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Ancient walls & Pagan rites: Ema and Simons Wedding at The Lost Village of Dode
Ancient walls & Pagan rites: Ema and Simons Wedding at The Lost Village of Dode

When it comes to planning an alternative wedding, finding a space that holds energy, history, and intimacy is no small feat. But for Ema & Simon, The Lost Village of Dode provided the perfect sacred ground. With its ancient stone walls, wild Kent countryside, and deeply spiritual atmosphere, it became the setting for a celebration that honoured not just their love — but their shared soul.

Love in the Shadows: Conscientious Honeymoons to Dark and Sacred Places
Love in the Shadows: Conscientious Honeymoons to Dark and Sacred Places

When we think of honeymoons, the usual imagery comes to mind — white sands, clinking cocktails, postcard sunsets. But for some couples, love doesn’t follow a script — and neither should the adventure that follows “I do.” For those who are drawn to history, haunted beauty, or the poignancy of human resilience, a honeymoon can be something deeper: a pilgrimage, a quiet confrontation with the past, or a shared reflection on the world’s raw and remarkable truths.

Paint It Black (Or Purple, Or Glitter): Redefining Wedding Beauty
Paint It Black (Or Purple, Or Glitter): Redefining Wedding Beauty

Let’s talk about wedding makeup — not the airbrushed, cookie-cutter kind that clings to glossy magazines and insists every bride should glow like a beige Instagram filter. We mean alternative wedding makeup — expressive, emotive, rule-breaking beauty that dares to be bold, messy, glitter-strewn, goth, punk, witchy, romantic, or whatever you need it to be.

A Dark Botanical Styled Shoot with a Sinister Charm at Rochdale Town Hall
A Dark Botanical Styled Shoot with a Sinister Charm at Rochdale Town Hall
Death Will Not Part Us - a devotion beyond life itself.
Death Will Not Part Us - a devotion beyond life itself.

A world where love defies the boundaries of time is captured perfectly by Eloise Pitcher Photography in this styled shoot organised buy Ella Bella Weddings and Events in collaboration with Quirky Weddings. This gorgeous feature, enveloped in rich red florals that ignite passion and life, centres around a striking coffin archway and intertwines everlasting love with gothic beauty.

The darker corners of Scotland
The darker corners of Scotland

There lies a unique journey awaiting newlyweds who wish to embrace their gothic hearts. A dark honeymoon is not just a celebration of love but an exploration into the shadow-draped corners of history, mystery and timeless romance.

Scotland, with it’s ancient castles and mist-shrouded landscapes, offers a perfect tapestry for this journey… but there’s darker, more intriguing tales to explore too.

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