Issue 47: The Friends & Family Issue Is Now Available for Pre-Order

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October 26, 2022

New to Rock n Roll Bride? Start Here!

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October 25, 2022

Hello and welcome to Rock n Roll Bride, the place to be if you're planning an alternative wedding! The website is updated daily with real wedding stories, advice articles, fashion editorials and more.

Jewish Tropical Tea Party Wedding

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Trevor Mark Photo

October 25, 2022

Tropical florals, pies instead of a cake, a dinosaur cake topper and bridesmaid robes made out of vintage, sustainable fabric were just a few of the things which made Julia and Daniel's wedding feel very 'them'. The couple, who met through a mutual friend, were married in New Orleans in May.

A Surprise Sixties Inspired Liverpool Elopement

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Louise Griffin

October 20, 2022

Kate and Rhys didn't tell anyone we were eloping and the only guests at the wedding were their 11-year-old daughter, the bride's brother and his partner. None of them knew they were getting married until five minutes beforehand! They met in the pub and told them before rushing over to St Georges Hall on foot.

Moody Black Tie Goes Bush with Alternative Flair

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Kristie Carrick

October 19, 2022

Inspired by the Australian bush as well as their personal, alternative style, Ben and Keeli’s April wedding had elements of both and the combination works so well!

Elegant Meets Rock n Roll: A Black & Red Wedding with Metal Music

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Fedora Media

October 17, 2022

Faye and AJ chose a black and red colour palette for their June wedding. This resulted in an elegant combination of traditional meets rock 'n' roll, which is exactly what they wanted.

Rustic Wedding with Glittery Flare

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Na Lia Weddings

October 14, 2022

Wanting to pay homage to the bride's Aboriginal culture and heritage, Shiobhan and Mitch's day started with an elder coming to do a 'Welcome to Country' and a smoking ceremony which was a really beautiful and calming way to kick things of

Playing Scrabble While Watching TV in a Cottage in Outer Space

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Aimee Giese

October 11, 2022

Whenever Lizzie and Jason tried to describe the theme of their wedding to anyone, the best they could come up with was "It's like if you were playing Scrabble while watching TV in a cottage in outer space". Jason proposed using a Scrabble game, which is why Scrabble was such a big element in the day and the bride even has a Scrabble tattoo!

A DIY, Rustic Wedding at Home with a Black Wedding Dress

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Fernanda King

October 10, 2022

Bea and Paul moved in with her parents during the second COVID lockdown. Being in the countryside was fantastic for them both so they decided to extend their stay while they saved for a deposit for their own home. Bea then fell pregnant, they had a son and Paul popped the question at Christmas 2021! They married this summer the back garden.

A Rainbow Festival Wedding with Neon Touches

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Sarah Carter

October 7, 2022

Colourful, Winter Wedding with a Chinese Tea Ceremony & Video Game Reception

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Matt Bowen

October 4, 2022

Disney Villain Themed Wedding

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Vicky Dubois

September 30, 2022

We feature a lot of Disney inspired weddings, but I think this may be the first Disney Villain themed day, and quite frankly its a genius idea for a Spooky Season wedding! Peter and Kayleigh were married in Liverpool last October and they wanted a mix of traditional and alternative elements to go along with a sprinkle of Disney Halloween.

Bright Colours, Sacred Hearts and Traditional Tattoo Themed Leeds Wedding

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Shutter Go Click

September 29, 2022

hey wanted to reflect their mutual love of tattoos. It was also a bit of a confetti explosion of colour and they ended up choosing quite a few Mexican inspired things like piñatas and sacred hearts - although this wasn't an intentional theme.

Vegas Style Pink & Modern Elopement

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Red Eclectic

September 28, 2022

closer to home in Western Australia, Sofie and Alex chose Rebel Rebel Wedding Chapel in Perth for their June wedding. The chapel was already decorated in a modern, colourful style they loved, and fits under 30 guests, so it was the perfect choice for them.

DIY with a Touch of Vintage and a Homemade Floral Dress

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Koru

September 27, 2022

and music themselves, Emily made her own dress and headpiece (featuring silk ribbon embroidery and lace from her mum's wedding dress from 1982), her mum's dress, the bridesmaids corsages and all the decorations! Tim wore his family tartan which only arrived from his cousin in Edinburgh a few days before!

ELOQUII Launches Affordable Plus Size Bridal Collection

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September 23, 2022

it! Designed to be the ultimate bridal wardrobe, the collection features over 50 styles for every wedding event from bridal gowns to cocktail dresses and white suiting to elevated party looks.

Lush + Leather: A Plant-Filled, Non-Conforming, Wedding Editorial with a Groom in a Dress

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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.

Make Waves: A Destination Wedding Themed Shoot with W Algarve

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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.

Honeymoons on the Move

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September 11, 2022

Glam Geek Wedding with An Enormous Wedding Cake

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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!