We’re Floored By This Romantic Friday The 13th Wedding

Bride in black wedding dress with groom surrounded by candles

Oftentimes, Friday the 13th gets a pretty bad rap. Unfairly, we would say! Kaitlyn and Luke decided to embrace the uniqueness of the day and turn it into something that truly represents their relationship. Kaitlyn says, “My husband and I have a love for horror movies and everything odd and creepy. We wanted our wedding to be something incredibly unique, elegant, and dark.

With help from Le Fleur Weddings, they were able to have their day coordinated to perfection as well as expertly dressed in florals. Their photographer, Deidre Carlson, captured their “dark” vibe and made it into something truly loving and special. 

All Black Everything 

black bridesmaid dresses

These beautiful bridesmaids combined not just one but two super cool dress trends! In addition to wearing black bridesmaid dresses, they also matched very closely with the bride. And don’t worry…we’ll get to the florals!

Black velvet bridesmaid dress with red flower choker

flower back necklace

This has to be one of the coolest flower designs we’ve seen! Le Fleur crafted some amazingly colored (and placed) flowers for both the bride and her squad. Designs spanned from chokers to necklaces to armbands to belts. The talent is insane!

flower arm band

Light in the Darkness

bride in black wedding dress kissing groom in the forest

Luke and Kaitlyn channeled some light into their day with a walk through the glowing forest. So stunning!

red and white anemone bouquet

Hints of blue in Kaitlyn’s black wedding dress truly made the look pop. The romantic red flowers offer a stellar contrast. Regarding shopping for her dress she says, “I have had this dress picked out for years before I even met my husband, I knew that that was going to be MY dress. I ordered it online without ever trying it on trusting I would love it. I wanted sleeves added to the original design and the artists who made it specifically for me did such a wonderful job with everything.”

Mywony Bridal Calipso Nightfall

Friday the 13th Wedding

Everything was unique to them, right down to the little details.

Friday the 13th Wedding

Mywony Bridal Calipso Nightfall

If you love these shots in the forest, check out some of our favorite forest weddings!

Friday the 13th Wedding

Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding

The most memorable moment of the day was the first look. The first time we were able to see each other with our friends and family watching from afar.

black bridesmaid dresses

Looking Into Forever (And After)

Friday the 13th Wedding

Friday the 13th Wedding

A pointed ceremony arch with a neon sign noting “‘Til Death” was the focal point in their modern industrial venue. Greenery and white candles lit the way for Kaitlyn down the aisle to her lover.

Friday the 13th Wedding

It’s hard to ignore the love you can feel emanating from this photo. This is exactly why we love weddings!

Friday the 13th Wedding

Friday the 13th Wedding

Everything about this setup gives us all the feels. The floating votive candles are an amazing option for someone looking to add a little bit of romance to their wedding.

flower ring

Friday the 13th Wedding

Friday the 13th Wedding

Our Advice To Those Planning Now

Hire a day-of coordinator/wedding planner if possible. My friend Amy from Le Fleur went over every detail with me and took care of everything making sure everything was in place the entire day. Could not imagine the day without her.

Friday the 13th Wedding

Few things are better than a cozy fireplace at an evening wedding! The dripping red and green florals gave off the exact elegant, yet eerie look that Luke and Kaitlyn were looking for.

Friday the 13th Wedding

A mixture of round and rectangular tables offered a sense of distinction for their reception tables.

camp mug wedding favor

Guests were gifted with adorable mugs inscribed with the wedding’s motto.

Friday the 13th Wedding

Friday the 13th Wedding

Can we talk about this table setup for a second? The color palette was perfectly executed against the bare grain of the wood. Absolute perfection.

Friday the 13th Wedding

Friday the 13th Wedding

If you’ve ever had a doubt that a Friday the 13th wedding could be elevated and romantic – that’s certainly gone now! Congratulations to Luke and Kaitlyn – we could feel the love you have for each other throughout the entire day!

Looking for more ideas to incorporate a Halloween vibe into your day? Check out these 31 Creative Halloween Wedding Ideas!

photography: Deidre Lynn Photography // venue name: The Eureka Cannery, Eureka, Illinois, USA // florals: Le Fleur // wedding dress: Mywony Bridal 'Calipso Nightfall' // bridesmaid dresses: Jenny Yoo // hair stylist: Hannah Lange at Marvella Salon // videography: Hoop House // tabletop rentals: Le Fleur

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