Wedding Dresses on Shine

Style 911: Can I Wear Black To My Own Wedding?

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“I’ve been reading The Frisky for a month or so (religiously!) and I thought this would be the place to get my questions answered. (You guys always seem to have the answers.) I’m getting married on Oct 31st of this year and want to know if it’s acceptable to wear a black wedding dress. I would pair it with an ivory shawl (in cashmere) with white pearls as accessories. Is this a fashion no-no? I just want something non-traditional and the bridal stores aren’t doing it for me. I’ve found this vintage black cocktail-type dress and hope that I can wear it! Thanks in advance!” —Melissa

Hey Melissa, what’s up? And welcome to The Frisky! Glad you’re here. I love your question because, personally, when it comes to fashion rules, I like to get all rebellious and say there are none. (Eh, OK, maybe just a few…) After the jump, let’s discuss whether a black dress can work for you on your wedding day or not.

Four Wedding Dresses Under $100

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The Thread has brought you every other look on the cheap, so why not the dress for your big day? The new getting-hitched philosophy is: splurge on the honeymoon and save on the wedding. We've found 4 beautiful wedding dresses -- all for under $100! Dress #1

Being Engaged Can Make You Crazy: Wedding Dresses

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Confession #3: I am that annoying girl who just got engaged and cannot stop talking about her wedding. To my credit, I only got engaged a week ago and from what I've seen, I could be a lot worse. Rich Bride, Poor Bride, Platinum Weddings, Whose Wedding is it Anyway?, Bulging Brides - you...