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The Romance of Ruin: A Gothic Cemetery Bridal Shoot

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Natalescha

October 28, 2026

At Barcelona Bridal Week earlier this year, there was one collection stopped us in our tracks. WONÁ Concept unveiled three new collections during its runway presentation, but it was the Heritage Edition that stayed with us. Made up of 25 couture looks, the collection celebrates the craftsmanship of WONÁ Atelier through sculptural silhouettes, intricate corsetry, fluid draping and dramatic trains. They even unveiled three new striking black designs, adding a darker edge we always love, without losing any of the couture elegance.

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.

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.

Evanescence-Loving Gothic Wedding Planned in Two Weeks!

Kat

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!

Pop-Punk Zoo Wedding

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Portraits with Steph

July 22, 2026

Having been married before and come away disappointed by the ceremony, Sara knew exactly how she wanted her wedding to feel this time around. And when the chance arose to fulfil her lifelong dream of getting married at a zoo, the venue was an easy choice.

Dark, Moody & Budget-Friendly Minnesota Wedding

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Sydney Kate

May 15, 2026

Ashlyn had known since she was eighteen that she would get married in black. Her grandma laughed when she first mentioned it. “You’ll change your mind by the time you get married,” she said. But guess what? She never did.

Dark Academia Gothic Wedding at a Victorian Mansion

Kat

Sam Turchin Photo

May 13, 2026

A phone-free ceremony, a D20 vow roll, and a surprise Freddy vs Jason cake battle all featured at Joanna and Derek’s October wedding. Inspired by gothic fiction, horror films and dark academia, they filled the day with gaming references, library cards, and thoughtful details that made the day enjoyable for their neurodivergent guests.

Dark Romance Wedding in Salem with an Emo Night Reception

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Alexsandra Wiciel

April 15, 2026

Although they live in Columbus, Ohio, Casey and Johnathan chose to travel to Salem, Massachusetts for their wedding festivities. As Halloween enthusiasts and lovers of the paranormal, their really was no other option! Johnathan had even proposed there, right in front of the famous Witch House.

If Warped Tour Hosted Weddings

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Cassy Smith

April 10, 2026

A traditional, all-white wedding was never on the cards for Stephanie and Ernesto. The couple based the day around Warped Tour, as well as all the other concerts they've been to over the years. The bride initially didn't want to wear a white dress, but when she found one which was white, but with black lace accents, it just felt right. "We are elder emos and knew from the beginning that we wanted a rock festival theme,” she said.

Gothic Black Tie Wedding on Halloween

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Ami Darling

April 7, 2026

Amber and Jago got married on 31st October in Cornwall. The date was significant because not only do they love Halloween, they started dating on and got engaged on Halloween! As goths, it just made total sense to keep the same date for their wedding.

Moody Romance With Mountain Views

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Leena Rose Photo

March 31, 2026

Thalia and Ricky choose Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, WA, as their wedding venue for its open views, tall trees and late autumn colour. Leena McKinney, who photographed the day, describes it as “the perfect mix of moody romance and mountain views.” The couple kept their surroundings largely untouched. The ceremony design stayed minimal, allowing the location and their styling to lead.

Gothic Masquerade Ball in Milwaukee

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Alisa Grieve

March 30, 2026

Sam had always wanted to attend a masquerade ball, so that, her a long-standing goth aesthetic and love for antiques, vintage furniture and trinkets were the main inspirations for her wedding to Liam. "It was like a moody gothic masquerade with antique eclecticism", she said.

Sunrise Lover’s Leap Elopement

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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

Kat

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

Kat

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.

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