Did you see the wedding planner on The Learning Channel’s television show Happily Ever Faster working on a wedding with a black and white theme?  This is always a popular theme because it is very classic but at the same time, it can have a bit of an edge.

Black and White theme ideas from the show were:

• Black and white checkered dance floor, which was already at the venue, but you can rent them from a party rental company.

• Black linens, both tablecloths and napkins, with white china.  You could instead use white linens and black china.  Or mix it up with white tablecloths, black napkins and black china.

• Backs of the white chairs were tied with black sashes.

• Wedding cake was iced in white with black designs and topped with white flowers.  (If the bride wants real flowers, be sure the baker uses pesticide-free, organic ones on the cake.)

• Venue was decorated with white calla lilies and white dendrobium orchids.  Use black vases to keep with the theme.

More ideas:

• Bridesmaids in black with white sashes.

• Black and white favor bags, you can find ones that look like mini bride’s dresses and tuxedos.

• Large strawberries decorated to look like they are wearing a black tuxedos.

And black flowers, whether tulips, roses, or calla lilies, will give the wedding a real dramatic edge.