Moody And Dark Elopement Among The Castlewood Ruins

This dark and moody wedding shoot took place in castle ruins

This dark and moody wedding shoot took place in castle ruins.

Moody and dark wedding décor is a huge trend, and if you aren’t sure that you wanna try it, today’s shoot will convince you for sure. Lindsey Boluyt Photography teamed up with several other creatives to come up with this dreamy elopement inspiration at the Castlewood Canyon Ruins in Colorado.

The Castlewood Canyon dam was built in 1890, leaked for years, and ultimately collapsed in 1933. The crumbling stone barrier is all that remains, but it certainly makes for an interesting setting! The whole affair took place around sunset, which highlighted the warmth and magic of this elopement. Topping off the day, Lauren Groeper of Chancey Charm Denver, designed a warm tablescape, complete with honey candles and cozy cushions. We’re all about adding poufs + mud cloth pillows to give an elegant tablescape a more casual vibe!

The bride wore an ethereal + bohemian-inspired gown and the groom donned a dark, almost burgundy, colored suit. The adorable wedding dress was from lace with the high-low ruffled hem, and the flared sleeves, that beauty is by Rue de Seine from a & bé bridal shop. The bride’s dreamy gilded headpiece is by Heart of Gold Designs. Her rustic and edgy bouquet featuring a white king protea is by Bella Calla. The groom’s suit is from Express Men.

The wedding cake also stood out, it couldn’t be any other way! It was done to look as a concrete one, with a matte surface and was topped with the same moody florals that you can see in the bouquet.

Get more eye-catchy details of this gorgeous shoot below!

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The watercolor invitation suite had an air of something enchanting and ethereal.

The watercolor invitation suite had an air of something enchanting and ethereal.

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The bride was wearing a boho high low wedding dress and a gilded headpiece.

The bride was wearing a boho high low wedding dress and a gilded headpiece.

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The king protea wedding bouquet looked very textural and eye-catchy.

The king protea wedding bouquet looked very textural and eye-catchy.

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Such a headpiece is ideal for a boho, woodland or just rustic bride.

Such a headpiece is ideal for a boho, woodland or just rustic bride.

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The groom was rocking a burgundy suit and suede shoes.

The groom was rocking a burgundy suit and suede shoes.

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The table was set up as a picnic one but decorated in moody colors and dark shades.

The table was set up as a picnic one but decorated in moody colors and dark shades.

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A lot of candles created a mysterious atmophere and greenery and flowers enlivened it.

A lot of candles created a mysterious atmophere and greenery and flowers enlivened it.

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The place setting was decorated with watercolor cards, feathers and black plates.

The place setting was decorated with watercolor cards, feathers and black plates.

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The wedding cake was done to remind of concrete and topped with moody florals.

The wedding cake was done to remind of concrete and topped with moody florals.

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I also loved the bride's lace up heels, which is such a huge trend now.

I also loved the bride's lace up heels, which is such a huge trend now.