Illustration of two skeletons sitting under a crescent moon with stars, clouds, and mountain scenery in the background, used as part of a Halloween or gothic themed wedding invitation.

Birdhouse 197

A collection of hand illustrated wedding & event stationery.

Wedding invitations with skeleton illustrations and celestial designs, placed on a dark fabric background, accompanied by black-handled scissors and a black and white gemstone.

Quick Glance:

Name: George & Joshua
Pronouns: He/Him
Based: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Covers: All of the UK
Summary: Birdhouse197 creates bespoke wedding stationery for couples who dare to be different. Specialising in illustrated designs, we blend gothic elegance with celestial wonder. Our signature collections are deeply inspired by the timeless symbolism of classic tarot and astrology, assuring your first impression set the vibe for your big day!

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Outline of a house with a snowflake inside, indicating a focus on a snow-covered or winter-themed house.
Outline illustration of a camera icon on a black background.
Black wedding invitation with white text and celestial illustrations, featuring a key, ferns, jewelry, black shoes, a rolled bundle of sage, black lace, and sequin decorations.
A black card with a white illustration of two skeletons facing each other, holding hands, with a moon and stars in the background. The card has the names Laura and Joshua and the phrase 'Till Death Do Us Part' at the top.
Dark green invitation cards with celestial designs, a black metal pair of scissors, a white and black marbled pendant, a green glass potion bottle, and white antlers arranged on a black and beige fabric background.

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A person with long wavy green hair wearing a black dress with floral and star embellishments and a sheer overlay with ribbon accents.
A decorative sculpture of a spider with a bowl on its back, adorned with beads, necklaces, and fabric, placed on a pedestal. To the right, there are black balloons and a cluster of plants. To the left, part of a poster with abstract designs and text is visible.
Halloween-themed decorated cookie with black and white stripes, and the phrase 'Never trust the Living' written on it, placed near a glass of water on a black surface.
A woman with dark blonde hair and jewelry wears a large, ornate headdress made of red and black roses, gold spikes, and decorative elements. She is holding a large bouquet of similar styled flowers. A man with red hair, glasses, tattoos, and piercings stands beside her wearing a black suit with floral accents. They are in a room with dark-blue walls and religious crosses and artwork hanging on the background.
A couple stands on a grand staircase inside a historic, Gothic-style cathedral with stained glass windows, ornate stone architecture, and detailed woodwork. The woman wears a dark dress and floral crown, holding a bouquet, and the man is dressed in black, smiling at her.

Venues

A woman with blue and silver hair playing a large black harp with red and white strings, outdoors in a dark setting.

Attire

Two women in wedding dresses celebrating with a sword while a woman in a maroon dress looks on joyfully.

Cakes

Entertainment

Celebrant

A close-up portrait of a woman with dark hair, makeup including eyeliner and lipstick, with her eyes closed, partially covered by a black veil.

Favours

Close-up of stuffed black mussels with black shells and orange filling inside.

Florals

Hair & Makeup

Food & Drink

A man and woman holding hands and looking at each other in a grand, ornate hall with arched ceilings, colorful patterned floor, large wooden doors, and a modern chandelier
A woman with teal wavy hair, dark makeup, and tattoos on her arms, wearing a black floral crown and a silver chain necklace, holding a bouquet of flowers, standing against a wooden background.

Photo/Video

Jewellery

Invitation card for a wedding between Kayleigh and Chris on May 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM at Rochdale Town Hall, with RSVP by February 28, 2025, and a website link.
Elegant black plate with gold ornate border, set on a decorative gold-edged charger plate. A red napkin with embroidered wolf motif is placed on the plate, with silverware resting on top. Two crystal glasses are visible, with a red and black decorative menu or invitation displaying a wolf outline and floral design, dated October 26, 2024, nearby. The background includes red and black elements, indicating a formal event decor.

Stationery

Sylists

Northern lights over a snowy landscape with rocks and a body of water in the foreground, mountain range in the background, and a starry night sky.
A black station wagon parked in front of a red brick house with gothic windows and a dark roof, under a cloudy sky.

Travel

Transport