Gothic wedding: How to host one and where to buy supplies

Hosting a gothic wedding? Wondering where to find inspiration? Pondering where you can buy quirky decor? Don't worry, we have got you covered on everything from the dress to the desserts. 

The first thing you want to consider is what the theme is within your gothic aesthetic. Are you going for 'Till death do us part' or 'RIP her last name'? 

Then consider if you're going for Victorian gothic, gothic glam, celestial and witchy, or Halloween and spooky. Of course, it's your wedding; if you want to merge all of them, go for it! It's your big day, after all.

Here's how to plan the rest of your wedding day.

The dress

Arguably, for any woman, the most important aspect of the wedding is the dress. Now, if you're going gothic, you're likely going to want it in black.

From Vera Wang to charity shops, absolutely everywhere offers black dresses these days.

We selected our favourites from Pinterest (above) to give you some motivation.

The details

As they say, "it's all in the details," and it couldn't be truer when it comes to hosting a gothic wedding.

Think vampire fangs, holding placard holder name cards, bottles of alcohol labelled as "love potions," till death do us part matching black leather jackets, skull ring boxes, gothic cutlery, and lots of skulls and black roses.

You can purchase the items above on Etsy.

The food and drinks

On Pinterest, you can find a ton of ideas for food and drinks or a gothic wedding, but we have selected the best of the best to show you.

Think black cocktails, sugar cubes shaped like skulls, and sweet treats boxed in little coffins.

Sugar cookies are also a neat idea, as you can get the icing personalised.

Where to buy

These days, you can buy wedding supplies from almost anywhere, but we highly recommend Etsy.

The first image is an invitation for your bridesmaid(s), retail value starts at £4 and depends on the size you want.

The second is an invitation for all your guests. You can get a sample card for £2.50, and prices go up to £567 for 200 invites. 

The third is a bandana for dogs. Prices range from £6 to £10 depending on your pooch's size.

The fourth is a wedding planner. Retailing for £18. 

The fifth is a pair of socks for the groom and the father of the bride. Retails for just £5.

The sixth is a sign welcoming your guests. Prices start at £60 for the smallest size and £120 for the largest.

The seventh is temporary tattoos. Prices start at £6.50 and go up to £110, depending on how many tattoos you want. 

Lastly, number eight is a tiara with a skull. Retails for £27.99. 

Are you throwing a gothic wedding? Let us know in the comments!

Written by VavaViolet Magazine's Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Sophie Blackman