Red and black is such a striking, edgy theme so you can really go all out with this one. It’s bold and beautiful, so make sure you go big with a theme as striking as this one. Create large centerpieces and striking flower arrangements, incorporate large pieces which catch the eye and don’t be shy with details.

Keep your theme running throughout the entire day, including ceremony and reception and add white elements to break it up and soften it. Adding the white won’t take away from its striking nature of the red and black, but will balence it perfectly.

-Create stunning red bouquets coupled with black velvet ribbons and white pins

-Wear striking red shoes as a bride and really stand out

-Incorporate big, bold designs into your invitations and stay away from soft, feathery things – you want to be bold

-Be creative and tasteful – red and black can be overpowering so remember to break it up with plenty of white

-Go with deep red buttonholes for the groom and groomsmen and add a quirky feature to it.

-Don’t try to be traditional with this colour theme – be unique!

-Don’t be afraid of black dresses for the bradesmaids and flower girls

-Let your droom stand out with a black suit, white shirt and red tie and put yout groomsmen in a white tie

-Add some red into your look as the bride – a large red flower at the nape of the neck behind the ear is a soft place to add this detail whilst still being bold in the colour choice for extra ‘wow’ factor.

-Tortued willow compliments this theme brilliantly. It is striking, unique and beautiful

-Keep your details going throughout the night with a black and red garter and even black and rd undergarments for after the wedding

Good luck with your red and black theme and remember to email me with photos for the blog at brigit@beyondthebride.com.au

Until next time…

Brige xx