How A Flower Designer and a Race Car Engineer Built Their Wedding From the Ground Up

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Enders Photo

November 5, 2026

When Bri, a florist, married Nate, a race car engineer, they wanted to bring both of their passions into the day. The wedding was held at the bride's childhood home, a farm which she now runs with her mother. Bri grew and arranged all the wedding flowers herself. "Our wedding inspiration was 'garden party' but more so it was about sharing our passions with our family and friends", she said. "We wanted to combine both of our true loves. Which is each other, flowers and engineering."

Burgundy Velvet Tuxedos in a Blizzard: A Boston Nightclub Wedding

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CityLux

November 4, 2026

Chuck and Dan gave their guests the dress code “Out Dress the Grooms.” Around 160 friends and family were invited to Caveau in Boston for five hours of cocktails, food and dancing. The grooms wore burgundy velvet tuxedo jackets from Hive and Colony and everyone else had permission to go all out. “We told everyone to try and out dress us and people absolutely understood the assignment,” Chuck and Dan explained. “Seeing 150-plus people walk into the venue really dressed for a night out immediately created the atmosphere we wanted."

Lucky in Love: Bowling Alley Wedding at Avondale Bowl

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Ash Lee Jpg

November 2, 2026

Sloane and Jacob had a quick family-only ceremony at Chicago city hall and then around 50 guests joined them at Avondale Bowl. Between the two they walked to their neighbourhood farmers’ market, had coffee and changed outfits at home.

Medieval Tropical Wedding

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Celeste Burns

October 26, 2026

Aurora and Thompson were married in Gainesville, Florida. Their day had a unique theme, Kermit and Miss Piggy leading the ceremony, and a guest list that stayed deliberately small. 35 guests attended and everyone stayed at the same bed and breakfast, owned by the bride’s aunt and uncle. Aurora described their theme as medieval tropical to anyone who asked, and guests dressed to match. Her gown was made by her mum and she bedazzled her own boots. All of the décor and flowers were DIY.

Sultry, Spooky & Romantic Portland Castle Wedding

Kat

KMT Photos

October 22, 2026

Gargoyles, gothic poetry and cocktails with their cats’ faces on them. Averi and Roy’s wedding at Chateau de Harpe in Portland, brought together their taste for the spooky and their enthusiasm for making things. Garden lighting and fog set the atmosphere, while guests helped themselves to temporary tattoos designed by the bride.

A Barefoot Bride and a Campsite Ceremony at Spirit of Suwannee Music Festival

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Madison Dodd

October 21, 2026

Jaci and Jason got married on the first day of a music festival, leaving the next three days free for celebrating. Their ceremony took place at the campgrounds of Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida, with a friend in a full priest costume conducting proceedings.

Queer Wedding at an Intersectional Feminist Bookshop

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Devon Moos

October 16, 2026

Haether and Elizabeth hadn’t seen or spoken to each other in ten years when they bumped into each other at a goth club. They’d first dated in 2013 but only for a few months. In the decade that followed, both married other people and divorced, and Haether transitioned. Then, in October 2023, Elizabeth went out with a housemate whose friend was visiting from out of town. That friend was Haether. They recognised each other immediately.

Horror-Inspired Wedding at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

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Gabe Conover

October 14, 2026

Ingrid and Ryan married at the iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery, in front of the reflection pool with their reception being held inside the Masonic Lodge. The cemetery doesn't do many weddings, so it was special for them to be able to allowed to marry there. They chose it because they spend many of their first dates wandering around the grounds.

Colourful Vail Wedding with Mountain Portraits & a Nightclub Party

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Malachi Westbrook

October 13, 2026

A Gothic Vampire Ball with the Bride in Red & the Groom in a Cape

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Audre Holtz

October 12, 2026

Breana and Joey had been together for 12 years when they finally walked down the aisle. The day was never about proving anything or ticking boxes. It was simply a celebration of their life together, shared with the people they love, at a time that finally felt right.

My Chemical Romance Inspired All-Black Cemetery Wedding

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McKenzie Bigliazzi

October 6, 2026

Dressed head to toe in black, Makylah and Anthony exchanged vows inside the Little Ivy Chapel at Denver’s Fairmount Cemetery before heading into the cemetery itself for their portraits. The music video for My Chemical Romance’s Helena was their main reference.

A Private Joshua Tree Elopement

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Arrakis Films

October 5, 2026

Alana and Alex registered their marriage in Los Angeles, skipped the formal ceremony and then drove into the desert. That was their full wedding plan - they settled into a villa in Joshua Tree for a few days of good food, wine, and time together.

Analogue Disco Wedding in a Gymnasium

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Nellie Bradford

September 30, 2026

In a world increasingly dominated by AI and creating things in the cheapest and most efficient way, there's something extra magical about a wedding that specifically focused on analogue elements. Rachel and Ryan filled a former YMCA with physical music (vinyl), photography (film), homemade quilts, vintage Valentines and a coffee bar.

Dark Romance Meets Witchy Wedding

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Crystal Lotus Studios

September 29, 2026

Alissa and Wesley’s wedding planning began when the bride starting looking for her dress. She wanted something witchy, romantic and inspired by nature, steering clear of anything too Halloween-y. Her answer was a sheer black gown, made to order by NRT Fashions and covered in hand-applied beading. The dress then set the direction for the entire day. Its botanical detailing fed into the use of trailing vines, overgrown flowers, old books and flickering candlelight.

Vintage Whimsy Wedding on a $6,500 Budget

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Love Alexandra

September 25, 2026

Alishia and JC met at a grocery store, discovered they lived in the same apartment complex and married just three months later! A year on, they gathered their friends and family at Longwood Historic Community Building for the full wedding celebration.

I Got 99 Problems… But this Vegas Wedding Ain’t One

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Zoe Snooks

September 24, 2026

Inspired by Pam and Tommy, a Poison music video, the 80s and early 90s, strippers and rock ‘n’ roll, Jay and Kate’s wedding was wild, free and so very them. It happened in Las Vegas at Sure Thing Chapel, although they told their friends they were attending their joint bachelorette trip! At 3:30pm, after an hour of photos around town, the group found themselves standing outside a wedding chapel. Their photographer had ‘just happened’ to suggest stopping there, but inside Lady Elvis was waiting to marry them.

Pigeons & Pleasers: An NYC Punk Elopement

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September 22, 2026

Samantha and Bradley spent $2,670 on their New York City elopement. They got married at the NYC Clerk’s Office, bought flowers outside the courthouse, hailed a yellow cab and spent two nights at the Hotel Chelsea. Their wedding theme was NYC punk with a touch of washed-up rock star. It celebrated the city where they met and the unserious life they have built together.

Still Life in Real Life: Ohio Wedding Inspired by Baroque Art

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Into the Fire Photo

September 21, 2026

Ashley and Grant turned their wedding into a Baroque painting. Burgundy velvet, gold cherubs, candlelight, fresh fruit and arrangements of flowers filled the reception, while guests arrived dressed in jewel tones, floral prints and painterly textures. The couples called the concept “Still Life in Real Life”, bringing the drama of historic art into their celebration.

Evanescence-Loving Gothic Wedding Planned in Two Weeks!

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Infinite

September 16, 2026

Sahara and Montes met at a club around Halloween 2024. They barely spoke that first night, choosing instead to stand together and listen to the music as though they already knew each other. That shared taste in music inspired their wedding two years later. The wedding came together at serious speed. They booked their venue, Sahara bought her dress and they organised the remaining details just two weeks before the day!

Lucky In Love & The Magic of Old Las Vegas

Kat

Velvet Alchemy

September 8, 2026

Brandea and Dawson looked to old Las Vegas, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, rodeo culture and the rhinestone-heavy work of American tailor Nudie Cohn as inspiration for their wedding. They booked two iconic venues to host the day - the Little White Wedding Chapel for the ceremony and the Golden Steer for dinner. “We really just wanted to lean into the magic of old Las Vegas,” said the bride. “A little Elvis, a little Frank Sinatra, some rodeo, and a lot of sparkle.”