A Spooky and Sparkly Barcade Christmas Elopement

Jan 26

When Sarah and Jake met for their first date, Sarah made sure to arrive early and to bring the one item she always brought on a first date - a book, The Poisoner’s Handbook. She nonchalantly placed it on the table without making mention of it, as she always did, to see how her date would react. It was her test, her way of knowing whether this person would take her as she is - in her full quirky, offbeat glory or whether it’d make them uncomfortable.

Some dates would eye the thing with fear. Others would ignore it entirely. But when Jake sat down to meet Sarah for the first time and saw The Poisoner’s Handbook, he said, “Cool, what’s that?” with genuine intrigue and delight.

Ten years later, Sarah and Jake eloped at Boxcar Barcade in Greensboro, positively glowing with the happiness of two people perfectly suited to each other. And of course, their goth Christmas-themed wedding was chockfull of quirk, cheesy christmas lights, goth glam the glow of vintage arcade games and PIZZA.

You’re welcome in advance for any inspo you get from these INCREDIBLE snapshots by Fur and Lace Photography;)

XO, Reverend Kath

Read more about how the day unfolded on ElopeNC and don’t forget to check out the awesome vendors!