January 17, 2024
As you undoubtedly have quickly realised, planning a wedding involves many, MANY moving parts and details; it’s very easy to feel overwhelmed! One of the biggest headaches we hear over and over again is the seating chart – dealing with family politics and grouping your friends and family in a way that will make the party go off rather than flop! Yes, it’s a lot of pressure!Read more...
McKenzie Bigliazzi
January 4, 2024
Do people ever tell you you're 'too much?' Screw that! Your wedding is the perfect time to be 100% yourself, whatever that looks like.Read more...
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...
Kerrilyn
November 30, 2023
How much is it? What, thousand?! OK, what’s the next option down? That’s the cheapest?! Fuck me, I guess we’ll have to rethink the live band. How much did your parents say they’re giving us again? What, hundred?! Shit. Well apparently we have to get them, the planner said they bring the whole theme together. I don’t know what theme, she just said ‘theme’. Maybe we can lose the cocktail truck…”Read more...
Erika Lagy
November 24, 2023
If you’re reading this, the chances are you’re already part of a couple that doesn’t want a wedding that anybody’s seen before. Some parts of your vision are easier to put together than others, especially if you have strong sub-culture lifestyle choices.Read more...
Ha Nguyen Photo
November 6, 2023
It goes without saying that we love bridal designers and boutiques, but an outfit doesn’t have to be labelled ‘wedding dress’ to be worn on a wedding day nor to make you feel special. Special is actually a word that gives me a little of the ick - I propose ‘your most fabulous and authentic self’ should be used in its place.Read more...
Ross Willsher
October 30, 2023
Selling your wedding dress on after your big day is a great idea – it’s better for the planet, you’re helping another bride-to-be find a bargain and you can make some money back. However, for all those reasons (and more) it can be a tricky thing to do.Read more...
Rebecca Carpenter
October 9, 2023
Electric Sugar Elopements
October 5, 2023
It’s important to remember that conflict within your relationship is normal. You are separate individuals with your own thoughts and ideas so of course you will disagree from time to time. But especially when wedding planning when everything feels so important, you’re spending so much money and trying to deal with extra fun surprises like your aunt who won’t sit near your mother or your bridesmaid who hates every. single. dress suggestion you make for her.Read more...
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.Read more...
Jamie Y
September 18, 2023
Congratulations! The question has been popped and you’re well on the way to planning your dream day. The budget has been decided, the date is set and it’s all very exciting. But as the spending gets under way, you start to notice some anxiety and stress creeping in. There’s a temptation to cut things out of your plan and rein everything in.Read more...
Costa Sister Productions
September 4, 2023
If you have an engagement shoot or wedding portraits coming up and you’re feeling pretty nervous, don’t worry. We got you. We’re Elena & Sofia from The Costa Sisters. We love making our clients feel absolutely incredible and comfortable in front of the camera so we’re sharing some of our favourite tips and secrets with you so you can go into your session with confidence!Read more...
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...
Yulia Kosynska
August 17, 2023
When we experience ANY change in our lives, it is completely normal to feel a little unsettled. Getting engaged is such an exciting period of your life, but if you are feeling under a bit (or a lot!) of pressure, hypnotherapy can help.Read more...
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...
Kartsie
July 19, 2023
Electric Sugar Elopements
July 12, 2023
With countless decisions to make as you plan your wedding, it's only natural to start to question whether certain traditions are right for your day. Having a wedding party for example – is it still worth the stress? Let’s look at the pros and cons of diching the bridal party and going it alone…Read more...
Briana Station
June 21, 2023
Relationship expert Gloria Zhang gives us three easy steps to navigate relations with your future spouses family, before you even get hitched.Read more...
Azu Morales Brand
June 6, 2023
Great wedding styling is about a wonderful, cohesive group of details, expressed thoughtfully, so Kate Forsyth shows us how you can use writing prompts to explore memories and nostalgia, your histories and the people most important to you.Read more...
Shutter Go Click
May 23, 2023
So, you want to be a good wedding guest? Here’s how to slay the guest game (+ have fun doing it).Read more...