Modern Chic Black and White Wedding with a Splash of Color

Bride and groom share a kiss on their wedding day under palm trees

When Rachel and Robby envisioned their wedding, they wanted to keep it simple and chic with a black and white color palette and modern decor. They ended up adding a romantic splash of muted color to the florals and bouquets that took their wedding to next level.

The bridesmaids looked uh-mazing is their off-shoulder dresses from Vince Camuto, while the bride looked flawless in her Rita Vinieris gown. From the chic outdoor ceremony to their dreamy reception with marble tile place cards, read more about this day from the bride below. Ready for more images? Check out the full gallery captured by Tara Leinen.

Wedding invitation with rings, Mr and Mrs signs, and flowers

Bridesmaids in matching robes embracing before a wedding ceremony Bride getting ready for wedding with bridesmaids, gown detail

Bride and bridesmaids in elegant black dresses at outdoor wedding

Keep it simple and chic

From the Bride: When envisioning our wedding, I had several ideas in mind. This was partially because I had been in the wedding industry for many years and had seen so many beautiful weddings, and partially because there are different sides and facets of our personalities we wanted to share. We kept coming back to the idea of "simplicity". We wanted simplicity in our colors and decor.

Black off-shoulder bridesmaid dresses from Vince Camuto Bride with bridesmaids in black dresses and bouquets

Bride holding a stunning bouquet of white and blush flowers on her wedding

Groomsmen in black suits posing for a wedding day photo

Bride and groom kissing passionately on their wedding day

Wedding welcome sign with couple names on a golf course Wedding ceremony floral arrangement by chairs on grass

Splash of color

While I love the black and white scheme my wonderful wedding photographer Tara suggested we add a splash of statement and color with my flowers. I'm so glad we added color to soften the palate and create a timeless look.

Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with floral arch and chairs Beautiful floral archway with roses and greenery at a wedding

Elegant outdoor wedding ceremony with couple under a floral arch Bride and groom share a kiss during wedding ceremony outside

Happy bride and groom walking down the aisle after wedding ceremony

Loving couple in wedding attire pose on a scenic golf course Bride and groom kissing tenderly, veiled in a soft, romantic light

Keeping in personal

Robby and I wanted our guests to simply enjoy themselves. We wanted to make it as personal as possible whether it was personally handwriting the marble nameplates, or choosing vendors that we had either been friends with or felt like we could be friends with. We sought to have our guests who might have only known the bride or groom's side, leave the night not only feeling like they now know both of us but knew our relationship too.

Elegant wedding seating chart with marble hexagon cards

Elegant wedding reception hall with draped white fabric ceiling

Elegant wedding reception table setting with floral centerpiece Elegant floral centerpiece with a table number setting

Elegant wedding table setting with floral centerpiece and place setting

Elegant wedding table with candles and floral decorations

the best disaster to ever happen

The only "disaster" that struck was we booked a photographer, and after an engagement session with them, we realized we were not a good fit. Six months before the wedding we did some more research and found Tara Leinen. It was the best disaster to ever happen to us. Not only do we love Tara's work, but she had such a calming sense about her the whole day! We even had family members commenting on how hard working she was throughout the night.

Elegant wedding cake with geometric design and cactus toppers