Intimate Al-Fresco Backyard Wedding with a Homemade Taco Bar

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Meghan Premuda

November 25, 2020

With a budget if $5,000, Andrea and Stacey - who met online in 2018 - planned a completely DIY, June wedding in their own back garden. Both in their 50s and both having been married before, they wanted their wedding to feature all things and people they love. They had just nine guests, which included their three grown up children, a bocce tournament, a homemade taco bar and great scotch whiskey bought from a previous trip to Scotland.

Kitsch Nineties Inspired Brewery Wedding

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Zach Taylor

November 24, 2020

Amy and Ben, who met in Brighton and still live in England, wanted their January wedding to reflect their colourful, creative personalities so they went all out on the kitsch meets 90s inspired décor. Disco balls, colourful tassels and streamers, painted flowers and kid's toys were used throughout their brewery venue.

Monochrome Montmartre Wedding

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Les Mariages de Elo

November 23, 2020

Shauna and Joe decided on the historic and beautiful Montmartre for their September 2019 wedding. The day was held at Hotel Particulier, the smallest hotel in Paris which has only five guest rooms. It meant they could take over the entire place with their 30 guests and hold their ceremony in the beautiful courtyard garden. The best part was that the distinctive décor meant they didn't need to add any extra decorations themselves.

Metal Music Lovers’ Italian Wedding with a Black Wedding Dress & A First Dance to Rammstein

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Camilla Sarzi Photoart

November 20, 2020

When you picture an Italian wedding, you might be forgiven for thinking it would be super traditional and definitely in a church, but when the couple in question met at one of Italy's biggest metal music festivals, their wedding was definitely going to go down a little differently. Erica and Antonio chose to tie the knot at Cà del Facco, a farm meets holiday home in the Lombardy countryside where they brought their relaxed, romantic wedding (that still felt totally 'them') to life.

Gothic Vegas Wedding with Some Traditional Elements

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Lindsay Clement

November 19, 2020

Choosing October for their wedding was the perfect season for McKenzie and Cory who planned a Nightmare Before Christmas meets gothic wedding. They booked The Artisan Hotel in Vegas as their venue and the fact that it was decorated in an eclectically gothic style already, made it a choice they were happy they made.

Backyard Banger: A Kid’s Party Meets Disco Meets Rock Show Wedding!

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Jackson Grant Weddings

November 18, 2020

When the bride's parents live in a pink house, it would be pretty much criminal not to host the wedding there. So, when Laura and Coby married in December last year, they chose the backyard as the location for their ceremony and drinks reception and decked it out with pink, red and sparkly details including iridescent streamer backdrops, disco balls and pink crates with flowers in them!

A Sunrise Family Hike with a Mountaintop Elopement Ceremony

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The Foxes

November 17, 2020

Nakean and Amanda, who both have a children from previous relationships, met online and bonded immediately due to their mutual love of outdoor adventuring. Many of their early dates were doing something adventurous - from hiking to snowshoeing - so, when the decided to marry in August, having an outdoor adventure elopement was the prefect choice. They decided on an early morning hike, with their kids in tow, culminating with a mountaintop elopement as the sun rose.

I Never Knew I Was a Feminist Until I Started Planning a Wedding: Smashing the Patriarchy While Saying ‘I Do’

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Mattalynn Mason

March 28, 2025

Even after working in the wedding industry for over fifteen years, I never truly considered myself a feminist until I started planning my own wedding. And now? I’m shouting it from the rooftops. I’m a proud, modern feminist, and I’m bringing that energy into my own big day.

Ask An Expert: The “Fuck It” Bucket

Guest Contributor

March 19, 2025

We really want to do our own thing for our wedding and not follow pointless traditions. However, we have some very conservative relatives who will expect certain elements. How do we tread that fine line between doing our wedding our way and not alienating everyone we love?

Styling Your Wedding: Making a Big Impact on a Small Budget

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Alex Mari

March 13, 2025

There are several things you need to consider when deciding what you want your wedding to look and feel like: your budget, your guest count, your venue, your priorities, and your vision. This is especially true if you’re working with a smaller or limited budget.

Every Rose Has Its Thorn: Alternative Wedding Flower Ideas

Kat

March 12, 2025

We've been bombarded with images of the ‘traditional’ wedding our whole lives, it’s part of our culture, so when it comes to planning your own, it's very natural to feel a bit torn between wanting to stick to tradition while also wanting your own personality to shine through.

Don’t Do It Yourself: Why Some Wedding Tasks are Best Left to the Pros

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Juliana Noelle Jumper

March 4, 2025

There is nothing I love more than getting together with a friend or two for a crafternoon of sewing, making and creating. When I got married, I spent a weekend with one of my bridesmaids, who (major friend flex) just happens to be a set sculptor for Hollywood films. We made 12 gorgeous little hobbit houses for the tables, a postbox for the cards, and I designed all the invitations, stationery and signage. For anyone with a penchant for making, the idea of a DIY wedding can be a dream. - a great way to add your own unique identity to your day - but that’s not the sort of DIY I want to focus on in this article. Instead, I’m going to look at those moments of wedding planning when perhaps you shouldn’t be doing it all yourself. When actually it might be better to ask for help or even to employ a professional!

Ask An Expert: Becoming a DIY Queen

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Chloe Lee

February 18, 2025

Welcome to our new-look "Ask an Expert" feature! In each issue, we'll be inviting different wedding experts to weigh in on your burning wedding planning questions. So, whatever you need help with, send us an email with the subject line “Ask an Expert” and your question may be used in a future edition.

Gender Fluid Wedding Fashion

Alexandra Merri

February 11, 2025

The wedding industry is undergoing a much-needed transformation as Gen Z dismisses outdated traditional wedding norms. Say goodbye to awkward first dances and traditional cake cutting—today's couples are writing their own rules. This also includes breaking free from conventional bride and groom dress codes.

Fancy Dress Halloween Wedding with Autumnal Colours

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Raw

March 3, 2025

Shannon and Jennifer’s wedding was an autumnal celebration wrapped in Halloween spirit. They embraced the season’s colours, filled their venue with pumpkins and autumn leaves, and invited guests to lean into the theme by partying in fancy dress.

Married by Hellvis on Halloween at Sure Thing Chapel

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Petite Cherry Photo

January 31, 2025

Melanie and Daniel got hitched on Halloween at the Sure Thing Chapel in downtown Vegas. The chapel handled everything for them—the officiant, the flowers, and even recommending the photographer—making the whole process completely stress-free, even as Vegas first-timers. They didn’t technically invite any guests; the people who came kind of invited themselves!

Happy Goth Halloween Wedding with an $800 Budget

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Liz Huff

September 11, 2024

When Hannah and Nate decided to tie the knot, they knew they didn't have a lot to spend, but that wasn't going to stop them having the wedding they wanted. Both line cooks, they were lucky enough to be offered the restaurant where the bride works as their venue, which they used after hours. Everything else was homemade and their secondhand outfits were pieced together from pieces found at Poshmark and Goodwill, totalling less than $50 combined!

Relaxed Rock n’ Roll Wedding with a Hint of Halloween & Sprinkle of Witchy Sparkle

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Jo Greenfield

July 15, 2024

With their inspiration rooted in their love of autumn, specifically pumpkins, Jessica and James' wedding that was a beautiful blend of American "fall" wedding aesthetics with their own rock n' roll edge.

‘Til Death Star Do Us Part

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Keri Lynne

July 3, 2024

Teri and Lucas, who have been together for eight years, bonded over their mutual love for Star Wars and other classic movies. In September, Lucas proposed with a custom-made R2-D2 ring. Eager to marry, they decided on a Halloween wedding just a month later!

Gothic Micro Wedding on an October Full Moon

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Applehead

June 27, 2024

At Atlanta Utility Works on Halloween weekend, Mikey and Megan were married in a small wedding that mixed their love of both gothic and bohemian styles. The couple blended Mikey's favorite colour, purple, with Megan's love for black, creating a rock n' roll yet romantic atmosphere.

Styling a Luxe Halloween Wedding

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Kindred & Co. Weddings

June 4, 2024

A Halloween-inspired wedding isn’t just for the goths and the witches. If the turning colour of the leaves gives you that toasty feeling inside, an upmarket twist on an autumnal theme could be perfect for you!

Retro Rock ‘n’ Roll ‘Cry-Baby’ Inspired Wedding at The Madonna Inn

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Dylan Kyle

April 1, 2025

From the moment they first stayed at the Madonna Inn, which is a California landmark famous for its eccentric rooms and technicolor kitsch, Jennifer and Kyle they could picture their wedding there.

Celestial Autumn Emo Wedding

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Wren & Rose

March 31, 2025

Rhys and Keaton’s wedding didn’t come from a lifelong dream or Pinterest board, in fact Rhys never thought she'd ever want to get married. When the couple, who met in high school, did decide to take the plunge, they knew one thing for sure - their day would not be traditional or focused on trends.

Moody Glam Minnesota Wedding with Cheese Toastie Tattoos

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Ellen Gustafson

March 26, 2025

Paige and Ryan love the Minnesota State Fair. The slogan is The Great Minnesota Get-Together so they nicknamed their wedding The Great Ryan & Paige Get-Together.

Self-Made Wedding Celebration in Spain

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Natalescha

March 25, 2025

What started as a joke from the groom that the amount they were going to spend on a wedding would be the same as a week-long vacation with their closest friends turned into reality when Kim and Chris tied the knot. Although initially Kim did want something more usual, instead they decided to redefine what a wedding could be.

Intimate Tattoo Artists’ Wedding in Leipzig, Germany

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Mutatio Elisa

February 28, 2025

Kira and Damien’s wedding wasn’t about sticking to a theme or following any trends. It was about people—family, friends, and themselves. “We had no real plan for the day,” Kira says. “Everything was organically perfect.”

Snowy Festive Wedding in the Canadian Rockies

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DXB Creative Co.

February 27, 2025

Amanda and Alex’s wedding in the Canadian Rockies unfolded like a scene from a winter fairytale. A perfectly timed first snowfall dusted the mountains just as the couple prepared to say their vows. Dressed in all black, their guests gathered to witness a ceremony that was uniquely theirs.

Old School Festival Inspired Wedding with a Dreamy Woodland Vibe

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S J Jones

February 14, 2025

Inspired by festivals and the music they love, but with a whimsical, woodland twist, Emily and Tom’s Isle of Wight wedding was filled with good music, great food, and fun. The bride wore two dresses, the second of which was accessorised with wings! They wanted a day with zero pressure to adhere to formalities, where everyone could just relax and have a good time.

Halloween Hike Elopement at The Stanley Hotel

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Story Maker Photos

March 21, 2025

Self-Solemnized Elopement with a Black Dress, Waterfall Picnic, and a Unity Joint

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McKenzie Bigliazzi

March 7, 2025

Gianna and Patrick chose an intimate elopement in the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado, with only their Chihuahua and a photographer with them as their witnesses. In Colorado, you don't need an officiant to make it legal, so they decided to say their vows alone. They even got their dog got to sign as a witness with his paw print on the marriage license!

Dark & Spooky ‘Til Death Wedding

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Garnet Dahlia

March 5, 2025

With a shared love for all things dark and spooky, Kelsey and Mackenzie crafted a 'Til Death' theme for their wedding that embraced their personalities without slipping into a full-blown Halloween vibe. Their October celebration balanced moody decor with black, emerald green, and metallic accents, alongside a scattering of skeletons.

Fancy Dress Halloween Wedding with Autumnal Colours

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Raw

March 3, 2025

Shannon and Jennifer’s wedding was an autumnal celebration wrapped in Halloween spirit. They embraced the season’s colours, filled their venue with pumpkins and autumn leaves, and invited guests to lean into the theme by partying in fancy dress.

Setting Intentions and Embracing the Magic: A Candlelit Nighttime Ceremony

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Sofia Katherine

February 25, 2025

Amanda and Cody’s wedding was a night to remember—literally. With a theme built around the deep blue hues of twilight and the glow of candlelight, they designed a ceremony that reflected their love for the beauty of darkness without relying on the usual horror tropes.

Married by Hellvis on Halloween at Sure Thing Chapel

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Petite Cherry Photo

January 31, 2025

Melanie and Daniel got hitched on Halloween at the Sure Thing Chapel in downtown Vegas. The chapel handled everything for them—the officiant, the flowers, and even recommending the photographer—making the whole process completely stress-free, even as Vegas first-timers. They didn’t technically invite any guests; the people who came kind of invited themselves!

Moody November Wedding at a Gothic New York Mansion

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The Cardinals

January 22, 2025

Meghan and Chris’s November wedding was held at a gothic style mansion in the Catskills, New York. They were entranced by the venue, which was filled with rich history, and stunning woods surrounding it. They really tried to make it their own; the first dance, for example, was done behind a curtain with a spotlight so their 75 guests could only see their silhouettes. They also had a tarot card reader as an option for guests who didn't want to dance in the evening.

Luxury Vampire Themed Inclusive Wedding Shoot

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The Rose Reflective

December 11, 2024

I recently saw a Thread where the poster pointed out that luxury wedding workshop shoots often exclude marginalised couples or those with tattoos, piercings, or other alternative styles. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about how accurate that is! As you know, I’m all about celebrating alternative shoots and weddings (obviously!), but just because someone doesn’t appear to be straight, white, or fit a certain body ideal doesn’t mean they aren’t interested in the luxury end of the wedding market.

Bet on Love: A Gender Non-Confirming Wedding Fashion Shoot

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Jamie Y

November 14, 2024

Issue 58 was dedicated to EXPRESSING YOURSELF and doubling down on who you are for your wedding. So, we thought a shoot showing some gender nonconforming attire options was the perfect choice. Shot in Las Vegas in collaboration with That Chapel Downtown and P3 Events, our model Zara embraced both their masculine and feminine sides to create a shoot that contrasts the two and looked absolutely incredible in both!

Ziggy Stardust Inspired Vegas Wedding Ideas

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Jamie Y

October 30, 2024

Rock N Romance Elopements is an all-inclusive elopement company based in Las Vegas, founded by iconic Vegas photographer (and one of our favourites - so much so, she shot our latest cover) Jamie Y Photography. They provide everything you need for an elopement, including venue, hair and make-up, florals, and, of course, a photographer. They specialise in small intimate elopements with 0-50 guests so it's perfect if you're traveling to Vegas to get married but you're not sure where to begin.

Forever Ever: A Colourful & Retro Wedding Shoot at Hotel Clermont, Atlanta

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Ashley White Photos

October 22, 2024

At the heart of Atlanta’s vibrant creative scene, this styled wedding shoot at Hotel Clermont brought together retro flair and boho charm with a fresh, inclusive twist. Originally built in 1924, the hotel’s eclectic yet nostalgic interior was the perfect backdrop for this collaboration between local vendors and visionaries.

She’s Electric: A Pink & Green Bridal Shoot for Rock n Roll Bride Magazine & That Chapel Downtown

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Erin Roberts

September 16, 2024

Bright & Sunny Yellow + Pink Wedding Editorial with a $30 Budget

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The Villar Photo Co.

August 6, 2024

If you picked up a copy of the latest issue of the magazine, then you will have already seen a preview of this incredible yellow wedding session. We loved the photos so much we felt they deserved a full feature in all it's sunny and bright glory too!

Gothic Meets Bridgerton Alternative Wedding Editorial

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Amy Davies

July 17, 2024

Inspired by the opulent charm of Bridgerton and the grandeur of their castle location, wedding photographer Amy Davies envisioned a unique shoot blending maximalist and gothic elegance.