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Coven & Court

Where elegance meets dark romance for unconventional bride

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Quick Glance:

Name: Pam
Pronouns: She/Her
Based: Stalybridge, Cheshire
Covers: UK
Summary: Coven & Court is an alternative UK bridal boutique catering to alternative non-traditional nearlyweds. Think dark romance, speakeasy aesthetic, and whimsy elegance, the boutique offers curated, unconventional bridal wear and bespoke style. Designed for the bold, it provides a unique sanctuary for rewriting classic wedding tradition.

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A decorative black and gold crown tiara surrounded by black roses, adorned with black gemstones, placed on top of dark and pink fabric.
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A woman with blonde hair and tattoos wearing a large floral headpiece made of roses and metallic spikes, holding a bouquet of similarly styled flowers, standing next to a tattooed man with red hair and glasses in a dimly lit room with crucifixes hanging on the wall.
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Venues

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Attire

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Cakes

Entertainment

Celebrant

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Favours

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Florals

Hair & Makeup

Food & Drink

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Photography

Jewellery

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Stationery

Sylists

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