9 Moody Wedding Ideas, Where Edgy Meets Romantic

Wedding colors set the mood and tone of an event. Capture a dark, moody wedding aesthetic with luxuriant purples, rich burgundies, and lush plums. Think beyond wedding party attire and incorporate your wedding color palette into wedding flowers, ceremonial backdrops, and centerpieces. We especially love how you can soften or brighten your gothic wedding colors with a pop of cream or orange.

Your wedding experience starts from the moment guests receive their invitations. Select dark crimsons, forest greens, and burnished golds for a gothic aesthetic. Moody wedding invitations and escort cards often feature lush floral designs and dreamy watercolor brushstrokes, as well.

Use PartySlate’s curated vendor directory to find an invitations and print team for your wedding. You can also search PartySlate’s Idea Gallery for more wedding invitation inspiration.

Consider hosting a twilight wedding ceremony or simply dimming the ballroom lights for a moody, yet ultra-romantic vibe. There’s no such thing as too many candles (on and off the table). Twinkling string lights, ornate chandeliers, and amber uplighting all contribute to a romantic atmosphere. Trust us, wedding lighting should always top your to-do list.

Create a wild and romantic vibe with lush wedding greenery. Trailing vines, boxwood backdrops, and luxuriant foliage can stand alone or be combined with dramatic florals and lighting. You can even utilize candlelight to create a shadowy play of foliage on walls and tablescapes.

Make sure to “heart” any photos you like, so you can share them with your florist. You can also use PartySlate’s curated vendor directory to find an available wedding florist near you.

Lend drama to your tablescape with black details like sleek menus, bold chargers, and gothic goblets. We also love how tapered candles (both in dark and creamier shades) amplify the dramatic look. Make sure to check out PartySlate’s Wedding Idea Gallery and Best Wedding Centerpieces [Guide] for even more tablescape ideas and inspiration.

Lend softness to your moody wedding with romantic drapery. Think outside of the window frame and consider adding drapery to everything from your wedding arch to tablescape. We especially love how watercolor invitations and signage can hint to billowy drapery found throughout the ceremony and reception. Ask your wedding planner how to best incorporate drapery into your celebration.

Crushed velvet brings a sumptuous and unique look to your wedding reception tables. Moreover, crushed velvet adds texture and dimension to each tablescape, creating a beautiful layering effect. You can find a luxury rental and linen company through PartySlate’s curated directory.

Cocktail hour is ripe for creativity and Instagram-worthy moments. Take your cocktails and mocktails to the next level with moody color schemes, gothic cocktail names, and ornate bar décor.

Find premier bar and beverage services through PartySlate’s curated directory. You can also find additional cocktail inspiration in the Wedding Idea Gallery.

Extend your dark moody wedding theme all the way to dessert with wedding cakes in dramatic hues. Sleek all-black wedding cakes and edgy marbled-berry designs are equally stunning options for a one-of–kind dessert hour.

Don’t forget to find your wedding bakery on PartySlate. Click into each baker’s PartySlate profile to find real examples of their beautiful work.