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Scarlet in chains

Unique, custom made stainless steel chain

alternative jewellery and accessories

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Makers of unique, custom made stainless steel chain Alternative jewellery and accessories. Handmade in the UK.

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The alternative wedding world has grown enormously since these images were taken. New suppliers have appeared. New events and communities have been created. The breadth of what an alternative wedding can look like has expanded, and, somewhere along the way, two independent wedding collectives eventually found their paths converging to become Dark Wedding Collective.

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Wuthering Heights Part III; Same Story, Different Eyes,
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Why choosing a wedding photographer is about more than finding photographs you like.

Put two brilliant photographers in the same place, at the same moment, with the same couple in front of them and you might assume you'd end up with two similar wedding galleries… you won't. That was one of the unexpected gifts of our Wuthering Heights editorial at Sheriff Hutton Castle.

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Seeking a wedding that defies tradition and embraces the darkly beautiful? At Dark Wedding Collective, we celebrate bold, alternative unions, from Victorian gothic soirées to modern, minimalist ceremonies with a macabre twist.

Discover how to craft a ceremony that honours your identity, whether through unconventional venues, curated playlists that set a haunting mood, or florals in deep, moody palettes. We’ll introduce suppliers who specialise in non-traditional attire, inclusive officiants, and bespoke stationery that reads like poetry in ink and velvet. Expect practical planning tips, sensory inspiration, and examples of real couples who turned shadows into celebration. So you can plan a day that’s utterly yours, with intention, drama and tenderness.

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A Halloween-themed decor display featuring a spider sculpture adorned with jewelry, beads, and a spider web on its chest, placed on a pedestal. To the right, there is a bundle of dark balloons and a bouquet of dark foliage and flowers. To the left, a decorative poster with a drawing of a heart, surrounded by symbols and the text 'WELYN & ALEX 2023'.
Decorated cookie with black and white stripes and a message that says 'Never Just the Living' on it, placed next to a glass of water and a dark printed booklet.
A woman with blonde hair and tattoos, wearing an elaborate floral headpiece, stands next to a man with red hair and tattoos. The man is wearing glasses and a black suit with floral accessories, both standing in a room decorated with crosses.
A couple dressed in black, standing on a stone staircase inside a cathedral. The woman is holding a bouquet of flowers and is wearing a crown of branches, while the man looks at her. Gothic architectural details and stained glass windows are visible in the background.

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Wedding invitation with floral and snake design, details include the names Kayleigh and Chris, date May 28, 2025, at Rochdale Town Hall, RSVP by February 28, 2025.
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