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Wild River Ravens

Embrace your dark fairytale

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Quick Glance:

Name: Samantha
Pronouns: She/Her
Based: Southern England
Covers: UK and beyond
Summary: Wild River Ravens’ is a mother-and-daughters fantasy photography business based in Berkshire. Our photography leans into visual influences from Tim Burton, Grimms’ Fairytales and Gothic literature. We create uniquely striking illustrations of your special day, styled with a blend of your own alternative themes and our dark fairytale aesthetic. We intentionally lift up bold, inclusive weddings that embody the alternative lifestyle and refuse the status quo.

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A woman with tattoos and dark makeup sitting on the forest floor surrounded by white candles, with a dark gothic appearance in a wooded area surrounded by fallen leaves.
A woman in a gold and white wedding dress holding a bouquet of purple and pink flowers, standing under a decorated floral archway inside a brick structure with a wrought iron gate.
A person wearing a black lace outfit and multiple rings resting their hand on their side, with shells and jewelry as accessories.
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Decorative sculpture of a crab with jewelry on a pedestal, next to black balloons and a black and white sign with celestial and mystical symbols.
A decorated sugar cookie with black and white stripes and the message 'Never Just the Living' written on it, placed on a dark surface near glassware.
A woman with a floral headdress and a man with tattoos and piercings, dressed in formal clothing, standing in a room with religious crosses on the wall.
A couple dressed in black wedding attire standing on the stairs of a historic cathedral, with stained glass windows in the background. The woman is holding a bouquet and wearing a floral crown; the man is smiling at her.

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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A woman with teal hair and dark makeup, wearing a black floral crown and a chunky chain necklace, holding a bouquet of flowers in front of a rustic wooden background.

Photography

Jewellery

Wedding invitation with dark background and gold decorative border featuring snakes and flowers, details about the wedding of Kaleigh and Chris on May 28, 2025, at Rochdale Town Hall
Table setting with ornate gold and black charger plate, a black dinner plate, a red cloth napkin, a heart embroidered with a dinosaur, a fork, a knife, a spoon, crystal glasses, and decorative event programs with red and white designs, indicating an event on October 26, 2024.

Stationery

Sylists

Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) over a snowy mountain landscape with rocky shoreline and starry night sky.
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Travel

Transport