Katie Gale Bridal

Dark Wedding DirectoryHair and Makeup
Written By Charlotte Yates

Weaving Wedding Alchemy, I blend vintage, alternative styles with modern, editorial trends.

I'm Katie and I'm ready to create a style that’s all your own! Grandma might be clutching her pearls, but she'll be secretly cheering you on.

Welcome to my world of beauty and creativity - where we make the vision you have of your wedding day a glorious reality. Whether it's a retro-inspired up-do or a contemporary twist on classic makeup, I seamlessly blend the old with the new to create beauty that transcends time.

 

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A Nightmare Before Christmas Styled Shoot
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A Nightmare Before Christmas Styled Shoot
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What’s this?… A Nightmare Before Christmas wedding styled shoot: gothic romance, Burtonesque details, and spooky elegance for alternative couples.

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Portal Dates for Spellbinding Weddings
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Portal Dates for Spellbinding Weddings
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Choosing your wedding date is more than logistics — it’s a ritual. For couples planning an alternative, gothic, or witchy wedding, certain dates hold deep symbolic power. From cosmic portals like 11/11 to the balance of the Equinox, these magical alignments offer more than just numbers on a calendar — they offer destiny, energy, and enchantment. If you’re seeking a date that feels truly spellbound, here are the most powerful portal days to consider.

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Dracula Romance in the Ruins: A Bram Stoker Inspired Gothic Wedding to Die For
Lost Village of Dode, A Kentish Ceremony, Kent Owl Academy, Sarron Gibson PHotography, The Flying Pig Kitchen, The Cake Witch, Handfasting Ceremony, Pagan Ceremony, Gothic wedding, Alternative wedding, Real wedding, DIY wedding
Dracula Romance in the Ruins: A Bram Stoker Inspired Gothic Wedding to Die For
Lost Village of Dode, A Kentish Ceremony, Kent Owl Academy, Sarron Gibson PHotography, The Flying Pig Kitchen, The Cake Witch, Handfasting Ceremony, Pagan Ceremony, Gothic wedding, Alternative wedding, Real wedding, DIY wedding

Discover Nicola & Barry’s hauntingly beautiful Dracula-inspired wedding — a gothic fairytale brought to life among dramatic ancient ruins. Featuring a black wedding dress, crimson florals, dark romantic styling, and timeless alternative details, this celebration captures the magic and mystery of true gothic romance.

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Ancient walls & Pagan rites: Ema and Simons Wedding at The Lost Village of Dode
Lost Village of Dode, A Kentish Ceremony, Kent Owl Academy, Sarron Gibson PHotography, The Flying Pig Kitchen, The Cake Witch, Handfasting Ceremony, Pagan Ceremony, Gothic wedding, Alternative wedding, Real wedding, DIY wedding
Ancient walls & Pagan rites: Ema and Simons Wedding at The Lost Village of Dode
Lost Village of Dode, A Kentish Ceremony, Kent Owl Academy, Sarron Gibson PHotography, The Flying Pig Kitchen, The Cake Witch, Handfasting Ceremony, Pagan Ceremony, Gothic wedding, Alternative wedding, Real wedding, DIY wedding

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.

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

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Charlotte Yates
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