Sophie Cooke
Samantha Quinn Photo
September 16, 2022
Matt and Kirsty used Metallica's The Black Album, and their wider shared love of alternative music, as a rough inspiration for their May wedding day.Read more...
LJ Stocks
Nikos Mylonas
September 15, 2022
With a fun, beautiful but short ceremony overlooking Corfu, Keelin and Darren mixed a love of rainbows with a love of music to create a day that really reflected them.Read more...
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Stori H
September 14, 2022
It's sometimes difficult to remember a time when seeing genders other than female wearing dresses or skirts was unheard of. Although in recent times we've seen celebrities like Harry Styles and Brad Pitt jumping on board, the queer community have been experimenting with gender in fashion for decades! I mean, the rest of the world is really just catching up.Read more...
LJ Stocks
The Vedrines
September 13, 2022
Lucy and Dan swiped right on Tinder and haven’t looked back. Finding their perfect match, they embraced their inner ‘pastel nerd’, planning a wedding around their first wedding purchase – Lucy’s rainbow Dr Marten boots!Read more...
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Devlin Photos
September 12, 2022
Perched on Southern Portugal’s iconic cliffs, minutes away from Albufeira and walking distance from three incredible beaches, W Algarve is the latest and highly anticipated addition to W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio.Read more...
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September 11, 2022
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September 9, 2022
Sophie Cooke
Melissa Claire
September 8, 2022
Eliot and Liza were inspired by summer family barbeques, Mardi Gras, over-the-top carnival costumes and The Fort Worth Stock show, amongst other things!Read more...
Sophie Cooke
Richard Jarmy
September 7, 2022
Wanting their wedding to feel fresh and spring-like with touches of geekery thrown in, Denise and Paul weren't afraid to embrace their quirks and add personal touches a-plenty into their April wedding day.Read more...
LJ Stocks
Mark Tioxon
September 6, 2022
brought them even closer as a couple. Surrounded by llamas, alpacas and with a treehouse ceremony, they fulfilled their dreams to have a ‘Magical AF’ day.Read more...
LJ Stocks
Sean Jorgenson
September 5, 2022
Choosing an elopement followed by a large, classic wedding ensures your vows are only for you. Elaine and Andrew wanted a day to focus on each other, before celebrating with friends and family at a later date.Read more...
Sophie Cooke
Capture House Weddings
September 2, 2022
Wanting their wedding to be as 'loud as they are', Sam and Beth added colour wherever possible into their wedding to do precisely that.Read more...
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James Kelly
September 1, 2022
When a wedding cake maker gets married, you'd expect them to go all out on their cake - and Claire certainly didn't disappoint. She married Damian in June and the wedding cake was the star of the show!Read more...
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Rachel Artime
August 31, 2022
Vegas natives Hailee and Tyler wanted their wedding to reflect their personal style and so went for a modern monochrome colour palette. They hosted their reception in their own home, with just 35 guests, and so it was important to them that their personal style flowed seamlessly into the wedding theme.Read more...
Rachel Darwin
The Saums
August 30, 2022
wedding. We loved her contributions so much that we’ve invited her back to continue the series by talking about the first year of her feminist marriage.Read more...
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Steve Hillman Weddings
January 13, 2025
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January 7, 2025
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Red Eye Focus
January 10, 2025
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January 5, 2025
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Hanna Walkowaik
December 23, 2024
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Sydney Angel
January 6, 2025
Rachel Darwin
Devlin Photos
January 2, 2025
I always love writing for Rock n Roll Bride in January. I love picturing all the new readers, who got engaged over the holidays, giddily unwrapping their first issue and settling down with a hot chocolate by the fire. I love thinking about some of our more seasoned readers, who can now start saying that their wedding is “this year” instead of “next year” … (Eeee! So exciting!) And I love having a chance to remind every Rock n Roll Bride reader out there exactly WHY they have chosen this wonderful magazine as their sparkly little helper on their wedding-planning journey.Read more...
Kat
December 29, 2024
Hello and welcome to Rock n Roll Bride—the rule breaking wedding planning platform! Trust us, you're going to be so happy you found us. If you are newly engaged, tired of all the traditional, cookie cutter wedding stuff you're seeing, or you're just in the midst of it all and losing your goddamn mind then fret not, we are here to help.Read more...
Guest Contributor
Hannah Lunn
December 16, 2024
The wedding boudoir photo shoot is in vogue again—and what a fantastic trend! It encourages people to step into their most sensual selves, adorned with lingerie, and take control of their sexiness in celebration of entering a new era of their lives. However, the idea of posing in my underwear in front of a camera and a stranger (the photographer) would have filled me with dread only a few years ago.Read more...
Alysia Cole
Lucy Holland Photo
December 13, 2024
This is Alysia’s final column for Rock n Roll Bride magazine (sobs, cries) and although we are so sad to see her go, we’re going to be opening this page up to different wedding experts going forward. If you have any wedding planning woes that you’d love to get an expert’s opinion or advice on, email magazine@rocknrollbride.com with the subject line ASK AN EXPERT and we may use your question in a future edition!Read more...
Alexandra Merri
Devlin Photos
December 4, 2024
Fashion is a powerful form of self-expression and what could be a better opportunity to unleash your creativity than your wedding day? While there are many, MANY bridal designers keeping things safe, traditional, and dare we say a little boring – there are those who are embracing the extravagance to help brides go ‘more is more’ on the most extravagant day of their life.Read more...
Jon Carpenter
Carla Marcia Photo
November 26, 2024
Gone are the days of monochrome matrimonial monotony being the only option. This is your guide on how to colour outside the traditional lines. There was a time when the only colour in your wedding would be ‘something blue’. Suits were drab, dresses were white; as were the tablecloths, the candles, the cake. We even had a name for it: ‘The Big White Wedding’. A celebration of love, defined by its lack of colour.Read more...
Alysia Cole
Leanne Marshall
November 18, 2024
Submit a question for Alysia to answer in a future column by emailing magazine@rocknrollbride.com and using the subject line ASK ALYSIARead more...
Guest Contributor
Madeline Northway
November 4, 2024
Gala Darling, an author, speaker and professional optimist, got engaged - quite unexpectedly - for the second time at aged 40. This time, she’s doing things differently.Read more...
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Kateřina Moravcová
October 31, 2024
When setting the theme for your wedding, one of the most significant decisions you'll make is deciding which colours to use. This choice sets the tone for the entire day, influencing everything from your decorations to the bridesmaid dresses, but it also sets the overall mood of the celebration.Read more...
Alexandra Merri
Devlin Photos
October 24, 2024
Halloween is just around the corner, and even though spooky aesthetics is a permanent choice for Rock n Roll Brides rather than a seasonal fad, it still felt like the perfect time to revisit this article from a previous issue of the magazine!Read more...
Rachel Darwin
Ashley White Photos
October 15, 2024
Hello and welcome to the year 2024, where anyone with even a fractionally-open mind will throw their arms up and rejoice in the knowledge that any two consenting adults can tie the knot, regardless of their race, gender or religious beliefs. In this rainbow-obsessed issue, we feel it would be remiss of us not to take a moment to raise our LGBTQIA+ Pride flags high above our heads, and shriek at the very top of our lungs, that here at Rock n Roll Bride magazine… LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOOOOVE.Read more...
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Liz Huff
September 11, 2024
When Hannah and Nate decided to tie the knot, they knew they didn't have a lot to spend, but that wasn't going to stop them having the wedding they wanted. Both line cooks, they were lucky enough to be offered the restaurant where the bride works as their venue, which they used after hours. Everything else was homemade and their secondhand outfits were pieced together from pieces found at Poshmark and Goodwill, totalling less than $50 combined!Read more...
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Jo Greenfield
July 15, 2024
With their inspiration rooted in their love of autumn, specifically pumpkins, Jessica and James' wedding that was a beautiful blend of American "fall" wedding aesthetics with their own rock n' roll edge.Read more...
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Keri Lynne
July 3, 2024
Teri and Lucas, who have been together for eight years, bonded over their mutual love for Star Wars and other classic movies. In September, Lucas proposed with a custom-made R2-D2 ring. Eager to marry, they decided on a Halloween wedding just a month later!Read more...
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Applehead
June 27, 2024
At Atlanta Utility Works on Halloween weekend, Mikey and Megan were married in a small wedding that mixed their love of both gothic and bohemian styles. The couple blended Mikey's favorite colour, purple, with Megan's love for black, creating a rock n' roll yet romantic atmosphere.Read more...
Guest Contributor
Kindred & Co. Weddings
June 4, 2024
A Halloween-inspired wedding isn’t just for the goths and the witches. If the turning colour of the leaves gives you that toasty feeling inside, an upmarket twist on an autumnal theme could be perfect for you!Read more...
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Leah Schlect
March 29, 2024
Patrick and Kristin chose La Foret, a 1930s summer lodge in Colorado Springs as the location for their gothic meets summer camp wedding. Married just before Halloween, they blended eerie elements with the rustic, natural charm of the location. Every nook and cranny of the venue was adorned with original taxidermy, wood carvings, textiles, and wrought iron.Read more...
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Assassynation
March 25, 2024
Carly and Adam’s horror-themed Halloween wedding was a celebration of their love story, but also their mutual love for scary movies and all things spooky. Taking place on Halloween night (when else!?) the day was filled with "horrifyingly" amazing on-theme elements.Read more...
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Tori Sokalski
February 19, 2024
Jasmine and Asher's wedding, described by the couple as "a boho-maximalist-vulture-culture wedding since it just hits all of the buzz words" was a combination of their love of natural artifacts with a fantasy feel since they're both self confessed nerds, The pair, who met in college in biology lab, were married at Fonthill Castle in Pennsylvania, the day before Halloween.Read more...
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Wijas Patty
November 9, 2023
It wouldn’t have been a spooky themed issue without a suitably gothic editorial. For our cover shoot in our Sept/Oct edition, we used two models so we could show both the light and dark side – and we think the interplay and contrast between black and white really works. And yes, you can definitely bring a gothic vibe to your wedding look while still wearing white!Read more...
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Applehead Photography and Design
November 3, 2023
Heather and Tyler's bewitching celebration was dark academia meets gothic Victorian garden themed. With the help of their suppliers, they meticulously curated to reflect their shared love for Halloween.Read more...
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Jennifer See Studio
October 25, 2023
It was a day filled with gothic elegance and spooky charm as Zoe and Jeremy tied the knot in a Halloween-inspired celebration. A spectacular blend of classic romance and eerie vibes, the day was reminiscent of a scene straight out of a Tim Burton movie.Read more...
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The Cardinals
January 22, 2025
Meghan and Chris’s November wedding was held at a gothic style mansion in the Catskills, New York. They were entranced by the venue, which was filled with rich history, and stunning woods surrounding it. They really tried to make it their own; the first dance, for example, was done behind a curtain with a spotlight so their 75 guests could only see their silhouettes. They also had a tarot card reader as an option for guests who didn't want to dance in the evening.Read more...
Kat
January 5, 2025
Its the time of year where everyone likes to look back on the last 365 (or in this year's case, 366!) days and reminisce. We feature incredible real weddings almost every single day on the website, our social media platforms, and of course exclusive ones in print too! So, we thought we'd take a moment to look back through and see all the couples and stories which made the biggest impression.Read more...
Kat
Evermore Imaging
December 18, 2024
Austin and Kara wanted their wedding to reflect their shared love of alternative music. They were inspired by the idea of a festival, particularly the many, many Warped Tours they have attended together, but getting married in November made them rethink the idea of an exclusively outdoor celebrationRead more...
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McKenzie Bigliazzi
November 25, 2024
After an eight-year engagement, Eli and Jake finally tied the knot in the stunning Rocky Mountains at Grand Lake Lodge. For them, waiting wasn’t about laziness or indecision—it was about finding the right moment, with the right people, and for the right reasons. “I used to tell people we were just lazy", Eli shared, "but after we had our wedding, I realised that we had just not been ready yet. I’m glad we waited. It led us to the most magical day of our lives.”Read more...
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Bel Combridge
November 5, 2024
When Shelby and Simon came across Dope Elope, an event by Sarah Marie Celebrancy in Canberra that hosts eight mini-elopements over two days, they weren’t even officially engaged. But the bold, non-traditional vibe called to them, and having already discussed marriage, this felt like the perfect sign. The catch? They had to plan everything in just two months.Read more...
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Zoe Snooks
October 28, 2024
When Mariela and Mat, who met in 2018 at a tattoo convention, decided to tie the knot, they knew that while they didn't have a particular theme or vison in mind, they wanted something that incorporated their love for the desert, retro decor and tattoos. They found the perfect spot in downtown Las Vegas at the Sure Thing Chapel, featuring an officiant with a twist: Hellvis, the chapel’s resident 'spooky and campy Elvis' evil twin'. Everything else just fell into place after that.Read more...
Kat
Ashley White Photos
October 22, 2024
At the heart of Atlanta’s vibrant creative scene, this styled wedding shoot at Hotel Clermont brought together retro flair and boho charm with a fresh, inclusive twist. Originally built in 1924, the hotel’s eclectic yet nostalgic interior was the perfect backdrop for this collaboration between local vendors and visionaries.Read more...
Kat
Stephanie Wittmer
October 18, 2024
Annina and Jan, who met at a rock and metal club, quickly discovered their mutual love for the same music scene. Once they did, their lives began to revolve around these shared experiences, so it felt natural that their wedding would take on a similar vibe. "We were both surprised we hadn’t met sooner,” Annina told us. “We’ve been to so many festivals and concerts, it felt like we were always meant to find each other.”Read more...
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Sarah Jay
October 16, 2024
Monica and Dominic’s wedding at The Grove in Las Vegas brought a medieval touch to a venue known for its romantic almond orchard. While most couples embrace the venue’s natural elegance, Monica and Dominic transformed the space into a scene filled with gothic magic and Celtic traditions. “We are both ‘Elder Emos,’ and I have an Irish/Celtic background,” Monica told us. “So we wanted something that really reflected our roots and personalities.”Read more...
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Danya Izarraraz
September 27, 2024
When Kira and McKinna set their sights on Joshua Tree for their wedding, they knew they wanted something as eclectic and dynamic as their relationship. “Joshua Tree is a gorgeous place, and it’s also very eclectic,” Kira says. “We wanted our guests to experience both sides of this, so we selected Indian Cove Amphitheater for our ceremony and a private music and art venue called FurstWurld for the reception. Both places are special to us as climbers, music lovers, and seasonal high desert dwellers.”Read more...
Kat
Hey Babe Photo
September 24, 2024
When Jaci and Bryce set out to plan their wedding, they had one mission: make it unapologetically theirs. Describing their theme as a "big fat emo wedding," the couple wanted their day to have the perfect amount of rebellion without being too 'out there'. They also did everything in just three months!Read more...
Kat
The Cardinals
January 22, 2025
Meghan and Chris’s November wedding was held at a gothic style mansion in the Catskills, New York. They were entranced by the venue, which was filled with rich history, and stunning woods surrounding it. They really tried to make it their own; the first dance, for example, was done behind a curtain with a spotlight so their 75 guests could only see their silhouettes. They also had a tarot card reader as an option for guests who didn't want to dance in the evening.Read more...
Kat
Red Eye Focus
January 10, 2025
When Lauren, a self-described couponer and DIY enthusiast, married Michael, she knew they'd be doing a lot of the planning themselves. They stuck to their strict $4,000 budget by buying decor items from craft stores and not wearing traditional wedding outfits. Their venue was a restaurant which worked out a lot cheaper than going for a wedding venue.Read more...
Kat
January 5, 2025
Its the time of year where everyone likes to look back on the last 365 (or in this year's case, 366!) days and reminisce. We feature incredible real weddings almost every single day on the website, our social media platforms, and of course exclusive ones in print too! So, we thought we'd take a moment to look back through and see all the couples and stories which made the biggest impression.Read more...
Kat
Evermore Imaging
December 18, 2024
Austin and Kara wanted their wedding to reflect their shared love of alternative music. They were inspired by the idea of a festival, particularly the many, many Warped Tours they have attended together, but getting married in November made them rethink the idea of an exclusively outdoor celebrationRead more...
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.Read more...
Kat
Hey Babe
November 27, 2024
Imagine the Addams Family having a bash with Tim Burton while your favourite early emo tunes play. Well, that's exactly what Chase and Meegan wedding was like! They drew inspiration from their shared love of early 2000s punk, emo, and pop-punk music, in particular Blink-182's I Miss You music video.Read more...
Alexandra Merri
Devlin Photos
October 24, 2024
Halloween is just around the corner, and even though spooky aesthetics is a permanent choice for Rock n Roll Brides rather than a seasonal fad, it still felt like the perfect time to revisit this article from a previous issue of the magazine!Read more...
Kat
Stephanie Wittmer
October 18, 2024
Annina and Jan, who met at a rock and metal club, quickly discovered their mutual love for the same music scene. Once they did, their lives began to revolve around these shared experiences, so it felt natural that their wedding would take on a similar vibe. "We were both surprised we hadn’t met sooner,” Annina told us. “We’ve been to so many festivals and concerts, it felt like we were always meant to find each other.”Read more...
Kat
Kailee Rei
October 17, 2024
Natalie and Trevor's wedding blended soft gothic aesthetics with the idea of a garden in winter. With black candlesticks, pearls intertwined with grapes, and Miu Miu ballet flats, the couple's moody vision had nods to a medieval aesthetic and vintage touches, or as Natalie described it, "a Sleeping Beauty illustration personified."Read more...
Kat
Sarah Jay
October 16, 2024
Monica and Dominic’s wedding at The Grove in Las Vegas brought a medieval touch to a venue known for its romantic almond orchard. While most couples embrace the venue’s natural elegance, Monica and Dominic transformed the space into a scene filled with gothic magic and Celtic traditions. “We are both ‘Elder Emos,’ and I have an Irish/Celtic background,” Monica told us. “So we wanted something that really reflected our roots and personalities.”Read more...
Kat
Three Region
October 11, 2024
It isn't often that you see a bride choose a black wedding gown contrasted against a vineyard location, but that's exactly what Sophia wanted when she married Dan. The wedding was in October, the both autumnal weather and spooky season influenced their day. They had beautiful burnt orange floral pieces, metallic bridesmaid dresses, the skull and skeleton decorations, and they even used dried branches as their wedding arch.Read more...
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.Read more...
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!Read more...
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.Read more...
Kat
Ashley White Photos
October 22, 2024
At the heart of Atlanta’s vibrant creative scene, this styled wedding shoot at Hotel Clermont brought together retro flair and boho charm with a fresh, inclusive twist. Originally built in 1924, the hotel’s eclectic yet nostalgic interior was the perfect backdrop for this collaboration between local vendors and visionaries.Read more...
Kat
Erin Roberts
September 16, 2024
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The Villar Photo Co.
August 6, 2024
If you picked up a copy of the latest issue of the magazine, then you will have already seen a preview of this incredible yellow wedding session. We loved the photos so much we felt they deserved a full feature in all it's sunny and bright glory too!Read more...
Kat
Amy Davies
July 17, 2024
Inspired by the opulent charm of Bridgerton and the grandeur of their castle location, wedding photographer Amy Davies envisioned a unique shoot blending maximalist and gothic elegance.Read more...
Kat
The Love Club
June 25, 2024
Sometimes, all it takes is a little creativity and a lot of love to turn an ordinary space into something truly magical. This was the vision behind this wedding editorial, organised by a crew of Kansas City creatives, led by photographers Syd and Sam of The Love Club.Read more...
Kat
Kirsty Mackenzie
June 7, 2024
Above-the-knee micro minis are truly having their bridal moment, so for issue 55's cover shoot we wanted to give this idea a Rock ‘n’ Roll twist. We incorporated structured skirts and corsets, and accessorised with ribbons, bows, applique flowers, big sleeves and some really fun, creative veils.Read more...
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Kirsty Mackenzie
March 4, 2024
Step into the future of bridal fashion as we unveil a sensory revolution in wedding dresses! For 2024/25, bridal designers are truly pushing the boundaries and using a range of innovative fabrics to transform gowns into masterpieces that not only captivate the eyes but tantalise all your senses.Read more...
Kat
Chupich
February 16, 2024
With a budget of just $500, but a ton of ideas, photographer Florence Chupich and florist Revel teamed up to create this elopement photo shoot. It was inspired by the 'old' part of Florida, away from the tourist traps and theme parks.Read more...