Black and White

Simple and classy – black and white weddings will never go out of style, but you can spice it up by using the colors in unexpected ways.

A black and white dessert table? Yes, please!

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{Imbue Weddings via Polka Dot Bride}

Black and white bridesmaids dresses are the perfect accent to the bridal gown.

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{NK Photography via Cathrin D’Entremont Weddings}

Be sassy in black nail polish.

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{Brides UK via Peonies and Polaroids}

Absolutely love the look of white calligraphy ink on black paper.  It’s like a tuxedo come to life!

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{Neither Snow Calligraphy via Erin Ever After}

So often ribbon is a light accent for sweetness.  Bring in a little edge with a black ribbon.

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{Cake by K. Rose Cakes, photo by Elizabeth Messina, via The Bride’s Cafe}

And for fun, some more beautiful black and white inspiration…

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{black typewriter with white flowers from Oh Joy’s Flickr via Oh So Beautiful Paper}

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{kicking back – from Flickr via Somewhere in Middle America}

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{black and white sweetness, from the archives, sourced here}

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{sigh-worthy black and white photo wall from Living Etc via The Style Files}

What’s inspiring you today?

we heart your comments!
  1. Those bridesmaids dresses are very chic! Love them!

    I have a thing for white calligraphed ink on a colored envelope – so pretty!
    .-= Brit’s most recent blog post: dressing ma’ ladies – part #2 =-.

  2. Dognbird writes... {February 2, 2010 at 10:01 am}

    You have my mind racing with so many ideas for black and white. Thank you for the beautiful inspiration (as always)!
    .-= Dognbird’s most recent blog post: Adding to the omnipresent vintage wedding trend with a… =-.

  3. Erin writes... {February 2, 2010 at 12:07 pm}

    This is beautiful!!

  4. Thanks for the mention!

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