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If the neckline is a statement, I skip a necklace

But that doesn't mean that a navy blue, mint green or dark purple shoes won't work

Gown includes a small train

The halter neckline leads into a striking backless design, offering a bold contrast to its otherwise polished look

Forbes Vetted fashion writer Molly Calhoun co-authored this story

About three weeks before the wedding I was having breakfast with some friends explaining how I felt and I said Why cant I wear a black dress? I wasnt really considering it but they said, You can do whatever you want. That got me thinking, so I went to offbeatwed.com and found other brides in not only black but red, purple, and every other color imaginable