Now, to become fair, black is probably not the most traditional color to make use of on your big day.

Traditionalists would state that you should theme your special day around pastels and brights. Think blossom, roses, wedding dresses that sort of thing.

But You Know Something? Black Has A Lot Going For It When It's Used As A Wedding Colour.

Particularly if you are getting married afterwards in the day.

Nowadays you will get married anytime up until 6 pm within the UK, which means that your big day is going to become much more of a night time than a few hours event.

It does mean you can choose a much more sophisticated mood.

And if you are thinking about wedding themes, have you considered a monochrome look?

You're going to become wearing a white or cream wedding dress, your bridegroom may be in a black morning suit €“ so you've already designed a start.

And how stunning would it be to possess your bridesmaids walking behind you in the aisle in chic black dresses? (If you have flower girls, I suggest dressing them in white or cream with contrasting black sashes).

After the ceremony, a black cocktail dress or eye-catching floor-length number would add the perfect note towards the evening's festivities.

And once we girls know, we always need some black dress yourself in our wardrobes €“ so why wouldn't you choose a frock that the maids is going to be happy to wear again and again?

What about flowers? I'd suggest white orchids, lilies, and white roses as reception hall decor. And maybe a bouquet of white roses as the wedding bouquet.

Dress your chair backs with white covers tied having a black sash. Think through the wedding stationery €“ a vintage white invitation with black copperplate writing is timeless, or you might introduce a modern day feel.

Of course, it's not necessary to stick to a monochrome theme. Introduce a a little accent color by putting your bridesmaids in fuchsia, purple, red, or turquoise colored shoes. Or choose mother of the bride floor length dresses in dazzling hues to contrast.

So rethink black for your big day. It reveals a lot of options, no?