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Sunrise Lover’s Leap Elopement

Kat

Stag and Bird

March 17, 2026

April and Brandy married twice, both in ways that made sense for them. In July, under a willow tree in the garden of their friend and photographer Courtney of Stag and Bird, the couple made it official. By autumn, they decided they wanted a second day that marked the marriage in a different way. So, in October they drove four hours south from where they live in Kansas City to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Waiting for them were Courtney and her assistant Kendal, along with a loose plan to say some vows at sunrise at Lover’s Leap, a scenic overlook just outside the town.

Dark, Spooky ‘Til Death Do Us Part Wedding in a Castle

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Kristin Lavigne

February 20, 2026

Sarah and Chris built their wedding around the premise of 'til death do us part. They fully went for it with the gothic symbolism, inspired The Addams Family and their own relationship. Stoney Creek Castle in Earlville NY provided the setting with it's stone walls and heavy doors perfectly matching the tone they wanted for the day.

Sea of Love: Intimate, Fun & Kitsch Sure Thing Chapel Wedding

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Lauren Driscoll

February 10, 2026

Maggie and Kyle got married at Sure Thing Chapel in Las Vegas with Cat Power’s cover of Sea of Love playing as the bride walked down the aisle. “After choosing Sure Thing Chapel as the venue, we wanted to play off the colours and fun vibe", Maggie told us. "I had envisioned the colour scheme of black, red and light blue. We wanted to keep it intimate, fun, and kitschy.”

Goths on the Beach: A Moody Californian Beach Elopement

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Photos by Beck

February 2, 2026

Nikki and Nate got married on the Californian coast in winter, dressed entirely in black. Their inspiration was creating something intimate, alternative, moody, and a little bit boho with a dramatic, non-traditional twist. "We were inspired by the beauty of the coastline, earthy textures, and darker romantic tones", Nikki said. "We wanted the day to feel intimate, atmospheric, and authentically ‘us’ and a touch of edge that reflected our personalities."

Pink & Orange DIY Wedding with Both Brides in Black

Kat

Shutter Go Click

January 30, 2026

Fran and Jade planned their wedding without chasing a theme. They chose colour instead. Hot pink and orange set the tone, with multicoloured dried flowers across the tables. When it came to their outfits, they went in the total opposite direction, both choosing to wear all-black.

Elegant & Moody Til Death Wedding

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Trevino

January 27, 2026

Victoria and Jonathon chose the Emerald Theatre in Mount Clemens, Michigan, for a their moody yet elegant, 'til death' inspired wedding. The venue really helped set the tone, with guitars lining the walls, a giant stage and coloured lighting throughout. They used black everywhere from her dress to linens, chairs and flowers.

A Moody Mountain Micro Wedding in the Keystone Colorado Mountains

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McKenzie Bigliazzi

January 5, 2026

Alma and Jose got married in October at the National Forest land in Keystone, Colorado. The setting was open, quiet, and deliberately unfussy. After starting to plan a big wedding, they quickly realised it wasn't for them so instead chose somewhere where they didn't need to have a schedule or worry about venue packages! Instead, the day was all about them and their families.

Dark & Gloomy Olympic National Park Wedding

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CSwindell

December 19, 2025

Dalton and Tanieka had originally planned for a big wedding. But when costs started to spiral and what they started to feel out of touch with what they were putting together, it was time for a rethink. They instead planned something much more intimate and much more them, built around places that already carried the atmosphere they wanted. The Hoh Rainforest and Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park, WA were the perfect spots. With moss hanging from trees and fog moving over the ocean, it was the perfect setting for their moody, gloomy 'til death' themed day.

The Apocalypse, but Make It a Wedding

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Sarah Kusz Weddings

December 17, 2025

The Apocalypse might not be a theme you'd automatically go for when planning a wedding, but for Kevin and Reagan it felt pretty spot on. They spent a long time deciding whether marriage made sense for them and as their conversations turned were political and grounded in the reality of the world they are moving through together, Reagan kept coming back to one thought: "This is my person to go through the apocalypse with." That was true with or without a wedding but once that idea landed, they couldn't shake it,

Dawn of the Wed: Gothic Horror Washington State Park Wedding

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Spruce and Sage

December 11, 2025

Katelyn and Spencer planned their wedding a $5000 budget, a state park barn location, and a strong desire to have a day which felt just the right level of spooky. The bride has been reading Rock n Roll Bride since she was 14 (!!) so as soon as they got engaged she had plenty of ideas.

Pop Punk, Mexican Goth: Darkwave Wedding with a Latin Twist

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Cammy Marie Photo

December 9, 2025

For Samantha and Joseph, the music came first. Blink 182, Bay Area hip hop, pop punk classics and heavy EDM shaped the atmosphere of their wedding before anyone even walked in. Every guest arrived in black and the couple wore black too. The florals carried dark tones with a hit of mint as a nod to their matching tattoos.

A Match Made in Metal Music

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J Dyer

December 3, 2025

Becky and Ran refused to hand their wedding over to anyone else’s version of “how it should be”. The bride knew she wanted to wear black, DIY as much as possible and to not spend a fortune on the things they didn't care about. Almost everything was made by them or by the people who know them best. The décor, the flowers and the stationery were all put together by the couple, and the cake was a sheet cake from Costo which cost just £15!

Born To Raise Hell (And Get Married)

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Aurora Way

November 28, 2025

Lucy and Buzz were massively inspired by Rock n Roll Bride for their bold and unapologetically 'them' wedding. "The suits, the bike machine everything was Rock n Roll Bride in mind!" Lucy told us. "I adore your magazine and have for years!” But their wedding was ultimately for them, we just gave them permission to really go full throttle into what they already knew they wanted.

Southern Gothic Wedding with Snakes, Skulls & Tarot

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RenRose

November 27, 2025

Kaley and Philip built their Tennessee wedding around the idea of something that felt Southern and gothic with Addams Family undertones. The bride had always pictured an autumn or winter celebration with deep colours, heavy foliage and romantic gothic styling. However, the date ended up being June because it marked the start of their relationship. They didn’t shift the aesthetic to match the season though - they held on to the mood that felt right for them.

Nosferatu Meets a Candlelit Western Wedding

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Nick and Lauren

November 25, 2025

When Nosferatu flickered back onto cinema screens, Lauren from Nick and Lauren Photography left the theatre feeling inspired by the film’s shadowy beauty. “I was inspired by the cinematography used in the movie, and wanted to do a wedding shoot that emulated that same aesthetic, but without being vampire based,” she told us. “We decided to combine the elements of country meets alternative, and started joking about what Nosferatu's wedding would look like if it were in the West. Everything snowballed from there!”

Til We Are Ghosts: A Black & Red Horror Lovers’ Wedding

Kat

Wilder

October 27, 2025

Jade and Simon’s took over Cultplex in Manchester for their wedding ceremony, turning the stage in front of the big screen into their altar. As the bride is polyamorous, this wasn't about tradition or legality - in fact the ceremony was not actually legally binding - all they cared about was creating something that felt collaborative and real. The bride's other partners were also involved in the day, acting as their officiant and doing readings. With a budget of just £3,000, they pulled off a wedding that was totally DIY.

Halloween Wedding Shoot in Ecuador’s Enchanted Dry Forest

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LH Film

October 20, 2025

Halloween is a little different in the southern hemisphere. In the dry forests of Quito, Ecuador, it arrives with sun, dust, and a different kind of magic. Assyah of Jamila and Juliette, who conceptualised and styled this photo shoot, wanted to capture that energy in the shoot, blending local traditions with a gothic edge.

Renaissance Inspired Beauty and the Beast Wedding with a Gothic Twist

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Laura Fitzgerald

October 15, 2025

Do you love Disney but in a dark, alt way more than a girly fairytale way? Then you’re going to love this gothic-meets–Beauty and the Beast inspired wedding shoot. Although it wasn’t a real wedding, there are so many creative ideas you could steal for your own. Think: moody candlelight, corseted gowns, blood-red roses, gilded mirrors, dripping wax, and that perfectly haunting mix of romance and rebellion.

Gothic, Halloween Wedding with Corpse Bride Vibes

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Freya Steele

October 8, 2025

Sarah and James planned their wedding around Halloween, leaning into gothic colours, pumpkins and eerie details that made their day feel like a festival of the strange and the beautiful. They worked with Foxglove and Black who helped them bring their vision to life in the most perfect way.

Dark Forest Wedding in a Castle

Kat

Dark Devotion Images

October 1, 2025

Lou and Muz wanted their wedding to feel like stepping into a dark, enchanted forest, with a streak of Disney magic running through it. They chose Danby Castle in Whitby as their setting, bringing together gothic atmosphere, woodland details, and the references that mean the most to them.

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