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The couple was photographed leaving La Girafe restaurant, both in black ensembles

Photography Challenges Though black wedding dresses have the potential to come out stunning in photos with the right background and contrast, not all wedding photographers are trained to photograph black dresses and might not know the best practices

Anthony paired the look with Jimmy Choo shoes and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry

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The hem must just graze the shoe to keep the silhouette sharp

The main takeaway: In 2026, the best mother of the bride dresses are modern, sleek, and elevated not overly traditional, not overly trendy