun and good luck.
Reply:I have actually heard the opposite- that black is good luck. I had black bridesmaid dresses (with deep red roses) for my wedding and it looked great. Perhaps consider the time of year?? Also consider, it's your wedding so you should do what you want AND everyone looks great in black. (plus, if you wear white, you'll stand out even more) It's a beautiful dress and I love the flower idea- go for it!
Reply:Sounds like a cool, original idea. Don't let

some stupid superstitious crap screw it up.

If someone tries to talk down your idea, take the intellectual road and tell them that a black gown representing immorality and bad luck was worn by the bride, not the brides maids in the dark interpretation of Mozart's Opera " Don Giovanni".
Reply:Who cares about superstitions. Black is wicked gothic. If your birdesmaids are doning black clothing, its more like a funeral than a wedding.
Reply:My cousin had black bridesmaid dresses and it worked out beautifully. It is just a matter of preference. Personally I do not think I would opt for a black dress, but this has no bearing on it bringing bad luck. That is nonsense. And if your flower girls will have the white dresses with black sashes I think things will flow nicely. Good luck!

And remember, it's your special day, you should do what pleases you!
Reply:At my cousin's wedding, the bridesmaids wore black dresses and carried red roses. It looked very elegent.
Reply:Marriage is in the heart and in the mind, not in the dress or on a piece of paper. You sound like you want art and not superstition. Art is way more huge across all cultures than superstition. and besides, heART has the word ART in it. be creative enjoy your day. YOU are getting married not the naysayers.
Reply:I love the black dresses! But the only problem is with the magnolias because they are so hard to find and they die quickly. I would talk to a florist about your floral selections.
Reply:unfortunately when you say black it's always marked as bad luck. however, you could always make it fashionable. so that they would not see the black alone. blend it with other color. have fun with it.
Reply:I love it and think black in a wedding is elegant. I am having red with black accents instead of white and it's in June! Throw the rules out the window. It's your day have it your way. By the way I love the dresses, I am sure it will look great. Also, I seen a wedding once with Black and White and the brides maids had long cala lilly bouquets. Awesome!
Reply:lucks of any kinds aren't real. do not listen to them. wear black, and be unique.

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