With Halloween just around the corner, and inspired through the dress in this stunning editorial, I thought we'd celebrate with something just a little seasonal today. A black wedding gown is the perfect option for a spooky celebration on All Hallow’s Eve. It is also the beautiful option for all of you bold and fashion forward brides wanting to avoid the standard meringue!

I have long loved a bride who ditches the prom dresses yourself in a shade of white, towards a coloured gown more reflective of her personal style on her big day. And what colour may well be more bold than black for a wedding gown? Long related to elegance and sophistication, black may be the trusty shade all of us turn to for all those special occasions. And surely there isn't any occasion more special than tying the knot, so why wouldn't you choose black for your wedding gown? If nothing else its means the potential of getting to wear your wedding gown again – and what bride wouldn’t love that?

Still unsure? Take a look at these very stylish brides within their elegant black wedding gowns…..

You see? So, if you’re looking for any look or perhaps a dress that flies when confronted with tradition, but isn't any less romantic, and love the idea of wearing a black wedding gown, listed here are 25 of the very beautiful……

Of course you don’t need to go all black to create a statement on the wedding day. Accents of black are a good compromise for brides seeking to add some drama for your look, although not wanting to shy too much away from the standard white……

I for just one can’t wait to determine more brides the coming year rocking black wedding gowns! For more inspiration (and black dresses) check out grandmother of the bride dresses board on Pinterest – it's positively filled with bold and delightful alternatives to the standard white gown!