Stylish Family-Focused Vegas Wedding with a Magical Desert Backdrop

Sophie Cooke

Gaby J.

February 14, 2020

Sarah and Dave fell in love in the desert when Sarah lived in Arizona acting as her younger brother’s caregiver as he recovered from a heart transplant. It was a difficult time, but the beauty of the desert had a real impact on them. When Sarah returned to New York, the couple started looking into weddings in the Southwest, and planned their wedding for exactly one year later; there was no better place to celebrate their love for one another and their families.

Simple & Fuss-Free London Pub Wedding

Kat

Cat Arwell

February 13, 2020

Jodie and Anthony, both Aussies, met in London on a dating app. They chose the city that brought them together for their low key wedding, with the intimate ceremony with just 10 of their friends at The Old Marylebone Town Hallfollowed by an informal larger gathering at the Pub on the Park in Hackney.

Budget Friendly, Minimalist Wedding with Rose Gold, Plants & Pokemon!

Sophie Cooke

Katie Rogers

February 12, 2020

James and Lillian first met as members of a body modification website. After three years of chatting on MSN messenger (how all the best relationships are formed, of course) they finally met in person and became a couple after attending the wedding of a mutual friend. Many years and two children later, they decided to get hitched themselves, wanting a very laid back, chilled vibe for their day that didn’t cost the earth.

Intimate Autumnal Brooklyn Wedding with Shuffleboard & a 90s Dance Party Reception

Sophie Cooke

Nicole Nero Studio

February 11, 2020

Jess works for a fashion company and was inspired by one of the store’s props for her October wedding to Dustin. It was a beautiful dried flower arrangement, which as luck would have it, ended up in a sample sale after the season was over, so she snapped it up! They used it to build the altar decor for their ceremony. and from there, the muted pastel tones paired with copper metal inspired an ‘optimistic autumnal’ theme for the rest of the day.

Victoriana Themed Wedding with Owls & Lots of Leather

Sophie Cooke

Shutter Go Click

February 10, 2020

Gemma and Jason had a particularly interesting inspiration behind their wedding day - the desire to capture some weird, Victorian-style portraits! They were also inspired by their previous travels, their love of the outdoors and the history of their venue; Oakwell Hall in Kirklees.

Dark & Twisted, Australian Elopement with Halloween Touches

Sophie Cooke

Cavanagh

February 8, 2020

Tara and Matthew moved away from tradition for their October wedding, instead embracing their own style to help craft the wedding day of their dreams. They weren’t interested in having a big wedding, so decided to elope (with a couple of carefully chosen close family members) opting for an all-in-one package from Goosewing Cottage in the Hunter Valley, and making it their own with special details.

Neon Dreams for Rock n Roll Bride Magazine

Kat

Devlin Photos

February 7, 2020

One of the most creative and enjoyable shoots we've ever produced, one of my favourite models we've worked with and at one of my favourite locations. Seriously, our editorial and cover image for issue 29 was a DREAM to put together. I really do have the BEST team in the world.

Why Rock n Roll Bride?

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.

New to Rock n Roll Bride? Start Here!

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.

My Boudoir Shoot was the Confidence Boost I Needed Before Stepping into Marriage

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.

Ask Alysia: Be a Nonbinary Baddie

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!

How to Add a Maximalist Twist to Your Wedding Day Attire

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.

How to Bring A Little Colour to your Wedding

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.

Ask Alysia: Colour Me Beautiful

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 ALYSIA

Happy Goth Halloween Wedding with an $800 Budget

Kat

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!

Relaxed Rock n’ Roll Wedding with a Hint of Halloween & Sprinkle of Witchy Sparkle

Kat

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.

‘Til Death Star Do Us Part

Kat

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!

Gothic Micro Wedding on an October Full Moon

Kat

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.

Styling a Luxe Halloween Wedding

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!

Gothic Glamour, Summer Camp & Murder Mystery Wedding

Kat

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.

Horror Themed Halloween Wedding

Kat

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.

Top 10 Most Popular Real Weddings of 2024

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.

Pop Punk November Wedding

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 celebration

Medieval Fantasy Fairytale with a Lake View

Kat

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.”

Barbiecore Rock n Roll Dope Elopement

Kat

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.

Alternative Meets 1960s Inspired Vegas Elopement

Kat

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.

Forever Ever: A Colourful & Retro Wedding Shoot at Hotel Clermont, Atlanta

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.

Gothic Meets Viking Festival Wedding in Switzerland

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.”

DIY Til Death Do Us Part Wedding On A Budget

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.

Top 10 Most Popular Real Weddings of 2024

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.

Pop Punk November Wedding

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 celebration

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.

Early 2000s Emo Meets The Addams Family

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.

Embracing Your Dark Side with Gothic Wedding Fashion

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!

Gothic Meets Viking Festival Wedding in Switzerland

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.”

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.

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!

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.

Forever Ever: A Colourful & Retro Wedding Shoot at Hotel Clermont, Atlanta

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.

She’s Electric: A Pink & Green Bridal Shoot for Rock n Roll Bride Magazine & That Chapel Downtown

Kat

Erin Roberts

September 16, 2024

Bright & Sunny Yellow + Pink Wedding Editorial with a $30 Budget

Kat

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!

Gothic Meets Bridgerton Alternative Wedding Editorial

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.