Rock n Roll Bride - The ultimate guide for alternative brides

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A Magical Mess of Unbound Creation: Homemade Garden Wedding with a DIY Dress

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James Morris and Marigold Wedding Photography.

November 20, 2024

When filmmaker Alexandra Preisz got engaged to visual artist Jaime, she decided to document the entire planning process on TikTok, especially when it came to her dress. Her series quickly went viral, with the bride-to-be sharing every step of the design, fabric sourcing and fitting process with her followers. While she initially envisioned reworking a vintage gown, she wasn't able to find thew sort of thing she wanted, so with the help of her stylist friend Fleur Egan and couturier Olivia Deur, she set about creating something entirely original instead.
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Glacier Elopement in New Zealand

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Kellie Francis

November 19, 2024

Marie and Arnie’s wedding didn’t follow a set theme. They didn’t have any elaborate decor or lots of guests to keep happy; instead, they went for what had always felt right to them—getting married high in the Queensland mountains. For them, simplicity was key, paired with the grandeur of nature. "We wanted something simple yet classy. Our dream wedding was always to get married in the mountains,” Marie told us.
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Homemade Rustic Yet Colourful Garden Party

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Melinda Aimee

November 15, 2024

When Oceana and Matt tied the knot, they weren’t looking for grandeur; they were after something personal and true to who they are. With a £5,000 budget and a creative, DIY approach, they transformed Lower Hardres Village Hall into a rustic, garden-party-inspired celebration. From the sunflower-themed garden games, vintage doily backdrop, and a ceremony led by Oceana’s mother—the day truly reflected the couple’s likes and values.
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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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City Chic Meets Retro Romance

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Kitty Wheeler for Kim Williams

November 11, 2024

Emma and Steven's wanted their wedding to feel personal and very much in sync with their own story. Their theme of "colourful-retro-city-chic" was woven throughout with nods to family, music, and memories. They had their ceremony at The Old Marylebone Town Hall and a casual pub reception, and the bride wore her mother's dress. In total they spent less than £10,000 but still had the wedding day of their dreams.
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Nerdy Wedding with Games & Fantasy Movie References

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Dan Waters Creative

November 7, 2024

Zoe and Stephen didn’t just plan one wedding—they planned two. First came a private legal ceremony, held a month ahead of their big day, where Zoe wore a dinosaur print dress. But the main event was an immersive, nerd-tastic celebration centred around all the things and people they love. “Each week as we planned, we’d come back to the same question,” Zoe said, “Does this choice fit our ethos of having the things we love with the people we love?”
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Celtic Handfasting Elopement with a 70s Retro Afterparty

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Arianna Fenton

November 1, 2024

The idea of splitting a wedding over two days—a smaller, intimate ceremony on the first day, followed by a larger, more laid-back reception on another day—gained popularity during the pandemic and remains a popular choice for post-COVID couples. This approach reduces the pressure of formality and having "all eyes on you" during the vows, making it feel more like a personal moment rather than a performance. It also allows for a more relaxed celebration with everyone else afterward. This is exactly what Sioned and James chose to do when they married this summer.
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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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Venice Wedding Inspired by the Golden Age of Cinema

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Alberto Gobbato

October 29, 2024

Set against the dreamy backdrop of Venice’s San Servolo Island, Anna and Keith’s wedding was a love letter to the golden age of cinema. The couple wanted their day to feel like a scene straight out of a classic movie. They had film quotes on the menus and planned to play a montage of iconic kissing scenes during the cake cutting (but this didn't happen because the power went out!) Regardless of the hiccup, the day was everything they hoped it would be.
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Alternative Meets 1960s Inspired Vegas Elopement

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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.
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Issue 59: DIY Wedding Special – Design Your Dream ‘I Dos’

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October 26, 2024

Anyone can have a beautiful wedding if they have an endless budget, but only when you have less to spend do you truly have to flex those creative muscles. Creativity on a budget has always been our jam; we’ve championed a DIY, ‘you-centric’ approach to wedding planning since the inception of our magazine. But – can you believe it? – we’ve never actually had a fully DIY-focused edition! It is time to remedy that immediately.
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Grounding, Greenery and Nature: An Adventure Micro Wedding in the Hoh Rainforest

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Henry Tieu

October 23, 2024

Quinn and Savannah’s wedding in the Hoh Rainforest wasn’t about grand entrances or elaborate decor. It was about staying true to themselves—embracing nature, grounding themselves in their shared love, and creating an intentional space where they could celebrate without feeling the weight of societal norms or family expectations. Their ceremony in the heart of the Pacific Northwest was intimate, real, and deeply meaningful.
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