Under The Spotlight – Dee Dee Bridal

Kat

June 29, 2011

Dee Dee Bridal offer bespoke and ready to wear bridal headdresses. They pride themselves on their carefully hand crafted pieces and use materials such as embroidered lace, beading, feathers and vintage finds to create totally individual pieces. "Each item is lovingly handmade with vintage or vintage inspired materials sourced from all over the world" owner Stacey explains. "Mixing magpie finds with lace and feathers, I create unique accessories for the special day and we are more than happy to work with the bride to create something unique to them."

Shane & Lisa’s Budget, DIY and One-Hell-Of-a-Rock-n-Roll-Party Wedding

Kat

June 29, 2011

With a budget of less that $6000, Shane & Lisa had to be very creative and clever when it came to planning their wedding. Luckily they had a lot of support from their friends & family and they really got into the DIY! "Everything about the day was beautiful but what really made it sparkle was all our friends and family", Lisa told me. "I am so very thankful for them. My family and friends had all mostly come from out of state and immediately started in on making the cake, helping with food prep and cooking, cleaning, decorating, grilling, and cleaning up (they kicked me out of kitchen during reception because apparently the bride is not allowed to load her dishwasher in her wedding dress.)"

Anthony & Collette’s Laid Back & Timeless Wedding

Kat

June 29, 2011

Anthony & Collette were married at South Farm in Hertfordshire. They wanted their day to be laid back and timeless, so a matchy-matchy or strong theme really wasn't for them. "We took our inspiration from a few different sources," the bride told me. "We wanted it to be quite understated but not boring. We didn't so obviously want to have a things match or have a recognisable theme. We did, however, want everything to complement each other. Kind of like how my wedding ring and engagement ring contrasted but complemented each other - a traditional white diamond engagement ring with a black diamond 'eternity' wedding ring. One of our favourite photos of the day is of the flower girls. It shows them in their sparkly' trainers - it sums up how we wanted our day... relaxed but quirky."

Under the Spotlight – weddingfavors.org

Kat

June 28, 2011

Wedding favors are often one thing that's overlooked or left to the last minute when you plan your wedding. However the addition of some cute little gifts for your guests to take away can really add to the over all theme of your big day. I often get emails from readers asking where to look for unusual and personalised wedding favors, and for those of you on a budget cheap wedding favor ideas. So I'm pleased to be able to share my favourite wedding favor ideas from Weddingfavors.org with you today.

Joli & Gary’s Amazing Backyard Wedding

Kat

June 28, 2011

Joli & Gary eloped in San Francisco. They had planned to have a big wedding party afterwards with their friends and family at a biker bar in Palm Springs, but then Joli got pregnant and everything changed. So 7 months pregant, the couple had a kick ass celebration in the backyard of their Los Angeles home. They described their party as a celebration of "Love, Freedom, Wild, Raw, Family, FUN, Village, Community!" and that's exactly what it was.

Kristin & Brian’s Black & White & 1940’s Themed Wedding

Kat

June 28, 2011

"We got engaged in prison. Well...that's what my Mom likes to say - we got engaged on Alcatraz!" newlywed Kristin told me. "We both have a fascination with prison documentaries and we ADORE San Francisco. So, Brian took me to Alcatraz and surprised me with a ring. If you walk to the back of the prison by the water, you get the MOST gorgeous view of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge. This is where he asked me to marry him." Kristin & Brian's unconventional but beautiful engagement was perfectly reflected in their glamorous wedding on Friday 13th May. "Our inspiration was a combination of vintage, old Hollywood glam, and a bit of Rock n Roll! I wanted to be in black and white," continued the bride. An all-white dress was never an option for me."

How to…Pose in Your Wedding Photographs – What to Do (& What Not to Do)

Kat

David McNeil

June 27, 2011

Looking naturally beautiful on your wedding day is something that's often referred to by some as a bit of a given. "On your wedding day you'll be so glowingly happy that you will look as stunning and radiant in the photographs as you did when they were taken" they say...and they're right...right!? Well yes and no. I'm sure you're all with me in some degree on this one, that there are certain areas of your body that you're never going to be happy about. No matter how often your fiancé says you're beautiful and no matter how blissfully happy you are on your wedding day, when you look at a photograph of yourself your eyes are always first drawn to your arms/nose/chin/stomach . Let's be honest with ourselves here and say that we're all worried about how we're going to look in our wedding photographs aren't we? Looking at yourself in a photo can be seriously HARD if you have a hold ups about how you look...and actually even if you don't. There isn't a person in the world who hasn't taken a bad photograph, but we're all just praying that the happiest day of our lives will be reflected as such in the photographs that will remain on our parent's mantles forever aren't we?

A Sunday Kind of Love – Ulorin Vex

Kat

June 26, 2011

This photo shoot made me very happy this week. New girl crush alert! I've been thinking about pink eyebrows for a while...maybe I'll actually give it a go after seeing these. Thoughts?

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.