Gothic

Cemetery Chic: A Wedding Inspired by Death and the Funeral Industry

Sophie Cooke

James Mottram

January 16, 2020

Sophie’s time working in the funeral industry has taught her that true love shines brighter than ever in our darkest hours. Therefore when it came to planning her wedding to Tim, there was only one theme that felt fitting to them. “Funerals capture your story and reflect our true feelings, so for us it was the perfect theme for our special day. We are a family that celebrates life and seek to change the outlook of death and the stigma surrounding it in the UK.”

Informal Heavy Metal Wedding

Sophie Cooke

Stories Before Autumn

January 11, 2020

en and Joe met at a Slipknot gig four years ago. They got talking and bonded at the bar over black Sambuca. When it came to planning their April 2019 wedding, there was only one theme that would work - heavy metal, of course!

Dark, Vintage & Gothic Inspired Irish Elopement

Sophie Cooke

Wild Things Wed

December 30, 2019

Lex had studied Victorian literature for many years and therefore, has dreamed of having a gothic inspired wedding day for almost as long. When her and partner Marc booked a holiday to Ireland, they decided it would be the perfect time to get married, and so planned the whole thing in just three months! Joined by some of their closest friends with their families Skyping in for the ceremony, they planned a simple day that was relaxing and fun.

Mid-Century Meets Elegant Gothic Romance

Kat

Tara Deaton

December 27, 2019

When Noelle found her wedding dress (which was only £315!), it inspired everything else for her October wedding to Brian. They wanted the day to have a day with the same elegant gothic vibe and tfor them that meant a black and gold colour scheme with mid-century leanings rather than Hot Topic vibes!

Gothic Fantasy Glam Gender Non-Conforming Elopement

Kat

Jamie Y

December 23, 2019

River and Raven are an unconventional couple in all senses of the word. Although both male (and using male pronouns) they favour a more feminine gothic aesthetic so this, and their mutual love of fantasy gaming, was the main inspiration for their November elopement.

Addams Family in the British Countryside

Kat

Costa Sister Productions

December 21, 2019

They met just over four years ago at a metal tribute night in a Camden pub, so clearly, Alina and Alex were going to have a suitably Rock n Roll wedding! They even hired the same band that they went to see to play at the wedding! Married in June at The Ash Barton Estate in North Devon, they hired The Costa Sisters to document the day.

1950s New Zealand Wedding with a Gothic Twist

Sophie Cooke

Haley Adele

December 4, 2019

Nick and Kylee are very non-traditional, and wanted their wedding to reflect them. They both love the colour purple, the the colour-scheme was an easy choice! Kylee loves to wear 1950s clothing when she gets the chance and Nick is a retro car guy. Throw in Kylee’s obsession with skulls and you have yourself a 1950s meets gothic extravaganza!

Halloween, Gothic Literature & Fairytale Inspired Wedding with some Unexpected Guests!

Sophie Cooke

Lilly Sells

October 16, 2019

Lucy is obsessed with autumn and Halloween so always knew she wanted to get married in October. She also loves to read, and Toby is an English teacher so together they came up with the idea of having a gothic literature themed wedding with touches of Halloween and fairytale aesthetics thrown in for good measure!

Geeky, Gothic Wedding with Toy Story, Ghostbusters & KISS

Sophie Cooke

MerFox

September 30, 2019

Alanah and Joey’s June wedding had a whopping nine themes in total - Toy Story, WWE, Nightmare Before Christmas, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Marvel, DC and Ghostbusters! A mashup of all the things they loved, it created an eclectic, geeky gothic themed day where the bride wore black and the groom wore white - and it suited them down to a tee!

A Gothic Bridal Meets Boudoir Shoot

Kat

Heather Marie Photographer

September 2, 2019

It's September (WHAT!?) which means its basically Autumn and nearly October which can only mean one thing... HALLOWEEN IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! I know you're just as excited as we are, which is why we're pleased as spiked punch to be sharing this spooky yet sexy goth bride shoot with you today.

Mystical Kitties & Gothic Glam Inspired Medieval Castle Wedding

Sophie Cooke

Emma May

August 8, 2019

The main inspiration behind Alan and Laura’s wedding was something that they both hold dear; their two beloved cats! Laura also has a thing about skulls, so they needed to feature heavily in the day too. “In fact, I always wanted our wedding to have a bit of a gothic vibe,” said Laura, “so when we found our venue we were over the moon!”

Gothic, Pagan Handfasting in the Woods

Kat

Indigo and Violet

July 12, 2019

Amelia and Tess were married in 2016, before Tess' transition. Since their wedding, Tess has come out as bi-gender, sometimes having days when they identify as male, but others when they're female. The couple wanted to celebrate Tess joining their family, so with the help of daughter Ivy they had a gothic styled, handfasting vow renewal in the same place they were originally married, Whistlewood Common in Derbyshire.

Thai Restaurant & Rock Bar Wedding with a £4000 Budget

Kat

Rosiedee

May 11, 2019

Sarah and Ben met on MySpace in 2007 when they were just 15 and 16 years old. They had a long distance relationship, seeing each other every weekend, until they went to the same university and moved in together. "Since then we have adopted three cats, moved house four times, and spent over 11 years together", they said.

All-Black Everything: A Death Metal Inspired Wedding

Sophie Cooke

Ana Pastoria

April 28, 2019

The inspiration behind Lauren and Travis’ wedding came from two places; being themselves, and their love of death metal music! “My family were not thrilled about certain things in the lead up to our wedding as they’re very traditional,” said Lauren. “But we didn’t compromise who we were and went ahead with them anyway!”

Rock n Roll Gothic Fairytale Wedding

Kat

Sansom

April 25, 2019

Wow, wow, wow! Get yourself ready because you are going to LOVE Hannah and Andy's wedding! They were married on 7th September 2018, their eight year anniversary, at Allerton Castle, a beautiful gothic castle in Yorkshire where some scenes of The Secret Garden were filmed. They wanted their day to feel personal and although they ended up spending quite a bit more than they originally planned, they have absolutely no regrets! The day was opulent, dramatic and just what the bride always wanted.

Halloween Themed Wedding with Sword Swallowers, Drag Acts and A Costume Contest Reception!

Sophie Cooke

Sarah Sewell

April 15, 2019

The inspiration behind Kris and Landon's big day was the fact that Kris has never been to a Halloween party... no, really! "It's the best holiday because your only obligation is to dress like an ass and then get candy for it. So we said screw it and threw a Halloween party,... but you know, just got married in the beginning." Kris explained.

Breathtaking Enchanted Forest Themed Wedding with Skulls, Dinosaurs & Apothecary Vibes

Sophie Cooke

Danny Birrell

March 17, 2019

You are going to LOVE this wedding, we just know it! Just you wait til you get a load of all the decorations...! The inspiration for the styling of Hollie and Dan’s big day all stemmed from Hollie’s MBD Bridal dress. “I’ve always been a bit of a goth girl at heart,” Hollie explained, “so I wanted our day to feel dark and dramatic but still be romantic and beautiful.”

Pastel Goth Polyamorous Wedding with Satanic Rituals

Sophie Cooke

Sarah Ann Wright

February 25, 2019

Jair and Lisa met at Club Antichrist, held at Islington Metalworks. As the club nights held there are a home away from home for themselves and many of their friends, they thought it would be a nice touch for them to marry there. It also meant that they could go clubbing there with their guests afterwards!

Goth Meets Tropics Meets Art Deco Monochrome

Kat

Marie-Luise Weddings

January 20, 2019

Kristen and Pete were married at Panama Dining Room in Fitzroy, Victoria. Their theme was very much influenced by their venue, and the bride's love of all things vintage. "The wedding was a goth/ tropical/ Art Deco in black and white mash-up," began the bride . "Think Flying Down to Rio meets The Addams Family. We also decided we wanted everyone to wear a hat, as Pete is known for always wearing one."

Gothic, Halloween & Harry Potter Themed Wedding in a Castle!

Sophie Cooke

Tanya Alexanda

January 5, 2019

Marc and Chloe have always been interested in gothic style and an alternative lifestyle - meeting at a metal gig in 2012 - so it was never a question that they’d have anything other than a wedding that reflected their true selves!

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