Soph and Drew are darkly devoted to each other. We met through the Goth and alt scene, and they have become treasured friends. They have a company called Scarlet in Chains (go check it out as their jewellery and accessories are all handmade by them and they have some great designs).
We are part of the Goth wedding circuit of suppliers and a photoshoot for the Til Death Wedding Collective was arranged in York Cemetery. There were a few suppliers involved where Soph and Drew were the models, but a surprise was in store.
Ellie from Alternative Ceremonies UK was also part of the shoot and she had asked Soph and Drew to make a set of handfasting chains to showcase their new products. During the shoot, those of us who were present witnessed an emotional handfasting ceremony created for these two devoted wives. Their hands were bound using the chains they had created.
‘This chain now binds you as one forever.’
The ceremony was captured by videographer Jo, and I captured Soph and Drew looking incredible in beautiful Goth wedding dresses by the talented Legend Bridal, in the cemetery. As neither of them are strangers to modelling and being photographed, they brought their experience to the shoot. The connection and love between them jumps out on these images.
As a Goth photographer, I love photographing Goth weddings and ceremonies, and it was an honour to be able to document this surprise ceremony during a suppliers photoshoot.
Venue York Cemetery
Handfasting chains and jewellery Scarlet in Chains
Celebrant Alternative Ceremonies UK
Dresses Legend Bridal
Make Up Artist Ruth Moulden
Hair accessories Peacock Pretties
Bouquets Maddison Rocks
Videographer Films By Jo