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DIY Day of the Dead, Lobster and Rabbit-Themed Romantic Garden Party Wedding in London: Kirsty & Steve

Kat

We Heart Pictures

August 5, 2013

When Kirsty and Steve planned to marry they knew they wanted tradition to play no part in it. This started with their surname. Instead of keeping their own names or one of them taking the other's they decided to merge their two names to create a brand new one. So Kirsty Foster and Steve Pate became Mr & Mrs Fate! When it came to capturing their wedding day they wanted photos that were bright, romantic, playful, with a little kooky edge. They found We Heart Pictures through Rock n Roll Bride and couldn't have been happier with their choice! They wedding took place on June 7th at Hoxton Hall, London.

Hairspray and 1960s Inspired Retro Wedding: Louise & Pete

Kat

This Modern Love

August 1, 2013

Louise and Pete's Belfast manor house wedding was full to bursting with cute, quirky and retro DIY details. The bride wore a polka dot Candy Anthony wedding dress and looked every but the mid-century starlet with her beehive hair do and classically gorgeous make up. "We definitely had a retro themed wedding", Louise explained. "I took inspiration from Hairspray (especially when it came to my hair!) and had a pink polka dot 50s style dress. Pete had a teddy boy-esque suit. We played 60s garage songs during the drinks reception and 60s girl groups afterwards. We asked all our male guests to wear bow ties, which they did, including my 5 month old nephew!"

Scottish Wedding in Amsterdam: Allana & Jared

Kat

Chi Kin Tsang

July 31, 2013

Allana and Jared were married at Strand West in Amsterdam, a little known beach club 10 mins from Amsterdam Central Station. They wanted a laid back, budget friendly wedding that reflected them. The bride designed her own dress through Dolly Couture, the bride's aunt did the flowers and they designed their own stationery. They also decorated the venue themselves.

Burning Man Inspired Alternative Desert Wedding: Gregg & Lisa

Kat

Gaby Jeter

July 31, 2013

Are you ready for something really different and pretty flipping spectacular today? Well, my dear, you are in the right place because Gregg and Lisa's desert wedding is guaranteed to blow your socks off They were married outdoors, on public land, and set up a little 'camp' where they they celebrated with their friends and family. The entire wedding cost them less than $5000.

Eco-Friendly Brighton Wedding : Matt & Brig

Kat

Moments Captured

July 26, 2013

Matt and Brig wanted their Brighton wedding to have a real community feel. It was also super important to them that it was eco-friendly and they used local suppliers as much as possible. "We met 15 years ago but at the time we were both with other partners", Brig explained. "Matt was the carpenter on an eco self build house that I was about to live in. Our kids were the same ages. We lost contact for about 10 years and then bumped into each other at Patchfest and we hung out for a while...4 years later we were married. Matt proposed on the Brighton Wheel on November 5th 2012."

Palm Springs DIY Desert Wedding: Rob & Diana

Kat

Sweet Little Photographs

July 25, 2013

Ron and Diana chose the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs to host their wedding back in March. Their day was simple and elegant but with an added dash of sparkle! "Our wedding had a desert chic theme!" wrote the bride. "The otherworldly modern feel of the natural desert offset by a palette of mixed metallics. We did a lot of DIY. I had a serious staff of dedicated friends – we crafted every weekend for four months! I even flew my future mother-in-law out from New York to help - she had great handwriting for all the personalized gift bags from her days teaching kindergarten. Don’t be afraid if you don’t know exactly what its going to look like when you are done, if you can dream it do it!"

Homemade Red and White 1950s Wedding: Maud & Robert

Kat

Susan Noelle

July 24, 2013

Maud and Robert's wedding was full on Rock n Roll! This Dutch couple went for a classic combo of red and white with a few touches of orange. Most of their guests even showed up wearing same colours! "For over a year I browsed Rock n Roll Bride for inspiration and was SO inspired by the lovely 50s and vintage and pin-up weddings", Maud explained. "All our friends and family expected something different for our wedding. They just knew it wouldn't be traditional or 'ordinary'. A typical Dutch wedding means a strapless long dress, a humongous sports car, doves, natural make up, a huge white cake... I don't like any of that, I never have. I like things to be a lot more vibrant and colourful! It's just us. It's who we are. In 'real life' my husband also rocks the pompadour hairstyle (even to work as a financial analyst!) and I wear pencil skirts and red lipstick every day. Our wedding showed exactly who we are."

Fun South African Farm Wedding: Lauren & Mike

Kat

Knot Just Pics

July 22, 2013

Szerdi and Andy's South African wedding was held on a farm. The day had a rustic and whimsical vibe, but overall they just wanted everyone to have fun. "We wanted to keep the wedding simple, but with attention to detail", the bride explained. "We wanted everything to be personal, especially the ceremony.

Colourful Wedding in Henley-on Thames: Neil & Joanne

Kat

Samuel Docker

July 19, 2013

Neil and Joanne were married in the picturesque Henley-on-Thames in May. They spent just £7,000 on the wedding, managing to keep costs low by avoiding traditional wedding 'stuff' as much as possible! The bride bought her Monsoon Bridal dress for £45 from eBay and did her own hair and make up. The venues were also pretty affordable. The ceremony took place at Henley town hall and the reception at Hambleden Village Hall. The groom's mother made the cake, they designed and printed their own stationery and they drove their own car.

Organic and Natural Scottish Wedding: Rachel & Steven

Kat

Caro Weiss

July 18, 2013

Rachel and Steven wanted a relaxed vibe for their Glaswegian wedding. This red-headed couple held their celebration at Pollokshields Burgh Hall and used dried wheat, carthamus and rhodantha throughout to give the space an organic and natural look. "We didn't have a theme, we just wanted everyone to relax and have a great day, and for the place to be natural, light and beautiful", Rachel began. "The hall is gorgeous on its own anyway so I chose items, colours, flowers accordingly and everything came together amazingly. My bridesmaids and I carried wheat bouquets and we used a lot of charity shop finds. My girls also chose their own dresses. I just wanted them to wear a dress that made them feel amazing."

Homemade Farm Wedding: Nree & Adrian

Kat

Tantari

July 17, 2013

Nree and Adrian were married on a Friday afternoon in February. Their farm venue set the tone and theme for the day, which they accessorised with homemade yellow details. "Our wedding was summery, relaxed, vintage and handmade", wrote the bride. "Our main objective was to keep the cost down! So styling and hand making everything was a top priority (also something that I LOVED doing). We wanted to be super relaxed and for our guest feeling relaxed on our special day, so having the wedding at Gum Gully was perfect. The sun was shining, the birds were signing and all we could smell was that sweet country air."

Secret Garden Party in a Swimming Pool: Lynsey & Greg

Kat

James Melia

July 16, 2013

I find it so interesting to see how different the same venue can look depending on the wedding. I've featured a wedding at the amazing Victoria Baths in Manchester before, but apart from the obvious similarities (like the big empty swimming pool!) it could be a totally different venue. Lynsey and Greg added lots of greenery and overgrown foliage to the mix, creating a completely different vibe from the cute, quirky and colourful wedding I've shared from here before.

Romanian Wedding with a Wedding Cake Calamity: Anne & Ionut

Kat

Be Light

July 12, 2013

Anne and Ionut were married in Bucharest, Romania. Their ceremony was at Visarion Church and the reception, Domenii Plaza Hotel. "Our wedding was based on us", wrote the bride, "classic, funny, yummy, happy, not ordinary nor extraordinary... We didn't follow what we 'should do' instead we followed our hearts. We wanted to have fun at our wedding, so this was the only theme really!"

Colourful Rustic Farm Wedding: Hannah & Kristie

Kat

Love + Perry

July 11, 2013

Hannah and Kristie were married at Quonquont Farm in Whately, MA. Their laid back May celebration was one that perfectly reflected them as a couple. "Kristie's from Virginia and I'm a New England girl through-and-through", explained Hannah, "so we wanted to find a happy balance that would allow all our friends and family to feel comfortable and have a good time. Elegant, rustic, authentic, quirky, and comfortable were all words we threw around during the planning process."

Fancy Dress Fusion Wedding: Kiran & Josh

Kat

The Picture Foundry

July 10, 2013

Kiran and Josh had a two-day wedding on the 3rd and 4th of May. Their main aim was to throw a celebration that felt very 'them' and for everyone to have a great time. Big weddings can often cost a lot, but even with their two day event, this savvy couple only spent £8500! They called in favours, DIYed a LOT and made some clever and unusual choices in order to save money. Everything from the flowers, the cake, the DJ and the stationery were either DIYed by the couple or donated by friends.

A DIY Devon Wedding: Beckie & Nick

Kat

Assassynation

July 5, 2013

Beckie and Nick were married in Devon and wanted a day that focused on the things they loved the most. They had a limited budget but made sure they prioritised the things that mattered while putting their own stamp on everything. The bride's mother made her dress and they handcrafted the majority of the decorations.

A Glittery, Colourful & Fun-Filled DIY Wedding: Rich & Fran

Kat

NabeelsCamera

July 4, 2013

Rich and Fran chose Romsey Town Hall as the venue for their April wedding. They wanted a day that was fun and personal but didn’t break the bank. With a lot of help from friends and family and a truckload of DIY, they created a wedding day that was the perfect reflection of them and their love.

Playful Cornish Wedding: Emily & Matt

Kat

Amanda Wilcher

July 3, 2013

Emily and Matt were married at the beautiful Trelowarren in Cornwall. These self-catering cottages provided the perfect backdrop to their laid back outdoor wedding. The bride wore an Isabel Marant gown and Chanel sandals. She hand-stitched her own veil.

Italian Rock Concert Wedding & a Bride in Black: Stefano & Rossana

Kat

Annalisa Russo & Francesco Russo

July 1, 2013

Stefano and Rossana had a purely Rock n Roll wedding at Queen Brasserie, Castelnuovo Rangone, Italy. The majority of the wedding was DIY and the whole shebang cost them less than €5000! However it wasn't all smooth sailing...

Rolling Stones Inspired Wedding: Julia & Chris

Kat

Marianne Chua

July 1, 2013

Including your biggest passion, obsession even, in your wedding is highly encouraged from my corner, and no-one is more passionate about the Rolling Stones than Julia and Chris. The wedding took place in May in Chelsea, London.

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