Dark colours, elegant foods, antiquated decor and furniture, and a feeling of mystery are all features you will find at a gothic wedding. While gothic weddings were previously viewed as unconventional, more and more brides want this dark yet sophisticated wedding theme. Some might mistakenly think that a gothic-themed wedding would be closely related to Halloween decorations and costumes, but this is wrong!

These are some top tips for brides who want to plan out their ideal gothic wedding. 

COLOURS

When you plan out your gothic-themed wedding, you will want to choose specific colours that are dark but still very tasteful, and not just black. Some great examples are deep purples, starry blues, blood reds and black, of course. Once you have finalized your dark colour palette, you can then start picking out the perfect matches for your bridesmaids' dresses, your flower bouquets, groomsmen attire, and your venue decorations. Using deeper colours means you are already on the way to creating the perfect extravagant goth wedding of your dreams. 

VENUE

Whatever theme you decide to go with, picking the venue for your wedding can be a hard decision to make. To choose the right venue for a gothic wedding, you should choose venues with more antique architecture and an elegant feeling. They should also have high-hung chandeliers and probably an elaborate staircase. Choose a gothic-style stone structure or 1920s mansion for the outer structure, which helps set the mood for your guests' arrival. After you pick the venue, you can decorate it to set the mood even further.

DECOR

The vibe you want to create with the venue decor should be classy yet edgy. To create the look of a sophisticated gothic wedding, some of the best picks for decorations include antique candelabras and velvet or lace. Use some candlesticks and flowers as centrepieces, and you can choose to have your venue lit by mostly candlelight. You can go the extra mile with your table settings and add an elegant touch for your guests. 

FLOWERS

The bride and groom's bouquets, centrepieces, and venue decorations will play an essential role in every wedding. To stay on theme for your gothic wedding, you should opt for flowers that come in deep shades like red roses, purple calla lilies and some greenery. You can add touches of greenery throughout the venue to create some easy and charming decorations.

BRIDE

And here are our tips for the lucky bride. Some brides will want to go with a black lace dress, and others will still want to go with a white dress with black detailing. One bold yet still elegant choice that we have seen is a dark red with hints of black. Whatever you decide to wear, you will look stunning. Have a little fun with your manicure, shoes and makeup. You can do vintage gothic makeup to stick with the theme when picking out makeup. A smokey eye and winged liner are the perfect combos.

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