Molly Allen is a former bakery owner who has expertise in wedding orders and has also served as an event planner. She is now a freelance writer, focusing on lifestyle, travel, and food and beverages.
When starting a wedding plan, one of the most important decisions is to determine your color palette. Your color palette can help you decide on many other decorative elements, from your floral and escort displays, and even the furniture you will use for the reception.
Although bold, bright colors are certainly amazing, there is one color palette that is always in fashion: black and white. Of course, all white is timeless, but adding black details to the mix will definitely enhance your wedding decoration. You can pursue modern aesthetics, or stick to something more moody or romantic. All this is to increase contrast throughout the venue to get the most stunning appearance.
Do you think the black and white palette is best for you? Read on for 38 black and white wedding decoration ideas to fit into your big day.
Abandon the traditional altar and choose what you really want. We love that the couple not only chose a unique design with rectangles and triangles, but also painted them in black and white to create an amazing contrast.
Alexander Monette Photography
Create a unique display for your champagne! Choose a black background to display the glasses. The appearance is further enhanced with a stunning white floral arrangement.
Photography: Tamara GRUNER Photography
The sea anemone is one of the most unique flowers. The petals are white and the center is bold black. Therefore, they are the perfect complement to any black and white palette, whether as a centerpiece or arranging aisles.
Photograph by Ama by Aisha; Design by Shauna Collins; Vinyl by Laced Vinyl Shoppe
A customized welcome sign will make your important day feel more special. Choose a vinyl black logo as a base and use milky white text for contrast. Use contrasting white flowers to further enhance the appearance.
Photo taken by Becca Cannon Photography
How to add black and white details to a simple white tent immediately? Hang a black chandelier to create a beautiful lighting effect.
Provided by Bill Hansen Catering; designed by GLDN events and Renny & Reed
The black and white tableware undoubtedly laid the foundation for the stunning tabletop. A black velvet bow is set in each position to further enhance the chic appearance.
Photo by Arthur and Smith
The whimsical anemone on this reception table is absolutely stunning. But what is one element we prefer? The matching of black glassware and white tablecloth adds such a stunning touch.
Photography: Abby Jiu Photography
Who said your dessert can't be black and white? These macarons are of course dressed for the occasion, with only a little golden detail to modify the appearance.
Photo taken by Becca Cannon Photography
If you are hosting a seated dinner party, please consider using a black and white palette in your table setting. We like the appearance of a black dinner plate with a white plate on it.
Photo by Mashaida Co and Lea Bremicker
Add a special style to simple printed land cards. The black wax seal with monograms forms a beautiful contrast with the white paper.
Photo through glass
One of the best ways to plan a wedding with a black and white palette is to ensure that your venue is aesthetically pleasing. Even better, find a black and white venue! We cannot get enough of this tile floor as a perfect basis for additional decoration.
Photography by Jesse Caballero
Many couples hope that floral art will play an important role in wedding decorations. Why not start with the bouquet? After all, there are a lot of eyes staring at it! Add a bouquet of white flowers with black accents.
Photographs are by LAVEL MARIE; cakes from the Honey and Salt Cake Company
Black and white decoration? Check. Black and white cake? why not! Use black and white tones with beautiful white flowers and cone candles to make your cake a part of your decoration.
Sydney Bliss Photography
We like the way that the entire setting uses a black and white palette from the background. Another good way to decorate a space with black and white details? Add a carpet or two to create a modern bohemian feel.
Say hello to custom napkins! This is a fun way to add a playful note to your napkin while sticking to the black and white theme.
Photography by Nicky Marie; designed by Festoons and Flourishes
Of course, the central part of the long lush white flower makes a statement here, but its contrast with the candle takes it to a new level. We are fed up with these romantic tall black cone candles.
Photography: Amber GRESS Photography
We like the combination of black, white and a hint of gold in this unique escort display. Use black sand or white rocks to create beautiful places to set marks or favors.
Photo by Olivia Ray James
Host a cocktail party before the seated dinner? Create a warm lounge! Black and white patterned pillows are the perfect way to decorate the space while making guests feel comfortable.
Photo by Chris and Ruth
Want eye-catching modern signage? Black and white are the way to go. The food station menu is printed on a large white board, all capital letters are in black ink, and the appearance is unique.
Want to combine black and white decoration with a bit of texture? Look for marble as the perfect white base, from table numbers to coasters. Add black numbers or letters to make it popular.
Take it to the bar! Add black and white details to your cocktail hour, and add black fabric with white lettering to show your personality.
By combining items of two colors, black and white are raised to a whole new level. We like what these black and white patterned plates bring to the table.
Now this is what you don't often see! Throw away the tablecloth and embrace a colored table. In this case, the shiny black table and acrylic chair create a lot of chic contrast.
Photography: JANA WILLIAMS Photography
Think you can't incorporate black and white details into a tropical wedding? Think again. A couple used coconuts with black and white labels to create a modern and tropical atmosphere that complements each other.
Photography: JANA WILLIAMS Photography
For the black and white palette, the corresponding desktop must be set. To make it more interesting, a napkin with a black and white pattern was introduced into each environment.
An easy way to dress up a pure white dance floor? Add an interesting message. We love the contrast (and fun!) that this letter design provides.
Although a white background is definitely helpful, you can use your reception furniture to make a statement immediately. Consider matching a long white reception table with black chairs for a bold look.
Although chuppahs and altars decorated with flowers or made of balsa wood are common, don't be afraid to change it. We like the look of this black chuppah against the soft ocean background.
Set a simple touch in every place? A white chocolate cube decorated with your new monogram. We like the contrast that black ink adds to this dessert.
Illuminate your venue with white light! We like the industrial atmosphere of this white neon sign hanging on the black window.
Photo by Sylvie Gil; event planned by ELISE JOHNSON for the SHANNON LEAHY event; jasmine cake cake
If you want to stick to all white, only a little bit of black, this is perfect sweetness. The cake layer with beautifully textured ruffles is highlighted with black flowers made of sugar.
Photos by Telling Chronicle Photos; Designed by A. Griffin Events
Black and white can lead your palette, but you can add other popular colors at will. Neutral tablecloths and black glass lanterns create a beautiful centerpiece.
Photographs are taken by Vanessa Renae Photography; stone house creative design
Although the moody black napkin will definitely appear on this reception table, it is the core of stealing the limelight. Pair the white baby's breath with the black cone candle for a beautiful display.
Photo courtesy of Stephanie Nachtrab Photography Company
Black and white decorations are not necessarily all complicated designs. You might want to include simple content, such as acrylic table numbers with easy-to-read fonts.
Photos from the wedding day; Suka cake
Don't want to include two shades on the cake? Stick to black! Choose an all-black cake with white candles on the table to create a romantic atmosphere.
Sydney Bliss Photography
Want to balance retro and modern? Incorporate black and white details into the vintage atmosphere, just like this vintage suitcase with beautiful flowers.
Photographs taken by Susie and Will; I do the details of the design
Of course, this reception uses black chairs and white tablecloths to create a strong contrast, but what really enhances it is the centerpiece. Consider adding a lot of lush white flowers to create a chic look.
Photo through glass
We like the exquisite dessert table of any color palette, but this look is particularly chic. Consider using a large black table as a base to make your desserts really popular!
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