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Multi-Coloured Skittle-Fest

Kat

May 28, 2010

Bright colours at weddings make me smile. We actually had a black & white themed wedding ourselves, but if we were to do it again (it feels like I'm always saying this!) a multi-coloured skittle-fest might well be the way we'd do it. "Andy & Colleen met at a rock festival several years ago" photographer John told me. "For the wedding, Colleen wanted to incorporate lots of color. She didn't want to limit her options and therefore decided on a 'Skittles' theme." The couple wanted to add bright splashes of colour wherever they could and chose to have all bridesmaids wear different styles and colours of dresses. The cake may be one of my new favourites to date - have you ever seen anything so spectacularly awesome?! It was made by Icing Dreams who helped bring Colleen's design and vision to life.

Thursday Treats – 27th May 2010

Kat

May 27, 2010

So this week has been a pretty ace one. Firstly I fell in love...with the new Topshop make up range. Yes I am such a girl but the Bee's Knees nail varnish and Coral lip polish are to die for. I'm going shopping later. I might have to make a few more purchases. It's cheap, it's gorgeous and it may even be a rival for the beloved Mac...shocking! In less superficial news, on Monday I finally got to meet UK photographer Steve Gerrard who was down in London for an engagement shoot and on Tuesday I headed to The White Gallery event to meet a whole host of amazing British bridal designers and industry peeps. I can't wait to share my report with you and for you to see what I got up to! I also rekindled my love of music this week, mainly after talking about the subject with my tattoo artist (and no, I'm not sharing the results yet - it's not finished!) and with Steve, who as well as being a hugely popular wedding photographer, also does a lot of music photography. Being the Rock n Roll Bride and all, people always ask me what kind of music I'm into, and while as a teenager I was hugely into my rock/metal music, in the last few years I guess it's fallen to the wayside - what with being busy and generally not being crazy about the stuff I hear on the radio. I kind of forgot about how awesome music is! That probably sounds very weird to a lot of you huh?! Anyway, I decided to give some of my old albums and spin..and omg Deftones, Rage, Nirvana, Hole, Marylin Manson, My Ruin, System of a Down...where have you been these past few years?! I've missed you!

How to… Not become a Blogging Pushover

Kat

May 26, 2010

I have thought long and hard about actually posting this after I wrote it. It is, in all honesty, a little bit of a rant but I hope it actually might give you a greater insight into my world. As I hope most of you know, I put a lot of work into running Rock n Roll Bride. When I'm at home I'm on my computer pretty much from 10am to at least 10/11 pm working on posts, running up new ideas and keeping in touch with people. It's no longer just a hobby for me, and weird as it feels to say this, it is now my business and one I work very hard on. Anyway...

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Kat

May 26, 2010

I love this shoot because not only does it look like it was a mountain of fun, but the girls that put it together are the best of friends - make it even more adorable methinks! Photographers Michelle & Hanssie had the idea for this 'retro cars and vintage dresses' shoot and enlisted the help of a bunch of their industry friends to help them. The venue, a car museum called Astor Classics Events Center, had been thinking about opening it's doors for weddings and receptions so the shoot provided the perfect opportunity for some publicity...didn't the shots turn out great? I know I'd love to get married there - what a load of awesome locations for photo ops!

A Little Bit of Drama

Kat

May 26, 2010

When I saw these images sent all the way from California by the guys behind You + We Photography, I instantly thought what a dramatic set of images they were - the light, the dark, the shadow - they really stood out. Vasiliy and Angela's wedding took place at Golden Palace, California and I'm pretty sure you're going to really dig them...

Rustic Retro with a Diy Charm

Kat

May 25, 2010

Fanni & Ben got married in April at Cripps Barn in Gloucestershire. Bored by the usual wedding stuff they found in magazines and at wedding shows, the pair turned to the internet for inspiration and luckily for them stumbled upon not only Rock n Roll Bride but a plethora of amazing ideas via some awesome American wedding blogs. "Back at the drawing board, I found myself scanning an array of American wedding blogs. All of which featured jaw-droppingly gorgeous weddings that looked amazing but had little or no information about weddings in the UK, and then I stumbled across your site!" Fanni told me "From that day on, Rock n Roll Bride truly was a breath of fresh air for me from everything else I had seen out there previously. Your site was reassuring that we didn't have to be confined to the norm or do things a certain way because it was tradition. Our wedding was our day, our way. We wanted our guests to have the best time and not be left thinking that they were just at....'another textbook wedding.' So, with much planning and evenings spent beavering away we managed to pull it all together."

The Perfect Musical Accompaniment

Kat

May 25, 2010

Ashleigh & Rick are so damn cute! Gotta love the guitar and the retro vibe to these engagements. The perfect musical accompaniment.

When this Baby Hits 88 mph…

Kat

May 24, 2010

Marty McFly: Wait a minute, Doc. Ah... Are you telling me that you built a time machine... out of a DeLorean? Dr. Emmett Brown: The way I see it, if you're gonna build a time machine into a car, why not do it with some style? Back to the Future is my favourite movie. Like ever...I am also quite partial to the sequels and am still convinced that in 5 years time we will all have hover boards. I even have a die-cast Delorean on my windowsill that Gareth got me one Christmas...yes I am that much of a geek. So when I saw this engagement shoot starring my ultimate dream car (shh don't tell the Honda outside) well there was no way I wasn't going to feature it! "I was shooting this couple at an airport with their plane and some dude came out of the hangar and said that we should use his Delorean" photographer Carl told me. "I was like, YES AND YES! It was epic!"

Rock n Roll News – My Crazy Life

Kat

May 24, 2010

First off, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone for your support over the last year or so. I know I say it all the time, but I truly am in awe at every single on of you that visits my site, comments, sends me emails of love, send me submissions, sponsors me and generally allows me to live my dream! Because of every single one of you I've been able to go part time at my day job and spend 5 days a week doing what I love. It's amazing and it's all because of you guys. After the initial over-excitement of becoming a full time blogger, I got-to-thinking; hell, what am I going to do next?! How can I make Rock n Roll Bride even better with all this extra time? Well, as with most things in this career of mine, it's all just kind of falling into place. From the very beginning the blog has been very organic and real, and has grown slowly. I hope, in a genuine way. I never started my website to make money and in all honestly, becoming rich is not how I measure my success. As long as I can pay my bills and feed my kittens I'm happy. I didn't start the blog to be the biggest or most popular and I won't be turning Rock n Roll Bride into a money making empire now this is my main income so I hope you'll be pleased to hear! I measure my success on you guys. How many people read what I write and comment on the photographs I post and how and if I make you happy. It sounds soppy and idealistic but seriously, that it. That's me.

A Sunday Kind of Love – My Husband

Kat

May 23, 2010

Because without him I am nothing. becauseI love him more than life itself. Because he cheers me when I am blue and helps me out when I need it. Because he is a man with feelings. Because he love pussy cats just as much as me. Because he is an uber geek. Because he helps out behind the scenes of Rock n Roll Bride for no other reason than that he loves me and is proud of me. Because he is my best friend and I need him to live. Because I don't always show my appreciation and he always forgives me.

British, Quirky, Laid Back Pub Wedding

Kat

May 22, 2010

I adore featuring weddings like Alexa & Andy's the most. British, quirky, emotional and fun! The couple got married at Birmingham Registry Office on Easter Sunday and had the awesome Steve Gerrard on hand to take all their photographs. The room was really modern and had a gorgeous courtyard outside which made for some beautiful portraits.

Julia & Yuriy’s Rockstar Engagement Session

Kat

May 21, 2010

There are certain photographers that I equate to rock star status and Sean Flanigan is definately one of these. So you can imagine my excitement when he sent me Julia & Yuriy's recent engagement sesh for a potential feature. Would I like to blog them? Hell to the yes I would! Not only are this couple hella gorgeous but the simplicity of these images (no props, rad vintage car) makes Sean's amazing technically ability stand out even more and creates an utterly endearing and well, even more awesome set of images. I approve!

A Pop of Colour

Kat

May 21, 2010

II love Jeff & Manya's wedding for so many reasons. The first has got to be Manya's gorgeous 'McKenzie' Modern Trousseau dress complete with swarovski crystal belt, Betsey Johnson shoes and hair piece by Lani Fisher (who works with Jill of Darling Bride who did her hair) and the second is those gorgeous flowers by Jen K Floral Designs. Seriously, aren't those yellows just amaaazing. The wedding overall had a yellow and blue theme - and it really works! The colours of the bridesmaids dresses looks awesome next to the uber 'pop' of the citrus blooms...and don't even get my started on Manya's fuchsia pink lipstick. Epic!

Thursday Treats – 20th May 2010

Kat

May 20, 2010

As you read this I will be sat in a tattooists chair trying my hardest to act cool and not over-react to the pain. Oh yes people I am getting a half sleeve! I have been dreaming of getting one for the past few years (in fact pretty much since I started doing this and staring at gorgeous inked brides all day!) so I'm beyond excited (and nervous) that the day has finally arrived. It will take a few sessions to finish but rest assured that I will be sharing the experience of it all with you when it's done and luckily for you (and me) I've already got a few photographers who've asked to take some photographs of me with it once it's done. Bonus! Anyway...on with this thing we call Thursday Treats. I'll see you when I'm back from the tattooists (eeeek!)

Oodles of Cute – Orange Balloon Engagement Sesh

Kat

May 20, 2010

Kolby & Kennedy are all kinds of cute... and you know what? I still love balloons shoots. I'm sorry but I just can't help it I actually don't care if they're not 'cool' anymore. I mean especially when the couple are this gorgeous! How can you not adore this? Hher dress, his bow tie, those orange balloons, that light! - picture perfection.

Vintage Vision

Kat

May 20, 2010

Winchester-based photographer Angela Ward Brown sent these over the other day and I'm pretty sure you vintage lovers are going to adore them. The shoot took place at semi-derelict country estate near Winchester called Northington Grange, which is open to the public but it hardly ever used, except as for the odd movie and soap opera set!

City Chic Fashionista Wedding

Kat

May 19, 2010

Lee & Rose got married in Liverpool in a super duper stylish way. Rose's outfit is literally off-the-hook! Have you ever seen a bride look so damn funky? Plus (and you're going to love this) it is all from the British high street! Be sure to check out the full list of where each item was found after the photographic goodness. I am just mad about those tights... "There was no real theme as such, but the sort of couple we are means that we wanted something relaxed, informal and fun" Lee , the groom, told me "We wanted a simple wedding, we wanted to wear the outfits we wanted, we wanted to pay for everything ourselves, and more importantly, we wanted our friends and family to come and have a good time, not feel like they had to behave in a manner they normally wouldn't, i.e. no strict seating arrangements, not worrying about which knife to use to cut the bread roll, etc. We're not show-offs, and we're not millionaires, and we have our own sense of style, so we couldn't see the point in all this so-called 'traditional' excess that means the marriage starts off with £30,000 worth of debt! It just wouldn't be us.”

Maria Lluïsa Rabell – Magical Dress Inspiration

Kat

May 19, 2010

This is not the usual post I put up but sometimes there are exceptions to be made. I received an email from reader Claire the other day who told me "I nearly died when I saw these dresses". Hell, I can see why. Serious swoon-fest over here. I want them all! The Barcelona-based designer Maria Lluïsa Rabell blends contemporary subtle lines and elegance with amazing technical flair and ability. Unique, out-there and original. Have you ever seen anything like these? They have such a magical, romantic feminine feel don't they?

Punk Rock (n Roll) Bride

Kat

May 18, 2010

First of all, well done to everyone for all your patience. I have been very cruel and teased you for weeks about this new project (especially on Twitter hehe!) but I'm pretty sure you're going to forgive me when you see what I've been up to...You must also forgive me for the super wordy nature of this post, but there has been so much work behind the scenes to make this shoot happen that I can’t possibly do it justice without an epic explanation. A little while ago, the amazing Emma Case and I were talking about how crazy our lives are; about how everything seems to have exploded over the last few months and about how many awesome people we’ve met. “Let's do a shoot together” one of us said “hell yeah!” said the other. After we’d decided to actually go through with it and (as Emma later confessed to me) after a major bit of 'OMG what the hell am I doing'/freakin' out about it, a date was set. We didn't really know what the plan was. “Let's just go and have a play” we said.

Coming Up Tomorrow – Punk Rock (n Roll) Bride Photo Sesh.

Kat

May 17, 2010

If you don't do anything else, make sure you pop by tomorrow to see the full set of my latest photo sesh in all it's epic glory. I will also be sharing the full list of everyone who donated their time and services to the shoot.

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