Randy Fenoli says he doesn't like black wedding dresses and thinks they 'should be reserved for funerals'

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Randy Fenoli says he doesn't like black wedding dresses and thinks they 'should be reserved for funerals'
Randy Fenoli doesn't like black wedding dresses.TLC
  • Randy Fenoli told Insider he isn't on board with the black wedding dress trend.
  • He said he thinks they're a bad business move for wedding dress designers.
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Randy Fenoli has seen many bridal trends come and go as a wedding dress designer, bridal consultant, and fashion director at Kleinfeld Bridal of "Say Yes to the Dress" fame.

And there are a few trends he can't get on board with.

Speaking with Insider about his career in bridal fashion and his 15 years on "Say Yes to the Dress" — currently in its 20th season — Fenoli shared that he didn't love when oversized dresses became popular in the 1980s and said he'll never be a supporter of sheer wedding gowns.

He also said he is "not a fan" of black wedding dresses, even as they become more popular with brides.

Randy Fenoli says he doesn't like black wedding dresses and thinks they 'should be reserved for funerals'
Insider spoke to Randy Fenoli ahead of the 20th season of "Say Yes to the Dress."TLC

Fenoli said he doesn't like black gowns, both because he doesn't enjoy the aesthetic and because he thinks they're bad business for wedding-dress designers, as they may make white dresses less appealing.

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"Once we as bridal gown designers start doing colored wedding dresses, they become evening gowns," he said. "So we're putting ourselves out of a job. Anybody can go to any store and buy a black dress or a red dress."

"There are so many girls that look beautiful in black, but this is the one day where you get to wear white," Fenoli said, adding that he does think soft, pastel shades are appropriate for wedding dresses.

Randy Fenoli says he doesn't like black wedding dresses and thinks they 'should be reserved for funerals'
Randy Fenoli is starring on season 20 of "Say Yes to the Dress."TLC

"I think that black personally should be reserved for funerals," he went on to say. "And that is just my opinion. And I'm gonna stick behind that 100%."

Despite his strong feelings about black wedding gowns, Fenoli didn't rule out the possibility that he may design one himself someday.

"I may do one one day just as a joke," he said.

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You can watch new episodes of "Say Yes to the Dress" on TLC on Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.

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