Kat
October 21, 2018
it's been a while since I've given you any kind of house renovation updates because the reality is.. there hasn't been anything to report! This year has been rather insane on the work-front for me, and Gareth was pretty much wiped out after doing the kitchen in a month (!) so we've been taking a bit of a break from it all. Of course we've done odd-little jobs here and there but nothing really exciting enough to write about.Read more...
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Motiejus Salkauskas
October 20, 2018
Hold onto your handbags because my goodness do we have an utter beaut of a wedding for you today! Jody and Shane were married last summer and it was GLORIOUS. They met at an alternative bar in Camden, "Not the most romantic setting. I was climbing a pole into the ceiling tiles, he came over interested in what this multicoloured haired ape was doing!" the bride laughed. "We danced on some tables, kissed and exchanged numbers - Love at first sight you could say!"Read more...
Kat
Light and Type
October 19, 2018
Aww Stacey and Ben might be one of the cutest couples ever. Their adorable wedding to end all adorable weddings took place in Melbourne and was packed to the brim with colourful and personalised details. From the DIY flowers, the rainbow balloon arch and the bride's gorgeous pink leather jacket and pink glitter trimmed veil combo - yep, there's so much to love in this incredible celebration.Read more...
Ellie Kime
Emma + Rich
October 18, 2018
Katy and Mark are my new best friends. No, but in all seriousness, their wedding looks like SO MUCH FUN and I think you're going to fall in love with them instantly. With a loose theme of colour and fun, a focus on it being a carbfest (we're talking fish and chips for and then Dominos later on) and eclectic and wonderful decor, it's a super beautiful and inspiring day by all accounts.Read more...
Kat
Lauren Rae
October 17, 2018
There is so much to love about Roxanne and Andrew's wedding and although they got married in June, the witchy theme, which included tarot and crystal elements to the decorations, makes it perfect to share at this time of year! One of the things I love the absolute most about this wedding is how paired back and minimal everything is - less is more and all that! This gorgeous celebration proves that you don't have to go completely overboard with the decor and theme to still have a fantastic looking event,Read more...
Ellie Kime
Ed Godden
October 16, 2018
Gigi and Ale's big day deserves big words: This is one of my favourite weddings I've ever seen, ever, and that includes in every outlet and in every Instagram scroll. In their own words, "The whole day oozed relaxation and the ability for everyone to dismiss the fact that weddings are quite often stuffy and just let loose!" They arrived on a canal boat waving flares, left wearing trainers, and in the middle did a whole lot of incredible celebrating...Read more...
Ellie Kime
Cat Freeman
October 15, 2018
When the bride is a literal, bona fide rockstar, you know the wedding's going to be a corker - and Cato (AKA CATO Sound) and Nick's wedding definitely did not disappoint. They flipped the status quo with a house party and night out dancing on the Saturday and their ceremony and brunch on the Sunday! Cato's outfit also ticks every box ("Gotta have pants, gotta have pockets, gotta have a train" she said) as do their incredible photos. Let's begin, shall we?Read more...
Ellie Kime
Complete Weddings + Events
October 14, 2018
Lyndee and Connor's Omaha wedding was a stunning celebration of family, friendship and faith. With a loose theme of 'vintage glam', they had their ceremony in an old prebysterian church, built in the 1920s, before moving to 1000 Dodge, a fun industrial space for the reception.Read more...
Kat
Eleven11
October 13, 2018
When you think of a Friday 13th wedding you'd be forgiven for assuming it would likely be a spooky, horror or Halloween themed bash, but Elizabeth and Adam wanted to flip this idea on its head, instead opting for a wedding theme that represented their colourful personalities! The colour scheme primarily featured hot pink, lush tropical greens and metallic gold and oh my goodness does it look all kinds of wonderful!Read more...
Kat
Daniel McClane
October 12, 2018
Samantha and Mike were married in August and they had a few different priorities. They wanted to ensure that they didn't overspend (they rigidly stuck to their £11,000 budget), and they wanted the day to feel like them. They were hitched at Southwick D-Day Memorial Hall, which isn't a licensed wedding venue (so they did the legal bit a few days before) meaning they had a lot of freedom to do what they wanted on the day itself and it only cost them £750 to hire it for the whole weekend!Read more...
Kat
Eloy Munoz
October 11, 2018
Jamie and Michael had two very different wedding celebrations - a small family-focused event in the scorching heat in Malaga and a second a few weeks later, for all the rest of their friends and family back home in Belfast... in the rain! The two events couldn't be more different (the bride even changed her hair colour between the two!) but both felt completely right for them. After all, isn't that what being a Rock n Roll bride is all about?Read more...
Kat
Devlin Photos
October 10, 2018
October 2007 was when I first started writing about weddings on the internet. As a newly engaged 23-year-old I was quickly disillusioned with the wedding world that I was presented with and although Gareth and I didn't really know what we wanted for our wedding, we knew we didn't want any of what the wedding magazines were showing us. Spend £30k? Travel in a horse and carriage? Wear a big poofy strapless dress and designer shoes? NO THANK YOU.Read more...
Ellie Kime
Damion Mower
October 9, 2018
If you are interested in spirituality, this is the wedding for you. Felix and Jack's delightful woodland wedding, held in the garden of their family home, was inspired and led by their spirituality, with numerous rituals taking centre stage.Read more...
Sophie Cooke
Elope Studios
October 8, 2018
Ellie Kime
Wild Things Wed
October 7, 2018
Lisa and Kieran's wedding didn't have a theme - they just wanted it to be a "Love Extravaganza" party with all of their loved ones. It wasn't very serious or formal - it was held in a beautiful little theatre, and the aisle music was the Jurassic Park theme tune - but did look like it was a load of fun!Read more...
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Dale Weeks
May 14, 2025
Welcome to "Ask an Expert" - your chance to have your wedding planning questions answered by our crack team of wedding pros! Each issue of the magazine will spotlight a different wedding expert, so whatever help you need, email us with the subject line “Ask an Expert,” and your question might be featured in a future editionRead more...
Jon Carpenter
The Costa Sisters
May 6, 2025
There’s an age-old playbook for a wedding day: a list of ye olde commandments that must be followed. At Rock n Roll Bride magazine, we are all about throwing the wedding rulebook out the window. Here’s how to do it!Read more...
Guest Contributor
Katie Rogers
April 16, 2025
Once upon a time, a bride chose the dress. One gown, worn for the whole wedding day. But times are changing. More and more nearlyweds are picking not just one, but two wedding dresses. Swapping their traditional gowns for something fun, flirty, and way easier to dance in as the night goes on. Enter the mini wedding dress.Read more...
Guest Contributor
Mattalynn Mason
March 28, 2025
Even after working in the wedding industry for over fifteen years, I never truly considered myself a feminist until I started planning my own wedding. And now? I’m shouting it from the rooftops. I’m a proud, modern feminist, and I’m bringing that energy into my own big day.Read more...
Guest Contributor
March 19, 2025
We really want to do our own thing for our wedding and not follow pointless traditions. However, we have some very conservative relatives who will expect certain elements. How do we tread that fine line between doing our wedding our way and not alienating everyone we love?Read more...
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Alex Mari
March 13, 2025
There are several things you need to consider when deciding what you want your wedding to look and feel like: your budget, your guest count, your venue, your priorities, and your vision. This is especially true if you’re working with a smaller or limited budget.Read more...
Kat
March 12, 2025
We've been bombarded with images of the ‘traditional’ wedding our whole lives, it’s part of our culture, so when it comes to planning your own, it's very natural to feel a bit torn between wanting to stick to tradition while also wanting your own personality to shine through.Read more...
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!Read more...
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Chloe Lee
February 18, 2025
Welcome to our new-look "Ask an Expert" feature! In each issue, we'll be inviting different wedding experts to weigh in on your burning wedding planning questions. So, whatever you need help with, send us an email with the subject line “Ask an Expert” and your question may be used in a future edition.Read more...
Alexandra Merri
February 11, 2025
The wedding industry is undergoing a much-needed transformation as Gen Z dismisses outdated traditional wedding norms. Say goodbye to awkward first dances and traditional cake cutting—today's couples are writing their own rules. This also includes breaking free from conventional bride and groom dress codes.Read more...
Jon Carpenter
Rebecca Carpenter
February 4, 2025
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you have here. I mean, seriously, when will you ever get to do this again?! To get up in front of all your friends and family, and talk about anything you like – uninterrupted – for 5 minutes straight. Oh, the possibilities!Read more...
Kat
The Costa Sisters
May 12, 2025
When they first met at the Brighton Tattoo Convention in 2015, Lauren and Glyn never imagined they’d one day be getting married - for the second time - under neon lights with a rock’n’roll Elvis impersonator in Las Vegas. But to mark five years of marriage, that’s exactly what they did: a vow renewal and the honeymoon they never had, all rolled into one.Read more...
Kat
Of Color and Hue
May 7, 2025
Angel and Shane didn’t want a wedding that felt too staged. They wanted a day that made sense for them, built around colour and joy with zero pressure to fit someone else's idea of what a wedding should look like.Read more...
Kat
Tree of Life Films
March 10, 2025
Andrew and Leah flew to Las Vegas the day after Christmas to elope, just the two of them. They wanted to stick to a small budget and be as sustainable as possible, so everything they wore besides the bride's veil and the groom's suit were secondhand.Read more...
Kat
Petite Cherry Photo
January 31, 2025
Melanie and Daniel got hitched on Halloween at the Sure Thing Chapel in downtown Vegas. The chapel handled everything for them—the officiant, the flowers, and even recommending the photographer—making the whole process completely stress-free, even as Vegas first-timers. They didn’t technically invite any guests; the people who came kind of invited themselves!Read more...
Kat
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.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
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
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
High Roller Elopements
October 8, 2024
When Katelyn and Brandon decided to tie the knot, they knew they wanted a day that reflected their spontaneous, fun-loving spirits. And what better place for a wedding with personality than Las Vegas? They also wanted everything to be pink!Read more...
Kat
Jamie Y
October 1, 2024
Jake and Miki, from Geelong, Australia, decided to ditch the traditional Australian wedding scene and head to the bright lights of Vegas instead. They wanted an intimate day with a black-tie feel and, of course, a Vegas twist.Read more...
Kat
Phoebe C
May 13, 2025
Byron and Rose's wedding was the ultimate blend of laid-back rebellion and deep personal style - think shotgun wedding energy meets backyard house party, with a punk twist. Hosting it at the a family home kept it intimate and unruly in the best way (but did mean it was a lot of work to organise!)Read more...
Kat
The Costa Sisters
May 12, 2025
When they first met at the Brighton Tattoo Convention in 2015, Lauren and Glyn never imagined they’d one day be getting married - for the second time - under neon lights with a rock’n’roll Elvis impersonator in Las Vegas. But to mark five years of marriage, that’s exactly what they did: a vow renewal and the honeymoon they never had, all rolled into one.Read more...
Kat
Bellanet
May 8, 2025
Justin and Kelsey didn’t set out to throw a wedding for anyone but themselves. "It’s for us, not them," Kelsey said, and they stuck to that from start to finish. They had a limited budget, so did everything from the cake, flowers, props and decor themselves. "The theme was forest goth... basically using all the decor from our home!"Read more...
Kat
Of Color and Hue
May 7, 2025
Angel and Shane didn’t want a wedding that felt too staged. They wanted a day that made sense for them, built around colour and joy with zero pressure to fit someone else's idea of what a wedding should look like.Read more...
Kat
Nautical Studios
April 9, 2025
As a wedding planner, Celine had spent years organising weddings for other people. She knew what to expect when she got engaged, but when it came to her own day, she wasn’t interested in taking the traditional route. “Weddings can be whatever you want them to be,” she told us. “There’s no rulebook unless you decide to follow one.”Read more...
Kat
Dylan Kyle
April 1, 2025
From the moment they first stayed at the Madonna Inn, which is a California landmark famous for its eccentric rooms and technicolor kitsch, Jennifer and Kyle they could picture their wedding there.Read more...
Kat
Wren & Rose
March 31, 2025
Rhys and Keaton’s wedding didn’t come from a lifelong dream or Pinterest board, in fact Rhys never thought she'd ever want to get married. When the couple, who met in high school, did decide to take the plunge, they knew one thing for sure - their day would not be traditional or focused on trends.Read more...
Kat
Ellen Gustafson
March 26, 2025
Paige and Ryan love the Minnesota State Fair. The slogan is The Great Minnesota Get-Together so they nicknamed their wedding The Great Ryan & Paige Get-Together.Read more...
Kat
Natalescha
March 25, 2025
What started as a joke from the groom that the amount they were going to spend on a wedding would be the same as a week-long vacation with their closest friends turned into reality when Kim and Chris tied the knot. Although initially Kim did want something more usual, instead they decided to redefine what a wedding could be.Read more...
Kat
Mutatio Elisa
February 28, 2025
Kira and Damien’s wedding wasn’t about sticking to a theme or following any trends. It was about people—family, friends, and themselves. “We had no real plan for the day,” Kira says. “Everything was organically perfect.”Read more...
Kat
DXB Creative Co.
February 27, 2025
Amanda and Alex’s wedding in the Canadian Rockies unfolded like a scene from a winter fairytale. A perfectly timed first snowfall dusted the mountains just as the couple prepared to say their vows. Dressed in all black, their guests gathered to witness a ceremony that was uniquely theirs.Read more...
Kat
Bellanet
May 8, 2025
Justin and Kelsey didn’t set out to throw a wedding for anyone but themselves. "It’s for us, not them," Kelsey said, and they stuck to that from start to finish. They had a limited budget, so did everything from the cake, flowers, props and decor themselves. "The theme was forest goth... basically using all the decor from our home!"Read more...
Kat
Nautical Studios
April 9, 2025
As a wedding planner, Celine had spent years organising weddings for other people. She knew what to expect when she got engaged, but when it came to her own day, she wasn’t interested in taking the traditional route. “Weddings can be whatever you want them to be,” she told us. “There’s no rulebook unless you decide to follow one.”Read more...
Kat
Story Maker Photos
March 21, 2025
After fourteen years together and four years engaged, Kayla and Riley didn’t want a big production, a long guest list, or a rigid itinerary. Instead, they planned an elopement that reflected their love of horror. They started the day at The Stanley Hotel, the inspiration behind The ShiningRead more...
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McKenzie Bigliazzi
March 7, 2025
Gianna and Patrick chose an intimate elopement in the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado, with only their Chihuahua and a photographer with them as their witnesses. In Colorado, you don't need an officiant to make it legal, so they decided to say their vows alone. They even got their dog got to sign as a witness with his paw print on the marriage license!Read more...
Kat
Garnet Dahlia
March 5, 2025
With a shared love for all things dark and spooky, Kelsey and Mackenzie crafted a 'Til Death' theme for their wedding that embraced their personalities without slipping into a full-blown Halloween vibe. Their October celebration balanced moody decor with black, emerald green, and metallic accents, alongside a scattering of skeletons.Read more...
Kat
Raw
March 3, 2025
Shannon and Jennifer’s wedding was an autumnal celebration wrapped in Halloween spirit. They embraced the season’s colours, filled their venue with pumpkins and autumn leaves, and invited guests to lean into the theme by partying in fancy dress.Read more...
Kat
Sofia Katherine
February 25, 2025
Amanda and Cody’s wedding was a night to remember—literally. With a theme built around the deep blue hues of twilight and the glow of candlelight, they designed a ceremony that reflected their love for the beauty of darkness without relying on the usual horror tropes.Read more...
Kat
Petite Cherry Photo
January 31, 2025
Melanie and Daniel got hitched on Halloween at the Sure Thing Chapel in downtown Vegas. The chapel handled everything for them—the officiant, the flowers, and even recommending the photographer—making the whole process completely stress-free, even as Vegas first-timers. They didn’t technically invite any guests; the people who came kind of invited themselves!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
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.Read more...
Kat
McKenzie Bigliazzi
May 6, 2025
At a time when so many weddings and styled shoots are looking like carbon copies of each other, this one, planned to perfection by Hitched AF and photographed by McKenzie Bigliazzi is a very much welcomed and needed breath of fucking FRESH AIR.Read more...
Kat
Jen Patterson Photo
April 17, 2025
When fashion-forward meets fiercely in love, magic happens. Set against the effortlessly stylish backdrop of Caster House in Los Angeles, this edgy editorial shoot for the Ride or Die Retreats, brought a slice of Santorini to the heart of LA.Read more...
Kat
Ellie Mac
April 15, 2025
What happens when you combine a love for skiing, an eye for alternative bridal fashion, and a dream of saying "I do" on the side of a snowy mountain? You get this epic elopement shoot that blends adrenaline, sequins, and serious style. Set against the winter wonderland of Zakopane, Poland, this shoot is a glittering reminder that your wedding can be just as adventurous (and stylish) as you are.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...