# Gothic Winery Weddings This Gothic Wedding Has a Dark and Romantic Theme By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-08-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-wedding References: [rocknrollbride](http://www.rocknrollbride.com/2014/08/gothic-california-winery-wedding-sarah-and-brandin/) & [blairnicolephotography](http://www.blairnicolephotography.com/) Rather than go the traditional route of being married in a chapel, or the bride choosing to wear white, this [gothic wedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-revival) took place at California's South Coast Winery. Since the couple—Sarah and Brandin—are fans of all things black, dramatic and gothic, opting for a darker-than-usual wedding was a natural choice for the pair. In addition to having the bride and groom both wear black, another unusual element of the wedding was for the bride to walk down the aisle to Irish bagpipes rather than the traditional bridal march. For the reception post-ceremony, the couple opted for a rich color scheme of black, white and burgundy, with the wine-like tones perfectly rounding out the [winery wedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kew-vineyards-estate-winery) theme. Table decor included twisting black tree branches that seem right out of a [dark fairy tale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gothic Weddings:** Dark and romantic weddings with a gothic theme are becoming a popular alternative to traditional ceremonies. - **Alternative Wedding Attire:** Couples are choosing to wear unconventional colors like black for their wedding attire, adding a dramatic touch to their special day. - **Non-traditional Wedding Decor:** Unique decorations such as twisted black tree branches are being incorporated into wedding receptions to create a dark fairy tale atmosphere. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wedding Planning:** Wedding planners can cater to the growing demand for gothic weddings by offering specialized services and products that cater to this unique theme. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can create and market alternative wedding attire options, such as black wedding gowns and suits, for couples looking for a non-traditional wedding style. - **Event Decoration:** Event decorators can capitalize on the trend of non-traditional wedding decor by offering creative and unique options, such as dark fairy tale-inspired elements, for couples planning their special day. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Hotel Wedding Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karisma-hotels-resorts.md) - [AR Glow-in-the-Dark Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-wine.md) - [Villainous Bridal Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allure-bridals-disney-bridal-gowns.md) - [Halloween-Themed Shiraz Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barossa-ink-shiraz.md) - [Low-Cost Distillery Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distillery-wedding.md) - [Unique Wedding Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-wedding-venues.md) - [Gothic-Themed Ornamental Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyde-hyde.md) - [Mobile Weenie Wedding Chapels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-wedding-chapel.md) - [$290 Leap Year Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/290-leap-year-weddings.md)