Summary
- Black wedding dresses are made by all designers
- Black wedding gowns are perfect for non-traditional brides
- Gothic and Castle Core aesthetics work with black dresses
- Brides with Halloween weddings or want moody vibes choose black gowns
Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo recently wrapped up our 3rd annual show featuring black wedding dresses. It was so much fun and our Gothic and non-traditional brides loved it!
We brought in dresses from Evie Young, Sophia Tolli, Essense of Australia, Casablanca Bridal, Morilee, and Beloved Bridal. We had a wide range of wedding dresses in black and black/nude for 10 days. Both weekends were fully booked with a wait list for brides looking for this bold style statement.
We had every bridal look from plain mermaid to fully beaded ballgowns including plus size dresses. Our store was decorated with large and small gothic flowers, gold candelabras, punch potions and treats for the ultimate spooky celebration!
Who Looks For Black Wedding Dresses?
There are many brides searching for a black wedding gown for their big day. They simply do not want a white dress. It is the perfect choice for those looking for a:
- Gothic or Castle Core aesthetic
- sense of Moody romance
- wedding in a forest or other outdoor ceremony locations
- Halloween wedding
- late autumn or winter cozy evening wedding
- bride whose personal style does not align with traditional white gowns
Black Wedding Dress Ideas
The most perfect black wedding dress does exist!
Many designers have caught on to the black gown design. They are made in all the popular styles, with the same fabrics as the white wedding dresses giving the luxurious feel and perfect fit brides expect. They also have all the trends like long sleeves and open backs, with delicate details like buttons and bows! Let’s take a look at some stylish black wedding dresses:
This is a beautiful black lace, strapless sweetheart neckline, mermaid shape from Casablanca Bridal. The thick black vine lace pattern and lace appliques are a striking contrast against the nude lining underneath.
This is another beautiful choice. A layered tulle, v-plunge neckline with beautiful 3D black flower petals, a natural waistline, and off the shoulder sleeves. An elegant look in black with a traditional A-line wedding dress silhouette.
A bride and bridal stylist favorite this year was hands down Twiggy from Evie Young. Twiggy is the perfect choice for the daring bride going for the Gothic Princess look. A full satin ballgown with a slight basque waist,cat eye neckline, pockets, and a full row of back buttons. When we are looking at black bridal gowns, this one is pure timeless elegance!
Are Black Dresses Appropriate for My Wedding Day?
100%. 1000%! Your wedding day is exactly that – yours! If you’re thinking of a bridal style or aesthetic inspired by dark wedding gowns but perhaps not black, consider deep burgundy, emerald green, and sapphire blue. Satin and velvet fabrics are always a popular choice for a formal event, especially in the autumn and winter months. The Castle Core theme is perfection with these colors and details, and there are many perfect venues to host a wedding like this in Bucks County (Fonthill, Hotel du Village) and in the Philadelphia region (Merion Tribute House). There are wedding planners who can assist you with putting these themes together, too. Make sure to find one with lots of experience to give you ideas you’d never think of!
Come Visit Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo
We have the highest rated independent store in the Philadelphia area! We offer hundreds of dresses, size inclusive with many plus size wedding dresses, in all fabrics and styles. Our pricing is fantastic and the experience our team provides is unmatched. We also offer an extensive selection of mother of the bride and groom gowns, the latest styles and colors of suits and tuxedos, and a full-time in-house alterations professional. We are truly a one stop shop. With a store number that is textable for immediate access and appointment booking, there is no one who offers better customer service than Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo!
About Us
Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo is owned by Franco and Wendy Salerno. We founded the store in January, 2013 with a mission of running an honest, kind, and family-oriented bridal and tuxedo business. The name is a combination of our two daughters, Daria and Deanna. Today, our business is a Bucks County staple and the go-to place for wedding attire. Our long-time employees are kind, genuine, and truly part of the family. The lasting relationships we have made with customers, vendors, and designers are something we are truly grateful for.
Our store received national recognition in July, 2025 on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. In 2024, Darianna® Bridal & Tuxedo was named a Top 100 Small Business in America by the US Chamber of Commerce. We have been featured by Apple.com, ABC National News, TLC’s “Say Yes: Wedding SOS”, the Wall Street Journal, Square, and Axios. We are approaching 1,000 Google reviews with a 4.9 rating, and listed in the Knot’s “Hall of Fame”.
Locally, we are active members of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, and the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce serving on committees and as board members. Franco was Treasurer, Executive Committee member and a Board member of the Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce and their 2024 Mitchell-Conner award winner. He was also a board member of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce for many years. Wendy is a former Chair of the Women In Business, awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023, and named a 2025 Bucks County Parent Woman of Influence. Our daughter Daria is a former wish granter for the Make-A-Wish® foundation. We proudly partner with St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Angel Gowns, Wish Upon A Wedding, and donate to local schools and community band, choir, and theater programs.