Design Idea - Black and Gold

Don't fear the dark side.

Black may not be a colour you would commonly associate with weddings, but hear us out. Teamed with something like gold, red or even an emerald green it can produce some very classy very elegant weddings. It seems to be both feminine and masculine at the same time, and may suit a couple trying to veer away from the pastel family. Its contemporary, but somehow also timeless in its elegance.

Instead of white tablecloths, try black, with gold floating candles as centrepieces. White can still make an appearance in the form of flowers, such as tulips or orchids. Gold and black balloons, or bare trees adorned with black and gold material and fairy lights could be beautiful centrepieces.

Sashes on dresses have become increasingly popular, so why not use a black sash on a white dress (not as Gothic as it might sound). Consider a long white dress with lace, adorned with a wide satin sash round the waist. Bridesmaids could wear black dresses with hints of gold in the form of a shawl or bolero, or even a gold sash like the bride's black one.

This theme would be best suited to somewhere like a hotel or a blank canvas of a space.

Might be a good colour scheme to consider if your husband-to-be always wanted to be James Bond for a day...

Think "Casino Royale-esque" black tie with gold accents, cocktails and an Aston Martin to take you to the the reception, personalised playing cards as favours, and tables named after all the Bond films. But that's another blog entry...

Holly

Dress: Maggie Sottero

Cake: Cake's by Ann

Hotel: Savoy