Dark and Moody Beetlejuice Wedding: A Spook-tacular Celebration

Bride and groom embrace at their elegant wedding venue

When it came to planning their big day, Lauren and Jorge broke the mold with a dark and moody themed wedding that was anything but stuffy. Their unique day resonated their personal style that included nods to some of their favorite things, including Beetlejuice and Nightmare Before Christmas (a personal favorite!!).

The all black color scheme was tastefully done with pops of red and blush throughout, along with a bit a sparkle and some very dramatic floral arrangements that are simply to die for! But it wasn’t all dark and moody, as the bride wore the most gorgeous high-neck wedding dress from Essense of Australia. So pretty!!! We hope you enjoy their spook-tacular day captured by Chrissy Gilmartin Photography below and in the full gallery. And from all of us here at WC, Happy Halloween!

Lace wedding dress hangs in front of stained glass

Bride with long blonde waves getting her hair styled

Little girl in black dress with flower crown portrait Little girl wearing flower crown and leather jacket

beautiful dark hues

Meet Lauren and Jorge!! Two super cool humans with their very own distinct sense of style... When Lauren first booked me and told me that she had some very "different" ideas for her wedding, and that she wanted to have her first look in an old cemetery near their venue.. I was ALL IN and knew this was not going to be my "typical" wedding!~ And as you will see from the images... it was different indeed!

Bride and groom meet in a cemetery for wedding vows Bride and groom sharing a kiss at their wedding day

Bride in lace gown with orchid bouquet and flowing veil

Wedding party poses under a stone archway outdoors Edgy wedding party poses with bride and groom outdoors

Bride and groom kissing at their cemetery wedding ceremony

Outdoor wedding ceremony seating with black chairs umbrellas

Outdoor wedding ceremony with floral arbor and black chairs

Two little flower girls walk down wedding aisle carrying baskets

Bridesmaid wiping a tear during outdoor wedding ceremony in burgundy Groom sheds happy tears at wedding ceremony, dressed in black suit

Bride walks down aisle with her father on wedding day

Beetlejuice, beetlejuice, beetlejuice!

From the first look and wedding party portraits in the cemetery, to the Beetljuice Inspired Cake, to the ADORABLE choice of wardrobe for her GORG flower girls and female ring bearer donning the cutest striped tights and docs ever, to the stunning florals in beautiful dark hues... it really could not have been any better!! And her choice of song for their First Dance: Depeche Mode's "Shake the Disease"!! It was perfect!

Bride and groom at outdoor wedding ceremony under arch

Happy couple walking down aisle at outdoor wedding ceremony

Bride and bridesmaids in dresses at an outdoor wedding

Bride and bridesmaids celebrate outdoors at wedding Mother and children playfully sticking out their tongues

Elegant outdoor wedding reception with floral centerpieces

Outdoor wedding reception with black tables and chairs Dark floral centerpiece with red rose on black wedding table

Wedding drink menu with Pick Your Poison text and a candle

not your typical wedding

Lauren's beautiful mama is the director of the Historic Griffith House where the wedding took place, so Lauren has grown up around weddings her entire life and knew she did NOT want anything "typical"... as she had seen any weddings throughout the years... So she decided early on that her wedding would be completely reflective of her and Jorge's style... regardless of what anyone else thought!

Outdoor wedding reception table decor with flowers and chairs