Black and White Wedding Decorations Ideas
Black and white themes may be a little unordinary and unlikely to be used for a wedding ceremony because of its dark and somewhat gloomy connotation. But in fact, black and white creates an effectual theme for the union of two persons, of two souls. Just like the yin and the yang, the opposing chromes of black and white is perceived as a perfect union and inseparability of the couple to be.
Wedding Reception and Table Decorations
There are so many options when it comes to decorating your wedding reception venue and tables. Think decorative candle holders, handing paper lanterns, table runners, place cards and table scatters. All of these are easy to obtain in a variety of colours including black and white. Tea light candles in paper bags of your chosen colour scheme will always create a romantic candelit atmosphere, whether outdoors or indoors. There are so many varieties of white flowers and you can either present in black boxes or glass vases tied with black ribbons. Another option is to choose white flowers and offset with black wedding favours or place cards.
Flowers come in all shades these days, but finding an arrangement of white would be simple. Accented with a black vase or ribbon and in no time, you will have a splash of black and white throughout the room. Don’t limit yourself to just flowers as centerpieces, when creating table assignments think black and white and rather than numbers, use animals such as “Penguin Table” or “Zebra Table.” For a more personal touch, have some of your favorite pictures of you and groom printed in black and white on the tables or scattered around the room. Since most venues offer white or a shade of white for the linens, consider printing name cards or the dinner menu on black card stock to continue to tie the theme together.
Black and white wedding invitations are simply outcome of how modern we are now. You don’t need to ban blacks on your weddings bracelets. Instead, make use of this bold and distinct color to make your invitation unique, outstanding and sophisticated one that will be truly remembered and kept by your guests.
Bridal Party Outfits
A black and white wedding theme is an easy to look to create with your bridal party outfits. Bridesmaids will have a huge range of black bridesmaids dresses to choose from including black evening dresses to party or cocktail dresses. Team with bouquets of white roses and your monochromatic look is complete. You could also accessorise your black dresses with white hand fans, shawls or parasols. Another option is to take a black dress and add a white ribbon or sash around the waist to create the black and white look. Groomsmen are simple with black suits and white shirts.


















