Planning A Black And Red Wedding Theme: Tips For The Perfect Day (2024)

Let the party planning begin! Now that you’ve chosen your wedding theme, it’s time to get down to the nitty-gritty. A black and red wedding theme is one that allows you to be bold in your choice of dress, decor, and venue. And speaking of venue, we’ll provide plenty of helpful suggestions on where to book your black and red-themed wedding, too. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, Peerspace makes it easy to uncover hidden gem event spaces near you, even those ideal for a themed wedding!

So now, here are our favorite tips and tricks that will help you make your black and red wedding theme stylish, beautiful, and original!

Tip #1: Find a stand-out venue on Peerspace

One of the biggest decisions you have to make when planning your wedding is where to host the big event. You want a space that is stylish and has everything you need to make your big day perfect

But first, answer these key questions before you start looking for a wedding venue:

• Does an outdoor or an indoor venue fit your black and red wedding theme better?
• How large does your space need to be to comfortably fit all your guests?
• What’s your budget?
• Do you have any ‘must have’ amenities in mind?

Once you’ve answered these questions, booking your dream venue is made easy with Peerspace. Go to Peerspace’s dedicated wedding venue page, enter your location, and then click “search”. You’ll instantly be met with tons of great options in your area!

Narrow down the options on the search results page by selecting filters like price range, guest numbers, the style of event space, and even type in keywords like “red and black” to find spaces that match your black and red wedding theme.

As one of our favorite red and black venue themes, check out this sexy bar and lounge in historic Greenwich Village, NYC. It is a chic and sultry venue with space for 120 guests, plush furniture, ornate decor, and personalized event-planning services. We can definitely picture an amazing ceremony and reception taking place here!

Once you’ve found a venue you love, booking only takes a few minutes. Then, feel free to keep browsing other black and red wedding-themed locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. to find more wedding inspiration.

Next, we share a few black and red wedding theme tips and ideas we found from various Peerspace venues that you can incorporate into your own wedding plans.

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Tip #2: Send black and red themed Save the Dates

When you are planning your wedding, don’t forget to include your black and red wedding theme in your engagement photos and Save the Dates!

On Peerspace, you’ll not only find great wedding venue locations but also fantastic photo studio locations. For example, this red and black studio with natural lighting in Orlando, FL would be a stunning place to take your engagement shots to feature on your save the dates.

You can even reach out to the host to help you find a photographer for your session if needed.

Tip #3: Get creative with your lighting to enhance your theme

This Peerspace venue in Atlanta, GA is a great example of how to use lighting in a black and red wedding theme! The space comes with all-black furniture and fun neon red lighting that would be perfect for a dance party during your reception!

We especially love the idea of incorporating neon red LED lights. You could even have them custom-made with the bride and groom’s names! And if you live in Atlanta, you just might want to consider booking this venue for your own wedding. The venue comes with fantastic add-ons like bartending and DJ services for a flat fee — which is a great way to keep your wedding planning as simple as possible!

Tip #4: Have a super fun photo wall

When your guests arrive, give them the opportunity to show off their beautiful wedding looks in front of a stylish black and red photo wall! You can use the photo wall to take family photos with the bride and groom, as well as pics of the whole wedding party.

This modern and industrial event venue in Addison, TX has a great example of how to use balloons, backdrops, and other fun props to craft a beautiful photo wall. Check out all of its photos on its listing page and maybe even book it if you’re getting married in the Dallas area!

Tip #5: Choose beautiful accent colors to enhance your venue

Red and black may be your main wedding colors, but that doesn’t mean they have to be your only wedding colors!

This beautiful production lounge in Atlanta, GA makes its black and red color scheme really pop thanks to its gold chandelier and trim. Gold pairs beautifully with black and red but you may also want to look for venues that feature dark blues or other metallic colors with your cherry red and black shades!

Tip #6: Consider both indoor and outdoor decor that stays true to your theme

Whether you are having a fully outdoor wedding or just planning to have parts of your wedding outdoors, it’s important to think of what decor you’d like to have outside.

This urban garden oasis in Los Angeles is an absolute dream for black and red wedding-themed decor! The venue features beautiful black furniture with stylish red florals and rounds out the look with splashes of gold and white.

“[The] space feels like home with a sprinkle of natural elegance. Would definitely recommend!!” wrote one Peerspace reviewer. See all the pictures and read other reviews on Peerspace!

Love all the deep dark shades of wine? Then you may also want to consider throwing a winery wedding!

Tip #7: Embrace florals and go beyond red roses

Just because you are hosting a black and red-themed wedding doesn’t mean red roses are your only floral option! There are plenty of gorgeous red flowers out there that you can use for your bouquets, centerpieces, boutineers, and more. Poppies, zinnias, tulips, and gerbera daisies are just a few ideas.

For example, check out the beautiful arrangements of carnations used as centerpieces at this black and red wedding-themed venue in New York City, NY! The venue itself is wedding-perfect, consisting of a spacious and open gallery with space for 70 guests.

Tip #8: Keep it simple with a sleek, inviting venue

A black and red wedding theme will give your wedding such a classic and beautiful look. So there is no need to go overboard to make your venue look stunning!

Simple elegance like with the style of this event venue in Elgin, IL is absolutely perfect for your black and red wedding theme. Like many Peerspace venues, this host offers black tables, linens, and chairs with the set booking price — no hidden fees! To book this space for your wedding, read the reviews, or check out more pictures, check out their Peerspace page.

Black and red wedding theme: conclusion

We hope these tips and tricks have left you more excited than ever as you plan your black and red wedding theme! Make the planning as easy as possible by booking an amazing wedding venue through Peerspace. You can easily locate and rent a space that suits your aesthetic while providing all of the amenities you want to make your big day special.

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