Modern Black And White Theme Weddings

For a bride who loves the classic look of black and white, a black and white theme wedding is perfect. A black and white theme wedding can be planned several ways. Depending on the wishes of the bride, the wedding theme can take on a 1950’s look, a gothic look, an old Hollywood style, or a modern city style. This versatile theme works well for everyone and creates a beautiful wedding.

Black and White Wedding Invitations

Invitations are the first impression the guest gets of your wedding. Many times brides do not realize this, and choose ordinary invitations. Brides should be challenged to find engaging and interesting invitations that will get the guests excited about the wedding.

For black and white theme invitations with a city style, brides can choose invitations that have a black and white picture or painting of a big city skyline. For an old Hollywood style wedding, brides can use invites with black and white filmstrips across them. Brides can even request their guests wear all black and white. No matter what theme you use however, make sure the wedding invitation allows the guests to have a sneak peek at what to expect.

Black and White Wedding Decorations

Although we often use large amounts of tulle for wedding decor, brides might want to skip using the versatile fabric in a black and white theme wedding. Black and white theme weddings should have a more sophisticated look and tulle might bring the look to a more feminine and girly level. Tulle should be substituted with wide satin ribbon. Ribbon in black and white can be used for pew bows. Brides can add a sprig of baby’s breath to the bow to give it a chic look.

Black and white theme weddings work wonderfully in the evening. Many brides using this theme choose to make their wedding a black tie event. Candle decorations are beautiful additions to an evening wedding. They create a classic romantic look without looking too frilly. Candles should be used in coordinating black iron holders and candelabras.

Flowers for the black and white theme can be a bit tricky. Some brides choose to use another color in their arrangements to add spice, however a true black and white theme uses only its namesake colors. Roses are the best option for this theme, as they come in both white and black. Many silk flowers come in these shades as well and can be used to tie in the theme.

Ceiling hangings are a great way to add interesting decor to a wedding ceremony. Brides can create these hangings using wide strips of fabric, pearls, black shiny beads, and a glue gun. By gluing an abundance of pearls and beads onto the fabric, brides instantly create beautiful wedding decor.

Black and White Reception Decorations

The reception of a black and white theme wedding should coordinate with the theme as well. To decorate the reception location, brides can use huge black and white framed posters of paintings and photographs. By hanging them around the reception, brides can easily tie in their theme.

Checkerboard pattern is another option for this theme. Tables can be decorated with cloths in this pattern. Modern brides can also use this pattern on their wedding cake. It is a beautiful way to incorporate the theme into the reception food. Jazz is a great style of music for this theme. Its sophisticated sound works nicely with the style of the theme.

A black and white theme wedding is a great way to plan an interesting and beautiful wedding. This theme is unrestrictive and allows the bride to include many original ideas. The style of a black and white wedding can be customized to fit the style of the bride and groom. Overall, the black and white theme wedding is a great option for any bride searching for a versatile wedding theme.