17 stunning brides who wore black on their wedding day

Everyone knows that when you get married, you are required by Fashion Law to wear a white dress. Right?

Wrong. So wrong.

Friends, allow me to introduce you to the world of black wedding dresses. No longer just for the Goth At Heart, these gorgeous gowns are elegant, stylish, and yes, TOTALLY bridal.

Don't believe me? Check out these 17 gorgeous brides in black — and get ready to change your mind.

Some people don't think that black wedding dresses are "appropriate."

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They're "immature" or "unlucky."

We say that's outdated, boring thinking. Black wedding dresses are EVERYTHING.

White wedding dresses don't have the monopoly on elegance.

THAT PINK LIP, THO.

Or glamour.

Or drama.

The soft hair really elevates this look, tbh.

The truth is, wedding dress "rules" aren't real.

You can wear literally whatever you want when you get married — including black in all its gorgeous forms.

A dip-dyed two-piece? Work it out, mama.

Am I the only one who kinda wants to wear these skirts just for my life?

A tattoo-inspired backless gown? Get it!

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Because black wedding dresses aren't JUST rock n' roll realness. They can also be sunny, fun, and casual...

Or fairylike...

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Or completely, insanely elegant.

Because your wedding day is all about YOUR style — nobody else's.

You should wear what makes you happy!

And if a black wedding dress delights your dark heart?

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GO FOR IT!

Did you wear a non-white dress on your wedding day? Do you WANT to?

I want to see pictures, so drop me a line here in the comments or on Facebook!