Dare to Be Different: Stunning Black Wedding Dresses Inspired by Vera Wang’s Fall 2012 Collection

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If you’re getting married this winter (or having a shotgun wedding this fall), white, ivory, and ecru are the traditional choices when it comes to picking that special dress.

But can you pull an Amber Tamblyn (in yellow), Gwen Stefani (in pink ombre), Dita Von Teese (in violet), or even better – take a cue from SJP (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Vera Wang’s Fall 2012 Bridal Collection by going for something a little more extreme… like black?

Yes, a black wedding dress. How about it? Would you be brave and bold enough to defy the norm and wear one on your big day?

We already featured Vera Wang’s Fall 2012 Bridal Collection last year. But for the bride-to-be who is open to walking down the aisle in black, here are Vera Wang’s “witchcraft” dresses for you:

Vera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Joelle GownVera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Joelle Gown

Vera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Jacqueline GownVera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Jacqueline Gown

Vera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Josephine GownVera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Josephine Gown

Vera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Josephine GownVera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal June Gown

Vera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Janice GownVera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Janice Gown

Vera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Jessica GownVera Wang Fall 2012 Bridal Jessica Gown

Very exquisite, yes? They are a bit haunting and perhaps a little out of this world, but they are seriously beautiful…

If you want to know more about these fabulous frocks or perhaps try them on, visit Vera Wang’s official website to make an appointment.

We’re not going to lie; a Vera Wang gown will cost you money, so if you’re on a tight budget, head over to Neiman Marcus and grab these designer dresses from Monique Lhuillier, Tadashi Shoji, and David Meister instead:

Tadashi Shoji Ruched Lace Top Gown and Monique Lhuillier Beaded Mermaid GownTadashi Shoji Ruched Lace Top Gown, $410 / Monique Lhuillier Beaded Mermaid Gown, $598

Monique Lhuillier Petal Skirt Gown / Monique Lhuillier One-Shoulder Gown / David Meister Beaded Illusion DressMonique Lhuillier Petal Skirt Gown, $598 / Monique Lhuillier One-Shoulder Gown, $998 / David Meister Beaded Illusion Dress, $688