Black and White Wedding Ideas

This blog post is all about black and white wedding ideas.

If you want to be bold and chic for your wedding, then you may want to pick some contrasting colors. If you are a bride looking for wedding colors that work any time of year, then this is the wedding color scheme for you.

If you want a wedding theme that is both classic can modern then an elegant black and white wedding is the way to go. We love this color scheme because it is so easy to accomplish and looks flawless.

Black and white are both sophisticated and simple. It is the perfect choice for a couple that wants to be classy but has an edge on their wedding style.

In this blog post, we will show you some elegant black and white wedding ideas. By the end of this, we hope you are happy to take on this wedding theme and give your own spin on it.

Why Choose Black and White Color Palette?

This wedding color palette is very modern. So you’ll have all of the perks of a modern wedding, but it will still be classic style because has a white theme added to it.

Since these colors go so well together it doesn’t matter which way present it. You could have everything white on black or black on white. It all depends on what you want to do, and we will have examples of both.

Invitations

Invitations for a black and white wedding theme is pretty simple. Feel free to get creative with fonts and packaging. One issue with this is choosing black envelopes because they are hard to find in stores and you will need a white paint pen for them

Love this example here because it doesn’t matter which way you decide, the print will still be bold and easy for recipients to read. There is no need for extra designs on floral on the invitations because the contrasting colors are sophisticated enough. Just pick an elegant font and go from there.

This invitation stamp is a great idea for black and white invitations. It puts the chic design just over the top because it is a finished that is customized by the couple. If you like the idea of having a stamp on your wedding invitations them there are plenty of custom stamp options on Etsy.

Signage

The signage for this wedding theme is so pretty. This welcome sign is so gorgeous. The white text on the black background looks amazing. It looks super cute with the white roses and greenery draped across the top.

The black on white is cute too if you are looking for a more classy side of this theme. This will be great for indoor and outdoor settings. Just make sure that if you are not using any other colors in this theme, make sure you have a black stand for the wedding sign.

Decorations

Black and white wedding decor is the best part of this wedding theme. Wedding decorations could include the wedding bouquets, table setting, arbor and so much more.

This theme could be incorporated easily in the ceremony and wedding reception. It could be accomplished by having something simple like black chairs with white florals for the ceremony. And having black tables with white wedding decor for the reception table.

A perfect example of black chairs being complimented with white florals and candles. The pampas grass and greener adds class to this wedding theme.

You could take this to another level and do black and clear accessories. At this reception table, they utilized acrylic tableware and it brings a modern element to this theme.

Here is an example of a black white and clear table setting. The acrylic chairs and table decor adds depth and a futuristic vibe for the wedding. This is so elegant and versatile for an indoor wedding reception or outdoor wedding.

We also love the black white and gold combination for this theme. Adding gold flatware and a gold vase to the floral wedding centerpieces looks so good with a black and white table.

It may be difficult finding a black wedding arbor or arch. Most wedding designers spray paint a wood arbor black ahead of the wedding ceremony and decorate it with white wedding decor. Pair that with white flowers and a white drape and your wedding arch will be so lovely and different.

Geometric shapes are a big trend for weddings so incorporate them into your black and white wedding. Love the bundles of flowers at each corner of this wedding arch.

White candles with black candle holders. What more can I say? It’s just so stunning!

Attire

The attire is one of the best things about this theme. Everyone looks good in black and we need to let go of the traditional ideas for wedding colors. Just look at how chic these people look at a black and white wedding.

To start off the bridal party could wear black wedding dresses. It doesn’t matter if they are the same exact dress or different. Add some black strappy heels and they are good to go. We just love the sage greenery wedding bouquets they are holding

Look at how they are holding white bouquets for the pop of color. And the gold sandals are so classic, they add such richness to these bridesmaid’s dresses.

Just love men in a classic black suit. So timeless and it goes perfectly with this wedding theme.

PRO TIP:

Another thing to add to this is requesting your guests to wear black to the wedding. This will make your wedding look so aesthetically pleasing and this is a pro-tip if you want some amazing wedding photos of walking down the aisle.

Imagine you are walking down the aisle and everyone on both sides of the aisle and the wedding party is in black and you are the only one wearing a white wedding dress. You will stand out at the ceremony and this will make some EPIC wedding photos.

Food and Drink

During the cocktail hour serve martinis. You could also make this one of your signature drinks.

Look at this beautiful wedding cake by Maeflour Cakes. A white wedding cake with black and white florals is the way to go for a black and white theme wedding.

And make your wedding exit spectacular with a black car with a white “just married” sign. Or a white car with black details. In this example, the couple exited in a beautiful white jeep.

We hope you loved the ideas we mentioned. Happy wedding planning!