black dress for wedding

Embellished Black Dress For Wedding

Photography by Katy Jones Photography

If you've seen a wedding with more boho goodness, alternative fashion, boho vibes and incredible smoke bombs than this one, we'll eat our hats. Becky's embellished black dress for wedding at Westcott Barton has made all of our edgy dreams come true. The couple's alternative theme was brimming with vibrant burnt orange and black, and the energy, zest and liveliness were all captured wonderfully by Recommended supplier Katy Jones Photography. The bride's incredible velvet orange shoes made her gorgeous black wedding dress pop - and that's all thanks to Recommended supplier Esska Shoes.


Handmade embellished black dress for wedding in Devon

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The vibe was autumnal, dark, moody boho, and rustic. The black dress for wedding made this all come together. A guest also called it ‘ethereal’, which I loved. The rural venue made the perfect backdrop for our wedding, with approximately 95 acres of gardens, woodland and fields to explore. Not only that! There was an orangery to hold our ceremony and speeches, cottages for 28 guests to stay for the weekend and an old barn to hold our reception. This was all centred around a large courtyard where we had a loaded fries popup for evening snacks. We tried to be as sustainable as we could. That meant no unnecessary signs. We also thrifted our decor!

Becky & Perry

White, off-white and burnt orange wedding drapes decorations with tropical plants
Groom in dark grey three piece suit and burgundy flower patterned tie
Bride in black wedding dress and burnt orange velvet open-toe wedding shoes
Groom in dark grey three piece suit and burgundy flower patterned tie and bride in embellished black wedding dress holding large orange dried flower bouquet
Boho wedding stationery on orange fabric with forest green velvet ring holder, golden wedding rings and colourful dried flowers
exterior of Westcott Barton wedding venue in Devon - British countryside with rolling hills and pink flowers
Bride in embellished v-neck black dress for wedding in Devon with orange and yellow dried flower wedding bouquet
Bride in black wedding dress holding large yellow, blue and orange dried flower bouquet
Groom in dark grey three piece suit and burgundy flower patterned tie and bride in embellished black wedding dress holding large orange dried flower bouquet kissing during wedding confetti exit
Groom in dark grey three piece suit and burgundy flower patterned tie and bride in black dress for wedding signing
Bride in embellished v-neck black wedding dress laughing and smiling at Devon wedding venue
Bride getting ready for boho wedding theme with ceiling drapes, burnt orange bridesmaid dresses and black wedding dress
Mismatched burgundy and burnt orange bridesmaid dresses holding dried flower and eucalyptus bouquets doing first look with bride
Groom in dark grey three piece suit and burgundy flower patterned tie kissing bride in embellished black wedding dress with sheer sleeves standing in Westcott Barton wedding venue with off-white and orange ceiling drapes
Bride in embellished black wedding dress holding large orange dried flower and eucalyptus bouquet with orange ribbon holding hands with groom in dark grey three piece suit and burgundy flower patterned tie doing orange confetti exit
Groom in dark grey three piece suit and burgundy flower patterned tie and bride in embellished black wedding dress holding large orange dried flower bouquet standing amidst off-white, white and orange wedding ceiling drapes decor
Bride in detailed, embellished v-neck black dress for wedding in Devon, standing with groom in dark grey three piece suit and burgundy flower patterned tie
Bride in sparkly embellished v-neck black wedding dress doing wedding reading at Westcott Barton, Devon wedding venue

Black Dress For Wedding Weekend

If your budget will allow, try to stretch your wedding out by making it a weekend-long getaway! This was the BEST decision we made. It means you greet/meet most of your guests the day before which takes the pressure off. It also means the whole celebration is longer, and you get to talk about everything with your closest people the day after. If you're wanting a non-traditional day/outfit, but are nervous about what people think/say, please try to be true to yourself. Your people love you for being your authentic self, and would rather see you happy.

Becky & Perry

Bride in black dress for wedding in Devon standing with bridesmaids in mismatched burgundy and burnt orange bridesmaid dresses holding burnt orange dried flower bouquets
Bride in embellished v-neck short sleeve black wedding dress showing off her tattoos holding large burnt orange and eucalyptus dried flower bouquet with orange and off-white ribbons
Rustic boho wedding reception room with festoon chandelier lighting, off-white and burnt orange wedding drapes decorations, fairy lights and dried flower centrepieces
Bridesmaids in mismatched burgundy and burnt orange bridesmaid dresses holding burnt orange dried flower bouquets
Bride in embellished short sleeve v-neck black wedding dress with large burnt orange and eucalyptus dried flower bouquet
Groom in dark grey three piece suit and burgundy flower patterned tie and bride in black dress for wedding in Devon
Bride in v-neck embellished short sleeve black wedding dress and dried flower hair accessory
Groom in dark grey checkered waistcoat with burgundy flower patterned tie dancing to live wedding music at boho wedding
Bride in v-neck black wedding dress wearing large colourful wedding lei
Bridesmaids in mismatched orange bridesmaid dresses and bride in v-neck embellished black dress for wedding in Devon, all holding dried flower wedding bouquets
Wedding party in dark and burnt orange wedding outfits doing colourful smoke bomb photoshoot at Devon wedding venue
Bride in embellished short sleeve black wedding dress holding orange patterned ribbons embracing groom in dark grey suit
Groom in checkered dark grey waistcoat, white shirt and burgundy flower patterned tie dancing with bride in black wedding dress to live wedding band
Live wedding band at boho themed wedding in Devon
Bride in v-neck black wedding dress and groom in alternative groom suit dancing to live wedding band at boho themed wedding
Bridesmaid in burnt orange off the shoulder bridesmaid dress and bride in black dress for wedding in Devon, both holding large dried flower wedding bouquets
Single tier buttercream wedding cake in white, orange and pink on stone cake stand with personalised glittery wedding cake topper
Bride in v-neck black wedding dress, orange wedding lei and orange wedding sunglasses dancing
Groomsmen in dark grey suit, burgundy tie and dried flower boutonniere doing wedding speech surrounded by burnt orange and white wedding drapes decorations
Bride in open back detail black wedding dress walking through the woods at Westcott Barton Devon wedding venue
Bride in strappy black dress for wedding in Devon, standing with groom in dark grey three piece suit and burgundy flower patterned tie listening to wedding speeches
Groom in checkered waistcoat, white shirt and orange lei kissing bride in black wedding dress and orange wedding sunglasses
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One favourite moment would be impossible to pick, so I've had to go with two. Firstly, we had the venue exclusively for ourselves and our guests. We only had friends stay with us, and on the morning of, we all sat together and had breakfast. This was so relaxing and helped my nerves a lot. Secondly, we took a walk around the grounds with our amazing photographer and videographer. They were both amazing. Walking back to the gardens, we could hear everyone laughing and joking, playing beer pong. It was a magical moment.

Becky & Perry

The alternative groom's style and mismatched burnt orange bridesmaid dresses are simply incredible!


Two words for you. That. Dress. We love an alternative bridal look here at Rock My Wedding, but this incredible black embellished wedding dress just takes the cake. If you fancy a more alternative bridal outfit for yourself, then our article on just that will certainly help. But it wasn't just the bride's dress that had our jaws on the floor. Perry's dark, textured suit paired with that incredible floral tie meshes perfectly with the theme of the day. We love groom fashion - and if you do too, our article on groom suit ideas will be right up your cufflinked street.


Photography: Katy Jones Photography |
Entertainment: The Walker Close Band |
Florist: Barn Florist |
Food: Relish Catering |
Food: Soul Fries |
Cake Maker: Mrs. Browns |
Bridal Outfit: Lucy Can't Dance |
Bridal Boutique: Lucy Can't Dance |
Groom Outfit: Ferguson and Nash |
Groomsmen Outfits: Moss Bros |
Shoes: Esska Shoes |
Decor & Hire: Mia Sylvia
Real WeddingSouth WestSummerHistoricCivil CeremonyBohoContemporaryRusticRedsBlackOranges£20k - £25k