Katie Gale Bridal

Dark Wedding DirectoryHair and Makeup
Written By Charlotte Yates

Weaving Wedding Alchemy, I blend vintage, alternative styles with modern, editorial trends.

I'm Katie and I'm ready to create a style that’s all your own! Grandma might be clutching her pearls, but she'll be secretly cheering you on.

Welcome to my world of beauty and creativity - where we make the vision you have of your wedding day a glorious reality. Whether it's a retro-inspired up-do or a contemporary twist on classic makeup, I seamlessly blend the old with the new to create beauty that transcends time.

 

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Paint It Black (Or Purple, Or Glitter): Redefining Wedding Beauty
alternative wedding makeup, Kate Reynolds MUA, gothic wedding, goth wedding makeup, alt wedding makeup, inclusive wedding makeup
Paint It Black (Or Purple, Or Glitter): Redefining Wedding Beauty
alternative wedding makeup, Kate Reynolds MUA, gothic wedding, goth wedding makeup, alt wedding makeup, inclusive wedding makeup

Let’s talk about wedding makeup — not the airbrushed, cookie-cutter kind that clings to glossy magazines and insists every bride should glow like a beige Instagram filter. We mean alternative wedding makeup — expressive, emotive, rule-breaking beauty that dares to be bold, messy, glitter-strewn, goth, punk, witchy, romantic, or whatever you need it to be.

alternative wedding makeup, Kate Reynolds MUA, gothic wedding, goth wedding makeup, alt wedding makeup, inclusive wedding makeup
A Dark Botanical Styled Shoot with a Sinister Charm at Rochdale Town Hall
Gothic Luxe Wedding Fair, Rochdale Town Hall, maddison rocks floral, Legend Bridal, Vicky Dubois photography, Gilded Fox Events, The Orchard at Woodend, WOW Wedding Stationery, The Cake Baroness, Hjalte Jewellery, Sira Rose MUA, shot by rutley, rock the vows, critters interactive, goth wedding, tildeath wedding, snakes wedding, dark wedding
A Dark Botanical Styled Shoot with a Sinister Charm at Rochdale Town Hall
Gothic Luxe Wedding Fair, Rochdale Town Hall, maddison rocks floral, Legend Bridal, Vicky Dubois photography, Gilded Fox Events, The Orchard at Woodend, WOW Wedding Stationery, The Cake Baroness, Hjalte Jewellery, Sira Rose MUA, shot by rutley, rock the vows, critters interactive, goth wedding, tildeath wedding, snakes wedding, dark wedding
Gothic Luxe Wedding Fair, Rochdale Town Hall, maddison rocks floral, Legend Bridal, Vicky Dubois photography, Gilded Fox Events, The Orchard at Woodend, WOW Wedding Stationery, The Cake Baroness, Hjalte Jewellery, Sira Rose MUA, shot by rutley, rock the vows, critters interactive, goth wedding, tildeath wedding, snakes wedding, dark wedding
Death Will Not Part Us - a devotion beyond life itself.
Ella Bella weddings and events, Quirky weddings, Applewood hall, Eloise Pitcher Photography, Belles and Beaus wedding styling, The flower collective, Tatty originals, CMA hire, Dragonfly celebration, The iced vegan, Cat creative, Vintage glamour with Anna, Likes MUA, Maria Polinska Design, Beyond the veil boutique, Jodie Gearing Jewellery, Moody wedding florals, Skull wedding cake, Same sex goth wedding, Lesbian goth wedding, Queer goth wedding, Tildeath Wedding, Til Death wedding, Blog
Death Will Not Part Us - a devotion beyond life itself.
Ella Bella weddings and events, Quirky weddings, Applewood hall, Eloise Pitcher Photography, Belles and Beaus wedding styling, The flower collective, Tatty originals, CMA hire, Dragonfly celebration, The iced vegan, Cat creative, Vintage glamour with Anna, Likes MUA, Maria Polinska Design, Beyond the veil boutique, Jodie Gearing Jewellery, Moody wedding florals, Skull wedding cake, Same sex goth wedding, Lesbian goth wedding, Queer goth wedding, Tildeath Wedding, Til Death wedding, Blog

A world where love defies the boundaries of time is captured perfectly by Eloise Pitcher Photography in this styled shoot organised buy Ella Bella Weddings and Events in collaboration with Quirky Weddings. This gorgeous feature, enveloped in rich red florals that ignite passion and life, centres around a striking coffin archway and intertwines everlasting love with gothic beauty.

Ella Bella weddings and events, Quirky weddings, Applewood hall, Eloise Pitcher Photography, Belles and Beaus wedding styling, The flower collective, Tatty originals, CMA hire, Dragonfly celebration, The iced vegan, Cat creative, Vintage glamour with Anna, Likes MUA, Maria Polinska Design, Beyond the veil boutique, Jodie Gearing Jewellery, Moody wedding florals, Skull wedding cake, Same sex goth wedding, Lesbian goth wedding, Queer goth wedding, Tildeath Wedding, Til Death wedding, Blog
The darker corners of Scotland
TravelBug, Dark tourism, Alternative honeymoons, alternative holidays, alternative locations, dark scotland, dark histories
The darker corners of Scotland
TravelBug, Dark tourism, Alternative honeymoons, alternative holidays, alternative locations, dark scotland, dark histories

There lies a unique journey awaiting newlyweds who wish to embrace their gothic hearts. A dark honeymoon is not just a celebration of love but an exploration into the shadow-draped corners of history, mystery and timeless romance.

Scotland, with it’s ancient castles and mist-shrouded landscapes, offers a perfect tapestry for this journey… but there’s darker, more intriguing tales to explore too.

TravelBug, Dark tourism, Alternative honeymoons, alternative holidays, alternative locations, dark scotland, dark histories
Dirtbag Entertainments - 5 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Live Band for Your Wedding
Wedding band for hire, alternative wedding band, alternative wedding music, dirtbag entertainment
Dirtbag Entertainments - 5 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Live Band for Your Wedding
Wedding band for hire, alternative wedding band, alternative wedding music, dirtbag entertainment

Have you ever hired a professional wedding band before? Don’t worry. Most people haven’t… in fact, it’s something that you will probably only ever do once in your lifetime. At Dirtbag Entertainment, we help couples from all over the UK find their dream wedding band for hire, so we know a thing or two about the pitfalls you should avoid!

Wedding band for hire, alternative wedding band, alternative wedding music, dirtbag entertainment
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