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Black and White Theme Wedding
 If
you're planning to tie the knot and want something different and
dramatic, consider a black and white theme wedding. The combination
of these two colors is simple yet striking, bold yet refined. Some
couples use an accent color like red or pink in small doses, others
stay strictly black and white. The black and white color scheme can
be reflected everywhere from your invitations to your wedding cake.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
Invitations: You shouldn't have any problem finding black and
white invitations. Many stationery stores provide custom designed
invitations for their clients. For example you can choose the style
and color of the text as well as the particular style invitations
and envelopes you want. This makes creating your invitations to
match your wedding theme easy. Styles will range from basic to
extravagant. With a black and white theme wedding, the more
streamlined everything is, the better.
Apparel: Men will of course wear black and white tuxedos.
Brides look amazing in bridal gowns that feature minimal
ornamentation and clean lines. A ballerina style gown is ideal for
the bride who wants a full skirt, while other brides prefer a sheath
style dress. Stay away from lots of lace, ruffles or beading. Think
old Hollywood glamour when choosing your gown and accessories. The
bridesmaids and maid of honor can wear black dresses. Or, they can
wear black and white dresses. Black and white polka dots are retro
chic for the ladies in your bridal party.
Decorations and Flowers: Balloons and streamers in black and
white are perfect to add festive glamour. Go for a black tablecloth
and white place settings, or a white tablecloth and black place
settings. Bouquets of flowers look fantastic as table centerpieces.
It is easy enough to find white flowers, but a bit more difficult to
find black ones. There are varieties of tulips and roses that are as
close to black as you can get. Or, go for silk flowers that have
been dyed black. For the bridal bouquet follow the same scheme and
add black and white ribbons. For a modern twist, have your flower
girl toss black and white heart shaped confetti instead of flower
petals.
Menu: Tuxedo strawberries look fabulous as appetizers or as
part of dessert for a black and white wedding. Dark and white
chocolate is used to paint tuxedo designs on the berries. When it
comes to beverages, serve white and red wine and black and white
Russian cocktails. Offer sparkling cider and virgin drinks for
guests who don't drink alcohol. Your entree can be anything you
like, although something classic like salmon or prime rib works
well. Your wedding cake can be either chocolate cake with white
icing or vanilla cake with chocolate icing. Today's creative bakers
can come up with amazing concoctions to match any theme, including
black and white.
Favors: You'll want to give your guests wedding favors as a
token of appreciation. Small bottles of blowing bubbles wrapped in
pretty black or white tulle are a perfect idea. When the wedding
couple departs, guests can blow bubbles instead of throwing rice
which is bad for birds. To stay as close to tradition as possible
while remaining eco-friendly, give guests bundles of birdseed to
toss. Disposable cameras make nice favors for any theme wedding
because guests can capture their own memories of your special day.
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