Review: Gentlebands is Smashing the Rules for Men’s Wedding Rings

Kat

March 26, 2025

Let’s be real, most men’s wedding rings are a snoozefest. Plain metal bands. Zero personality. Nothing to write home (or vows) about. But Gentlebands? They’re not here to play it safe. They’re here to break the mould and rewrite the rulebook, one meteorite-infused, dinosaur bone-laced ring at a time.

Moody Glam Minnesota Wedding with Cheese Toastie Tattoos

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Ellen Gustafson

March 26, 2025

Paige and Ryan love the Minnesota State Fair. The slogan is The Great Minnesota Get-Together so they nicknamed their wedding The Great Ryan & Paige Get-Together.

Self-Made Wedding Celebration in Spain

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Natalescha

March 25, 2025

What started as a joke from the groom that the amount they were going to spend on a wedding would be the same as a week-long vacation with their closest friends turned into reality when Kim and Chris tied the knot. Although initially Kim did want something more usual, instead they decided to redefine what a wedding could be.

Homemade Bridgerton Inspired Wedding

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Queanna Lynn

March 24, 2025

Anna and Crissy knew from the moment they first watched Bridgerton during lockdown that it would be the inspiration for their wedding theme. The inclusivity of the show resonated with them, and its aesthetic - from the colours, to the decor, down to the animals at the petting zoo - provided endless inspiration.

Halloween Hike Elopement at The Stanley Hotel

Kat

Story Maker Photos

March 21, 2025

After fourteen years together and four years engaged, Kayla and Riley didn’t want a big production, a long guest list, or a rigid itinerary. Instead, they planned an elopement that reflected their love of horror. They started the day at The Stanley Hotel, the inspiration behind The Shining

Mexican Inspired Park Pavilion Wedding with a $10,000 Budget and Free Secondhand Dress!

Kat

Purely Brooke Photo

March 20, 2025

So many weddings start with a grand venue, expensive outfits and a colour scheme planned down to the last detail. And while we love weddings like that of course, Caleb and Gabbi did something entirely different. They started with the simple idea of just throwing a party that just happened to include a wedding. No rigid timelines, no unnecessary formalities, just a celebration that felt like them.

Ask An Expert: The “Fuck It” Bucket

Guest Contributor

March 19, 2025

We really want to do our own thing for our wedding and not follow pointless traditions. However, we have some very conservative relatives who will expect certain elements. How do we tread that fine line between doing our wedding our way and not alienating everyone we love?

Pink & Retro Backyard Wedding with a Drive Thru Twist

Kat

The Sugarcoated Company

March 18, 2025

Throwing a big, traditional wedding wasn’t was Hella and Noah wanted, but neither was a small-scale elopement. So they decided to blend the two, throwing a party at home that was intimate, yet full unconventional touches. “We did all the basic stuff,” Hella says, “but poured some alternative sauce on there. No regrets.”

Do You Actually Want That, or Is It Just a Wedding Tradition?

Guest Contributor

Vivi Suthathip

August 25, 2026

Traditions have a habit of sneaking into even the most alternative-leaning couples' weddings. You say you don't want any of it, but then family expectations/ the idea of taking the easier route/ too much doomscrolling suddenly you find yourself pricing up favours, practising a first dance and wondering whether a receiving line would actually be a nice thing to do.

Ordering Your Wedding Dress Online? Here’s How to Not Get Scammed

Guest Contributor

Natalescha

August 21, 2026

Buying a wedding dress online has some obvious advantages. You can shop at midnight, avoid fitting-room spotlights and browse designs from independent labels around the world without travelling further than your sofa. It can also be a lot cheaper and opens up far more possibilities than the average bridal boutique, particularly if you want a black dress, a corset and skirt, a short hemline or something more unique.

Style Without Shrinking: Your Body is Already Wedding-Ready

Aja Jewel

From the Daisies

August 20, 2026

Welcome to a brand-new fashion column and a brand-new columnist. Each issue, stylist Aja Jewel will explore the idea that wedding fashion should fit you, not the other way around, sharing practical ways to help you feel like yourself on your wedding day.

Juggling Wedding Planning, Work Deadlines and Zero Free Days

Guest Contributor

Leesha Williams Photo + Film

August 20, 2026

Planning a wedding can feel like taking on a second job. There are suppliers to contact, contracts to read, payments to make and approximately 700 opinions to deal with. When you are already balancing work deadlines, university assignments or a thesis, your free time can disappear fast. Both parts of your life need time, concentration and decision-making. Trying to manage everything without a plan usually means thinking about work during wedding appointments and answering supplier emails when you should be finishing a report. A few boundaries can make the whole thing feel less chaotic.

Fun & Flirty Vegas Wedding at the Neon Museum

Kat

Jamie Y

March 2, 2026

Beth and Elliott, who travelled to Vegas from the UK for their wedding, described their day as “Fun, flirty, and so Vegas!” They brought some close friends and family members with them and treated the whole experience like a holiday. “Honestly, we just know what we like and ran with it." Beth told us. "We work so hard in our everyday lives we just wanted a big break. A day for us, about us and overflowing with love!”

Metallica, Elvis & a Second Chance at Love

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Jamie Y

February 23, 2026

Debbie and Masty met at 18-years-old while they were in college studying Psychology. They dated, then drifted apart as life moved forward. More than a decade passed without contact. Then, on the same night, they dreamed about each other. Masty reached out and they decided to reunite in Las Vegas at a Metallica concert. You can probably guess the rest...

Sea of Love: Intimate, Fun & Kitsch Sure Thing Chapel Wedding

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Lauren Driscoll

February 10, 2026

Maggie and Kyle got married at Sure Thing Chapel in Las Vegas with Cat Power’s cover of Sea of Love playing as the bride walked down the aisle. “After choosing Sure Thing Chapel as the venue, we wanted to play off the colours and fun vibe", Maggie told us. "I had envisioned the colour scheme of black, red and light blue. We wanted to keep it intimate, fun, and kitschy.”

‘Til Death Do Us Punk

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Christina Srorzah

January 26, 2026

Casey met Dwayne in 2005 while looking for a tattoo artist. Appointments turned into years of friendship. In November 2022, when they realised they were both single, Casey invited Dwayne to a local venue to watch a friend’s stand up set after a session. Sitting in the booth, he reached over, grabbed her face, and kissed her. “He said he’d been waiting to do that for a long time and we’ve been inseparable ever since."

Gothic Glam at the Golf Club

Kat

Randi Rae

August 3, 2026

Ashley and Colin had known each other for 20 years before their friendship turned into something deeper. Neither had expected their relationship to take a romantic turn, but once it clicked there was nothing like it. This simmer they gathered 200 people for a goth glam wedding at a golf club, and are now expecting their first baby girl in September.

$10k Brewery Wedding Where They Rode a Motorbike Down the Aisle!

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Samantha Heather

July 20, 2026

Nikka and Taran have built their life around Enmore Road in Sydney. They own a bar there, spend their time with the people who make up the community and share a love of rock music, tattoos and late nights over a good drink. Their wedding never needed a moodboard because they already had one - it looked exactly like their everyday life.

Cottagecore Meets Queer Joy

Kat

Bon Harder

July 15, 2026

A few years ago, Griffin was performing at a drag show when Jay became the first person to tip them. Griffin winked at him, then a couple of years later they matched on a dating app! From then on, they were inseparable. They were lucky enough to win a free wedding at The Vow Room in Spokane so they planned an intimate celebration that brought together cottagecore styling with astrology, queer joy and a palette of green and orange.

Curtain Call: Classic Bridal Shoot with a Rebellious Edge

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Kirsty MacKenzie

July 6, 2026

For the issue 68's cover shoot we wanted to explore the contrast between classic bridal styling and a more rebellious presence. A little bit gothic, but not overtly so. Our model Clo’s heavily tattooed skin brought an edge that felt perfect against the refined interiors of the newly renovated The Trafalgar on King’s Road in London.

Dark Academia Gothic Wedding at a Victorian Mansion

Kat

Sam Turchin Photo

May 13, 2026

A phone-free ceremony, a D20 vow roll, and a surprise Freddy vs Jason cake battle all featured at Joanna and Derek’s October wedding. Inspired by gothic fiction, horror films and dark academia, they filled the day with gaming references, library cards, and thoughtful details that made the day enjoyable for their neurodivergent guests.

Gothic Black Tie Wedding on Halloween

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Ami Darling

April 7, 2026

Amber and Jago got married on 31st October in Cornwall. The date was significant because not only do they love Halloween, they started dating on and got engaged on Halloween! As goths, it just made total sense to keep the same date for their wedding.

Victorian Goth Ghosts in a Haunted House

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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.

Middle Earth Meets Pagan Gothic: A Dark Fantasy Wedding

Kat

Philipp Groth

April 2, 2026

Annika and Leon love Tolkien, fantasy worlds and video games, so they built their wedding from that foundation. They planned the day entirely by themselves, with the help of many talented friends, and held it at Mildenstein Castle in Saxony, Germany.

Woodland Disco: A Wedding Shoot Full of Queer Love, Body Diversity & Gender Expression

Kat

Espy Creative

June 17, 2026

Wedding themed photo shoots and editorials often follow a very particular formula, but when wedding planner Catalina Rojo of Celebrations by Catalina set out to organise one, she knew she'd be taking a very different route. Rather than focusing on a couple, or a single bride model, she called in help from a diverse collection of models and suppliers who she knew would help her celebrate inclusivity, creativity, and some really bold design ideas.

This is What Can Happen When You Stop Waiting for Your Wedding to be Perfect

Kat

Emily Avila

June 10, 2026

A few weeks before this shoot took place, the venue wasn't exactly wedding ready. The lease for Continental Square Ballroom in York, Pennsylvania, had only recently been signed. Furniture left behind by previous occupants was still scattered throughout the space and construction was ongoing. Most planners would have waited until the dust settled before bringing in photographers and models but Kyla Edwards of Eternal Moment saw it's potential.

Rockstar Retreat: A Joshua Tree Elopement for Rock n Roll Bride Magazine

Kat

Jamie Y

May 4, 2026

With the overall message of issue 67 being ' freedom', the desert felt like a natural starting point for the main editorial shoot. Our models were Sydney and Steven, a real couple who eloped in Vegas a few years ago and whose wedding we previously featured. Their familiarity with each other brought an ease and authenticity to the shoot that simply couldn’t have been manufactured. In fact, many of the accessories they wore were their own!

Anti-Capitalist Couture: Eclectic Wedding Shoot Where Everything Was Thrifted, Upcycled or Reclaimed

Kat

Black Stag Creative

March 27, 2026

This shoot is a riot against the beige, minimal, Pinterest-approved wedding machine, this shoot came to us by-way of a new team of wedding suppliers from South Africa who wanted to push what it means to create a “styled wedding shoot”.