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The wedding industry is undergoing a much-needed transformation as Gen Z dismisses outdated traditional wedding norms.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.Read more...
Alt Wedding Co.
February 7, 2025
When Alice and Amy envisioned their wedding day, they knew it wouldn’t fit neatly into tradition’s rigid mold. They wanted a day that reflected their love and individuality—one that embraced who they were as partners, best friends, and creatives. "We wanted a wedding that summed us up," Alice said. "Alternative, but also personal. So much of the wedding industry isn't designed with couples like us in mind."Read more...
Miranda Due
January 24, 2025
Raph and Tawny had a completely unconventional wedding. Inviting just 25 guests to their 15-minute ceremony, they spend the majority of the event space rental time taking Vogue style photos! "You see, the people who attended the ceremony typically look and dress like heathens", Tawny explained, "so I wanted to make sure to capture the one and only time we looked like real adults!"Read more...
Sydney Angel
January 6, 2025
Patience and Bethany chose The Ripped Bodice, a bookshop in LA, as their unique wedding venue. The venue had never hosted a wedding before, which was precisely why they loved it. This wasn’t the only unconventional aspect of their day. From the lack of a theme or specific colour palette to swapping a DJ and dancing for board games, the celebration was all about what Patience and Bethany truly wanted.Read more...
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.Read more...
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!Read more...
Finder Seeker
November 12, 2024
Cody and Liliana, who have been together since high school, wanted their wedding to be all about their family, friends and who they are. Held in May at Montsalvat Artists Colony and Botanicah, both in Melbourne, they thrifted EVERY SINGLE ITEM for their DIY reception dinner. Liliana wore a Selkie dress customised by a friend, while Cody was in a thrifted suit.Read more...
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.Read more...
Ashley White Photos
October 15, 2024
Hello and welcome to the year 2024, where anyone with even a fractionally-open mind will throw their arms up and rejoice in the knowledge that any two consenting adults can tie the knot, regardless of their race, gender or religious beliefs. In this rainbow-obsessed issue, we feel it would be remiss of us not to take a moment to raise our LGBTQIA+ Pride flags high above our heads, and shriek at the very top of our lungs, that here at Rock n Roll Bride magazine… LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVE IS LOOOOVE.Read more...
Heather Elizabeth
October 14, 2024
Misty and Alicia’s Portland wedding truly celebrated their individuality. The couple brought their shared love for creativity, fandom, and DIY into their day – almost everything was handcrafted by the brides! Misty's job involves selling her incredible artwork at fan conventions across the US, so they even had a cute vendor booth for "merch"!Read more...
Danya Izarraraz
September 27, 2024
When Kira and McKinna set their sights on Joshua Tree for their wedding, they knew they wanted something as eclectic and dynamic as their relationship. “Joshua Tree is a gorgeous place, and it’s also very eclectic,” Kira says. “We wanted our guests to experience both sides of this, so we selected Indian Cove Amphitheater for our ceremony and a private music and art venue called FurstWurld for the reception. Both places are special to us as climbers, music lovers, and seasonal high desert dwellers.”Read more...
Marija Stankovic
August 22, 2024
When Christa and Corinne decided to get married, they knew they wanted a wedding that felt like a grand celebration with a glamorous feel. The golden age of the roaring 20s felt like the perfect theme and they went full Gatsby, even asking their guests to dress up.Read more...
February 30th Stories
August 7, 2024
Fabiana and Nicole got married in the beach, with the picturesque backdrop of Albissola Marina, behind them. With a budget of just €5,000, they made clever choices to keep the costs down, such as both brides wearing dresses made for them by their mothers!Read more...
Dreamlife NY
July 19, 2024
Stephanie and Mariel spent three years meticulously planning an enchanted forest wedding, dreaming of a celebration immersed in nature. Though the weather had other plans, confining most activities to their venue's historic manor house and reception tent, the couple's day was still just as magical as they hoped it would be.Read more...
The Love Club
June 25, 2024
Sometimes, all it takes is a little creativity and a lot of love to turn an ordinary space into something truly magical. This was the vision behind this wedding editorial, organised by a crew of Kansas City creatives, led by photographers Syd and Sam of The Love Club.Read more...
Bohemian Rose
June 17, 2024
Nestled against its own private woodland in over 100 acres of Shropshire’s finest hills, Carly and Becky’s wedding at the Bridal Barn was a celebration of their love, their pagan beliefs and their new home. The day featured to eco-friendly practices, local vendors, and the joy of queer love.Read more...
Kassia J
June 10, 2024
For Kim and Lexa, from Edmonton, Canada, their wedding day was all about feeling like themselves. This is a common theme for a lot of queer couples - making the day feeling like a celebration of being exactly who they are because of how much strength and adversity it took to become those people and to make it there.Read more...
Finder Seeker
June 3, 2024
Jack and Hemlock’s met when they were 17 and 18, through talking about Shakespeare on Tumblr. This mutual appreciation was what inspired their whimsical and beautifully inclusive wedding day. Both queer and trans, it was important that their wedding felt like a representation of them, their love and their community.Read more...
Francesca Vecchi
May 31, 2024
Despite living 200 miles apart, Sonia and Gloria met in a nightclub in Bologna. It was love at first sight with Gloria joke-proposing 10 days later! It took 10 years for them to actually get married, but they finally sealed the deal in the picturesque backdrop of Antica Corte Ortalli in Reggio Emilia. They wanted a rustic vibe with a big party feel.Read more...
Mary Hannah Harte
May 7, 2024
When musician Candi Carpenter and Alden first stepped foot upon the grounds of Stonehenge, they felt an undeniable spark. As Nashville-based musicians, the duo vowed to return to this hallowed ground to mark their commitment with a traditional Celtic handfasting ceremony.Read more...