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I was inspired to write it after one of our gorgeous black dress wearing brides was featured in this black wedding dress round-up on Green Wedding Shoes, and I realized there are some obvious and not-so-obvious, even practical reasons to embrace the color black on your wedding day

It's a romantic pick for fall weddings, courtesy of its collarbone-baring neckline, dramatic puffed sleeves, and flowy fabric

However, with the right fabric and embellishments, a sheath gown can be just as elegant as a mermaid

Unfortunately it was the biggest kids size available and just a bit too small for my son

The Claudia pleated-slit chiffon gown supplies creative black tie's single flourish