{Personal Posting} New Handbag Eye Candy

Kat

December 21, 2010

I couldn't resist adding a little bonus personal post this morning...because look what I just became the proud owner of! I think every girl needs a Vivienne Westwood handbag for Christmas. My wonderful friend Peter bought it for me (yeah, I opened it early, whoops) I must have been a very good girl this year! Gareth said it's hideous and that I'm a big loser for asking him to take photos of me flashing it. However I think it suits my hair quite perfectly and that anyone who thought I was strange as I posed in front of the random Christmas shed is clearly just jealous of my fabulous new bag.

Brandi & Chris’ Rustic Western Wedding

Kat

December 20, 2010

Brandi & Chris' DIY wedding has a rustic western theme. The day took place at Temecula Farmhouse in California, a venue that really reflected their theme idea perfectly. The couple and their families worked hard on their DIY elements to create a day that was perfect for them. Chris' Father did all the flowers and centrepieces. I love how they used cowboy boots as vases, what a unique idea to tie the theme together! Brandi's Mother made the cake and her Godfather got ordained so he could officiate the emotional ceremony which took place outside the farmhouse.

Jenn & Mark’s Uber Cool New York E-Sesh

Kat

December 20, 2010

Jenn & Mark's New York engagement sesh. is pure Rock n Roll. This couple are just way too cool and I know their wedding will be killer - I'm looking forward to seeing it already! Jenn's passion is photography and Mark's passion is music - the perfect Rock n Roll union. The shoot took place around High Line Park and the Lower East Side - arguable some of the coolest areas in the city. This shoot makes me pine for a trip to NYC really soon...just check out that light! I'm hoping to go in 2011 with some girlfriends.

Peppermint Pretty’s Retro & Quirky Wedding Dresses

Kat

December 20, 2010

These images were sent in by Rock n Roll Bride sponsor, Peppermint Pretty, to show off some of her latest designs. I love the quirky nature of these dresses, like nothing you would have seen before. The first 18 images in the gallery below are Katlyn's bridal shoot, she is wearing her wedding and reception dress. Aren't they both fab? I totally love that bow design. The photographs were taken by Kristin Allen of Bold & Kreative Photography, friend of dress designer Erin. The rest of the images show my favourites from the Peppermint Pretty collection. Each retro inspired dress is custom made to suit the individual bride. J'adore!

A Sunday Kind of Love – Christmas Gift Lust

Kat

December 19, 2010

Christmas is a time for giving. However sometimes it's hard not to lust over all the Christmas pretties for yourself. This is what I've been loving this season. If any of these landed under my tree this year I'd be a very happy girlie indeed.

The List – Rockin’ Robin

Kat

December 18, 2010

With Christmas fast approaching I asked wedding blogger & wedding stylist (and Rock n Roll Bride guest writer regular) Charley of London Bride, to come up with some suitably festive treats for you this week. 'Tis the season after all!

Farley & Niko’s Hippy-tastic Rainbow Wedding

Kat

December 17, 2010

The thing I love about all you Rock n Roll Bride's is the diversity of all your weddings. Every morning my inbox is flooded with so many different wedding visions that it my days are never dull! Farley & Niko's wedding was planned in only 8 weeks. They explained, "We decided to go for it when Farley's Dad was diagnosed with pancreas and liver cancer. We therefore hadn't saved for it and had to cut corners where ever we could. We did have some very generous donations form family members which made it possible. I think we did it all within £4000 (that's 120 guests all fed)."

Sharon & Mike’s Massachusetts Woodland Wedding

Kat

December 17, 2010

Sharon & Mike woodland wedding was held at Owl Moon Farm in The Berkshires, MA in September. Both the bride and groom wore vintage clothes and even Sharon’s engagement ring was made from the cast of a vintage ring. Sharon told me all about their day, starting with why they decided to get married in Massachusetts, “We live in California, and when our state revoked the right for homosexuals to marry, it really angered and upset me. I believe that any two people who are in love should be able to legally (and socially) commit themselves to each other.

Photography Friday – Jenga, Alice, Beer & Kittens

Kat

December 17, 2010

This week's photography Friday is a bit of a 'week in pictures' kind of post. Here's what yours truly got up to over the past 7 days... Monday was my Dad's birthday so we went over for a curry and played Jenga. How Rock n Roll is that!? It was 'crazy Jenga' we played though, does that make it cooler?!

Thursday Treats – 16th December 2010

Kat

December 16, 2010

Kate & Jeff’s City Chic Circus Wedding

Kat

December 16, 2010

After attending a countless weddings over the years, Kate & Jeff knew that they wanted to do something different, something daring and something exciting for their wedding day - and different they did! I mean, how many weddings have you seen where aerialist and trapeze performers dangle over the reception!?

Karen & Will’s Edgy & Organic Day

Kat

December 16, 2010

How awesome are Karen & Will?! As soon as I saw Karen's dress, by Seattle designer Chrissy Wai-Ching, I was utterly smitten. The edgy and organic style of the dress really reflects the laid back vibe of the whole day. A simple wedding in terms if details and 'fluff' but one that shows the couple at their coolest. I love!

Melinda & Stu’s Rock n Roll Princess, Castle Wedding

Kat

December 15, 2010

have a certain affinity with this bride...can anyone work out why?! Cryptic huh? In fact you lot know me so well that I was sent links to this wedding by no less than five readers telling me I had to feature it as they all wanted to know more about this gorgeous wedding. Well, you asked...and I delivered. I'm so chuffed! Melinda & Stu were married in September at Thornewood Castle, Tacoma, WA. "My husband had always envisioned getting married in a European Castle," began the bride. "Unfortunately, I knew if we did that we'd have a very lonely wedding with just us and our parents, so we had to set our sights closer to... well, this continent. I didn't think it would be possible to find what Stu was envisioning in the Pacific Northwest, until I stumbled across Thornewood Castle. The Tudor manor house was originally build in England in the 1500's, but in 1910 it was moved brick by brick and reassembled on it's current site on American Lake in Tacoma, WA. We had the ceremony in the sunken rose garden, and the reception in the great hall, dining room, and loggia."

Carl & Emilia’s Modern Art, Hipster Wedding

Kat

December 15, 2010

Carl & Emilia's hipster wedding was held at The Museum of Modern Art, Stockholm, Sweden, which they chose for it's breathtaking view and because it is one of their most favourite places in the city. "We planned to have the ceremony outdoors in an adjacent garden," explained the couple. "Instead of sunshine however (which really is not asking to much even in Sweden that time of year) we got rain. Then we got even more rain and after that thunderstorms. Thus, we had to make some last minute changes i.e. move the ceremony indoors, but it all worked out perfectly thanks to our wonderful family and friends who gladly moved around all furniture. In the end the ceremony turned out even better than originally planned!"

Roxy Rose’s Flapper Girl Boudoir

Kat

December 15, 2010

I thought I'd start this Wednesday morn with a little bit of sauce...something a little bit sexy to wake you up proper! I don't feature a lot of boudoir shoots on the blog as it takes a really unique idea to get my heart racing, however when I saw Burlesque performer Roxy Rose's flapper girl inspired shoot, shot by Italian photographer Cinzia Bruschini, I couldn't help but have a little nosey.

Mo & Chris’ 1940’s Styled, State Park Wedding

Kat

December 14, 2010

Mo & Chris wedding insipration came from the 1940's and the fact that Chris is an old Ska kid. The bride explained, "For our clothes we decided we wanted a vintage feel. Chris wanted to stay away from tuxedos and suits and being an old ska kid at heart he wanted to have a vintage swingers kind of style. He gave the groomsmen their flat caps as a gift, they all picked their own colors, and he wore a black fedora with a feather in it. He told them to get grey shirts and black pants. The suspenders were my favorite part."

Troyene & Michael’s Multi-Coloured Marvel

Kat

December 14, 2010

I was sent Troyene & Michael's wedding and day after sesh by their photographer Lara and I have to be honest I was instantly smitten with her dress! As a lady who loves a bit of multi-coloured action myself, I couldn't wait to feature both sets of images together. The is one hell of a bumper post full of rainbow joy (check out the cake and umbrella too!) The dress is question was created for the bride by a friend and she wore it with Vivienne Westwood shoes. Oh how I love this girl's style.

Imi & Joe’s Hillside Picnic Wedding

Kat

December 14, 2010

Imi & Joe had a beautiful wedding on the side of Lavender Hill. The couple were married in an outdoor ceremony in front of Lake Tinaroo, Queensland, surrounded by all their friends & family. Following the touching service they had a casual picnic style reception in the same location. There were chickens, totem tennis, lawn games and a photo booth. The band that played were fronted by the groom.

Jamie & Miguel’s Sleepy Hollow, Dark Wonderland Carnival Wedding

Kat

December 13, 2010

I sneak peeked Jamie & Miguel’s wedding on my facebook page as soon as I got a sniff of how awesome their wedding was going to be. I am now so thrilled to now share the whole cantata (in all its glory) with you today! They certainly haven’t disappointed.

It’s Time to Celebrate… BIG Rock n Roll Bride News!

Kat

December 13, 2010

I just wanted start this week with a BANG and some seriously exciitng news! As some of you may know, for the past 3 years I have been living a bit of a double life. As well as running the number one wedding blog in the UK (yeah I'm a big show off!) I have been moonlighting as a TV Producer at the weekends. Hold your horses though, it's not that exciting...I was producing shopping tv!