Messy Countryside Playground Wedding

Kat

Nick Tucker

May 13, 2015

It's an undeniable cliché that I love all things surrounding weddings: the love, the family, the pretty dresses, the flowers... but I also love to hear the real stories behind these magical looking days. It's all very well and good sharing the perfectly edited highlights online, but what really went down? Were there injuries? Was one supplier an utter nightmare? Did someone jump on a bouncy castle and end up with a bloody nose? Well, actually, now you come to mention it...

How to Make Sure Your Guests Enjoy Your Wedding

Kat

Souvenirs du Temps

May 12, 2015

People always say that it's "your day", and while they are right I always think the best weddings are ones that really take care of the guests too. While I am all for making decisions based on what makes you and your partner happy, I think it's really nice to consider how your friends and family will enjoy the day. Here are eight relatively simple things you might consider doing. After all, happy guests will make the day even more magical!

Low Key Camden Wedding with Eight Guests

Kat

Assassynation

May 12, 2015

If you want to do things low key, intimate and completely on your own terms for your wedding, they Anna and Mark's big (well, small) day is going to inspire the hell out of you! They were married on December 29th at Camden Town Hall.

Industrial, Chic and Non-Traditional Belfast Bash!

Kat

Francis Meaney

May 11, 2015

Holy crap!" was the only thought I could muster when I first laid eyes on Brenda & Butch's Belfast wedding. That necklace... that dress... THAT CAKE!! Prepare to get hearts for eyes as you browse through this one...

Victorian Gothic Revival & Google Android Mash-up Wedding!

Kat

Lifeline

May 11, 2015

You might not think a Victorian wedding theme would work when meshed with modern technology, but with the bride being a history buff, and the groom a technology geek, it was actually the perfect joint theme for them!

The Salvage Project

Kat

Chris Barber

May 10, 2015

Last year, my beautiful friend Jo lost her battle with depression. I miss her so much and not a day goes past when I don't think about her. Once the dust settled after her death, her boyfriend Chris and I had long chats about him doing an art project in her memory, with all the proceeds going to charity. On Thursday, Jo's birthday, he launched The Salvage Project.

Friday 13th Elopement at an Abandoned Church

Kat

Elise Abigail

May 9, 2015

For everyone that wants the big, family wedding there are those that can think of nothing worse. They crave something small, intimate and just for the two of them. That's exactly what Erin and Ryan wanted their wedding to be like. They said their vows in front of an old abandoned church with Ryan's best friend Travis officiating the ceremony.

Colourful 8-Bit Themed Afternoon Tea Wedding

Kat

Lina and Tom

May 8, 2015

Katy and Kerr wanted a bright and colourful wedding that would be fun for their guests. They chose to serve afternoon tea, followed by take away pizza in the evening! This not only saved them a lot of cash, but went down a storm with their guests!

Old Forest School Wedding in New Zealand

Kat

Rambo Estrada

May 8, 2015

Brent and Tash's laid back wedding took place at a gorgeous old school house in the middle of the Kiwi forest. They met when Brent moved in with Tash as her flatmate so they've never not lived together!

Thursday Treats: Join the Party!

Kat

May 7, 2015

Have you heard the news? On Tuesday, on a bit of a whim, I started a closed Facebook group for Rock n Roll brides, grooms, wedding obsessives and vendors to connect and help each other with wedding planning. IT HAS GONE OFF THE CHARTS.

Horror Film and Leopard Print Wedding… With Sphynx Cats!

Kat

Assassynation

May 7, 2015

When I shared a preview of Fran and Lewis' wedding on my Facebook page, you all FREAKED OUT - and with good reason too. I mean, just check out Fran's killer Couture Company dress, those leopard Crown and Glory kitty ears and their guests of honour - their sphynx cats!

Five Tips for Creating Your Perfect ‘Wed-site’ with Squarespace

Kat

Reaux Photo

May 6, 2015

Purple, Turquoise and Button Themed Wedding

Kat

Rebecca Walters

May 6, 2015

Oh I do love a wedding with a lot of COLOUR and Anya and Karl's purple and turquoise celebration makes me very happy indeed! They were hitched at The Church Restaurant in Northampton in March.

Intimate Local Neighbourhood Wedding

Kat

IYQ

May 5, 2015

When wedding planner Christine married Lenny, she knew exactly what she DIDN'T want. "Our goal was to create something that felt like us and didn't try and keep up with trends", began the bride. "I'm a wedding planner and a bridal shop owner, so I live in Pinterest-land in my profession. Our wedding was different because I learn from my clients what NOT to do and what NOT to worry about. I also didn't try so hard to be 'different'. We just wanted a great celebration."

Wanna Be In My Gang? Join The Brand New Rock n Roll Bride Facebook Group!

Kat

May 5, 2015

I had a brainwave while scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed last night. The Rock n Roll Bride page has always been very active. There's a great community of nearly 150,000 people on that page who subscribe to see updates about this blog. However, for me, the real draw of Facebook is not to be mindlessly bombarded with updates about the blogs or businesses we follow, it's a place to connect with our friends... to make new friends... and to share updates about our lives and loves.

Easy Going Tel Aviv Wedding

Kat

Alexey Kudrik

May 5, 2015

Ran and Adi are an easy-going couple so they wanted that reflected in their wedding. The bride wore an incredibly unique dress by Shimon Dahan, but other than that they kept things really simple.

Relaxed Summer Picnic Wedding in Spain

Kat

Carolina Sainz

May 4, 2015

The glorious wedding of Val and Jones was held at Vinyols Camps in Spain. They wanted the day to be relaxed, fun and full of details that were personal to them. Val carried a 'bouquet' of broccoli instead of flowers because she is a huge advocate for sustainability and minimalism, and they drank tea as part of their ceremony because they both love it!

How To Write Your Own Vows

Kat

Briana Morrison

May 4, 2015

Writing your own wedding vows has got to be one of the best ways to add a personal spin to your day. Forget the DIY and quirky reception décor, the ceremony is really where it's at! Before you put pen to paper, sit down somewhere quiet and answer the following questions. While there are no wrong answers, the ones that you give will be the perfect jumping off point for some really personal vows and will help you if you get stuck!

WIN Adorable Momiji Message Dolls for Your Wedding (Or Yourself!)

Kat

May 3, 2015

Momiji dolls are my new obsession. The idea is that you give them as gifts to people and add your own message of love - aww! Turn every doll upside down and tucked inside you'll find a tiny folded card where you can write your own handwritten note, dream or wish. This makes them the perfect gifts for bridesmaids don't you think!?

Tattoo Lovers’ Rockabilly Wedding

Kat

Dottie

May 2, 2015

Kirsty met Oz when she went to work in his tattoo studio. "We're both tattoo artists and after several months of working together it became apparent that we were meant to be together", she told me. "Two years in, Oz popped the question. We spoke about our big day regularly, and we saved and saved like mad. After 12 months we decided to bite the bullet and book a date and venue. We continued to save and had some generous donations from loved ones to help us on our way."