Ask Alysia: Shop Local for Your Wedding Outfit

Kat

Arianna Belle

May 3, 2024

Help! I ordered what I thought was the same dress I tried on in store for cheaper online, but when it came in it’s nothing like the picture!

Pre-Wedding Jitters? How to Warm Up Your Cold Feet

Jon Carpenter

Angel’s Lovers

April 24, 2024

Wedding day jitters aren’t to be taken lightly. The guilt, the self-doubt, the midnight anxiety. You know what? Let’s just say it how it is, you’re going through some serious shit here. So, for the next few minutes, I’m gonna try and be as positive, calm and reassuring as possible. Like someone might talk to a horse that’s about to bolt.

The Nightmare Wedding Guest

Rachel Darwin

Claire Roige

April 18, 2024

Any couple planning their wedding can exercise control over the napkins, the choice of wine, the four different flavour combinations of the cake. But, how can we properly prepare ourselves for one of the scariest monsters a couple can contend with at their wedding… the nightmare guest?

Ask Alysia: Pushing Bridal Boundaries

Alysia Cole

Bohemian Rose

April 4, 2024

How do I wear a colourful dress but still feel bridal?

Expectations vs Reality: The Emotional Ups and Downs of Wedding Planning

Guest Contributor

Leesha Williams

March 27, 2024

Wedding planning is often portrayed as a blissful journey towards a perfect day, but the reality can be far from it. Join licensed therapist (and bride-to-be) Tasha Bailey as she shares an honest insight into some of the emotional challenges you might experience along the way.

Five Reasons to Ditch the Traditional Engagement Ring

Guest Contributor

March 12, 2024

You've probably heard the saying “diamonds are a girl’s best friend”, but as a jeweller, I have to disagree, and so do a growing number of jewellery lovers. The traditional solitaire diamond is falling out of fancy with many modern couples. This is especially true among those who value a more ethical approach or who don’t feel the need to play by others’ rules.

Bi Erasure in the Wedding Industry

Guest Contributor

Wilder

March 11, 2024

In the world of weddings, where love is celebrated, a dark shadow lurks behind the veil. Bisexual erasure is prevalent but so often overlooked. At first glance, the wedding industry is getting so much better at being inclusive and diverse. Magazines, blogs and social media accounts show many love stories and cater to many preferences. However, bisexuals seem to be one of the groups who are so often forgotten or even purposefully excluded.

Finding the Right Wedding Suppliers for You

Jon Carpenter

Chloe Del Monte

February 27, 2024

It's time to navigate the world of wedding suppliers like a pro. Your wedding day is a one-night-only performance, so choose your bandmates wisely.

Shopping Small For Your Wedding is a Feminist Act

Rachel Darwin

Chris W R Cox

February 7, 2024

For a few fun years in my 20s, my singing career led me to singing at a whole bunch of weddings… and I ab-so-lute-ly LOVED it. After some time singing for other peoples’ bands, I decided I wanted to create my own. Funnily enough, that’s how I first met Kat, exhibiting at a wedding fair in 2015…

Being a Body Neutral Bride

Guest Contributor

Olivia J

February 1, 2024

You’re engaged to the love of your life and you’re also on a journey to show your body the kindness and respect it deserves? Wins across the board. But how do you marry, the two? Every pun intended.

Wedding Styling but Make it Ethical: How to Not ‘Fast Fashion’ Your Wedding Decor

Kate Forsyth

Arche Creative

January 22, 2024

Looking for mindful ways to create the wedding you want while still showing our planet some love?  From considered approaches to seeking sustainable alternatives, it's time to make your wedding styling kickass and ethical.

How to Create the Perfect Seating Chart with Wedding Planning Assistant

Guest Contributor

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!

You’re Grand, Baby: Defying Being ‘Too Much’ on Your Wedding Day

Guest Contributor

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.

Welcome to Rock n Roll Bride!

Kat

Silver & Light

January 2, 2024

Roll up, roll up! Come one, come all! Welcome to Rock n Roll Bride magazine… the greatest wedding magazine on earth! Why are we the greatest? That’s easy. Because when Rock n Roll Bride magazine says “come one, come all!”, we truly mean it.

Ask Alysia: Becoming a Confidence Queen

Alysia Cole

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.

How to Not to Let Your Wedding Budget Define Your Day

Jon Carpenter

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…”

How to Make Your Wedding Ceremony as Unique as You Are

Guest Contributor

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.

Adding Oomph to Your Wedding Outfit without the Price Tag

Guest Contributor

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.

How To Sell Your Secondhand Wedding Dress

Guest Contributor

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.

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

Jon Carpenter

Rebecca Carpenter

October 9, 2023