Gothic Weddings - Planning The Wedding Of Your
Darkest Dreams
Author: Denise Sanger
A Gothic wedding doesn't necessarily have the bride dressed in
black, black makeup, skulls and all other types of gruesome
items everywhere - despite popular belief. Now, if that's what
you want, go for it, but that doesn't necessarily fit the
"Gothic" theme. The bride could easily get away with a white
gown if that is what she would like to wear. The bride could
walk down the isle to Metallica, but she could also easily walk
down the aisle to the typical wedding theme. The choice is up to
the Gothic bride.
As our Gothic bride enters the room, her dress isn't the
typical "Gothic" standard, by any means, but it suits her none
the less. Her dress is white, with lace draped along the neck
line. Our bride's hair is pulled back into a simple bun. The
first difference between her Gothic wedding and any other
wedding is our bride is not walking down the aisle to any
typical love song, but instead our couple is loudly playing a
Metallica song. How bizarre? Not exactly.
Weddings are meant to express ourselves and our partner as we
accept each other into our lives. Some brides prefer the
traditional wedding, but not all do. Our Gothic bride prefers
anything but the traditional. Her music of choice? Metallica.
Her wedding of choice? More of a romantic gothic theme. Her
wedding ceremony will not be held in a traditional church.
Instead her wedding ceremony is at the center of a cathedral.
Draped along the walls is heavy velvet fabric, and along the
aisle are scattered petals of roses in red, white, and black.
Both the ceremony and the reception will be celebrated in this
room.
The guests are all sitting around tables draped in deep red
cloth. Atop each of these tables are 4 small black boxes, with
surprise wedding favors inside. Black velvet photo frames
displaying our couple are set in the center of the tables as
well. Burgundy and black satin pillow sachets displaying the
guests' names are set around the table as seat assignments later
to be taken with as a party gift. The wedding, even though it is
meant to be "gothic", doesn't have to be dark and dreary and the
wedding favors chosen can be any type that the Gothic couple
likes. One Gothic couple decided to hand out heart shaped cookie
cutters as wedding day favors. Another couple chose candle
wedding favors with XOXO printed in black across them.
Other items ideal for favors for guests can be heart shaped
silver corkscrews for those that enjoy a good glass of wine from
time to time. Or perhaps a deck of cards in the shape of a
heart, or with a wedding couple printed on the front that is
actually two dogs. If you're a little nervous on handing out an
item to someone that they might not like, small leather picture
key chains are an item that is just about perfect for any guest,
a neutral item that any one can enjoy! Just because we're going
gothic doesn't mean you can't have a little fun in the process!
Remember, a wedding above all else is a celebration, have fun
no matter what wedding theme you choose!
About The Author: Denise Sanger is the owner of several wedding
websites including http://www.buyweddingfavorsonl
features a diverse catalog of wedding party favors including
Gothic wedding favors and accessories.
