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Sustainable Vegan Wedding with Homebrewed Beer, Artichoke Bouquets & a Balkan Beats Send-Off

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Michelle Wood

April 8, 2025

Julia and Nick’s wedding unfolded not only as a celebration of their love and marriage, but also as a kind of farewell. A week later, they were leaving the UK for a new life in Australia. So this wasn’t just a party, it was a gathering of the most important people in their lives, sharing one last chapter before everything changed. They spent the week at the venue with family and friends, cooking meals, drinking homemade wine, and swimming in the pool.
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Easy-Going Italian Rock ‘n’ Roll Wedding

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Framelines

April 4, 2025

For anyone looking for permission to throw the wedding rulebook out the window: here it is. Marlis (from Berlin) and Luke (from New York) gathered their community from both sides of the Atlantic, inviting an unforgettable mix of New York creatives and European friends to join them for a weekend that felt more like an art project-meets-house party than a wedding. The fashion? Absolutely extraordinary. The guests showed up in everything from sharp, avant-garde suits to full-on drag queen ensembles.
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Don’ts for Wives: Timeless Tips for Marriage from 1913

LJ Stocks

April 3, 2025

I recently stumbled upon a charming little book called Don’ts for Wives, written by Blanche Ebbutt and published in 1913. This tiny tome is packed with advice on the secrets and pitfalls of being the perfect wife. With sections devoted to the essential aspects of a relationship, it reminded me that at its core, marriage still comes down to some simple truths about love, partnership and patience. I thought it would be fun to look at what was at the centre of a perfect marriage over a century ago, and see how it compares to 2025.
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Intimate Mountain Wedding with Go-Karting

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Blackbird Photogrphy

April 2, 2025

On a summer day in Oregon, Andie and Jimmy brought their families together for a celebration that sidestepped tradition in favour of something more unexpected. They chose to exchange vows at the top of Wallowa Lake Tramway, surrounded by views of the Eagle Cap Wilderness, wearing lace from Andie’s late mother’s dress. After the ceremony led by a punk poet friend, they ended the day racing go-karts!
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Wedding Planning Advice

Don’t Do It Yourself: Why Some Wedding Tasks are Best Left to the Pros

Rachel Darwin

Juliana Noelle Jumper

March 4, 2025

There is nothing I love more than getting together with a friend or two for a crafternoon of sewing, making and creating. When I got married, I spent a weekend with one of my bridesmaids, who (major friend flex) just happens to be a set sculptor for Hollywood films. We made 12 gorgeous little hobbit houses for the tables, a postbox for the cards, and I designed all the invitations, stationery and signage. For anyone with a penchant for making, the idea of a DIY wedding can be a dream. - a great way to add your own unique identity to your day - but that’s not the sort of DIY I want to focus on in this article. Instead, I’m going to look at those moments of wedding planning when perhaps you shouldn’t be doing it all yourself. When actually it might be better to ask for help or even to employ a professional!
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Las Vegas Weddings

Vintage Pop Punk with a Hint of Viking

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Elope in Las Vegas

January 17, 2025

Grace and Kurt’s story began when they met as 12 year olds, but life took them in different directions until they reconnected at 25. When it came to planning their wedding, they opted for an unconventional approach that reflected their love of pop punk... with a hint of viking! They eloped in Las Vegas and hired Elope in Las Vegas who handled everything from the photographer, the planning, hair & make-up and the ceremony.
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Bet on Love: A Gender Non-Confirming Wedding Fashion Shoot

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Jamie Y

November 14, 2024

Issue 58 was dedicated to EXPRESSING YOURSELF and doubling down on who you are for your wedding. So, we thought a shoot showing some gender nonconforming attire options was the perfect choice. Shot in Las Vegas in collaboration with That Chapel Downtown and P3 Events, our model Zara embraced both their masculine and feminine sides to create a shoot that contrasts the two and looked absolutely incredible in both!
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Ziggy Stardust Inspired Vegas Wedding Ideas

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Jamie Y

October 30, 2024

Rock N Romance Elopements is an all-inclusive elopement company based in Las Vegas, founded by iconic Vegas photographer (and one of our favourites - so much so, she shot our latest cover) Jamie Y Photography. They provide everything you need for an elopement, including venue, hair and make-up, florals, and, of course, a photographer. They specialise in small intimate elopements with 0-50 guests so it's perfect if you're traveling to Vegas to get married but you're not sure where to begin.
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Tattooed Weddings

Under the Sea Themed Wedding for under £10,000

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Elena Heymann Fototgrafie

February 13, 2025

The inspiration for Nino and Basti's wedding was their shared love for the underwater world, sea creatures, and the dreams they hold for the future. “We called our theme Seensucht nach Meer, which means ‘Longing for the Sea,’” Nino shared. “I’ve always loved sea creatures, and we both dream of retiring in Tenerife one day.” Their day, filled with DIY touches and small but meaningful moments, showed how intentional choices can transform even a civil ceremony into something unforgettable.
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Gothic Weddings

Photo Shoots

Dreamscape: A Floral Daydream in a 300-Year-Old Country House

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Kirsty Mackenzie

May 12, 2025

Dating back to 1724, Crowcombe Court is a stunning example of English Regional Baroque architecture nestled in the heart of Somerset. Home to the Carew family for generations, the house remained in their care until the 1960s. Since then, it has been lovingly restored to its former grandeur and now serves as a breathtaking exclusive-use wedding venue, proudly owned by The Gilchrist Collection.
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Luxury Vampire Themed Inclusive Wedding Shoot

Kat

The Rose Reflective

December 11, 2024

I recently saw a Thread where the poster pointed out that luxury wedding workshop shoots often exclude marginalised couples or those with tattoos, piercings, or other alternative styles. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about how accurate that is! As you know, I’m all about celebrating alternative shoots and weddings (obviously!), but just because someone doesn’t appear to be straight, white, or fit a certain body ideal doesn’t mean they aren’t interested in the luxury end of the wedding market.
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Bet on Love: A Gender Non-Confirming Wedding Fashion Shoot

Kat

Jamie Y

November 14, 2024

Issue 58 was dedicated to EXPRESSING YOURSELF and doubling down on who you are for your wedding. So, we thought a shoot showing some gender nonconforming attire options was the perfect choice. Shot in Las Vegas in collaboration with That Chapel Downtown and P3 Events, our model Zara embraced both their masculine and feminine sides to create a shoot that contrasts the two and looked absolutely incredible in both!
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Ziggy Stardust Inspired Vegas Wedding Ideas

Kat

Jamie Y

October 30, 2024

Rock N Romance Elopements is an all-inclusive elopement company based in Las Vegas, founded by iconic Vegas photographer (and one of our favourites - so much so, she shot our latest cover) Jamie Y Photography. They provide everything you need for an elopement, including venue, hair and make-up, florals, and, of course, a photographer. They specialise in small intimate elopements with 0-50 guests so it's perfect if you're traveling to Vegas to get married but you're not sure where to begin.
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