Black and white wedding dresses are absolutely perfect for a monochromatic wedding, especially if they have stunning black trim or ribbon accents accompanying a white dress. Such dresses call for a wedding theme that is a level above all other weddings. These kinds of weddings have that timeless elegance where the female guests can get to wear cocktail dresses with crinolines and matching gloves, jewels, and classic pumps while the men get to wear dashing white dinner jackets with handsome black bow ties. Vintage cars can also be used for transportation for the bride and groom to complete the sense of elegance of the wedding theme.

Initially seen in the Art Deco era, black and white wedding dresses became very popular in the mid-1950’s. This was all thanks to style icon Audrey Hepburn’s decision to wear a stunning Givenchy strapless white gown with black trimmings in the movie Sabrina. After the movie was shown, women went crazy trying to copy the look for their weddings; thus, black and white weddings are most probably copied from this movie’s theme. Such weddings speak of high class and drama to ensure that the wedding will turn out as an unforgettable event.

Black and white wedding gowns are commonly chosen in the form of a predominately white dress with beautifully designed black accents. The accents can be as simple as a black sash or more intricate like black embroidery done tastefully throughout the gown. Brides would be wise to choose a white dress with black accents that has a simple, clean cut to avoid having a dress that is more distracting than pleasing to the eye. Stick to light accents like swirls or dainty blossoms to add distinction without causing any aesthetic problems.

Despite being a high-fashion item, a black and white wedding gown doesn't have to cost you a lot. You can get a designer-looking dress minus the expensive designer price by carefully shopping for more reasonably priced black and white gowns. If you can find a vintage wedding dress in pure white, engage a skilled seamstress or modiste to put in black accents such as embroidery and insets. You can also visit the numerous local bridal shops and dress retailers for ideas or go online to search for great bargains at e-stores that cater to brides-to-be. Now that’s practical fashion!