June 6, 2018
If there’s one thing that got the most comments when I shared our new kitchen, it was our copper sink. Someone even said they'd be HONOURED to wash up in such a beautiful thing and you know what, I think I agree with them. I would leave my husband for this sink and tap combo, they're just that beautiful (not really Gareth I love you forever).Read more...
May 30, 2018
May 28, 2018
When it came to my choice of kitchen worktop, I'm not ashamed to admit to being a bit of a cliché. I wanted Carrara marble and I wanted it now. It was my dream before we'd even bought the house. Even Gareth was in complete agreement without me having to put up a fight... and that never happens!Read more...
Anna Beth
May 27, 2018
Palm Springs is one of those places that you fall in love with as soon as you step off the plane. The weather, the mid-century modern architecture and, of course, the laid back attitude of the whole city. When British photographer Anna Beth paid it a visit last autumn, she loved it so much she decided to put together this shoot.Read more...
Felix Russell-Saw
May 26, 2018
There's something about a Las Vegas wedding that I just can't get enough of, and Tamara and Chris' November wedding is no different. With a budget of £7500 they flew to Sin City from he UK and had the Rock n Roll elopement of their dreams.Read more...
Sam Stroud Photo
May 24, 2018
The weather doesn't always play ball and even though the heavens well and truly opened on Kelley and Jeff's wedding day they didn't let it stop them having the outdoor ceremony they always wanted!Read more...
May 17, 2018
You're doing the kitchen... in four weeks!?!?" That was pretty much the standard response we got when telling people about our insane plan to gut and basically rebuild our entire kitchen in a month. So why the ridiculous time frame? Well, we were invited to take part in Revamp, Restyle, Reveal - a challenge with ten bloggers, nine sponsors, one room (of our choice) and four weeks to make it over... And well, apparently my husband and I are suckers for punishment.Read more...
Devlin Photos
May 16, 2018
Nothing says ‘spring wedding’ quite like a pastel colour scheme, but the idea doesn’t have to result in something syrupy, wishy-washy or overly traditional. Those delicate, girly hues can still be Rock n Roll - all it takes is an injection of fun! So throw on a buttery soft biker jacket, some chunky accessories and your favourite kicks, but most importantly always remember to rock a carefree ‘this is my wedding and I’m going to have a damn good time!’ attitude!Read more...
Fox Tail
May 12, 2018
Choosing 31st October as their wedding date, Lauren and Galen opted for a spooky Halloween theme. With a £10,000 budget they planned a wedding that was quirky, creative and a hell of a lot of fun. They had hints of the 1950s and rockabilly too.Read more...
May 3, 2018
Let’s hear it for the misfits, the dreamers, the creative over-achievers. This is wedding planning for weirdos, no-conformists and unicorn-believers. Rock n Roll Bride champions individuality, self-expression and being unashamedly yourself. So, stand up and shout in your own unique voice “THIS IS OUR DAY, OUR LOVE, OUR WEDDING, OUR RULES!”Read more...
April 26, 2018
Is planning your wedding turning out to be a massive drag? Are you struggling to choose your suppliers, arguing with your family over your ‘wacky’ ideas and tearing your hair out wondering how the hell you’re going to get all those DIY projects done on time? No matter how chill you might be in everyday life, there's just something about planning a wedding that makes even the coolest of babes have at least one meltdown. And it's not your fault! It's a stressful time anyway but the majority of wedding media only perpetuates that myth that this needs to be "the happiest day of your life" and that if it's not perfect you'll regret it forever. This is exactly why I started Rock n Roll Bride in the first place - to cut through the bullshit and share ideas and advice that would actually help you plan your wedding.Read more...
April 22, 2018
Wow that's a lot of words beginning with R right there. I am so very VERY excited about this project though so all that alliteration is worth it to share the news! Revamp, Restyle, Reveal is an interiors challenge which I was asked to take part in by interior designer Lisa Dawson (I mentioned her in my favourite interiors Instagram accounts a few months ago, isn't it funny how these things always come full circle!?) and blogger extraordinaire Bianca Hall of French for Pineapple. The concept is simple: 10 bloggers, 9 brands, 1 room, 4 weeks. It's kind of like Changing Rooms meets 60 Minute Makeover but without Lawrence Llewelyn-Bowen, Linda Barker or Peter Andre (didn't he present 60 Minute Makeover for a hot minute? It's probably quite shameful that I know that).Read more...
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April 17, 2018
I can all but guarantee you won't have seen a wedding quite like this one before! Sijin and Paul had a big budget, seriously creative wedding complete with the bride arriving on horseback! They were legally married on August 17th at Lambeth Town Hall in London (not pictured). Following this they had their main celebration at Bran Castle in Brasov, Romania!Read more...
Camera Hannah
April 12, 2018
How exactly do you condense ten year's of marriage into a few simple sentences? The ups, the downs, the soul-crushingly hard times and the heart-elevatingly good ones? It's almost impossible not to just reel off clichés about how he's my rock, my reason for living, my soulmate and my best friend. But I've come to learn over the years that clichés are clichés because they're true. All of them. And Gareth is all those things and so much more.Read more...
Camera Hannah
April 9, 2018
In four days Gareth and I will celebrate our TEN YEAR wedding anniversary. I can't quite believe it! A DECADE. With such a momentous milestone coming up, last year I started to think about ways we could celebrate. While moving over the summer, I pulled my wedding dress out of the back of my wardrobe to bring it over to the new house and I realised, bar a few photo shoots at the start of my blogging career (anyone remember these?!) it's pretty much sat there, collecting dust and getting all moth-eaten, since then. It's actually kinda sad when you think about it. You spend such a happy, important day in this dress and then it's either sold on, trashed or, like mine, relegated to the back of a closet.Read more...
April 6, 2018
One of the thing I'm most proud of with Rock n Roll Bride is our position to encourage brides to do whatever they want for their wedding. We're not in the habit of passing judgement on who you marry, how you marry, and definitely not on how you spend your money. Want to drop £3000 on an incredible designer gown? Do it! Prefer to get something handmade by an independent British designer to your exact specifications? You go girl! Or maybe you're the kind of babe who wants to run out to the high street and grab the first dress that takes your fancy? This is your wedding and you do it your way!Read more...
Marianne Taylor
April 4, 2018
My best babe Sophie sure is clever. Crown & Glory have been synonymous with flower crowns for as long as I can remember (and they're the only flower crowns worthy of wearing IMHO) but for spring/summer 2018 they're offering a brand new floral bevvy to get excited about - faux floral bouquets! And the tagline, bouquets you won’t want to toss, could not be more perfect!Read more...
Camera Hannah
April 1, 2018
Roxy and Sam only had £6000 to spend on their summer wedding, but as the lucky winners of a competition hosted on this very blog, they were able to get a wedding planner who actually helped save them even more money! They were married in Sheffield in a theatre and were inspired by their love of the Lake District.Read more...
The Hendrys
March 31, 2018
Oh baby, do we have one gorgeous wedding to share with you today! Sophie and Stephen were married at The Byre at Inchyra, a beautifully restored, rustic barn set in 150 acres of private parkland in Perthshire, Scotland. Taking place on December 2nd, they went for a subtly festive theme, inspired by Christmas markets, with some lovely personal touches.Read more...
March 30, 2018
Now I don't know about you, but when I book a holiday I LOVE to research everything: All the best places to eat, the sites to see, and find out what the weather will be like so I know what to bring. Gareth, on the other hand, tends to leave packing to the last possible second, and doesn't like to do much research, preferring to be surprised when he arrives somewhere. But what if I told you you could go on a holiday with your partner and BOTH know nothing about where you were going or what you were doing until you got there? Introducing: Blind Experiences - a brand new way of holidaying!Read more...