Wedding Planning Advice

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.

How Much Does A Vegas Wedding Really Cost? (It’s Not as Much as You Might Think)

Kat

Electric Sugar Elopements

April 12, 2023

However, if you’ve been reading Rock n Roll Bride a while, you’ll already know that you don’t have to break the bank to make your day special. It may surprise you to hear that one of the most affordable and fun options is a Vegas wedding – yes, even if you need to fly over from the UK!

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.

The Groom Room: Planning the Perfect Proposal

Guest Contributor

Rebecca Carpenter

February 13, 2023

Newsflash: Planning a wedding is a lot of work, and it will be a hell of a lot more fun if the two of you tackle things together.

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.

After the Vows: Going the Distance

Gloria Zhang

Devlin Photos

November 30, 2022

A period of separation in your marriage will inevitably show up in some shape or form. So how do we weather the storm and stay connected, whether it’s a business trip away, or a study abroad to Asia?

I Do … & I Don’t: The First Year of a Feminist Marriage – The Honeymoon Period

Rachel Darwin

Kathleen Whittemore

November 15, 2022

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 issue, she’s looking at the honeymoon period.