July 2, 2014
I mean, really, what else can I say? Diamonds, people, DIAMONDS! Oh yes, the amazing jewellers over at 77 Diamonds want to gift one of you incredibly lucky babes a earring and pendant set worth over £1500!!!Read more...
Emma Case
June 16, 2014
It's no secret that I am a Fur Coat No Knickers super fan. Laura and Emma are the purveyors of the friendliest bridal boutique in the country. No joke, these babes are some of the nicest human beings you will ever meet. For years now they've been the go-to store for vintage wedding dresses, and in 2013 they expanded their range to include made to measure designs. All lovingly handmade in Britain, they wanted to be able to help every bride, whatever her shape or size. They love their vintage gowns, but with vintage sizing being stingy at the best of times, it was really hard for them to cater to anyone over a size 12.Read more...
A-Muse
June 11, 2014
Washington DC based wedding photographer Rachel Couch of A-Muse Photography loves nothing more than working with couples on their wedding day. "I also do a fair amount of fashion and lifestyle work", she writes, "and I really value my ability to shoot within several different genres since I think it makes me look at everything with fresh eyes. 'Magical realism' is the name of the game -- I try to create photographs that are both epic and cinematic, but also honest and intimate."Read more...
June 3, 2014
May 7, 2014
Full disclaimer: I am writing this article in a towel. I just had the most amazing bath of my life, and I didn't want to ruin that post-soak-glow by stopping to get dressed before telling you all about it!Read more...
April 23, 2014
I've heard way too many stories from people who've had to postpone or even cancel getting married simply because they couldn't afford it. That makes me so very sad. Of course the amount you spend has less than zero indication on how awesome your marriage will be, but if you have little or no savings, even a completely budget wedding can be out of the question.Read more...
Linzie Russo
April 16, 2014
It's a sad day when such a talented photographer ups sticks from the UK and moves over to sunnier shores... well it is for us anyway, you guys down under are in for a treat! Wedding photographer Linzie Russo is a half Aussie, half Scot babe who was born in Iran and has spent most of her life travelling the world! For the past three years she's called Glasgow home, but has recently made the decision to move back to Sydney in dire need of some nicer weather! To celebrate, she wants to offer one very lucky Rock n Roll Bride reader in Australia completely free wedding photography. Oh my goodness!Read more...
Emma Case
April 9, 2014
When Freixenet, the Spanish cava producers, got in touch to ask if I wanted to have a party on them, and share the results on my blog, I nearly fell off my chair. Talk about my dream job! Then they told me they also wanted to include the chance for my readers to win enough cava to keep their wedding rocking well into the wee hours and I almost did a backflip!Read more...
Decade Darlings
March 26, 2014
Ahh the great British hen do... the chance for brides-to-be and their friends to blow off some pre-wedding steam, get royally sozzled and (most likely) cause a bit of harmless chaos in the process. I've always been a bit of a party girl, so far from something I frown upon, I can totally see the appeal of all of the above. In fact I totally did all of the above for my own!Read more...
March 17, 2014
See that rainbow beauty up there with me? That's my friend Amy, owner of the amazing Sugarpill Cosmetics. No-one does colour like she does and everything she makes is always bursting with vibrancy! She is definitely the most brightly hued creature on the planet. And yes, she wears her make up like that every. single. day (check out her Instagram if you don't believe me!)Read more...
March 12, 2014
Today's exciting news is that the Rock n Roll Bride Facebook page has just cracked 100,000 fans! How nutso is that!? Of course I couldn't let this momentous occasion go by without due celebration and so as a little (BIG!) thank you to everyone for the love, support and endless likes, comments and shares, I thought I'd throw together a little prize pack which ten of you will win.Read more...
February 12, 2014
I'm sure, at some point, most brides have dreamt about getting away from it all. Let's face it, planning a wedding can be incredibly stressful so who wouldn't daydream about packing it all in and jetting off to elope in The Bahamas!? Well your fantasy might be a little closer than you think, with these two amazing competitions that I have for you today!Read more...
Assassynation
January 15, 2014
Oh goodness, have I got the ultimate prize for a Rock n Roll bride today. I'm pretty sure you're gonna squeal with excitement when you read about this one. What if I could get two of the big wedding expenses slashed for you and have it done by one of my all time favourite suppliers?Read more...
December 18, 2013
I'm in a celebratory mood today because we just cracked 50,000 likes on the Rock n Roll Bride Facebook page. You guys are awesome! To celebrate I've partnered up with the fabulous Etsy to give one lucky blog reader a £50 voucher to spend on their amazing website. Happy Christmas to YOU!Read more...
Robbins Photographic
September 18, 2013
Although times they are a-changing, gay and lesbian couples have been long overlooked in the wedding industry. While there are many amazing wedding suppliers that cater for and love to work with same-sex couples, there has yet to be a really cool, all inclusive wedding event that all engaged couples - no matter their preferences - can go to and feel comfortable and accepted. Sure, there have been a few magazines and events dedicated to gay weddings, but (and I hate to say it) but most of the ones I've seen have been slightly cheesy and erring on the side of tacky.Read more...
September 16, 2013
I have been a big fan of Upper Street shoes for a long time. I mean, who wouldn't want to play shoe designer once in a while? So when they got in touch to tell me all about their new personal inscription service, and to ask me if I'd like to give it a go, there was no way I was going to say no to an offer like that!Read more...
September 11, 2013
New kid on the block Dale Weeks is a force to be reckoned with. What he lacks in experience (starting his career as a music photographer, he's been shooting weddings professionally for a little under a year) he totally makes up for in incredible talent and the utmost enthusiasm!Read more...
May 28, 2013
Sometimes I read wedding blogs and wonder if there are even grooms involved in some of the weddings. I'm all for the girly stuff but I also really love to see a wedding where the couple have clearly worked together to plan the day. I mean, there's really nothing manly about pink peonies or soft tulle or teeny tiny little cupcakes... I know that I can be just as bad as the rest (I am a girl after all!) but I am also totally thrilled when I get the chance to talk about stuff for the dudes. So don't go forgetting your man when it comes to planning all things wedding, he's a big part of this day too remember and definitely needs to also look his super stylish best.Read more...
Made U Look
May 21, 2013
As some of you will know, I spent time in Los Angeles in March, probably the most health-concious and cleanse-obsessed place on the planet. Its no secret that I'm a 'grab what's available' kinda eater, that I have a penchant for wine and gin and that I'm totally allergic to exercise. However while I was in the land of buffed bodies, I did surprise myself by becoming quite the green juice junkie (something I have kept up since returning home!) and I even started to think a little more about how I treat, and what I put into, my body.Read more...
May 7, 2013
It is my life mission to save couples from terrible wedding photography. But picking the right wedding photographer is a big decision and I know one that a lot of my readers struggle with. For some of you especially, this is even more stressful as it's compounded with worries about the cost of it all. While I'm a firm believer that you should allocate a sizeable chunk of your wedding budget into the images that you'll keep forever, I'm not totally blind to the fact that for some of you, any investment at all just isn't possible.Read more...