This is What Can Happen When You Stop Waiting for Your Wedding to be Perfect

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Emily Avila

June 10, 2026

A few weeks before this shoot took place, the venue wasn't exactly wedding ready. The lease for Continental Square Ballroom in York, Pennsylvania, had only recently been signed. Furniture left behind by previous occupants was still scattered throughout the space and construction was ongoing. Most planners would have waited until the dust settled before bringing in photographers and models but Kyla Edwards of Eternal Moment saw it's potential.

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.

Cottagecore Punk Cocktail Party Wedding

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Ashley White Photos

April 21, 2026

Elyssa and Jake's Atlanta wedding was a mix of cottagecore softness and dark academia references. Their ceremony venue, The Ramspeck, was the perfect fit for the theme with its wood textures, vintage furniture, plants, books, and glassware. It gave them a beautiful backdrop that didn’t need much dressing up.

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.

Victorian Goth Ghosts in a Haunted House

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Keri Lynne

April 6, 2026

Did you know there is no rule that says your engagement shoot has to be pretty pictures of you in a field or on a beach. I mean, those make lovely shoot locations and all but do you know what's way cooler? A freakin' haunted mansion! For Anita and Michael, who love all things dark and romantic, these vibes were elite.

Loud, Proud & Colourful Wedding

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Photography by Vicki

January 13, 2026

Emily and Alex knew exactly what they wanted their wedding to feel like and they wanted it to be as colourful as possible. “We honestly just wanted everything to scream colour!” the bride said. “We wanted it to be loud, proud, vivid and exciting!”

Wild West High Noon Wedding in Vegas

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Mayhew Photo LV

January 12, 2026

Adam and Kitty got married in Las Vegas with a guest list of six and a budget of around £5k including travel and accommodation from the UK. The ceremony took place at High Noon at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, followed by a limo ride out to the Valley of Fire for portraits.

Intimate Backyard Garden Disco Wedding

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Cat Dossett Photo + Styling

December 16, 2025

Their wedding was a whimsical garden party dream come true. Merritt and Brady filled a friend's back garden with twinkly lights, disco balls, and so many flowers that it felt like stepping into a fairytale. What started as a plan to elope turned into a backyard celebration, thanks to dear friends who offered to host them. They spent four months pouring love (and a lot of labour) into making it perfect.

Witchy Woodland Meets Soft Autumn Wedding

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Lisa and Neil

December 10, 2025

Cally and Abby have very different styles - Cally loves pastels and florals whereas Abby is more goth. So their wedding was all about combining their aesthetics. The result was a day that sat somewhere between a fairytale forest and Halloween. They knew their styles didn’t match in a neat, symmetrical way, but just like their relationship, it totally worked.

Colourful, Flower-Heavy Wedding with a Tarot Reader

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Katy Gell

December 5, 2025

Chloe and Benn wanted their wedding to be colourful and feel exactly like them. The bride loves flowers so that was one of the first things she thought about. To keep things informal, they served BBQ food family style, a cheesecake instead of a wedding cake, and had a tarot reader as entertainment.

Retro Space Disco Wedding at The Observatory Science Centre

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Olivia Whittaker

November 7, 2025

After nearly fourteen years together, Sam and Kirsteen decided their wedding should feel like a celebration of the strange, brilliant team they already were. The result was part experiment, part party, and entirely their own invention.

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

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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.

A Punk Romance at Sure Thing Chapel

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High Roller Elopements

October 21, 2025

Heather and Angus met in the comment section of Reddit and ended up eloping in Las Vegas. They have a long-distance relationship between New Orleans and Scotland, and although they're still working through the visa process to Angus to move to the US, they didn't want to wait a moment longer to be married.

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.

Kitsch Vintage Valentines Inspired Wedding

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Evelyn Molina

July 25, 2025

The colour palette from Victoria and Melvin's wedding was lifted straight from a vintage Valentine’s card: bold reds, sugary pinks, hearts and kitsch. They filled the space with trinkets, tchotchkes and sentimental touches that echoed their own décor style. “The overall look really reminded us of our very eclectic and colourful home,” they said. “It was a comforting environment to be in that screamed us!”

Diversity in Bridal – Are We Going Backwards?

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Maggie Sottero

July 21, 2025

There was a moment, not too long ago, when it felt like the bridal industry might finally be waking up. In 2020, the push for inclusivity hit a much-needed tipping point. The Black Lives Matter movement forced many of us to acknowledge what had long been true: representation in bridal - especially for Black, mixed and non-white couples - was sorely lacking. Around the same time, body diversity started to gain traction too. Brands began hiring larger models, offering extended sample sizes, and showing dresses on more than just one very specific body type.

Married Til We’re Buried: A DIY Halloween Wedding

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Jess Hopkins

July 18, 2025

After a major hurricane disrupted their original plans, Joi and Jillian shifted from a larger event to something more intimate and local. The result was a celebration that felt like a full expression of their personalities and values, and a real collaboration between them and their loved ones.

Luxurious Gothic Vampire Wedding in a Castle

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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.

10 Alternative Bridesmaid Dresses from AW Bridal

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July 8, 2025

Not every wedding party wants matching blush chiffon. If your crew is more fantasy novel than formal garden party, AW Bridal has a look for every kind of alt bridal party.

Autumnal, Emo, Rock ‘n’ Roll Glamour

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Amy Katherine

May 23, 2025

After knowing each other since school, and five official years together, Gemma finally proposed in a graveyard after a deeply emotional Taylor Hawkins tribute gig at Wembley. Marnee returned the favour six months later, mid-set at an All Time Low concert.