Be Bold with Black Reception Elements for Your Big Day

Decorate your celebration with noir detailing inspired by these real weddings and styled shoots!

One simple way to infuse originality into your wedding reception is to infuse it with bold, black décor details.

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Photo: Courtesy of Sareh Nouri

Hosting a one-of-a-kind wedding isn’t an easy feat these days; there are so many chic trends and classic traditions that are tempting to follow – not to mention it’s difficult to be inventive when you’re balancing planning with your everyday life. Luckily, most wedding planners can sense your overall vision and suggest unique ways of presenting your desired motif on the big day. You can include everything from custom escort cards to a specialized menu to really make your nuptials stand out. One simple way to infuse originality into your reception is to infuse it with black décor details.

Though the color may seem too intense for a wedding, many couples have been able to pull it off in a major way. Contrary to popular belief, if used in the right way, the hue will not evoke a solemn tone, but a bold one. It can create an elegant atmosphere that other colors cannot.

Don’t believe us? Check out the photos below from real weddings and styled shoots to get ideas! Be sure to click on each photo for further inspiration.

Photo by Blue Rose Photography

Photo by Marc Royce Photography; Rentals by Revelry Event Designers

Photo by Kortnee Kate Photography; Consulting by Viva Bella Events

Photo by Kortnee Kate Photography; Consulting by Viva Bella Events

Photo by Callaway Gable; Consulting by Bob Gail Special Events; Floral Design by White Lilac Inc.; Rentals by Revelry Event Designers


Photo by Couture Foto; Consulting by Linda Howard Events

Photo by Hazelnut Photography

Photo by KingenSmith

Photo by Barnet Photography

Photo by Aaron Delesie Photographer

Photo by Caroline Tran

Photo by Blue Rose Photography

Photo by Roey Yohai Photography; Invitations & Calligraphy by Lehr and Black

See more décor ideas for color palettes of purple, grey, and rose gold! Also, be sure to browse through hundreds of real weddings by your favorite style, location, color scheme, and more!