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Ruffled Wedding Dress

Black Ruffled Wedding Dress

Photography by Stephanie Butt Photography

You know, we simply can’t say no to a black ruffled wedding dress and a gothic-styled day. Tash & Tye (even their names work together), decided to shun tradition, opting for giant Colin & Connie Caterpillar cakes, LOTR and Star Wars references, and a tattoo station. Their bus transport included snack bags filled with Tayto’s and Cadbury’s chocolate, representing Tye’s Irish and Tash’s Midlands side. Wanting an informal wedding breakfast, they decided upon no seating plan, and no sit-down meal, just plenty of canapés, sliders and fries, which were quickly demolished! Recommended Supplier, Stephanie Butt Photography, was on hand to capture natural portraits throughout the day, so you can truly see all the love Tash & Tye have for one another. 


Black ruffled wedding dress at Old Marylebone Town Hall

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We looked like absolute rock stars! I loved my gothic princess wedding dress and Tye looked so COOL in his wine-red suit. Both of us added skull and bunny accessories (we are bun parents).

Tash & Tye

Groom wears wine-red suit complete with black shirt as he walks through confetti with his bride wearing black ruffled wedding dress with V-shaped neckline
Groom wears wine-red suit with chain detailing to shirt as he listens to his bride give personal wedding vows
Bride hugs her groom during ceremony at The Old Marylebone Town Hall on their wedding day
Bride wearing black ruffled wedding dress walks through confetti and celebrates with her groom after Town Hall wedding ceremony
Black bride wears bold pink glitter eyeshadow and red lips on the day of her wedding
Bride wears bold pink glitter eyeshadow on the day of her wedding with red lip
Black & red rose bridal bouquet with mini silver skull decor
Groom wears wine-red suit and black shirt complete with chain detailing
Bride & groom during wedding ceremony at The Old Marylebone Town Hall
Bride & groom kiss during Town Hall wedding ceremony
Skull bridal crown beside black bridal accessories with skull detailing for gothic wedding style
Bride & groom kiss at the end of Old Marylebone Town Hall steps after wedding ceremony
Bride wears black ruffled wedding dress complete with shoulder detailing and skull crown for gothic look
Bride wears her hair in space buns complete with skull bridal crown
Bridesmaids wear deep red bridesmaid dresses in different styles as they walk down the aisle and hold black & red bouquets complete with black feathers
Bride wears black ruffled wedding dress with V-shaped neckline and chain detailing to shoulders as she walks with her groom in wine-red suit
Black leather vow book complete with red ribbon to side for personal vows
Black bride wears black ruffled wedding dress complete with chain detailing to shoulders and wears her hair in space buns with skull bridal crown
Bride wears black wedding dress and walks with her groom in red suit complete with black shirt
String quarter play during wedding ceremony
Bride & groom leave wedding ceremony as they walk through colourful confetti
Black bride wears bold pink glitter eyeshadow and red lipstick as skull crown is placed in her hair
Black ruffled wedding dress hangs on the morning of wedding day

VIBE & STYLING

Tash & Tye shunned tradition! We love their use of a tattoo station and bus transportation (enjoy the rhyming). They also included gothic skull styling and references to Lord Of The Rings and Star Wars. Tash’s black wedding dress is a prime example of a coloured gown working perfectly - finding something you’re comfortable in is SO important on your wedding day. Can we also take a moment to appreciate Tye’s burgundy suit? This couple is seriously smashing our motto, Your Day, Your Way! 

BLACK RUFFLED WEDDING DRESS

As we’ve said before, finding The One isn’t easy, and it can be daunting, but don’t panic! We’re here to help you on your way. If your dream dress isn’t white, then who cares! From coloured wedding dresses to something a little shorter, we’ve got the inspiration that will ensure you feel comfortable in your decision-making. We also love Tash & Tye’s use of accessories to showcase the fact that they’re bunny parents. It’s giving us alternative Something New, Something Borrowed & Something Blue vibes! 

Bride & groom have their first dance during untraditional wedding reception
Bride wears black ruffled wedding dress and stands beside her groom wearing wine-red suit with black shirt for couples portraits
White retro London wedding bus complete with white ribbon to front
Temporary tattoo station for alternative wedding entertainment
Bride wearing black ruffled wedding dress stands with her groom in front of anime styled wall
Temporary tattoo station for alternative wedding entertainment
Homemade skull jars complete with black roses and feathers
Black skull decoration for gothic styled wedding
Colin & Connie Caterpillar wedding cakes
Temporary Doris Loves tattoo station wedding entertainment
Homemade glitter skull jaw wedding favours
Gothic styled 'Welcome' wedding signage complete with TNT box
Bride holds red and black rose bridal bouquet and stands with her groom beside white retro London bus
Bride & groom hold Thor hammer and lightsaber for photo booth wedding entertainment
Temporary tattoos for alternative wedding entertainment
Bride's ruffled wedding dress drapes across staircase as she sits with her groom on their wedding day
Temporary tattoo station for alternative wedding entertainment
Bride & groom smile and laugh as they take photos in the photo booth on their wedding day
Bride in black wedding dress & groom embrace on their wedding day outside the Old Marylebone Town Hall
Bride & groom stand beside white London retro wedding bus
bride wearing black wedding dress stands beside her groom in wine-red suit for gothic styled wedding day
Bride holds personally written poem and bag of Tayto's for snack bag
Bride & groom sit on stone lion for couples portraits on their wedding day
Bride & groom sit on stone lion for couples portraits on their wedding day
Bride stands with her bridesmaids who wear red bridesmaid dresses in different styling
Bride & groom walk down staircase in retro London bus for gothic city wedding

Could you be persuaded to write personal vows like Tash & Tye?

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I custom-decorated all the skull jars myself (and handed them out as favours to anyone who wanted one). I also designed our photobooth prints with skulls and bats - it turns out being a Greebo wasn’t just a phase!

Tash & Tye


If you’re looking to create a more personal ceremony, then writing your own vows is a fantastic place to start. You may want to stick around and find more of our incredible Recommended Suppliers, just like Stephanie Butt Photography. 


Ceremony String Trio: Blue Topaz Strings |
Tattoo Station: Doris Loves |
Photo Booth: Wizito |
Florist: I Love Flola |
Wedding Cake: M&S |
Hair Stylist: Deborah Lola |
Makeup Artist: Shani Mushington |
Wedding Dress: House Of Coco |
Necklace & Earrings: Butler & Wilson |
Bracelet: Vivienne Westwood |
Bunny Ring: Black Feather Design |
Wedding Bands: Until Death |
Bridal Shoes: Hot Chocolate Design |
Grooms Shoes: Underground England |
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