Ask Alysia: Shop Local for Your Wedding Outfit
Arianna Belle
May 3, 2024
Help! I ordered what I thought was the same dress I tried on in store for cheaper online, but when it came in it’s nothing like the picture!Read more...
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Colourful Wedding in the Bride’s Childhood Garden
State of Love and Trust
April 22, 2024
On a sunny July day, amidst the familiar blooms of Billie's childhood garden, she and Mike exchanged their vows. The garden had always been a special place for the bride growing up, and her mum and stepdad were married there, so she always hoped she'd be able to do the same.Read more...
Laid Back Micro Wedding in York with a £2,000 Budget
Shutter Go Click
April 12, 2024
With a total budget of just £2,000, Riley and Liam's wedding is a masterclass in how you don't have to spend a fortune to get married! They had a small ceremony with just a couple of guests, at York Register Office followed by dinner at Fancy Hanks, an American bar and kitchen in the city.Read more...
Ask Alysia: Pushing Bridal Boundaries
Bohemian Rose
April 4, 2024
How do I wear a colourful dress but still feel bridal?Read more...
Punk Eleganza: A Homage Vogue Ball Culture & Queer Art Spaces
Aaron Ehinger
March 20, 2024
When asked to describe their wedding theme, Kaaren and Crispin said it was "A homage to first wave and post-wave venues and basement shows and vogue ball culture and queer art spaces." They drew inspiration from the DIY punk scenes, drag ballroom aesthetics, speakeasies and underground culture from the 1980s and 90’s gay liberation movement. They wanted their wedding to be a big celebration of their ancestors from the first wave of alternative and queer punk/rock music.Read more...
Colourful & Modern Industrial Loft Wedding
Tyler Gets Weird
February 22, 2024
Maria and Chris' wedding was non-traditional, colourful and full of fun! Maria wore a short dress with a long veil and sparkly boots and their industrial loft venue was decorated with flowers in vibrant colours, neon signs and disco balls.Read more...
Being a Body Neutral Bride
Olivia J
February 1, 2024
You’re engaged to the love of your life and you’re also on a journey to show your body the kindness and respect it deserves? Wins across the board. But how do you marry, the two? Every pun intended.Read more...
Musical Festival & 1970s-Inspired, Totally DIY Wedding at Camp Sunnystones
It’s Beautiful Here
January 19, 2024
When two band members fall in love and decide to get married, you know it’s going to be a party. Taking inspiration from venues they’ve played at together and their favourite music festival, Mit and Jag set out to create a dreamy, retro and fun multi-day homage to their unique story at the incredible Camp Sunnystones – an architecturally significant 1970s school camp set in the bushland of regional Victoria in Australia.Read more...
Ask Alysia: Becoming a Confidence Queen
JustJess
December 13, 2023
Every issue, bridal stylist Alysia Cole answers your questions about plus size bridal fashion and feeling good in your own skin no matter what your size. Submit a question by emailing magazine@rocknrollbride.com and using the subject line ASK ALYSIA.Read more...
Dinosaurs, Skulls & A Black Wedding Dress: A DIY Wedding with the Best First Look of All Time
David Long Photographer
December 7, 2023
How much dopamine can we slam into one day?" That's the question Cal and Cols asked themselves when they began planning their 'wedding 2.0'. Legally married in 2018, they eloped first time round, so wanted to have a big party to celebrate where they are in their relationship now.Read more...
Elegantly Gothic Intimate Wedding
Brianna Lane
November 16, 2023
Shelby and Steven's wedding, set on the eve of Halloween, was a celebration of their love in their own way. They brought together just 15 close friends and family for an intimate gathering that felt more like a grand dinner party than a traditional wedding.Read more...
Dark Academia & Botanical Halloween Wedding
Applehead Photography and Design
November 3, 2023
Heather and Tyler's bewitching celebration was dark academia meets gothic Victorian garden themed. With the help of their suppliers, they meticulously curated to reflect their shared love for Halloween.Read more...
Eco-Conscious & Eclectic, DIY Wedding
Oxi
September 29, 2023
Weddings are often super opulent affairs which generate a lot of waste, but Beth and James, who were married in the picturesque setting of Stourhead Gardens, wanted a day that was testament to their eco-conscious ethos.Read more...
Ask Alysia: Affordable Plus Size Wedding Dresses
Red Eclectic
August 31, 2023
This issue Alysia is answering your questions around budgeting and the potential hidden costs when shopping for a plus sized wedding gown. You can submit a question for Alysia to answer in a future issue by emailing magazine@rocknrollbride.com and using the subject line ASK ALYSIA.Read more...
One Size Does Not Fit All: Inclusivity and Diversity in the Wedding Industry
Bohemian Rose
August 30, 2023
A bridal boutique going above and beyond to showcase a diverse selection of models in their promo images? WE ARE SO HERE FOR IT! Feeling increasing frustrated with the lack of inclusivity in the brand images of the dresses they were was stocking in their shop, TDR Bridal in the West Midlands decided to do something about it - and so they shot their own.Read more...
Urban Greenhouse Micro Wedding with the Couple in Dungarees
Emily Stewart
August 2, 2023
Wilow and Zane might just be the cutest couple we've ever had the pleasure of publishing. Just look at them! Their matching Lucy and Yak dungarees, the urban greenhouse location, the laid back vibe to the day - all these things made for a truly beautiful, truly one-of-a-kind and truly 'them' wedding.Read more...
Ask Alysia: Navigating Diet Culture as Plus Sized Bride
Carly Vous
July 28, 2023
Bridal stylist Alysia Cole specialises in dressing plus size brides and has helped hundreds of nearly weds find their perfect wedding outfit. In every issue of the magazine, she answers your questions about wedding planning and styling with a specific focus on plus sizes. Submit your questions by emailing magazine@rocknrollbride.com and using the subject line ASK ALYSIA.Read more...
Dreamy Black Metal Meets Pastel Goth Wedding
Sierra Brook
July 24, 2023
love for each other and featured all of their favourite music. Bringing pink into the theme also added a touch of pastel goth which their photographer's dreamy photo style complimented perfectly.Read more...
Viva Magenta for Rock n Roll Bride Magazine
Shell de Mar
July 10, 2023
when Pantone made Viva Magenta - a dark, sexy, deep red/pink tone - their colour of the year for 2023, it brought the shade bang up to date.Read more...
1950s Meets Eclectic Pastel Garden Party Wedding
Brittany Dunbar
June 8, 2023
A was a whimsical and enchanting affair that perfectly encapsulated their eclectic tastes and love for vibrant colours. Andrew and Evelyn's wedding was hosted in a friend's back garden, with another friend officiating the ceremony and others helping with all the DIY, their day was a wonderful, creative collaboration which celebrated their love in a really special way.Read more...