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Beyond White: Stars Embrace Black for Nuptials
25 Jul
Summary
- Several celebrities have chosen black wedding attire for their ceremonies.
- Sarah Jessica Parker regretted her 1997 black wedding dress choice.
- Black wedding dresses offer a non-traditional, stylish alternative.

A growing number of celebrities are redefining bridal fashion by choosing black wedding dresses over traditional white. This trend, showcased by stars such as Chloë Sevigny and Shenae Grimes-Beech, offers a unique personal statement on a wedding day.
Chloë Sevigny first wore a black midi dress for her 2020 civil ceremony before later opting for white gowns at a larger celebration. Shenae Grimes-Beech chose a black ballgown to reflect her personal style, inspired by a Vera Wang collection.
Sarah Jessica Parker, who married Matthew Broderick in 1997 in a black gown, later expressed regret, wishing she had worn a more traditional white dress. In contrast, Kourtney Kardashian wore a black Dolce & Gabbana dress for her reception after her ceremony.
Other notable figures who have embraced black wedding attire include Tina Turner, who wore a crystal-embellished green and black gown, Liberty Ross in a Givenchy haute couture creation, and Avril Lavigne in a Monique Lhuillier ballgown. Jillian Michaels also recently chose a black embellished gown for her ceremony in Italy.