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I would say yes. My friend actually had her bridesmaids in black and it was beautiful. My friend had a less formal wedding that was more casual and I wore a black cotton dress to it.

Ettiquette says to evening or formal weddings, black is AOK. Some people wore black night cocktail dresses to my wedding (wedding was at 3pm, formal Catholic full Mass; reception started at 530). Just do it. It will be fine! better off feeling good in what you are wearing than buying a dress you HATE because you feel you HAVE to.

You could wear black and pop it with turqoise, lime green, pink, or any other cheery color of accessories. Scarves are really popular here or you could add color with shoes, a headband, or pretty jewelery.
Have fun!

Oh yeah....my mom wore black to MY wedding! and *I* picked out her outfit :o)

Yup, went to a wedding last month and I was dressed in black head to toe.

Yep, you sure can! Black is a very classy color. If you are really worried, just add some pearls to your attire to make it seem more feminine.

Yes, just dont wear white! I have never heard one comment about anyone wearing black, sure have heard some when people wear all white. Brides dont like it. :)

I think you can with the right accessories. If you find a pretty necklace or belt thats a bit flashy or bright, you should be just fine! You just don't want to wear white and compete with the bride :)

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For an evening wedding, definitely.

For a day wedding, I would go with a "lighter" black (cotton or linen) and colorful accessories - a colorful cardigan or scarf, jewelry etc.

Yes, you can wear any color you want to a wedding

Absolutely, as long as the style is flattering for you.

my bridesmaids wore black and I often attend weddings in black :) I also see many people these days also wearing black

If you wear bright accessories it should be fine (like a aqua shawl or something). Just don't wear ALL black.

I have seen black worn to many weddings, day and evening.
Last year, my husband's nephew got married, and all of the bridesmaids were in black.

Absolutely. Although I would say it's better for a nighttime or inside wedding than one that is held in the day outside.

I wore a black sundress with turquoise accessories to a wedding last year. I got a lot of compliments on how I looked. :)

if it is an evening wedding, i say yes.

If you know the bride well enough call her and ask her. I got married in the late afternoon in Autumn.....we had a VERY small wedding (40 people) and several wore black.....just talk to the bride if you know her well.!!

For sure if it's evening, and probably still if it's day. We were just at a wedding in New Orleans and I saw several ladies in black. I am always afraid I'll look like I'm mourning for the couple or something!! But as long as it's not a full coverage dress with a veil, I think it's fine and I've seen people do that.

My cousin's bridesmaids wore all black.

I do. and did at my own even....My dress was this tiny strapped number. It was black. My bridesmaids were in white.

Black is very formal. I dont see why it would be a no no.

YES! Alot of brides are going with black for their color, even having black accents on their gowns :)

Yes, it is elegant and quite acceptable. :)

Yes as long as you don't wear a black veil haha. I just went to my cousin's wedding and there were a few people wearing black... I was actually going to wear a shiny v-neck black dress but didn't because it showed my bra in the middle lol. it's cool as long as it's elegant. I think the only color you can't wear is white :P I would pair the black with color shoes like yellow or red or blue for a pop of color and a clutch that matches (if it's formal).