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Ten Stunning Black Wedding Dresses

03.11.15
Fashion Featured

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Photo by Matt Palmer of York St Wedding Photography via Cara and Bruce’s Striking Mountain Wedding

Love this beautiful black tulle wedding gown. A beautiful skirt of layers and layers can turn black into a more feminine look and Cara added w hite flower to her hair and ribbon around her waist for something different.

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