A Dark + Poetic Taylor Swift TTPD Inspired Wedding Photoshoot

woman in a poofy black wedding dress and vintage inspired lace gloves drinking a glass of wine in a Taylor Swift TTPD inspired photoshoot

Calling all tortured poets! If you’re currently in your TTPD era (aren’t we all?), then prepare to fall in love with this dark and moody wedding photoshoot inspired by Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department!

Dreamed up by fellow Swiftie and wedding planner Melissa Close from Melissa Alison Events, this editorial is a romantic take on Taylor Swift’s most recent album. “Our aesthetic was based in moody, romantic, rich tones, with a modern twist on Victorian vintage era elements,” says Melissa.

The team also used Taylor and Post Malone’s “Fortnight” music video as inspo for this TTPD photoshoot, with Amber from Onyx and Amber Photography and Jessah from Jessah Blessah Films bringing the dark romance to life.

So queue up your favorite TTPD songs, break out your friendship bracelets, and let’s get into the photos!

wedding invitation suite for a Tortured Poets Department photoshoot, adorned with pearls, red roses, and red cherries

Simple and elegant, these handmade wedding invitations from Kenzie May Co look straight out of the Tortured Poets Department. We especially love the typewriter-inspired font and dreamy pearl details!

rings sitting inside a gray velvet ring box placed on a vintage inspired silver tray strewn with a pearl necklace and roses with a glass of red wine in the background

hands in vintage inspired black lace gloves typing on a typewriter for a TTPD photoshoot

Speaking of typewriters, it wouldn’t be a TTPD inspired photoshoot without one.

lyrics from a Taylor Swift Tortured Poets Department song being typed out on a black typewriter

Vows inspired by Taylor Swift lyrics? Ummmm, yes please!

We’ve rounded up the best lyrics from every album for you to use as inspiration — and also check out our guide for writing your wedding vows. Because all’s fair in love and poetry, amiright?!

A Dreamy TTPD Inspired Photoshoot Look

woman in a mini length black halter style tulle gown inspired by the Tortured Poets Department album by Taylor Swift

Can we get a round of applause?? This bride is stealing the show in a black tulle wedding gown, which she designed and made herself. Swoon!

Want to rock a similar look on your big day? Check out our favorite black wedding gowns here.

woman in black lace gloves inspired by the Tortured Poets Department album by Taylor Swift

Two words: THOSE GLOVES. A must-have for any photoshoot inspired by The Tortured Poets Department.

a hand in black lace gloves holding a coupe style glass of wine with a black bow tied around its stem inspired by the song Clara Bow on the Taylor Swift TTPD album

Wedding gloves are one of our favorite bridal fashion trends for 2024, and these black lace beauties bring ALL the drama. Elevate your wedding look with this similar pair!

close up photo of a woman's hand wearing a black lace vintage inspired glove with a red stone engagement ring in a TTPD photoshoot

Complete with pearl earrings and ruby rings from Alberta Diamond Exchange, it’s the definition of vintage romance.

TTPD photoshoot with a woman in a black tulle dress holding a moody red bouquet of flowers

Wildflower Artistry nailed that Taylor Swift-inspired red lip for the bride’s makeup look in this TTPD photoshoot. Snag this red lipstick (Taylor’s fave shade) to recreate the look yourself!

The romantic red color scheme continues with this whimsical bouquet from Hue Florals. It adds the perfect pop of color…and a subtle nod to our other favorite Taylor Swift album: Red. 🥀