Style & Planning: Color Crush Ink

You may not think this deep,moody shade has any place at awedding, but we’re here to proveyou wrong. When done right(like on this eye-catching cakeby Mah-Ze-Dahr Bakery),it instantly adds a touchof sophistication and luxury.

A dusting of gold brings out the unique ruffle edge and shape

Paradiso dessert plate in Black, $4, Gibson Home, BedBathandBeyond.com; flatware in Gold, $39 for 5-piece set, WestElm.com; napkin with fringe in Black, $5, Pier1.com; cake serving set (similar) in Gold, $40, CB2.com; cake stand (similar) in Pewter, $470, Match, Food52.com

Add It to Your Wedding

INK

Up the glamour with a few hits of this richblack shade. The best part? The unexpected hue works any time of year, for any style of party. Goodbye, wedding white!

ROCK A STATEMENT BRIDAL LOOK

Repping white isn’t the only way to turn heads on your wedding day. Mix up tradition by opting for a gutsy black dress—you’ll take the cake as the coolest bride out there.

SEND A SOPHISTICATED SUITE

Nothing’s more classic than invitations that put an emphasis on pretty script and refined details. Choose black envelopes for a luxe finishing touch.

LET YOUR TABLE TAKE CENTER STAGE

Make your head table (the spot where you and your wedding party sit during your reception) stand out from the crowd with a specialty linen, like a sparkly black tablecloth or runner.

OPT FOR MODERN DETAILS

Ink pairs perfectly with super-streamlined accents. Use it in daring typography or sleek flatware.

CARRY A BOLD BOUQUET Believe it or not, you can even work black into your blooms. Wrap your bouquet in a velvet ink ribbon, or go one step further and ask your florist to choose all the nearly black buds they can find. Dahlias, chocolate cosmos and scabiosa are great options to play up the color.

ADD BLACK TO YOUR RING

The onyx shade is making its way into jewelry too. For a twist on the traditional wedding ring, look for one featuring deep black diamonds.

PERFECT PAIRINGS

There’s a match for every season of the year— consider your palette found.

WINTER Metallic gold creates a celebratory vibe.

SPRING Grassy green lends a touch of New England prep.

SUMMER Soft blush is a romantic and timeless addition.

FALL An equally rich navy (yes, they go together) is chic.

BRING IT HOME

You’re going to want to put these picks on your registry ASAP.

• PowerShot G7 x Mark II camera, $650, Canon, BestBuy.com

• Air convection fryer, $50, Bella, Macys.com

• Mali throw, $178, SavannahHayes.com