Real Weddings

Dark Enchanted Fairytale Halloween Wedding in Calgary, Alberta

Mysterious doesn’t make something frightening, it makes it sexy and romantic. Depth in colour and shadow symbolizes the intimacy, intensity and passion that a couple shares.

Today’s romantic, gothic real wedding from Katie Burnett Photography and Woodland and Wildflower Weddings is anything but somber – it’s a bold use of design and decor to show off the couple’s personality and shared interest. The bride looked stunning in her fitted, embellished gown with an overflowing tulle trumpet skirt and her long flowing hair. Beautiful use of shadows, pops of pink, and modern elements infused with black give it an irresistible onyx like appeal. Bridesmaids in shimmering champagne gowns were the perfect juxtaposition to the dark decor details. Aspects like the black macrame ceremony backdrop and the black and gold vintage books pulled the entire theme together.  This is the perfect Halloween inspired real wedding – hear more from the couple and meet the entire Creative Team after the jump!

Bride and groom rings stacked on top of dark purple and pink flowersBeige boutonniere on chest of groom in black suit and purple tie Black macramé wedding arch with skulls beside candelabra Bride and groom kiss in front of black macramé wedding arch and candelabras Bride and groom stand together holding burgundy and pink bouquet on dirt pathway

From the Creative Team:

This Halloween inspired wedding came from our love for mystery, magic and macabre. The graveyard shots along with the decor of black and bone, were our way to signify the importance of our lifetime promise to one another, ’til death do us part and in life may we love.

The bridal dress was inspired by Glinda the Good Witch from the Wizard of Oz and the bridesmaids dresses were of a monochromatic theme to compliment. Each bridesmaid chose her own dress which allowed a freedom of expression and individuality. The location we chose added a bohemian and eclectic atmosphere that had the perfect ambiance to celebrate our special day. If I could describe our wedding in 3 words I would say: “Dark Enchanted Fairytale”

Bride in large white dress and groom stand together in cemetery Bride leaning against groom leaning on tree amidst fall leaves in cemetery Groom touches shoulder of bride wearing large white dress in cemetery Bride and groom kiss embraced in cemetery while holding white dress behind Bride and bridesmaids stand holding burgundy and white bouquets in fall leafy field Bride and bridesmaids hold out purple white pink bouquets together in line Groom and groomsmen stand together in line on leafy fall field Golden skull centerpiece on black table setting with burgundy centerpiece Large burgundy and white floral arrangement beside gold accented candlesticks on black tableBlack table with gold geometric centerpiece and animal horns Large skull with horns in front of black table Bronze and gold centerpiece on black table with burgundy floral arrangements Gold goblets with burgundy floral arrangements on black table beside horns White marble wedding cake with purple and gold cut and his and hers skull decoration

Sources

Katie Burnett Photography/Studio 96/Woodland and Wildflower Weddings/Moores/Indochino/Allure Couture/Custom made by Bride’s aunt