These are the calling cards of the modern bride: flower arrangements that spill artfully out of their assigned vessels, stems of dark calla lilies (maroon-red, the closer to black, the better) and a dress with a hint of the ethereal, the moody, the witchy.
It’s a notable shift from the light, sparsely populated table settings and clean, spaghetti strap gowns that signalled an it-girl’s wedding over the last decade or so. Searches on Pinterest are up 240 per cent for “unique wedding dresses”, while black wedding dresses are up 50 per cent.