This Pre-Wedding Shoot in Chinatown Shows What Authentically Honouring Your Roots Looks Like

Kat

Annalee

April 9, 2026

Sam and Kaylee wanted to honour both their backgrounds with a pre-wedding photo session. As a nod to Sam's Hong Kong heritage (in a distinctly Asian-American way), the two chose to run around San Francisco Chinatown at night. They visited several beloved locally-owned Chinese-American businesses and Chinatown landmarks. Kaylee brought her own piece of family history to the session, wearing her grandmother's wedding dress and her mother's veil as a tribute to the women who came before her.

Victorian Goth Ghosts in a Haunted House

Kat

Keri Lynne

April 6, 2026

Did you know there is no rule that says your engagement shoot has to be pretty pictures of you in a field or on a beach. I mean, those make lovely shoot locations and all but do you know what's way cooler? A freakin' haunted mansion! For Anita and Michael, who love all things dark and romantic, these vibes were elite.

DIY Wedding Ideas That Don’t Require a Trust Fund or Burnout

Guest Contributor

January 30, 2026

Look, we need to address the elephant in the reception hall: weddings have gotten totally out of hand. Somewhere between “I do” and Instagram, we lost sight of the plot. The typical wedding now costs almost as much as a good car, and frankly? Half of it ends up being stuff nobody remembers anyway.

Engagement Rings vs. Wedding Rings: Do You Really Need Both?

Guest Contributor

August 22, 2025

Rings are one of the few traditions most couples still hold onto, even when they’re ripping up the rest of the rulebook. Engagement rings and wedding rings have history, symbolism, and a whole lot of cultural baggage. But do you actually need both? And what’s the real difference anyway?

Dead Serious About Each Other: A Cemetery Engagement Shoot

Kat

Kalz

August 20, 2025

Most people pick a park, a beach, or maybe a trendy city street for their engagement photos. Sarah and Chris chose a cemetery. Their vision was to shoot something that felt like them, and that meant something a little dark.

A Colourful Engagement Party Turned Surprise Wedding

Kat

Kyra Boyer

August 8, 2025

Krystian and Julia threw a wedding their guests never saw coming. They invited everyone to what was billed as an engagement party, but instead of speeches and finger food, the crowd got a real wedding ceremony! Their biggest challenge was keeping it all a secret, especially since Julia admitted she’s an “oversharer” and still managed to only spill the news to two more people than planned!

A Spooky, Witchy Artists’ Engagement Shoot

Kat

The Shukans

July 23, 2025

Whitney and Isaac are incredibly creative, so when it came to planning their pre-wedding engagement shoot, they knew they didn't want the standard 'lets go to a random location and take some average pics' type vibe. Instead, they leaned into what makes them, them. Isaac started a painting during the shoot and then actually finished the piece. It now hangs in their home. They wanted their love (and their many creatures!) captured in a way that felt raw and real, mixing moody home life with artistic expression.

Eight Ways to Personalise Your Wedding Rings

Guest Contributor

November 22, 2023

When it comes to choosing your wedding rings, although aesthetics are super important, you should also consider what this piece of jewellery represents when you make your choices. Martin Commins, owner of Dublin Jewellers, Bespoke Diamonds, is here today to share his ideas on how you can make your wedding bands perfect for you.

Butterflies: Surprise Proposal Inspo for Music Lovers

Sophie Cooke

The Rose Reflective

April 20, 2021

Musicians’ Engagement Shoot with a Sequin Dress & A Cake Fight!

Kat

Sonum May

March 27, 2021

When an engagement shoot brings this much joy, you just know their wedding is going to be all kinds of incredible. Sofia and TJ, who met at a house party and then found each other online afterwards (truth time: it was TJ who did the stalking!) are both musicians and are actually getting married TODAY!

A Proposal at Home with Rock n Roll Bride Magazine!

Kat

Emerald

December 7, 2020

Call us vain, but we love hearing how Rock n Roll Bride magazine has helped with your wedding planning, but this may be a first! When Kirsty proposed to Vicky last year she used a copy of the magazine to do it!

Avoiding Pre-Wedding Fights (Don’t Worry, It Happens)

Guest Contributor

Vanessa Bennish

August 10, 2020

Perfect wedding venue? Check. Gorgeous wedding dress? Check. Constant bickering with your betrothed? Double check.

Change the Date: When Forced to Postpone their Wedding, This Couple Chose to see the Funny Side!

Kat

Ashley Amegin

March 22, 2020

Like many of you reading this, Denver-based photographer Ashley and her fiance Jonathan have been forced to postpone their wedding due to the CONVID-19 pandemic. When it came to telling their friends and family about their change of date, they decided to do a silly photo shoot with - what else? - bottles of Corona beer!

Alternative Wedding Rings for the Ultimate Non-Traditional Commitment

Kat

December 13, 2019

The exchanging of the rings is one of the most exciting and personal moments in any wedding. You also have to look at your wedding band every day, so making sure your rings are personal and authentically you is super important for even the most non-traditional couples. Whether you want something minimal or a ring that’s never been seen before, there are plenty of unique ring options out there.

Alternative Engagement Ring Ideas for Rock n Roll Brides

Kat

November 6, 2019

If you're reading this, the likelihood is that you don't want your wedding to be super traditional. Maybe you're wearing a coloured gown, sashaying down the aisle to your favourite metal song or putting skulls on the tables instead of flowers. All of these things, and many more, are really fun yet fleeting ways to showcase your individuality. After all, once the wedding itself if over they won't exist in your everyday life.

A Cosplay Star Wars Revenge of the Sith Engagement Shoot

Kat

Jimmy Bui

May 4, 2019

Molly and Christopher's engagement shoot is just about PERFECT for today's post, what with it being International Star Wars day and all. The couple made the costumes themselves! "We are both huge geeks who go to a lot of conventions", she said," so it was easy for us to find pieces we already owned to channel some Sith realness."

Super Cute Clifftop Engagement Shoot in Brighton

Ellie Kime

Manon Pauffin

December 9, 2018

Ahead of their big wedding day in China featuring a traditional tea ceremony, Anna and Alex decided to have some engagement pictures taken in Brighton with Manon Pauffin. The suuuuuuper cute results are below!

A Ghanaian Prince Marries his Italian Princess

Kat

And

November 11, 2018

Engagement shoots don't get any better than this. Taking place in Italy, where the couple live, it just screams love, happiness and damn good style. Isn't that what being a Rock n Roll bride is all about!?

Laidback & Silly Engagement Shoot on a Beach in Florida

Ellie Kime

V Simpson

September 22, 2018

Lindsey and Kyle's engagement shoot is on a whole next level of CUTE. Kat first saw this in the Rock n Roll Bride Facebook group (which you can join here) and fell in love with them and their approach to wedding planning, as exemplified by this tropical-inspired photo shoot.

Urban Grunge vs Glamorous Woodland Engagement Badassery

Erin Balfour

Alisha Toole

May 4, 2018

Engagement shoots are a great way for you and your photographer to get used to each other on a more relaxed occasion than the wedding day, and for you to really get comfortable being photographed by a professional.  And when you approach your shoot with extra thought about what you might wear and where you might go (pro-tip choose somewhere that speaks volumes about you as a couple) you'll end up with stunning portraits that will be intimate and meaningful as well as beautiful keepsakes.