Is wearing black to a wedding not ok?

I've specifically asked on my website for people to not wear black ONLY because it's going to be a tropical wedding and color is the name of the game...so I want people to have fun with color. However if someone comes in black, I won't really care...it's more of a suggestion.

I think black is a little morbid, however it is also formal. I know a lot of people don't have the funds to buy a new colorful dress so if black is what you have and you dress it up with color I think it's good.

Side note: I wore all black as a photographer for a wedding. I felt weird being in all black but I was just a vendor so it is okay...but personally I still felt awkward.

I personally do not like black at weddings because it reminds me of funerals haha. I guess it is ok if it's not all black, but I especially hate the black dress, with black tights and black shoes look. Like EW lol. I would say if you are wearing a colorful necklace/ shoes and the dress is either unique or classy your fine. But I do think about it twice, just because I feel like black is not a fun color for a happy event, if you get my vibe. But, I am sure If you bling up the accessories with splashes of colors it will make the look a whole lot better. Go for it!

Black dresses or very dark grey, with lighter/no tights and plenty of colourful accessories is a-ok in my books.

So long as it's more "formal LBD" look than "I'm going to a funeral" look.

It really depends on the feel. But mostly, there are so many beautiful colors out there to wear, why would you choose black? If you feel it'll be a sleek modern wedding where a LBD, then that sounds like it'd be okay, it really does depend on the occasion.

I was always told not to wear black to a wedding because it can come across as "funeral". But, if you are having an evening reception it can be very cocktail appropriate to wear black. I have worn a black cocktail dress to a night wedding before and about half of the female guests were in black.

In my book, black is always stylish, especially if you are making it fun with a statement necklace or something. You could even belt it with a pop of color too. I just went to a wedding where the wedding party wore black (guys and gals), and it was tres chic. Honestly! I didn't think "funeral" once.

I think the only color dress off-limits for guests is white, for obvious reasons.

From what I've learned/seen, black is not as off limits as it used to be, especially for an evening wedding in a cocktail-attire setting such as a hotel. I still would never wear black to daytime wedding, or any wedding in a non-cocktail setting (such as a tea garden or beach). I think that in all cases, wearing white or ivory to a wedding is a much more offensive thing to do.

If the reception is after 5:00 pm, I will always wear all black. IMO, black is a formal color. However, if the reception is before 5:00 pm, I will still wear black but will add a bright color to liven it up.

I hate all these rules lol....I love black and I think if that's your style then go for it! Black looks good on everyone!

People aren't even wearing black to funerals anymore. At least in my circle of family and friends. So that comparison is sillly nowadays. I've worn black to a few weddings and probably stood out more than the women dressed in color. A couple were black tie formal weddings and the rest were semi-formal.

I'm really surprised to see all of the responses that are negative regarding wearing black to weddings. Black isn't morbid, it's stylish, slimming, and formal. There's absolutely nothing wrong with wearing black to a wedding. Maybe if it's a brunch wedding an LBD may not be appropriate, but for the average evening reception with dinner and dancing, an LBD is perfect!

I agree with those in favor of black. A LBD is always in style!

I am asking my guests to wear Black to our wedding

I asked our immediate families not to bc I didn't want them to look like they were in mourning. It's old school, I know. Anyone else can wear whatever they want ... Except white or ivory.

I see black at every wedding, all year, at any time. (I also see white and ivory quite a bit too.) My bride last night had a black wedding gown; she looked gorgeous.... Lots of black lace over blush satin/chiffon....lots of color blocking with black.

In some cultures, the officiant doesn't wear all black because it's thought to be bad luck, but I don't know if that extends to guests.

Back is totally FINE at weddings. People wear black to weddings all the time now. It is not "for funerals". It's stylish.

I always wear black, as do most of my friends and family. I Am not a color person at all, and if I could get away with having a black wedding dress I would. I Just like that it hides things.

I agree with others.. Depends on the wedding/outfit! Don't want to look like a funeral but for me, the majority if my clothes are black so I have done it lol

The lbd I have is super classy. It isn't low cut at all and has a lace overlay. I just really like how I feel in black and FH says it's an "artsy" look I am pro black! I also notice people are wearing gray, maroon, etc. to funerals nowadays..not exclusively black.

Black is perfectly acceptable. I wear it, and I see plenty of it at every wedding I work or attend as a guest. There's nothing more elegant, in my opinion.