Kat Von D's Incredible Wedding Dress Is Proof Brides Don't Have to Wear White

Usually wedding dresses for brides getting married in Western-style ceremonies tend to be white, ivory, or off-white—and that's great! They're very, very pretty. But brides looking for something a little different can take inspiration from Kat Von D, who held a wedding celebration on Sunday with the Cholo-goth Prayers musician Rafael Reyes (a.k.a. Leafar Seyer). (The two actually got hitched in February.) The theme of the day, according to what's embossed on her (incredible) wedding invites, seems to be "en vida y en muerte," or "in life and in death." And the color of the day? Bold blood red—right down to her dress.

The gown, which seems to have been custom-designed by Adolfo Sanchez, couldn't be more her: After all, the tattoo artist and makeup mogul is known for a goth vibe that meets retro burlesque and pin-up for a truly fierce lewk. And red symbolizes luck and auspiciousness in some cultures, which couldn't be better for kicking off a marriage (it also seems to be one of her favorite colors to wear). While we're pretty sure no one was expecting a traditional wedding, this whole lewk is proof that brides shouldn't be afraid to do something a little—or hey, a lot—different on their own big days, whether it's a red dress or something else entirely.

On Saturday, Von D—who's also expecting a son with Reyes—posted a sweet Instagram with some thoughts about her impending wedding. Looking back, the bright-red carnation was definitely a hint.

"Such a beautifully emotional day today. Tomorrow, @prayers and I will have our wedding ceremony for our close friends + family. This has been the sweetest, most stress-free experience where we continuosly [sic] fell in love with each other all over again with each day counting down. This is a photo of 3 carnations that our dear friends @majestyblack brought us tonight after our rehearsal and soundcheck. Red carnations are @prayers favourite flower, and the 3 represent him, me, and our sweet baby boy we are adding to our family. All I can say right now is that i am so grateful for my dear friends, and for my sweet husband. ❤️" she wrote.

Ready for the outfit? Here's a first peek from her hubby.

And a peek from the man behind the gown, Sanchez himself:

We have ruffles; we have tulle; we have a romantic cathedral train. We also have a mind-blowing veil situation, as captured by her hairstylist.

Check out the full look on the mannequin:

Are you feeling the Maleficent vibes?

And what's this? Vows on a heart-shaped platform under a dramatic canopy of gorgeous blooms? Amazing.

I mean, look at how the Beverly Hills Hotel was transformed. Apparently she sat down at the piano and serenaded the guests too.

And, holy Kat Von D Tattoo Liner, these flowers.

Plus, peep her incredible invites.

And at the end of the day, each guest went home with custom Kat Von D lipstick in perfectly goth black—with large gold flecks (because, you know, it's a party!).

Incredible.

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