A Gothic Love Story: Mike & k_nahgem's Celtic Castle Elopement

When a Depeche Mode fan meets her soulmate...

In 2018, k_nahgem and Mike swiped right on a dating app, bonding over live music at a Florida beach bar until closing time. Five years later, the alt-loving couple sealed their love in the most poetic way: a gothic castle elopement in Ireland, adorned with black diamonds and Celtic rituals.

The Proposal: A Rock 'n' Roll Moment

"Mike proposed during our NYC trip to see Depeche Mode at Madison Square Garden," recalls k_nahgem. True to their unconventional spirit, he insisted she design her dream ring. After searching endlessly for something that felt authentic to her, she discovered our bespoke jewelry collection.

The Ring: A striking black diamond center stone with vintage-inspired white moissanite accents, paired with an edgy pointed wedding band. —— A striking black diamond center stone perfectly complemented their gothic wedding aesthetic, while the vintage-inspired halo of white moissanite and milgrain band added a touch of vintage charm. The curved wedding band completed the look, flawlessly aligning with their gothic-meets-vintage vision.

A Wedding Fit for a Tim Burton Film

Celtic Traditions with a Dark Romantic Twist

  • Circle Casting: Their celebrant opened the ceremony by invoking blessings from the four directions.
  • Ancestral Candle Lighting: Honoring loved ones who couldn’t be there physically.
  • Pebble Warming: Irish stones passed among guests to collect wishes.
  • Handfasting: Both mothers tied their hands with velvet cords in a nod to medieval tradition.

"Time stood still when I walked into that 15th-century library and saw Mike," says k_nahgem. Despite pre-wedding chaos (including a cryptic @wednesdaynetflix-inspired drama), their day was pure magic.

Final Note: "To the Weirdos & the Dreamers"

"Marrying you in a gothic castle is the coolest thing I’ve ever done," k_nahgem wrote to @gloomsticks_. For those who dare to love differently, their story proves: the best weddings are the ones that scream at you.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing client for sharing this magical story! We’re truly honored that our ring could be part of such a special moment—your love, your style, forever captured in every detail.