Moodboard: The dark side

Black lace gowns are set to be everywhere next year, so we’re taking that as our cue to go full-on couture goth with deep burgundy florals, dramatic lippy and spooky jewels

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From left: Arrangement of tulip, ranunculus, hypericum berry and dark pittosporum foliage, made to order, Briar Rose Design (photo: Sidey Clark); Enchanted Disney Villains diamond Maleficent earrings, £399, H.Samuel
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From left: Lipdulgence Lip Mousse in Sugar Plum, £22, Lipstick Queen; Dragonfly Garden maxi dress, £399, Needle & Thread; Three-tier cake with lace detailing, made to order, Jappacakes
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From left: Ninette beaded crin headband, £345, Maggie Mowbray Millinery; Deshabille robe, £430, Gilda & Pearl
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From left: Etta gown by Gaby Charbachy, £1,550, Eleganza Sposa; Clara Jet evening shoe, £395, Emmy London; Pavé spider chain earrings, £350, Alexander McQueen
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From left: Deidra crepe bridesmaid dress in Navy Blue, from £345, Watters; Raven Gocco print-on vintage book page, £16, Notonthehighstreet.com