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Foxfire Mountain House gothic wedding with Pagan ceremony

Black Wedding Dress For Pagan-Inspired Wedding

Photography by Lucie B. Photo

Michelle & Graham’s gothic wedding took place at the enchanting Foxfire Mountain House in New York. The bride has a penchant for all things witchy and planned the ultimate Halloween wedding with a live tarot card reader, a bespoke black wedding dress, a Pagan-inspired wedding ceremony, and live wedding tattoos in place of wedding rings! Here's a glimpse into the magical day that unfolded with pumpkins and autumnal decorations at Foxfire Mountain House…


Pagan-inspired wedding ceremony at Foxfire Mountain House with a bespoke black wedding dress

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Our advice is to do what feels right to you! We stuck to everything that felt and looked right to us. Our wedding was super unconventional and we didn’t feel like anything was done for anyone else. It was so personal and special.

Michelle & Graham

Romantic couple portrait with the groom kissing the bride on the cheek
Gothic wedding with Pagan-inspired wedding ceremony with the bride wearing a black wedding dress
Groom in black tuxedo for gothic Pagan outdoor wedding ceremony
Foxfire Mountain House at outdoor wedding ceremony with gothic wedding fashion and all black outfits
Pink and yellow autumnal wedding bouquet with roses and dahlias decorated with seasonal autumnal leaves
Bride in bespoke black wedding dress with long sleeves kissing the groom in a black tuxedo
Bride wearing black wedding dress and veil for the outdoor gothic wedding in New York
Claire La Faye custom made black long sleeve lace wedding dress
Bride in black lace wedding dress with autumnal bouquet with pink and yellow blooms
Handfasting wedding ceremony with the bride and groom's hands being tied together with fabric
Foxfire Mountain House with bride and groom in black wedding outfits for spiritual wedding
Brides smiles at the groom during their wedding vows at outdoor wedding ceremony in New York

Pagan-Inspired Wedding Ceremony

Nestled in the Hudson Valley, Foxfire Mountain House provided an idyllic setting for this magical celebration. The rustic charm of the venue, combined with the fall ambience, created a super cosy atmosphere. Michelle & Graham tied the knot in an intimate Pagan-inspired ceremony, nestled in the woods. The wedding even took place on the evening of a full moon. Of course, it wouldn’t be a gothic wedding without a black wedding dress. Michelle’s dress was completely bespoke, and to add an extra layer of charm, the couple’s one-year-old daughter had a matching black dress. Too cute for words!

Wedding Ring Tattoos

Not only was the wedding ceremony unconventional, but Michelle & Graham brought their witchy theme across the whole day. The couple had a tarot card reader alongside their band and DJ for entertainment. If you’re stuck on finding ways to entertain guests while still matching your theme, take a look at our 101 wedding entertainment ideas. The ultimate entertainment, however, was the live tattooist! Michelle & Graham’s favourite moment of the day was getting wedding band tattoos instead of exchanging actual rings to symbolise their commitment! Nothing says commitment more than matching tattoos!

The bride sits getting tattooed in place of wedding rings
Groom gets a tattoo on the wedding day in place of the traditional wedding band
Three tier black iced wedding cake with purple and orange flower decorations
Wedding table seating chart sign
Groom in black tuxedo with the bride in a black wedding dress with autumnal bouquet
The first dance between the bride and groom in their marquee
Personalised wedding favours for the guests at their place setting
Bride holding pink and yellow autumnal wedding bouquet posing with the groom for couple portraits
Dark green wedding menu signage for autumnal wedding
 Bride gets her wedding band tattooed at the wedding reception by real tattoo artist
Bride in black wedding dress holding baby girl in matching black dress with the groom in front of wedding table plan
Black and orange autumnal gothic wedding tablescape
Foxfire Mountain House wedding with couple in all black wedding outfits
Bride and groom cut their black three tier wedding cake
Bride and groom show off their matching wedding band tattoos in place of the traditional wedding band
Black wedding table plan signage for gothic wedding

There's something so magical and romantic about gothic weddings that we're so obsessed with 

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This fall wedding at Foxfire Mountain House transcended the ordinary, embracing the bride's witchy charm and love for Halloween. With her black wedding dress, their unconventional ring tattoos, and the warmth of the foliage at Foxfire Mountain House, everything was absolutely perfect. As a wedding photographer, capturing this enchanting love story, a real-life fairytale made of autumnal magic and everlasting commitment, was an absolute joy.

Lucie B. Photo


For Michelle & Graham, the most important part of getting married was doing it in a way that felt true to them and that’s exactly what they did. Are you LOVING the gothic vibes? If the answer is yes, you have to see our 64 gothic wedding ideas. It’s got everything from coffin-shaped signage to skull decorations, and more black wedding dresses! To make their ceremony feel more Pagan, the couple had a handfasting wedding ceremony. But what is a handfasting ceremony? We have all the answers you’re looking for.


Photography: Lucie B. Photo |
Videography: Hudson Valley Creative |
Florist: Djuna Vine |
Wedding Dress: Claire La Faye |
Celebrant: Michele Zipp
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