January 5, 2025
Its the time of year where everyone likes to look back on the last 365 (or in this year's case, 366!) days and reminisce. We feature incredible real weddings almost every single day on the website, our social media platforms, and of course exclusive ones in print too! So, we thought we'd take a moment to look back through and see all the couples and stories which made the biggest impression.Read more...
Heartisan
December 10, 2024
Inspired by the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Danny-Sue and Dominik planned a wedding with just a €10,000 budget but a whole lot of heart. "Dominik used to read Alice in Wonderland to me in the evenings when we were getting to know each other,” Danny-Sue explained. “It felt right to reflect the story in our wedding. We wanted an enchanted garden vibe with vintage, old-English charm—a non-birthday party for us as a couple.”Read more...
James Morris and Marigold Wedding Photography.
November 20, 2024
When filmmaker Alexandra Preisz got engaged to visual artist Jaime, she decided to document the entire planning process on TikTok, especially when it came to her dress. Her series quickly went viral, with the bride-to-be sharing every step of the design, fabric sourcing and fitting process with her followers. While she initially envisioned reworking a vintage gown, she wasn't able to find thew sort of thing she wanted, so with the help of her stylist friend Fleur Egan and couturier Olivia Deur, she set about creating something entirely original instead.Read more...
Melinda Aimee
November 15, 2024
When Oceana and Matt tied the knot, they weren’t looking for grandeur; they were after something personal and true to who they are. With a £5,000 budget and a creative, DIY approach, they transformed Lower Hardres Village Hall into a rustic, garden-party-inspired celebration. From the sunflower-themed garden games, vintage doily backdrop, and a ceremony led by Oceana’s mother—the day truly reflected the couple’s likes and values.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...
Kitty Wheeler for Kim Williams
November 11, 2024
Emma and Steven's wanted their wedding to feel personal and very much in sync with their own story. Their theme of "colourful-retro-city-chic" was woven throughout with nods to family, music, and memories. They had their ceremony at The Old Marylebone Town Hall and a casual pub reception, and the bride wore her mother's dress. In total they spent less than £10,000 but still had the wedding day of their dreams.Read more...
Arianna Fenton
November 1, 2024
The idea of splitting a wedding over two days—a smaller, intimate ceremony on the first day, followed by a larger, more laid-back reception on another day—gained popularity during the pandemic and remains a popular choice for post-COVID couples. This approach reduces the pressure of formality and having "all eyes on you" during the vows, making it feel more like a personal moment rather than a performance. It also allows for a more relaxed celebration with everyone else afterward. This is exactly what Sioned and James chose to do when they married this summer.Read more...
Zoe Snooks
October 28, 2024
When Mariela and Mat, who met in 2018 at a tattoo convention, decided to tie the knot, they knew that while they didn't have a particular theme or vison in mind, they wanted something that incorporated their love for the desert, retro decor and tattoos. They found the perfect spot in downtown Las Vegas at the Sure Thing Chapel, featuring an officiant with a twist: Hellvis, the chapel’s resident 'spooky and campy Elvis' evil twin'. Everything else just fell into place after that.Read more...
Naida Lindberg
October 25, 2024
This is the story of a rock 'n' roll singer, and a bombshell of a babe writer. Matty and Sid locked eyes during one oh hist sets, and the rest was history. The next year was spent planning their backyard wedding in Santa Cruz, CA, for their one year anniversary.Read more...
Kailee Rei
October 17, 2024
Natalie and Trevor's wedding blended soft gothic aesthetics with the idea of a garden in winter. With black candlesticks, pearls intertwined with grapes, and Miu Miu ballet flats, the couple's moody vision had nods to a medieval aesthetic and vintage touches, or as Natalie described it, "a Sleeping Beauty illustration personified."Read more...
Willow Shields, Tom Coram, Kate Humphreys
September 6, 2024
They told their guests to dress like it was a 1970s Met Gala, the bride wore hot pink and yellow and the groom, a suit with Kermit and Miss Piggy on the back - yep, it's safe to say Millie and Dan's Brighton wedding was anything but conventional.Read more...
Amelia Jane
September 3, 2024
What do you get when you combine retro, 70s vibe with a cowboy aesthetic and a Newcastle coal yard? Why, Jane and Rob's epic country western wedding of course! With the bride working in fashion and the groom being in an Americana band, their wedding was never going to be boring, but they made it even more awesome by DIYing almost everything!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...
Elizabeth Burgi
May 30, 2024
Jade and Tony's wedding was a delightfully kitsch blast from the past, combining the whimsicality of the 1950s with the flamboyant flair of John Waters' films. Held at the iconic Madonna Inn, their day was a celebration of their love, but also a great excuse to have a grown up prom!Read more...
Whitney Alexander
May 24, 2024
Lauren and Kyle’s love story began in the most rock ‘n’ roll way imaginable. They met at a Rolling Stones concert, their eyes locking as the band played Gimme Shelter. When it came to planning their wedding, they were influenced heavily by the band and had so much fun incorporating little references into the day.Read more...
Alina Raducea
April 25, 2024
Choosing The Riverside Glasshouse in Leamington Spa as their venue, Kim and Chris tied the knot in a celebration that was inspired by their love of vintage and DIY with a tropical and Tiki twist. The day stood out with meticulously curated retro-tropical theme, and all the amazing Americana and mid-century modern decor... all of which they made themselves!Read more...
Mrs White
April 23, 2024
They wanted the look and feel of a Vegas elopement, but with their close friends and family there, so Elisha and Sean chose to get married locally, at The Altar Electric in Melbourne, which was decked out to look like a real Las Vegas chapel! The day was intimate and romantic with influences of Moulin Rouge. After the ceremony they and their loved ones went to Pepe's Italian & Liquor for a dinner in a private room.Read more...
Sarah Jay
April 1, 2024
Choosing the Graceland Chapel for their nuptials, Marc and Natasha’s Las Vegas wedding was a fine blend of vintage, rockabilly, and good old rock n' roll. Punctuated with laughter and light-hearted vows, their ceremony was officiated by an Elvis impersonator. Guests were encouraged to dress on-theme and after the ceremony, they embarked on a whistle-stop tour around the city in a 1975 Rolls Royce.Read more...
Gracie May
March 28, 2024
Billy and Crystal had a stunning micro wedding at Orlando Apopka Private Airfield last summer. The first couple ever to get married there, they had their legal ceremony a few days before at the courthouse and just wanted a small gathering with their favourite people for the reception. In total they spent $3,000.Read more...
Chris Wojdak
February 20, 2024
Jeff and Karla's wedding in Los Angeles was the epitome of Southern Californian casual charm. Their golden-hour palette combined the beauty of a late-summer sunset with the backdrop of the Verdugo mountains. They also included some accessibility features, such as a sign language interpreter during the ceremony, to ensure all their guests were able to enjoy the day. They had lawn games and plenty of room for the kids to run about and play.Read more...