When Two Become One (Not One Hundred)

Rachel Darwin

Alexandria French

August 8, 2024

It’s often assumed that the bigger the wedding, the more stressful it might be to plan, but we’re not so sure that’s true. While planning any sort of wedding, you’re likely to come up against many hurdles along the way and eloping is no different! Whether you're still weighing up your options, or you’re firmly on the elopement path, my goal is to offer understanding, support and perhaps a bit of inspiration on how to get yourself through the unique course of obstacles an elopement can bring.

The Pink Tax & The Hidden Costs of Being a Bride

Guest Contributor

Risky Exposure

June 18, 2024

The discovery of a Pink Tax – that is, additional and unnecessary costs specifically for women – or the very idea that being a woman is simply more expensive is not new. Anyone who has had the displeasure of purchasing sanitary items quadri-weekly for three decades at retail price will know the weight of that particular injustice.

Shopping Small For Your Wedding is a Feminist Act

Rachel Darwin

Chris W R Cox

February 7, 2024

For a few fun years in my 20s, my singing career led me to singing at a whole bunch of weddings… and I ab-so-lute-ly LOVED it. After some time singing for other peoples’ bands, I decided I wanted to create my own. Funnily enough, that’s how I first met Kat, exhibiting at a wedding fair in 2015…

I Do … & I Don’t – A Feminist Guide to Weddings & Marriage: Budget Embarrassment

Rachel Darwin

Applehead Photography & Design

October 3, 2023

You might be so rock ‘n roll that you couldn’t give a monkey’s about feeling embarrassed about or ashamed of your wedding budget. If you couldn’t care less about what society has tried to tell you that you ‘should’ be doing when it comes to your wedding then I have just two words for you… GO YOU.

I Do… & I Don’t: The First Year of a Feminist Marriage – People-pleasing

Rachel Darwin

Jamie Y

March 28, 2023

In 2021, we had the pleasure of publishing Rachel’s journey of planning her feminist wedding. We loved her contributions so much that we’ve invited her back to continue the series by talking about the first year of her feminist marriage. In this article, she’s talking about people-pleasing.

I Do … & I Don’t: The First Year of a Feminist Marriage – The Honeymoon Period

Rachel Darwin

Kathleen Whittemore

November 15, 2022

In 2021, we had the pleasure of publishing Rachel’s journey of planning her feminist wedding. We loved her contributions so much that we’ve invited her back to continue the series by talking about the first year of her feminist marriage. In this issue, she’s looking at the honeymoon period.

I Do … & I Don’t: The First Year of a Feminist Marriage – What it Means to be a Rock n Roll Bride

Rachel Darwin

The Saums

August 30, 2022

wedding. We loved her contributions so much that we’ve invited her back to continue the series by talking about the first year of her feminist marriage.

I Do … & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – The Perfect Bride

Rachel Darwin

Kate Gray

April 11, 2022

I Do … & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – Changing Your Name

Rachel Darwin

Katerina Larniani

March 21, 2022

I Do … & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – The Hen Do

Rachel Darwin

Madeline Kate

February 14, 2022

I Do… & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride: The Bridal Party

Rachel Darwin

Rebecca Carpenter

November 22, 2021

I Do … & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – The Origins of Bridal Traditions

Rachel Darwin

Sarah Carter

November 10, 2021

I Do… & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – Finding Your Wedding Dress

Rachel Darwin

Rachel Bettesworth

July 6, 2021

I’ve watched Say Yes to The Dress with my mum for years, so when the first big COVID lockdown ended and all the bridal boutiques were only allowing one or two people to accompany the bride, I felt fine about not taking a big entourage. More often than not, a big group can end in tears, and not the I-just-found-my-dream-dress kind! My auntie is a keen dressmaker, and generously gifted me a budget for my wedding dress, so I went with her and my mum.

If Jurassic Park Was a Theme Park Full of Cats on Halloween

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Leslie Rodriguez

June 17, 2021

Julie and Peter's October 31st wedding was held at a park, local to their home. They used the park's nature centre (which is actually where they first met. The the bride was was giving a talk about the black market wildlife trade in Southeast Asia) to host their food and drinks, but the majority of the day was outside. Their wedding date was also four years to the day of their first official date.

I Do … & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – Getting Engaged & Splitting the Cost of My Ring

Rachel Darwin

Sam Dawood

May 26, 2021

Introducing our brand-new real bride columnist! Rachel is getting married in September so we’ll be following her journey of planning a feminist meets rock n roll wedding, culminating in us sharing the big day in our last issue of the year! Over to you Rachel…

Intimate Feminist Wedding in New Orleans Inspired by Dolly Parton & Mardi Gras

Sophie Cooke

Riccardo Emillien

August 5, 2020

They wanted their New Orleans wedding to be a celebration of their love that wasn’t bound up in ideas about gender or consumerism. Quinn, who married Natan’s in February, wore a stunning Scotch and Soda suit instead of anything traditionally bridal. They also didn't have a bridal party, their low key ceremony was in a park and they ended the day with an intimate gathering in one of their favourite restaurants.