Dark Wedding Styled Inspiration

Dark Glamour; inspired by American Horror Story, Hotel.
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Dark Glamour; inspired by American Horror Story, Hotel.

In a mesmerizing fusion of elegance and darkness, this styled wedding shoot was inspired by the Hotel series of American Horror Story and unfolded at the enchanting Cosy Club in Nottingham. Embracing the art deco ambiance of the venue, the creative team behind the shoot crafted an immersive experience that blurred the lines between sophistication and the macabre.

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An Elegant Elopement at Chateau Bas
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An Elegant Elopement at Chateau Bas

In the quiet embrace of the fading sunlight, amidst the ancient ruins of Chateau Bas, a tale of dark elegance unfolded. Provence photographer Luxea Photographie weaved magic through their lens, capturing moments of beauty and intimacy in a setting steeped in history and mystery.

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Embracing the Dark Side: a Disney Villain Themed Wedding
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Embracing the Dark Side: a Disney Villain Themed Wedding

Today marks the 25th Anniversary of Bats Day at Disneyland Resort, where Goths from all over the world descend on Disneyland to appreciate all things DisneyGoth.

What better way to celebrate than to share Kayleigh and Peter’s Disney Villain themed wedding, bursting with dark Disney references.

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A Match Made in Metal
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A Match Made in Metal

When it comes to choosing your wedding theme, a good choice is something that you both love or onnects you asa couple. And what better choice for those who love their music and gigs, than a heavy metal rock vibe?

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Danielle and Connor’s Samhain wedding
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Danielle and Connor’s Samhain wedding

In a union of love and tradition, Danielle and Connor celebrated their Samhain wedding, paying homage to the Pagan roots of Halloween. Wrapped in the air of autumn, their special day exuded a gothic charm that intertwined the end of summer with the onset of harvest.

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Why you should book an Alternative Makeup Artist for your Wedding
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Why you should book an Alternative Makeup Artist for your Wedding

Whether you wear a lot of makeup or you feel absolutely clueless, there are many reasons to hire a professional makeup artist for your wedding day. But we also know how important it is to feel like yourself… so how do you find a makeup artist that knows the difference between casual goth and glam goth, can do more than a simple wing liner, is inherently inclusive and already carries all the best products in their kit? Well, we’ve got you covered!

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10 less obvious dates for your perfect Gothic wedding
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10 less obvious dates for your perfect Gothic wedding

As weddings in late October become more and more popular, you may be finding it increasingly difficult to secure your favourite venue and book your preferred suppliers, but fear not! There are plenty of alternative dates to build your day around.

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Dark romance;  a spellbinding Beauty and the Beast wedding tale
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Dark romance; a spellbinding Beauty and the Beast wedding tale

Once upon a time, in a world cloaked in shadow, timeless tale of love was reimagined through a darker lens. And when you actually look at the tale, there’s nothing Disney about it.

The Beauty and the Beast story, originally steeped in romantic fairy’-ale has undergone a mesmerising metamorphosis in the realm of gothic weddings.

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Leap year Proposals are Goth AF
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Leap year Proposals are Goth AF

Goth culture is deeply rooted in alternative thinking and the defiance of tradition, epitomizing the rejection of societal norms and the embrace of individuality. By challenging tradition, goth culture advocates for the liberation of self-expression and authenticity, transcending the constraints of conformity in favour of a fairer, more real, existence.

So imagine then, hundreds of years ago when women had very few rights and convention dictated that only men could propose, how incredibly punk it was for a woman to break custom to bend the knee!

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Midnight at Crichel House Archway: a Dark and Gothic Styled Shoot
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Midnight at Crichel House Archway: a Dark and Gothic Styled Shoot

Introducing a bewitching and new addition to our dark and gothic wedding blog - a mesmerising styled shoot captured under the enchanting veil of night at the historic Crichel House Archway. Our latest submission, courtesy of Garnet Weddings, unveils an otherworldly celebration of friendship, rich with the essence of the unconventional. Featuring 2 strikingly ethereal models, the shoot encapsulates a hauntingly beautiful setting… lets delve into this shoot with Garnet Weddings and allow their own words to paint the picture.

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All black elegant spiderweb Gothic Glam styled wedding
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All black elegant spiderweb Gothic Glam styled wedding

For many, black is not a wedding colour. Of course they are wrong. For me it’s the natural choice for well, everything… and I know I’m not alone!

We knew we wanted to show that black and all things dark and typically considered spooky, are actually incredibly beautiful, meaningful and really bloody glamourous. Here it’s not just a key colour, but the ONLY colour. Where spiders, webs and bones are non longer simply Halloween motifs, but wonderfully symbolic emblems of love and commitment and also insanely elegant.

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Unveiling the Enchanting Woodland Witch; Dark Wedding Inspiration
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Unveiling the Enchanting Woodland Witch; Dark Wedding Inspiration

In the mystical realms of wedding inspiration, there is a lair of darkness and enchantment that beckons to those with a taste for the unconventional. Immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of woodland landscapes and dark gothic aesthetics. This shoot showcases a mesmerising array of lavish details brought together by the TilDeath team…

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It’s not a phase…
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It’s not a phase…

And here we are to show that ‘dark weddings’ are more than a fashion trend and they’re here to stay.

The idea of TilDeath has been bubbling in the background for years, but it has taken all those years to get to this point. TilDeath is a collaboration of Legend Bridal, Vicky Dubois Photography and Maddison Rocks Floral. It is very much a collaboration, BUT I’m going to chat about the whole creation and ethos from my, Charlotte (Legend Bridal’s) point of view…

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The Dark fairy-tale of York Cemetery.
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The Dark fairy-tale of York Cemetery.

What started out as a group of TilDeath suppliers taking advantage of being in the same place at the same time, turned into an incredibly meaningful and teary day.

It’s no surprise that several of the TilDeath tribe would be in Whitby for Tomorrow’s Ghosts Festival; either vending or simply enjoying the weekend. So we decided to try and take advantage of the opportunity…

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