Budget Friendly

Surprise Austin Wedding: Steve & Katherine

Kat

Katherine O'Brien

August 15, 2014

I bet you've never heard a wedding story quite like this one! The groom, Steve, decided to surprise his British girlfriend by asking her to marry him while on a road trip from Nashville to New Orleans. He proposed on the banks of the The Angelina River and they were married in Austin four days later. The bride knew nothing about what was going to happen on the day. With the help of wedding photographer Katherine O'Brien, Steve planned the entire wedding himself, his bride just had to show up!

Intimate and Relaxed Wedding With Just 12 Guests: Ben & Siobhain

Kat

Dale Weeks

August 12, 2014

Siobhain and Ben wanted a fuss-free and relaxed wedding that they'd really enjoy. So they invited just 12 guests and planned the whole thing in only two months! "Planning a wedding in just two months was stressful at times", explained the bride. "Our guest count was only 14 people including Ben and I but it was perfect, I always liked the idea of having a small intimate wedding, it felt so much more personal, everyone was a part of it."

Homegrown and Locally Sourced Bohemian Wedding: Lindsey & Jason

Kat

Ayres

August 8, 2014

Lindsey and Jason were married at The Red House in Cassadaga, in upstate New York. The venue really set the tone for their casual, DIY day. "Our wedding theme was laid back, bohemian, vibrant and eclectic", explained the bride. "Which truly reflected Jason and I. We really didn't stick to the traditional formalities when planning our wedding but instead we choose to personalize our day in a way that we felt most comfortable with."

Dry Lake Bed Elopement: Stephanie & Sebastian

Kat

Gaby J

July 29, 2014

Stephanie and Sebastian travelled from their home in Germany to have a teeny tiny elopement ceremony on a dry lake bed just outside of Vegas. The bride wore a homemade dress and headpiece, and she arranged her own bouquet with flowers from Whole Foods. They brought lawn flamingos as décor and Mexican blankets to use as props for their photos.

Shotgun Waterside Wedding: Rick & Catie

Kat

Tatum Kathleen

July 26, 2014

Rick and Catie had a shotgun wedding. After being together for five years they decided it was time one Wendesday night... and they were married on their friend's waterside dock that Sunday! They spent just $600 to get hitched with the photography, catering and cake all being gifts from very generous friends.

Tattoo Artist’s Georgia Wedding: Jayne & Kyle

Kat

Laura Fulmer

July 25, 2014

Jayne and Kyle met in the tattoo shop where Kyle works. They started dating a few months after that and they moved in together really quickly. For their May wedding at Perry's Landing, an events space in Georgia, they wanted something low key and intimate.

Rainbow Bright Wedding By The Sea: Kerry & Max

Kat

Babb Photo

July 21, 2014

Kerry and Max's rainbow wedding was held at Poplar Farm in Sutton on Sea. They wanted to incorporate two of their biggest loves (colour and the sea!) and they did that by staying true to what they wanted and getting crafty and creative with their choices.

Thrifty, Bohemian Wedding in Northern Ireland: Amanda & James

Kat

Wrapped in Plastic Photography

July 16, 2014

Amanda and James were married in Derry, Northern Ireland. The day started with the bride getting ready at her parents' house and a catholic ceremony, but that's where the tradition ended! Their reception, at Thatched Cottage in Craft Village, was a true reflection of them as a couple. Casual, laid back and thrifty.

Casual Beach Getaway Wedding: Bianca & Richard

Kat

Debbie Lourens

July 10, 2014

Bianca and Richard's wedding was held on Big Bay Beach in Cape Town. This was very definitely a family affair with the bride's mother making the stationery and helping Bianca fold all those paper origami flowers, and both her parents helping with the catering. Most of the reception décor was borrowed from people they knew or bought cheaply in China Town.

All You Need Is Love Themed New Zealand Wedding: Courtney & Nick

Kat

Anne Paar

July 9, 2014

Courtney and Nick wanted a day that didn't break the bank. They managed to keep the costs down by shopping in charity shops, accepting help from family and friends and DIYing a lot! They put the flowers together themselves, had a playlist instead of a band or DJ and made their own stationery. Both of their outfits were "lucky finds on the internet". The designers didn't matter to them, only that they liked what they wore. The bridesmaids had dresses from eBay.

Intimate London Pub Wedding: Alex & Sophia

Kat

Lisa Jane

July 7, 2014

Alex and Sophia were married at Stoke Newington Town Hall, followed by a reception at The Draper’s Arms pub in Islington, London. They day had a subtle vintage vibe - from Sophia's Jenny Packham dress and Flo and Percy headpiece, to the retro photo booth and polaroid shots their photographer Lisa Jane took! Ultimately though, they wanted a local wedding that was intimate and enjoyable for their guests.

Intimate and Spiritual Island Wedding: Emily & Bernard

Kat

Steven Dangerfield

July 5, 2014

Emily and Bernard were married at Doe Bay Resort on Orcas Island in Washington. They wanted an intimate, special day and didn't want to spend a lot of cash so they also thrifed wherever they could. Emily's dress was by Free People, her shoes were from Goodwill and her jewellery was all vintage. Bernard's outfit was also second-hand and all the flowers were picked from a nearby wood!

Rainbowtastic Brighton Seafront Wedding: Steph & Harry

Kat

Daffodil Waves

July 3, 2014

Steph and Harry had a quintessential Brighton wedding. Their ceremony was on the famous Brighton bandstand, they had photographs taken on the iconic seafront and their reception was at the amazing Proud Cabaret.

Budget Friendly Tattooed Tea Party Wedding at The Dome Cinema: Jess & Jordan

Kat

Lisa Jane

July 2, 2014

One of the questions people always ask me when we meet is, "don't you ever get bored of writing about weddings?" And I always say, with the utmost honestly, that if they saw all the amazing weddings I got to look at on a daily basis they, like me, would never get bored!

Springtime Edinburgh City Centre Wedding: Will & Rowan

Kat

June 19, 2014

After their ceremony at Lothian Chambers in Edinburgh, Will and Rowan hosted a low key reception at St Columba's by the Castle, which was walking distance for all their guests. In the evening everybody moved on again, this time to The Caves. They chose this for their evening party because it is one one Will's favourite venues for gigs.

Handmade and Thrifty Crochet-Lovers Wedding: Charly & Phil

Kat

Rebecca Douglas

June 18, 2014

On May 3rd, and with just £5000 to spend, Charly and Phil were married at Church of The Good Shepherd in Tadworth. They had their thrifty reception in the church hall next door! The bride wore a Nataya 'Titanic' dress and carried a homemade crochet bouquet. They saved cash by DIYing pretty much everything, from the flowers to the cake to the catering! Their entertainment was a two piece jazz band, made up of friends.

Recycled and Thrifty Farm Wedding: Angie & Lionel

Kat

Carolien and Ben

June 17, 2014

A wedding dress made of a recycled crochet tablecloth, custom buttons for every member of the wedding party and flowers grown by the couple themselves... there's just so much to love about Angie and Lionel's thrifty, farm wedding! Married in Chrissiesmeer, South Africa on 28th April this year, this couple really did plan the wedding they truly wanted.

Homemade Book-Lovers Vintage Wedding: Tom & Emma

Kat

E. Gilbert

June 13, 2014

Tom and Emma were married in Florida. Their wedding was nerdy, with a touch of vintage, just like them! They had loads of lovely handmade and especially sourced details such as paper flower bouquets and Ski Soda brought in from Illinois.

Surf and Floral Wedding in South Africa: Nick & Kelli

Kat

Tyrone Bradley

June 13, 2014

Wanting to combine two of their biggest passions for their big day, Nick and Kelli had a surf and flower inspired wedding. All the guys wore colourful Hawaiian shirts and the girls were in brightly patterned summer dresses! Kelli's dress was vintage, from the 1940s and cost her $8! The day was held outdoors, at The Litchi Orchard in Salt Rock, Durban. "Our wedding was surf inspired", wrote Kelli, "as we both surf and after watching the 80s classic North Shore together, we knew the theme we wanted straight away! Light, fun, floral, colourful and full of love!"

DIY Tutorial: Pastel Gemstone Necklace

Kat

Fall For DIY

June 9, 2014

I am a DIY clutz. I'm the kind of girl who would glue her fingers together and get more glitter in my hair than on the thing I was trying to bling (which, actually, might not be a bad thing...) So when Fran of Fall for DIY got in touch, asking if she could create this DIY post for Rock n Roll Bride, I gleefully accepted. I hope you enjoy this one, it's a beauty!

Newer

1 ...27 28 29 30 31 ...46

Older