Are You Bold Enough for a Black Wedding Gown?

Maybe we're biased, but when people think of weddings, we're guessing that one of the first things that comes to mind is a beautiful white dress. However, with most dresses being ordered in ivory, and blush-colored dresses rising in popularity, the tradition of a "white" dress is seemingly falling to the wayside.

On May 10 of this year, 90210-actress Shenae Grimes tied the knot in a gorgeous Vera Wang gown - that was black! The most surprising part? How stunning she looked. While black may not be a usual color choice, if you are a bride who wants to break tradition and have a dress that gets everyone talking, a black wedding gown is the way to go.  Even some of the designers we carry at Miss Ruby Boutique offer options in black for the non-traditional bride.

Actress Shenae Grimes at at her May wedding in Vear Wang
Photo found here

We love the layers of ivory and black in the skirt of Shenae's gown.
Photo found here.

Shiloh gown by Wtoo. 
Try this dress on (in white) at Miss Ruby Boutique.

Catalina gown by Wtoo Bridal
This dress available for purchase at Miss Ruby Boutique

Charlize gown by Wtoo Bridal.
This dress available for purchase at Miss Ruby Boutique

We found this amazing picture from Exquisite Weddings in San Diego.
We had this dress in at our last Wtoo Trunk Show and it was stunning!

Celebrity Wedding: Keira Knightley

On May 4, fashionista and Anna Karenina star Keira Knightley married James Righton. The wedding took place in the South of France, and was reportedly a small affair with only close family and friends in attendance.

To match her intimate wedding, Knightley wore a relatively simple dress. Instead of a traditional floor-length gown, she opted instead for an elegant cocktail-length tulle dress. While it may have been understated, don't think it wasn't expensive - it is rumored to have been designed for the actress by Chanel designer and fashion legend Karl Lagerfield. She paired her dress with a cropped Chanel jacket and a simple crown of flowers in her hair.

Kiera Knightley with new husband James Righton.
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The couple couldn't look happier (or more stylish) and we are loving that Kiera Knightley showed that a bride can look chic even without going over-the-top. If you want to look just like a movie star on your wedding day, Miss Ruby Boutique is ready to help. The Wtoo bridesmaids dresses pictured below are done in a delicate bobbinette, which mimics the tulle on Knightley's dress and will make you look just like a fashionista on your big day.
 

Wtoo #431 in bobinette with grosgrain ribbon.
Pictured in Ice Pink.
More information about this dress can be found here.

Wtoo #450 features delicate bobinette details and an illusion neckline.
Pictured in Ice Pink.
More information about this dress can be found here.

Celebrity Wedding Spotlight

Actress Hillary Duff looked stunning in her dramatic mermaid gown, showing that she is not afraid of the spotlight. The mermaid shape makes a bold statement while the silk organza fabric softens the look.

If you want to make this dramatic statement on your wedding day, go for an equally show stopping gown like the gowns below from Wtoo & Rina diMontella. The cuts are flattering & the details fabulous, making you look like a movie star on your wedding day too!

Suri Gown by Wtoo Bridal

Style 301 by Rina diMontella