The Groom Room: How to Tell Your Love Story in a Day

Jon Carpenter

Rebecca Carpenter

October 9, 2023

How to Deal with Having Conflicting Ideas from your Partner for your Wedding

Kat

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.

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.

Money Mindset & Why Spending on Your Wedding Can Feel So Stressful

Guest Contributor

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.

How to Prepare for Your Wedding Photos & Portrait Session

Guest Contributor

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!

Ask Alysia: Affordable Plus Size Wedding Dresses

Alysia Cole

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.

Using Hypnotherapy to Alleviate Pre-Wedding Stress

Guest Contributor

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.

Ask Alysia: Navigating Diet Culture as Plus Sized Bride

Alysia Cole

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.

The Self-Love Space: Why We’re No Longer Shedding for the Wedding

Guest Contributor

Kartsie

July 19, 2023

Are Bridal Parties Going Out of Style?

Kat

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…

The Ins and Outs of In-Laws

Gloria Zhang

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.

All the Small Things: Using Writing Prompts to Uncover Your Own Personal Wedding Day Style

Kate Forsyth

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.

Be Our Guest: How To Be a Good Wedding Guest

Kate Forsyth

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).

The Groom Room: How to Choose Your Wedding Party (and How to Treat Them Right)

Jon Carpenter

Cruz Valentin

April 20, 2023

Choosing the right people to be part of your wedding party is very, very important! Jon Carpenter is here to share some lessons learned from his unfortunately colourful past.

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.

Letting It Go and Regaining Your Fucks in Life

Harri Rose

Alex Healy Photo

March 15, 2023

Starting a marriage is a great opportunity to let old stuff go and realign your energy to all the excitement of this new adventure you’re embarking on.  Harri Rose gives us some first steps to help untangle ourselves from negative emotions from the past.

Not Your Mama’s Wedding: Incorporating Retro Styles into Your Day in a Modern Way

Kate Forsyth

Michelle Wood Photographer

February 28, 2023

Want to create a wedding which includes the vintage bits that speak to you and mixes them with modern stuff you like? Your wish is our command. Kate Forsyth of Good Day Club explores how to mix vintage with modern in a way that's true to you.

Why Every Engaged Couple Should Consider Premarital Counselling

Kat

Taylored Photo Memories

February 2, 2023

dresses, flowers and cake. But while all of these things are important to creating a beautiful wedding, it’s also vital to think about the things that will help you create a beautiful marriage.

Reclaiming Yourself from Diet Culture for your Wedding Day and Beyond

Harri Rose

Polly Thomas

January 31, 2023

The sound of self-improvement noise gets loudest at the start of the year. Our social media feeds get full of diet plans, wellness goals and life-change ‘gurus’. Harri Rose is here to remind you why you don’t need to change who you are or what you look like for your wedding day… or any other day for that matter!

Ghosts of Relationships Past

Gloria Zhang

Electric Sugar Elopements

December 23, 2022

llow. But your current love has the best chance of flourishing when the reasons for past failures are learned from and not brought into your current partnership.