Bewitched & Hitched: Pagan Handfasting Meets Practical Magic at The Lost Village of Dode

Kat

Wild Hour

November 28, 2024

Evie and Mac focused on creating a day that reflected their shared love of paganism, nature, and community. On September 7th, surrounded by just 42 of their closest family and friends, they were married at the church in the Lost Village of Dode, a historic site which is 900 years old (and was abandoned over 600 years ago!) The couple drew inspiration from its medieval architecture and pagan history to craft a celebration that blended old-world traditions with their own personal touch.

Midsommar Meets Hobbiton’s Summer Solstice Celebration

Kat

Bohemian Rose

June 17, 2024

Nestled against its own private woodland in over 100 acres of Shropshire’s finest hills, Carly and Becky’s wedding at the Bridal Barn was a celebration of their love, their pagan beliefs and their new home. The day featured to eco-friendly practices, local vendors, and the joy of queer love.

Magic and Music at Stonehenge

Kat

Mary Hannah Harte

May 7, 2024

When musician Candi Carpenter and Alden first stepped foot upon the grounds of Stonehenge, they felt an undeniable spark. As Nashville-based musicians, the duo vowed to return to this hallowed ground to mark their commitment with a traditional Celtic handfasting ceremony.

Informal Summer Wedding at Asylum Chapel

Kat

Michelle Wood

November 10, 2023

Jordan and Ed had a wedding in three parts. They had a late start time so the bride could start the day by doing a 5k run (as she does every Saturday). They then had their ceremony at 4pm at Asylum Chapel followed by a 'Great British knees up' style reception at a local pub. Jordan had also bought two outfits - a more traditional dress and a Catherine Deane jumpsuit - and she didn't decide which she was wearing until about 30 minutes before the ceremony!

Autumnal, Boho Wedding with An Ocean View

Kat

Kate Donaldson Photo

October 4, 2023

With Benji hailing from the mountains and forest of Massachusetts and Sarabeth growing up next to the ocean in Florida, their dream was to bring these two contrasting worlds together on their special day. Lost Whale Inn in Trinidad, California, was the perfect backdrop to realise this vision. With a ceremony overlooking the ocean and a reception tucked away in a cosy inn, their wedding embodied a perfect blend of forest and coastal aesthetics.

Industrial & Tattoo Art-Inspired Wedding with Rich, Autumnal Tones

LJ Stocks

Count In Threes Photo

November 7, 2022

Madeline and Michael met studying Art Education at university, and wanted their wedding to mirror their passions. They created a day inspired by their own artwork, with comic artist touches and flashes of American traditional tattoo art.

DIY with a Touch of Vintage and a Homemade Floral Dress

Kat

Koru

September 27, 2022

and music themselves, Emily made her own dress and headpiece (featuring silk ribbon embroidery and lace from her mum's wedding dress from 1982), her mum's dress, the bridesmaids corsages and all the decorations! Tim wore his family tartan which only arrived from his cousin in Edinburgh a few days before!

DIY Wedding with Colin the Caterpillar Cakes & Axe Throwing

LJ Stocks

Khya Watts

May 6, 2022

Rustic, Celtic Inspired Italian Woodland Wedding

Sophie Cooke

Atrapasogni

November 11, 2021

A Forest Witch Elopement with a Black Wedding Dress

Kat

Michelle Sobel

February 10, 2021

Originally budgeting $5,000 for their June wedding, as they had to change their plans due to the pandemic, Sayer and Philip actually only ended up spending $2,000! They were inspired by nature and the most important part for them was the ceremony. It was held at Big Bear National Forest in California and they hired their friend of seven years, Priestess Shannon Farley-Schonland, to officiate.

A Handfasting Glastonbury Tor Wedding with a Lord of the Rings Twist

Kat

Pagan Photos

December 10, 2020

Sarah and Robbie chose Glastonbury Tor as the location for the intimate handfasting. Due to Covid, they scrapped their plans for a big party, instead focusing on the ceremony with just a few loved ones in attendance followed by photos at Glastonbury Abbey. Overall, they were inspired by the colour green and Tolkien but as Sarah is a Priestess and herbalist, this played a huge role in their choice of ceremony, too.

Gothic, Pagan, DIY Farm Wedding

Sophie Cooke

The Pin Up Bride

March 17, 2020

nnah and AJ had a specific mission for their wedding day - for all their guests to be able to celebrate their individuality with them, as they both celebrated their individuality and their love for one another. There was no dress code, their ceremony was held in a spiritual circle which included everyone attending, and they didn’t stick to what people consider to be traditional norms.

A Dark Medieval Fairytale Inspired Elopement

Kat

Chloe Mary

February 5, 2020

On October 6th at The Lost Village of Dode in Kent, Natalie and Maxx acted as models for a Snow White and dark fairytale themed wedding shoot. What started as just a pretend handfasting ceremony ended up being really moving and emotional for the couple, so they decided to actually make the commitment for real!

Gothic, Pagan Handfasting in the Woods

Kat

Indigo and Violet

July 12, 2019

Amelia and Tess were married in 2016, before Tess' transition. Since their wedding, Tess has come out as bi-gender, sometimes having days when they identify as male, but others when they're female. The couple wanted to celebrate Tess joining their family, so with the help of daughter Ivy they had a gothic styled, handfasting vow renewal in the same place they were originally married, Whistlewood Common in Derbyshire.

A Druid Handfasting meets Glastonbury Wedding Full of Colour, Sequins & Morris Dancers

Kat

Catherine Regan

May 7, 2019

James and Bex go to Glastonbury every single year, but as there was no festival in 2018, they decided they would get married on the same weekend and host their own! The day was held at The Pheasantry Brewery, near their home in Nottinghamshire. As well as making their day feel perfect for them, their family and in particular their children ,were a really important part of the day. Between them they have five kids, two each from previous relationships and the youngest, Frank, together. They even painted Frank's buggy with the pyramid stage and portraits of Michael Eavis and Dave Grohl on it!

A Romantic Pagan Wedding in Glastonbury

Kat

Assassynation

March 28, 2019

Living in Australia, Saskia and Sean met through the emerging alternative music scene in Melbourne in 1982. Sean was in a band, EDEN, and travelled a lot so they lost touch over the years but reconnected in 2016 when he was on tour for his sixth album. They were married in Glastonbury, UK, which they chose for it's obvious connection to music and Paganism.

A Royal Fairy Tale Wedding in Paris… with a Groom in a Cape!

Kat

Miss Paris Photo

March 20, 2019

Public service announcement: This is the new base level for the kind of extra you need to be on your wedding day.  Riccardo and James married in Paris in the most over-the-top yet totally intimate and personal way. Their ceremony was held outside Le Petit Palais, an art museum, where they had a hand fasting ceremony officiated by Michelle Wahila of Ruffled by Grace.

Down the Rabbit Hole: Alice meets Glastonbury Summer Solstice Wedding Weekend

Sophie Cooke

Liam Gilman

November 26, 2018

Fern and Adam were childhood sweethearts, meeting in sixth form and getting together while both at their second year of university. Fast forward eleven years later, and adventures like living and working in Australia together, completing the Rickshaw run in India and many a Glastonbury festival and you’ve got yourself a modern romance!

Spiritual Woodland Wedding with Crystals and Sage Stick Smudging

Ellie Kime

Damion Mower

October 9, 2018

If you are interested in spirituality, this is the wedding for you. Felix and Jack's delightful woodland wedding, held in the garden of their family home, was inspired and led by their spirituality, with numerous rituals taking centre stage.

Dark and Moody Occult-Inspired Wedding in Hawaii

Ellie Kime

Ruth Anne

August 21, 2018

Hold onto your hats, ladies and gents, and if you're not wearing a hat, hold on to just about anything, because this Friday 13th wedding is going to shake you to your core. The most incredible couple, deep colour palette and gothic styling have come together in this amazing wiccan-inspired wedding, where all of the Rock n Roll Bride aesthetic stars have aligned.