Black Wedding Dress

Temporary Tattoos, Vinyl and a Homemade Black Wedding Dress

Kat

Leesha Williams

August 19, 2025

With a budget of just £7,000 but a shed load of creativity and love, Steph and James had a beautiful wedding at Birmingham's The Old Library, inspired by their personal style and interests. Guests signed a record player instead of a book, tables were named after their favourite travel destinations, and a temporary tattoo station kept both kids and adults entertained. Steph wore celestial jewellery, a nod to James’s nickname for her, 'Luna Lady' and she made her own dress!

Art Deco Elegance Featuring their Four Dogs

Kat

Darling Rose Photograhy

August 15, 2025

The vibe of Shelby and Sam's wedding was Art Deco meets a great dinner party. It featured their four dogs, signature coffees named after their cats, and a cut out of their dog, Ruby, telling fortunes from a DIY booth. “I really just wanted it to feel like ‘us’ as an event,” Shelby said. “Like those nights where you have such a great time you close the restaurant down.” They left out anything that didn’t feel necessary such as a bridal party, bouquet toss, and a dress code.

Intimate Gothic Baroque Wedding Inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Kat

Untamed Creative

August 14, 2025

The wedding wasn’t the plan. Not originally, anyway. Carla entered a raffle without reading the fine print and ended up winning a wedding. So they went with it! There wasn't years of preparation, just two people who love each other, a date in the calendar, and a 'Til Death theme.

From Horror Films to Happily Ever After

Kat

Wander and Dusk

August 13, 2025

Bri and Matt met after Bri moved to Vegas and joined a new group of friends. “The timing wasn’t right for anything romantic,” she said. “We stayed friends for years, and over time, it became undeniable that there was something more between us.” Seven years later, they were planning their wedding around two things they both loved: spooky season and each other.

‘Til Death.. Literally: A Haunted, All-Black Wedding on Friday 13th

Kat

Marina Walker Photo

August 7, 2025

After a motorbike accident which nearly took the groom too soon, Mollie and Richard knew a 'til death do us part' had to be the theme of their wedding. A mix of dark romance, symbolism, and personal meaning, their wedding took place on Friday 13th.

Moody Romantic Winter Wedding

Kat

Leesha Williams

August 6, 2025

Taylah and Ben met when they were 15 and 16. Although they were at the same school, they'd been in different year groups so didn't really get the chance to connect until the end. But once they did, they were inseparable. They've been together ever since.

Second Time Lucky: A Dark, Urban & Industrial Wedding

Kat

Amanda Downie Creative

July 24, 2025

Jodie and Billy’s wedding wasn’t their first. Back in 2011, before same-sex marriage was legal in Australia, they held a commitment ceremony. They tried to make it traditional, but later realised most of it hadn’t felt right. After eight years apart to figure out who they both were, they reconnected and wanted to marry again - this time with the same rights as straight couples. They were also really clear on what they did and did not want from a wedding.

Eloping in a Castle (Then Jumping in the Pool)

Kat

Anna Holden Photo

July 23, 2025

Karly and Erik wanted a small wedding which felt like them - romantic, playful and a little strange. So, they got married inside a medieval-style stone castle on the Florida coast with no guests, no formalities, and no pressure to do anything that didn’t feel right.

Luxurious Gothic Vampire Wedding in a Castle

Kat

Thistle & Dagger

July 14, 2025

On October 4th, in a castle that looked like it had stepped out of a gothic novel, Eileen and Jonathan threw a celebration that honoured their shared love of classic horror, medieval lore, and each other.

Gothic Romance on the Beach

Kat

Rust and Bark

June 25, 2025

t's not often you see gothic inspired weddings on white sand beaches, but that's exactly what felt right for Koleen and Tay. Both hairstylists with the same February birthday (!) they chose a private stretch of Mexican coast because Koleen had always dreamed of getting married by the ocean wearing black. Tying the knot the day before Halloween, right in the middle of Día de Muertos celebrations, it was the perfect setting for them.

Moody & Romantic Australian Wedding with A Custom Made Black Dress

Kat

Susannah Johnson

June 2, 2025

Ash and Alex wanted moody romance, Doja Cat, lightsabers, and a cake that actually got eaten for their wedding. The bride was dead set on wearing a black dress an the groom wanted to wear a deep purple suit, so that was the perfect jumping off point for their colour scheme and bringing their dark romance fantasy to life.

Shotgun Wedding Meets Backyard House Party

Kat

Phoebe C

May 13, 2025

Byron and Rose's wedding was the ultimate blend of laid-back rebellion and deep personal style - think shotgun wedding energy meets backyard house party, with a punk twist. Hosting it at the a family home kept it intimate and unruly in the best way (but did mean it was a lot of work to organise!)

‘Til Death Do Us Party: A Wedding Planner’s Rebellion Against Tradition

Kat

Nautical Studios

April 9, 2025

As a wedding planner, Celine had spent years organising weddings for other people. She knew what to expect when she got engaged, but when it came to her own day, she wasn’t interested in taking the traditional route. “Weddings can be whatever you want them to be,” she told us. “There’s no rulebook unless you decide to follow one.”

Pop Punk November Wedding

Kat

Evermore Imaging

December 18, 2024

Austin and Kara wanted their wedding to reflect their shared love of alternative music. They were inspired by the idea of a festival, particularly the many, many Warped Tours they have attended together, but getting married in November made them rethink the idea of an exclusively outdoor celebration

Early 2000s Emo Meets The Addams Family

Kat

Hey Babe

November 27, 2024

Imagine the Addams Family having a bash with Tim Burton while your favourite early emo tunes play. Well, that's exactly what Chase and Meegan wedding was like! They drew inspiration from their shared love of early 2000s punk, emo, and pop-punk music, in particular Blink-182's I Miss You music video.

Embracing Your Dark Side with Gothic Wedding Fashion

Alexandra Merri

Devlin Photos

October 24, 2024

Halloween is just around the corner, and even though spooky aesthetics is a permanent choice for Rock n Roll Brides rather than a seasonal fad, it still felt like the perfect time to revisit this article from a previous issue of the magazine!

Elder Emo Meets Celtic Las Vegas Wedding

Kat

Sarah Jay

October 16, 2024

Monica and Dominic’s wedding at The Grove in Las Vegas brought a medieval touch to a venue known for its romantic almond orchard. While most couples embrace the venue’s natural elegance, Monica and Dominic transformed the space into a scene filled with gothic magic and Celtic traditions. “We are both ‘Elder Emos,’ and I have an Irish/Celtic background,” Monica told us. “So we wanted something that really reflected our roots and personalities.”

Celestial & Tarot Wedding in Portland

Kat

Heather Elizabeth

October 14, 2024

Misty and Alicia’s Portland wedding truly celebrated their individuality. The couple brought their shared love for creativity, fandom, and DIY into their day – almost everything was handcrafted by the brides! Misty's job involves selling her incredible artwork at fan conventions across the US, so they even had a cute vendor booth for "merch"!

Gothic Romance Meets Dark Academia Wedding

Kat

Darling Darlene

October 3, 2024

Melissa and Heder’s wedding was gothic romance themed day in September. The couple exchanged vows at the St. Francis Chapel, an architectural gem tucked inside Balboa Park’s Museum of Us. “We love history, art, and architecture, and our venues reflect that,” Melissa says. “The chapel looks like something out of an old Catholic church, but it’s actually an exhibit. It’s unconsecrated, which made it feel like we were bending the rules just a little.”

Colourful Sunset Dinosaur Disco Party

Kat

Camille Marie

September 20, 2024

Andy and Brandi had just $8,000 to spend on their sunset-inspired dinosaur disco wedding, but that didn't stop them from having one hell of a party! Second time around for the bride, this time she knew exactly what she did—and did not—want.

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