Thursday Treats – 12th July 2012: Making Your Own Happiness

Kat

July 12, 2012

This week has been a one of New York loft apartment booking, workshop selling, Magazine printing & Photography Farm anticipating! In fact I've got so much bloody awesome stuff going on right now I can hardly contain myself. Please excuse me a second while I squeeeeee! Taking of excitement and happiness, I read this brilliant (and only slightly ranty) Ranty Girl article this week and I couldn't agree more with everything she said.

A Quirky & Vintage Manchester Pub Wedding: Mike & Geraldine

Kat

July 12, 2012

Retro board games on the tables, a laid back pub location, a gorgeous heirloom vintage dress & yellow Vivienne Westwood shoes. What's not to love about Mike & Geraldine's Manchester wedding? Answer: Nothing. The wedding was held at Manchester town hall and Odder Bar. The couple picked the pub location for it's quirky decor, laid back vibe and the ability to do anything they wanted with the space. "I am one of those kind of girls that most people, especially organised list-making people, want to give a good shake to," Geraldine began with a giggle. "So just to bug people more I went and fell madly in love with Mr Practically Horizontal himself... Not being a planner means I jump out of bed, sling a few things together and then give people a mystified kind of look of gratitude when they compliment the finished look… And this is exactly what happened with our wedding as well."

LUSH’s Hard Hitting Campaign Against Animal Testing

Kat

July 12, 2012

I was going to put this in Thursday Treats today but after doing some research I feel a simple link amoungst so many other things isn't enough. I saw this on a news website yesterday and it literally stopped me in my tracks. Performance artist, Jacqueline Traide, turned herself a lab test subject in the LUSH Regent St store window to highlight some of the procedures done on animals by cosmetics companies who allow animal testing. Her hair was shaved. She was force-fed. She was covered in products... for ten whole hours.

Out of Africa with Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium

Kat

July 11, 2012

Serving clients all over the UK, Elizabeth's Cake Emporium specialises in unique and one-of-a-kind creations in confectionery. From dragons to superheros and designer shoes to fairy tale castles, Elizabeth has done it all. Or how about a wedding cake that looks like a stack of cushions or one that emulates a chandelier!?

The Inspirations: Lisa Devlin

Kat

July 11, 2012

Gareth & I joke that we should change the name of The Green Room to The Lisa Devlin Room in honour of her services to guest posts! I'm always so thrilled when Lisa offers her insight into something as she's pretty much always spot on with her advice! With 20 years as a professional photographer under her photography ninja belt Lisa has got to be the perfect candidate for an Inspirations interview right? She runs the phenomenally successful Photography Farm, sells PhotoShop actions, shoots weddings all over the country... oh and she's the 2011 British Journal of Photography Wedding Photographer of the Year. NIIIICE!

A Simple Napa Valley Wedding: Ronnie & Richard

Kat

July 11, 2012

Ronnie & Richard were married at Calistoga Ranch, California. Originally from Taiwan, the couple's families knew each other and had often joked about setting the two of them up, but they'd never met. It was only when they both moved to America (her to New York and him to Austin, Texas) that they started emailing and arranged to meet. The bride readily admits that she's not a very crafty person so DIY was out of the question for their April wedding. She did however fall in love with etsy and used it to source as much as possible for the wedding. "We didn’t have anything handmade ourselves except for the 'here comes the bride' flag which Richard made", she told me. "I am not crafty, but I like the unique touch that comes from handmade products which is why I used etsy so much. I am also very into vintage style clothing and décor. I spent a lot of time researching on the site, searching for vintage wedding dress, bridal accessories, wedding favors and paper goods. At the end, I feel really fortunate to have found things I loved with affordable prices."

Brand New Date for the School of Rock Workshop: Brighton – SECOND DATE!

Kat

July 11, 2012

So this is an unusual turn of events! On Monday we launched the latest School of Rock event in Brighton. Within 2 minutes 2 spaces had sold... within 5 minutes 6 spaces had sold... within 11 minutes 9 spaces had sold... within an hour and 45 mins we were sold out! HOLY CRAP YOU GUYS.

A Village Hall, DIY & A Beautiful Bride with Dreadlocks: Gavin & Hollie

Kat

July 10, 2012

I don't see enough brides with dreadlocks. Where are you hiding my dreadlock wielding readers?! My sister and her boyfriend have them (his are down past his waist!) and I find them very intriguing and totally beautiful... So you can imagine my exuberance when Gavin & Hollie's wedding landed on my lap. "My good friends Gav and Hol got married in April", wrote wedding photographer Anna Clarke. "They are a beautiful and too-cool-for-school couple who had a yellow and green wedding. They did everything themselves including all the printed stuff, going to the flower market to get the flowers, decorating the village hall etc etc. I just love all the colours and Hollie's dreads piled into a big beehive. Her shoes are amaze-balls too..."

Diversity in Bridal – Are We Going Backwards?

Kat

Maggie Sottero

July 21, 2025

There was a moment, not too long ago, when it felt like the bridal industry might finally be waking up. In 2020, the push for inclusivity hit a much-needed tipping point. The Black Lives Matter movement forced many of us to acknowledge what had long been true: representation in bridal - especially for Black, mixed and non-white couples - was sorely lacking. Around the same time, body diversity started to gain traction too. Brands began hiring larger models, offering extended sample sizes, and showing dresses on more than just one very specific body type.

How to Book the Best Band for your Wedding

Guest Contributor

Rachel Henry Photo

July 15, 2025

When planning your wedding, one of the biggest considerations will be your entertainment. Live music turns an event into an unforgettable celebration - but how exactly to go about it?

Your Wedding Ceremony, Your Way: Is a Humanist Wedding Right For You?

Guest Contributor

Lagom Studio

July 10, 2025

For many couples, the idea of a traditional, one-size-fits-all wedding ceremony just doesn't quite cut it! If you're looking to celebrate your love story in a truly personal way that’s still really meaningful, working with a humanist wedding celebrant could be the perfect fit.

Choosing Your Wedding Entertainment with Equality in Mind

Rachel Darwin

Sam Ponsford

July 9, 2025

Whether you’re thinking of an acoustic duo for your afternoon, a full swing-style big band for the evening, or a DJ throughout the day, let’s face the music and talk… EQUALITY!

How to Plan the Best Vegas Wedding (for People Who Don’t Do Normal)

Kat

Cassandra Daye

June 25, 2025

Las Vegas has always had a reputation for spontaneous weddings, but for alternative couples, a Vegas wedding offers something more useful: flexibility. You can build a day that looks however you want it to. Wear what you like. Invite who you want. Keep it small. Go all out. Skip the traditions or invent your own. Vegas can take it.

Eighties Glam Rock Elopement at the Little White Chapel, Las Vegas

Kat

Ash Mirr Photo

June 3, 2025

Alexandra and Taylor didn’t want a traditional wedding. In fact, they actively avoided it. Instead, they flew to Las Vegas and tied the knot in the most gloriously tacky, retro, rock-inspired way they could imagine -inside the iconic Little White Chapel.

Romantic Red & White Valentine’s Day Elopement at The Little White Chapel

Kat

Amber Garrett

May 27, 2025

When you choose to get married on Valentine’s Day in Las Vegas, there’s not much point in playing it cool. Lucy and Russell leaned in to the romance of it all. From the bride's heart-covered veil and shoes, to her red dress to the heart shaped cake, their wedding at A Little White Chapel was unapologetically playful and romantic.

Just the Two of Us (and Hellvis): Vegas Vow Renewal Without the Rules

Kat

The Costa Sisters

May 12, 2025

When they first met at the Brighton Tattoo Convention in 2015, Lauren and Glyn never imagined they’d one day be getting married - for the second time - under neon lights with a rock’n’roll Elvis impersonator in Las Vegas. But to mark five years of marriage, that’s exactly what they did: a vow renewal and the honeymoon they never had, all rolled into one.

Organic Bohemian Wedding with Earthy Elements

Kat

Laura Wills

July 16, 2025

Set against the dark timber of a black barn, Gabrielle and Ross' wedding day featured textured florals, stone-cut signage, and a timeline designed to feel relaxed. They skipped the altar line-up, seating their closest people in the front row instead. They also didn't want to say long vows in front of an audience so those were shared privately earlier in the day. Their main ceremony lasted just five minutes. “It felt incredibly special to share that intimate moment between the two of us alone reminiscing on the six years we’ve spent together", the bride said.

Buffy, Booze and Bouquets: Queer Shoot with Goth Vibes

Kat

Mikaela Antonelli

July 10, 2025

Renn and Mars didn’t get married that day, but they easily could have. Dressed head-to-toe in black and surrounded by low lighting, liquor bottles and flowers, they moved through Fort Greene Bar like they owned it.

Teal Hair, Tattoos & an Elopement at Daytona Bike Week

Kat

Jessica Lea

July 2, 2025

They'd originally planned for a 200-person wedding but after spending a week together at Daytona Bike Week in St. Augustine, Florida, Hannah and Kyle decided they were done making their wedding about everybody else. So, they cancelled everything and booked an elopement instead.

Retro & Laid Back Madrid Wedding

Kat

People Truelove Tellers

June 27, 2025

This is what a laid-back wedding looks like. Elena and Juan Luis got married in the centre of Madrid with very little fuss but a lot of personality. The celebration was casual and music-driven with retro touches.

Buffy, Booze and Bouquets: Queer Shoot with Goth Vibes

Kat

Mikaela Antonelli

July 10, 2025

Renn and Mars didn’t get married that day, but they easily could have. Dressed head-to-toe in black and surrounded by low lighting, liquor bottles and flowers, they moved through Fort Greene Bar like they owned it.

Gothic Wedding: Embrace Dark Elegance with Faux Flowers

Guest Contributor

July 3, 2025

There’s no one way to be goth. Some of us were raised on fantasy novels and Victorian mourning gowns. Some of us still listen to Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge on repeat. Others just feel most themselves in black, with a little lace and a lot of eyeliner. Whether you’re leaning medieval, romantic, emo, soft goth or something in between, a gothic wedding is about choosing aesthetic over tradition and owning the mood that feels most like you.

Gothic Romance on the Beach

Kat

Rust and Bark

June 25, 2025

t's not often you see gothic inspired weddings on white sand beaches, but that's exactly what felt right for Koleen and Tay. Both hairstylists with the same February birthday (!) they chose a private stretch of Mexican coast because Koleen had always dreamed of getting married by the ocean wearing black. Tying the knot the day before Halloween, right in the middle of Día de Muertos celebrations, it was the perfect setting for them.

A Band-Tee Inspired Wedding for The Teenage Cancer Trust

Kat

Alt Wedding Co.

June 12, 2025

It all started on one of those days where Stef, half of Un-Traditional Wedding Stylists, was mindlessly scrolling through Facebook, when she came across the Teenage Cancer Trust’s #WearABandTShirtDay campaign. The concept was simple: wear your favourite band tee to work, raise awareness and support for young people with cancer. But something about it sparked more than just casual interest.

Grow Old With You: Vegas Editorial Inspired by The Wedding Singer

Kat

Mackenna D

July 2, 2025

We were so excited to be invited to Vegas to shoot issue 62's editorial at the brand new That Chapel Downtown and here are the results!

Just Roll With It: A Rollerskating Elopement

Kat

Madison Neumann

June 23, 2025

Sometimes the simple ideas are the best: a couple in love, a purple veil and a rollerskates - I mean, what's not to love about that?!

Long Live Cowgirls: A Queer, Country Wedding Shoot

Kat

Evie Joy

June 20, 2025

This isn’t a styled shoot trying to sell you a dress or a venue. Its a love letter to the people who don’t see themselves in wedding magazines or Pinterest boards. The ones building new traditions, reflective of who they are.

Goddess Meets Gladiator: A Fine Art Elopement for Modern Mythology

Kat

Smoke and the Sea

June 17, 2025

Every now and then, a shoot lands in our inbox that makes us want to scream YESSSSSS and throw our laptops across the room in pure excitement. This is one of those shoots. It’s not just visually stunning, it’s visionary. Bold, sculptural, mythic and modern all at once. A wedding editorial that doesn’t just break the mould - it tosses it into a volcano and dances in the ashes.