The Gothic Edit: Come to the Dark Side for Your Wedding Wardrobe

December 4, 2025

Veil: Percacciolo Collection, £424

This is for all the alt goth baddies who can’t find wedding outfits that actually scream you. From velvet and hardware to witchy silhouettes and lethal little details, we’ve pulled together the pieces that actually get the aesthetic. Step in, suit up and let the shadows do the styling.

Vamp

Dress: Cocomelody, £699

A trumpet-mermaid gown in stretch satin and lace with a V-neck, cap sleeves and a chapel train. This gown features built-in boning, applique detailing and a structured silhouette that blends vintage inspiration with a modern, sexy edge.

Ring: Mysticum Luna, £30

Bury your style with this coffin shaped ring. It’s the perfect gothic accessory for your look, featuring a dramatic black cubic zirconia entombed by 18k gold plating and stainless steel.

Choker: Mysticum Luna, £35

The matching choker will bring a striking and instant gothic impact to any look.

Cape: Violent Delights, £59.99

A dramatic velvet bolero with sculpted shoulders, feather trims and oversized black roses. This shrug layers gothic texture with lace and tassel detailing to create a statement piece that transforms any outfit into full dark romance.

Shoes: Lamoda, £59.99

Glossy black patent platforms with a wraparound ankle strap and stacked sole that does all the talking. The sky-high heel, silver hardware and fully vegan construction deliver that unmistakable Lamoda attitude with a clean conscience.

Bouquet: Maddison Rocks, £185

A handcrafted bouquet of black and deep-red velvet roses, calla lilies and stainless-steel spikes wrapped in black velvet ribbon. Finished with dangling gothic charms, it brings full vampire-bride drama in a design made to order for any colour scheme.

Collar: Violent Delights, £49.99

A structured standing collar crafted from intricate butterfly lace with a fishbone frame that keeps the Medici silhouette sharp and regal. The pleated, sleeveless design ties at the front and brings queen-energy to any gothic look, whether layered or worn as a statement on its own

Air Matte Liquid Lipstick in ‘Demise’: Jolie Beauty, £14.99

A pitch-black liquid lipstick with a feather-light, long-wear formula that feels like air on the lips. Waterproof, smoothing and easy to reapply.

White Goth

Dress: Ritual Unions, £POA

A standout piece from Ritual Unions’ 2026 Awakening collection, the Halo gown captures the label’s avant-garde edge and conscious couture ethos. Handmade to order in their Berlin atelier, it celebrates bold self-expression with meticulous craftsmanship and slow-fashion intention.

Shoes: Dollskill, £107

Cuz you’re an angelic vision! These platform heels have a crushed velvet construction, pearl beaded details all over with heart and cross charms, and adjustable velcro strap closures at the ankles.

Earrings: Vivienne Westwood, £210

The silver-tone Claude Long earrings feature an orb-embellished pearl in the centre of the design, pierced with a safety pin detail – a nod to Vivienne’s punk aesthetic. Finished with a polished hoop silhouette and hardware-inspired clasp, they deliver lightweight statement drama with unmistakable attitude.

Skin Base Foundation in ‘01’: Illamasqua, £33

A lightweight, matte foundation designed for a smooth, flawless finish with true-skin realism, even in HD. Blendable, buildable and available in 26 shades, with 01 standing out as the perfect match for pale-and-interesting goth brides.

Underbust Corset: Dirty Duchess Studio £94.99

A handmade underbust corset crafted from lace, satin and silk remnants gifted by the designer’s grandmother, finished with an opulent pearl trim. Custom-made to your measurements, it brings coquette charm and a beautifully tailored fit to any white gothic look.

Veil: Holly Winter Couture, £220

A fingertip veil crafted from cobweb-embroidered tulle and scattered with sequins, finished with Swarovski crystals and a hand-beaded spider perched near the edge. Witchy, ethereal and made to order in black or white, it’s perfect for gothic weddings and enchanted after-dark ceremonies.

Gloves: Cornelia James, £165

Fine lace gloves that add delicate texture and quiet drama, enhancing everything from satin to sheer fabrics.

Tiara: The Lucky Sixpence, £287

A silver-toned tiara woven with crescent moons, metal leaves, opal-centred flowers and real amethyst stones for a blend of lunar magic and wild-earth energy. Handmade with intention, Moonshade is a radiant choice for pagan ceremonies, fantasy weddings and anyone who lives between worlds.

Romantic

Veil: Percacciolo Collection, £406

A cathedral-length veil in red or white tulle, finished with hand-sewn black corded lace for a hit of Victorian Gothic drama. Bold, romantic and designed to turn heads, the Mara veil brings dark elegance to everything from grand cathedrals to quiet garden ceremonies.

Shoes: KOI Footwear, £85

Black crushed velvet heels with ornate filigree platforms, vampiric detailing and Twilight-inspired metal insignia accented with red gems. Royalcore, gothic and a little bit dangerous, they channel full Volturi energy in a statement silhouette made for the dark side.

Necklace: Regal Rose, £54

A strand of lustrous freshwater pearls broken up with barbed-wire beads and finished with a oversized glass heart pendant. It’s a standout piece that adds instant edge to any gothic or romantic look.

Tiara: Ordinary Years, £32.08

A black metal crown set with vivid red crystals for a bold, dramatic contrast that instantly commands attention. With its classic tiara silhouette and intricate stonework, it delivers luxe, gothic sparkle designed to stand out in any crowd.

Bra: Killstar, £30

A black velvet bralette embroidered with deep red roses and metallic leaves for a lush, gothic-romantic finish. Soft, sculpted and perfect for layering, it brings a hit of dark florals to everything from lingerie looks to alt-bridal styling.

Earrings: Regal Rose, £76

18k gold-plated sterling silver hoops hung with deep red Grade A garnet heart charms for a delicate sacred heart vibe.

‘Black Orchid’ Eau De Parfum: Tom Ford, from £78 for 30ml

Born of the quest for the perfect flower, iconic Black Orchid fragrance is a deeply seductive potion of black orchids, spice and dark accords. Key Notes: Black Truffle, Ylang Ylang, Black Orchid, Black Plum, Rum Absolute, Patchouli.

Dress: Rosie Red Couture, £POA

A dramatic couture gown in deep red satin and black lace, embellished with handmade roses and sculpted to create a dark fairytale silhouette. It captures Rosie Red Couture’s signature fantasy-bridal artistry in a piece that feels both enchanted and fiercely theatrical.