August 4, 2009
Don't these guys look great together!? I'm not one to make any big statement about the 'multi-racial' coupling of these two, becauseclearly it's a non-issue, but what I do love is how picture-perfect they are as a pair - his dark skin next to hers really makes the photographs come alive and gives the images an added depth somehow. Ahh love! Be sure to head over here to check out their wedding too. Credit: Christine MeintjesRead more...
August 3, 2009
You'll like these. I do. They make me want to go to the beach when it's cold and to be wrapped in a magical fog.Read more...
August 3, 2009
Part three of Caroline Ghetes' modern vintage bridal sessions landed on my online lap this afternoon and it's a corker. This final installment has much more of a country feel - the shed, the field, the horses, the cowboy boots, the rustic, casual florals (made by Caroline herself!) - but that doesn't stop me from having a hell lotta love for them. The model's dress was supplied by etsy seller Lorimarsha (it's the same dress as used in the 'aviation' shoot) and her pink hairpiece was by Chamberry Cherry, who can also be found onEtsy. Clicky here for part one and two... Thanks to Caroline for sharing her newest work with us.Read more...
August 3, 2009
I like little wedding films that make me wanna dance instead of barf...Read more...
August 3, 2009
I'm well aware it's very unlike me to blog so little on a Monday but I have been a bit of a busy bee today. Please forgive me and fret not because Janel & Jim's 'retro italian' wedding is here y'all! (I don't know where that 'y'all' came from either) The couple continued to rock their awesome kitch/rockabilly style whist still managing to pull of a pretty damn elegant wedding. The dog was of course there being his cutie-pie self and the styling was second to none. From the vintage vespas (again) to the retro suitcase, from the kinky killer heels to the merrygoround - this wedding is one of pure rock n roll class.Read more...
August 3, 2009
Janel & Jim are one of those couple's the completely ooze cool. Their retro style - vespas, rockabilly hair, vans, pin up shoes and a teeny tiny dog - played huge part in their engagament session. Stay tuned for their gorgeous 'retro Italian' themed wedding next! Credit: Skye Blu PhotographyRead more...
August 2, 2009
Yesterday Equal Love protests took place all over Australia for the 5th year running. Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Hobart and Canberra all hosted events. Their mission is to change public opinion on gay marriage in their country through education and direct action. Yesterday was a landmark event for them, thousands of people showed up to each venue to witness hundreds of gay and lesbian couples commit their lives to each other in technically illegal ceremonies right in front of these cities' courthouses. Photographer Jessie Broome of J Studios attended the Melbourne event and alongside 4000 others, witnessed 65 couples commit their lives to each other. I personally believe this is a wonderful cause and I fully support the rights of gay couples to marry. I would just like to add that this is not a sponsored post of any kind and that have not been paid to write this article. Jessie sent me the link and I knew I'd have to share it with you all. I feel very strongly that prejudice against gay relationships or marriage is fundamentally wrong and hope though my little blog, I can hopefully highlight this fantastic cause to a few more people. Thans to Jessie for sharing the cause with us and for allowing us to use her images from the event. Credit: J StudiosRead more...
August 2, 2009
Ali wore her best friend's dress for her photo shoot with Carey Shaw; a knee length, sweetheart, corduroy detailed dress which was perfect for Lara's city hall wedding and even more perfect for this soft, beautiful shoot. Thanks to Carey for sharing her images and Ali's story.Read more...
August 2, 2009
Rock n Roll Bride sponsor Michelle of Oeil Photography sent me an exclusive peek at her newest photographic creation. A lucid ballet of light, colour and fabulous fashion, these shots just make me want to dress up in a bright yellow 'cage' dress and get my pose on! Models Rene, Lauren (who actually made the yellow cage) and Tara (of Trigger Happy Photo) seriously rocked this shoot - stepping away from any fancy frou frou weddingness in favour of playing along in their very own circus act of colour, experimentation and edgy fashion.Read more...
August 2, 2009
I got sent a great photo session and a sweet sweet story from photographer Heather Kincaid yesterday and I just had to share. About a month ago I received an email from Amanda asking if I was available “for a photo shoot the last week of July.” Kind of a cryptic email… Having already shot their engagement session last year, I knew it wasn’t for that. So I had no clue what she was talking about. In a second email she revealed that she and Viet were planning to get married at the courthouse– just the two of them — and wanted me to come along to document their very intimate wedding day. I was so surprised! They made the decision that after eight years of being together, they didn’t want to wait any longer to be husband and wife and decided that on July 27th, their eight-year anniversary, they would make it official. It would be just the two of them making their commitment and celebrating their love for one another.Read more...
August 1, 2009
After featuring Kent & Roberta's cute engagements, I knew their wedding would be equally adorable but little prepared me for this. I am all about Roberta's own personal twist on her 'Weddings by Debbie' dress with the addition of a pink tulle underskirt, painstakingly sewn it by her Mother in Law - aww. Photographer Debbie has told me they have since done an awesome trash the dress shoot involving a bathtub - I can't wait to see the results. Credit: Englexas PhotographyRead more...
August 1, 2009
I am all about the swooning this (slightly) sunny Saturday morning. I love the idea of using the vintage mirror in so many different but equally gorgeous ways. Credit: Red Leaf StudiosRead more...
August 1, 2009
Katie & Tim's rustic railroad wedding is totally adorable and you are going to love these. I am crazy about Katie's red tipped, polka-dotty cute tea dress, their colour coordinated cupcakes and her faux flower and red feather bouquet. Swoooooonworthy indeed Credit: Emily Takes PhotosRead more...
July 31, 2009
I love it when my sponsors email me their work to feature. I am always a little bit biased when it comes to sharing the love with them (shh!) but only because they are all so FAB! Kelly & Will had an engagement session with Whitney Lee surrounded their childhood. Shrek and Star Wars pinatas, lucidly coloured candy and a 'moonbounce' all played a role in their session. They look like they had a blast and even bought their little girl Millie to join in! Thanks to Leah for sharing these with me, and if you too are interested in being a sponsor on Rock n Roll Bride, don't be scared - drop me a little email and say hey. Credit: Whitney Lee PhotographyRead more...
July 31, 2009
Is it just me or do these mis-matched umbrellas look pretty damn awesome? Check out the rest of this wedding + a little bit of puppy love here Credit: Erica BergerRead more...
July 30, 2009
This morning dear readers, I am lucky and you are lucky. I've got a gorgeous wedding from Simply Bloom to share PLUS and amazing offer for all you UK Brides-to-be. Are you based in or around London and are getting married in June 2010? Have you not sorted out your photographer yet? Well you are in luck! The a-m-aaazing ladies from Simply Bloom Photography are coming to town next summer and would like to shoot your wedding...and give you 35% off the price for the pleasure! Can you seriously say no to that? Check out these beautiful images and I dare you to tell me you don't want them shooting your wedding... So what are you waiting for? Drop them an email, tell them you love them and that Rock n Roll Bride has shown you the way. MWAH! Credit: Simply Bloom PhotographyRead more...
July 30, 2009
Hurrah! Part two of Caroline Ghetes' amazing vintage inspired bridal sessions is live! This second installment has a much more modern twist to it as Caroline wanted to show how vintage fashion can work in super modern, urban suroundings. She scoured Etsy for the majority of the gorgeous pieces to go in this shoot. The ever so popular 50's style tea dress was from ghmarketplace, the sparkly tulle veil was handmade with vintage material from the 1940's by Liaison, the pink and the peacock hairpieces were by Chamberry Cherry and finally the dramatic bouquet was actually made by Caroline herself. (Just in case you missed it, Part one is here) Thanks again to Caroline for sharing these with us. I am waiting with baited breath for the third and final installment!Read more...
July 30, 2009
Ron & Tessa got married at The Uptown Theater in Kansas City and I am crazy about their gorgeous offbeat wedding! The room they tied the knot in was called The Cabaret Room which dates back to the 1920's but is now used to host rock concerts. This pretty much perfectly reflected their vintage, rock n roll day! Tessa found a taffeta-free alternative vintage style dress by Allure Bridal and Ron wore a bowler hat and spectator shoes along with a vest and pocket watch, all of which added to their theme. The couple decided an over floral wedding was not for them and instead chose to incorporate feathers wherever they could. Although Tessa chose to take a walk down their beaten aisle carrying a traditional bouquet and Ron wore a boutonniere, they completely skipped the floral centrepieces, opting instead for a vast array of gorgeous ostrich plumes in teal and black to match their colour scheme. Tessa also wore a gorgeous feather hairpiece which she bought from Etsy seller YJdesign, and finally one of my favourite touches, the feather theme was rounded off by the cute bird cake topper made by Etsy seller cornflakegirl. Thanks to Tessa & Ron for sharing their gorgeous day with us!Read more...
July 30, 2009
"Good morning, starshine... the earth says hello!" Boy am I one crazy blogger - got to bed at 3am last night and at 8.30 this morning I am raring to go again. Sleep? What's that? Prepare for another day of wowing by the way... Lets get going with this simple yet beautiful backyard wedding, given a little bit of a retro feel with Danielle's stunning dress which was made by Siri and Wade's suit which was from Banana Republic. Photographer Carey, loved telling me about this wedding: When Danielle came out to the Beach Boy's "God Only Knows', you knew it was going to be a great night. It was out at Wade's family farm (just outside of Regina, Saskatchewan), and was just a really relaxed fun day. There wasn't too much of a theme, but the little pieces added gave it a really comfy feeling. The food was bbq'd, little homemade Canadian honey was given to the guests, there was music and dancing all night, fireworks, a firepit with smores and weiner roasting, and people camping to stay the night. Thanks to Carey for sharing the love...Read more...
July 30, 2009
It's past 1am but being a blog-a-holic I couldn't go to bed without sharing this awesome awesome engagement shoot by the wonderfully talented Caroline Tran. Surely the photographs speak for themselves right? I can not really put constructive sentences together at this hour of the am, but I can just about fathom a '{squeeal} love that pink petticoat!' See you all at a much more reasonable hour tomorrow!Read more...