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The Myth of the Chill Bride

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Kirsty Mackenzie

August 31, 2026

I have spent most of my adult life inside other people’s weddings. For over eighteen years couples have trusted me with the most personal day of their lives. They’ve DMed me the questions they don’t dare ask anyone else. Sent photos before anyone else saw them. Asked if I’d be willing to share their story on my website, my social media and my magazine. When I stop and think about it, it’s kind of mind blowing. I’ve watched thousands of people step into this moment where their private relationship briefly becomes something pretty public.
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How to Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet

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Joanna Bongard

August 28, 2026

Your wedding bouquet has been carried down the aisle, passed between lots of diffident people, photographed from every possible angle and possibly abandoned beside the dance floor while you went feral to MCR. there are some beautiful ways to preserve them though, you just have to make the arrangements before the wedding because cut flowers start deteriorating fast. Do not leave the decision and research until after the wedding or you'll have much fewer options. if any at all.
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What Every Couple Should Know About Wedding Supplier Contracts

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Natalescha

August 27, 2026

Wedding contracts are easy to skim when you are keen to secure your date, but the details are very important. Never sign anything or pay a deposit until you've read and understood everything properly! A wedding supplier's contract should cove what they will provide, what you are expected to pay (and when) and what happens if either side cannot fulfil the booking. Here is what to look for:
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The Bride Will Be Eating: What Finally Helped My Wedding Anxieties

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Chymo More

August 27, 2026

When my fiancé brought up the idea of having a full-blown three-day destination wedding abroad in Portugal, you’d think I would’ve been over the moon with excitement. Instead, it triggered some of my deepest fears. Everyone always says, “A wedding is one of the few times in your life everyone you love will be in one room.” My brain’s response to that was: “Everyone we love? Am I…loved?” With that, my palms started to sweat, my chest felt tight, and I wanted nothing more than to hide. Now, reflecting on the past year of wedding planning, I can see the rollercoaster of my concerns and how they evolved every few months. Here are a few of them and what helped me work through it all. 
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Ordering Your Wedding Dress Online? Here’s How to Not Get Scammed

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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.
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Las Vegas Weddings

Old Vegas, New Rules: A Retro Wedding for the Modern Couple at Sure Thing Too

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Velvet Alchemy

September 10, 2026

Vegas plays host to countless weddings and bridal photo shoots every year. Some rely on colour palette, others the neon lights and bustling casino setting. Yet this one began with a time of day: golden hour. Shot at Sure Thing Too in the downtown area with a real couple, Beth of Velvet Alchemy Photography followed her models as Las Vegas switched from sun-bleached spectacle to after-dark magic.
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Lucky In Love & The Magic of Old Las Vegas

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Velvet Alchemy

September 8, 2026

Brandea and Dawson looked to old Las Vegas, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, rodeo culture and the rhinestone-heavy work of American tailor Nudie Cohn as inspiration for their wedding. They booked two iconic venues to host the day - the Little White Wedding Chapel for the ceremony and the Golden Steer for dinner. “We really just wanted to lean into the magic of old Las Vegas,” said the bride. “A little Elvis, a little Frank Sinatra, some rodeo, and a lot of sparkle.”
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Vegas Las Vegas, The Wedding Chapel with 150 Themes, Just Had a Major Glow Up

Kat

July 6, 2026

TThe legendary Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel has had a glow up and it's now more iconic than ever! It now feels brighter, more modern and even more immersive while keeping the playful fun that made it famous in the first place. And with their popular Rocky Horror Picture Show-inspired package you can now be married by Frank-N- Furter in front of hot pink neon lips inspired by the cult classic!
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Fun & Flirty Vegas Wedding at the Neon Museum

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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!”
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Tattooed Weddings

The Anti-Tradition Wedding with Handmade Fashion, DIY Décor and Bingo

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Kat Shot This

September 2, 2026

Leah repeatedly referred to her wedding as a “fake wedding” because she and Mark skipped so many of the expected traditions that, apart from the legally binding bit, their day had very little interest in seeming like one. There was no aisle, personalised vows or first dance. There were six ceremony guests, several handmade outfits, competitive bingo and a table of temporary tattoos. It also happened to be on Leah’s 30th birthday! “I love my birthday but don’t love the idea of being centre of attention so thought what a good way to have a party, combine the two!" she said. "I got to spend the day with all my favourite people!”
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Love-Filled Wedding with Vintage Details, Eclectic Vibes, and a Cake on Every Table

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Kaitlynn Faith Photo

August 18, 2026

Rachel and Jada had already booked their venue and started planning their spring 2026 wedding when the political climate in the US began to change. As a lesbian couple in Utah, waiting another year and a half to become legally married began to feel like a risk. “We weren’t sure what would happen before our wedding or if we’d still be able to be legally married,” Rachel explained.
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It was Never a Phase: How to Have an Emo Themed Wedding

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Gem Wright

August 13, 2026

If you're reading Rock n Roll Bride, its highly likely that you had an emo phase... but that actually it wasn't a phase at all. You're probably still loving all things checkerboard, wearing too much black eyeliner and internally debating whether you're team Vans or team Converse. If you love the idea of an emo themed wedding then read on because here's how you can pull it off without it just becoming a mid-2000s costume party.
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Cottagecore Meets Queer Joy

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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.
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Gothic Weddings

Forbidden Love: Red Velvet Drapes, Pearl Chains & Clouds of Dry Ice

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Fien Vonk

May 22, 2026

Birgitte and Anthony met when they were teenagers, but didn't stay to fall for each other until a lot later in life. They went to a theatre with mutual friends, and sparks started to fly. "The theme for our wedding was forbidden love", Anthony told us. "This is because our love was a little secret in our early days. We we didn't want anyone to know about it from day one so we had a lot of secret dates."
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Til Death Rooftop Micro Wedding

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Electric Honey

May 20, 2026

Kimmy and James planned a 14-person micro wedding with a black, gold and orange palette inspired by Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, where James proposed during their annual trip. The ring came in a black velvet coffin box and featured an opal stone surrounded by skulls and roses. From there, the aesthetic unfolded naturally. Matte black stationery with gold foil lettering sat alongside tiger lilies, skull candles and a coffin-shaped card holder.
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Photo Shoots

Old Vegas, New Rules: A Retro Wedding for the Modern Couple at Sure Thing Too

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Velvet Alchemy

September 10, 2026

Vegas plays host to countless weddings and bridal photo shoots every year. Some rely on colour palette, others the neon lights and bustling casino setting. Yet this one began with a time of day: golden hour. Shot at Sure Thing Too in the downtown area with a real couple, Beth of Velvet Alchemy Photography followed her models as Las Vegas switched from sun-bleached spectacle to after-dark magic.
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Read All About It: Newsprint-Inspired Bridal Editorial

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Leesha Williams Photo + Film

September 3, 2026

Usually when we put together a shoot theme, we have a pretty clear idea of where it’s heading from the start. We’re inspired by a particular gown, a fashion trend, a film, a subculture or just a vibe we want to create. Gothic romance… city wedding… desert elopement. But this shoot was different. We knew we wanted colour, but not in a bright, obvious, in-your-face way. We kept coming back to these washed-out tones that almost felt like neutrals. Butter yellow, pale lilac, faded blue, soft green… Colours that felt sun-bleached and understated. And the same time, we couldn’t shake the idea of incorporating newsprint.
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It was Never a Phase: How to Have an Emo Themed Wedding

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Gem Wright

August 13, 2026

If you're reading Rock n Roll Bride, its highly likely that you had an emo phase... but that actually it wasn't a phase at all. You're probably still loving all things checkerboard, wearing too much black eyeliner and internally debating whether you're team Vans or team Converse. If you love the idea of an emo themed wedding then read on because here's how you can pull it off without it just becoming a mid-2000s costume party.
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Advancing Accessibility and Inclusion In the Wedding Industry with Maggie Sottero & Hopelynd

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Hetler

July 14, 2026

Bridal designer Maggie Sottero has established itself as one of the few bridal fashion brands that are committed advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion. At the bridal fashion weeks that we've attended, we've always been impressed with their range of models of all sizes and ethnicities. They also always have plus size samples available if we want to borrow them for our shoots. And believe us, they are one of the very few that do!
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The Importance of Freeze Framing Your Wedding Memories

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Lilia Abrahamsen

June 30, 2026

Getting married is such a crazy, whirlwind of a time - engagement celebrations, planning the biggest party of your life, dealing with family politics.. you know the score! There is so much happening all at once but then suddenly, almost as quickly as it all started, it's over. You're married and onto the next chapter of your lives. Many couples say the wedding day itself goes by in a flash, but that run-up period does too.
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Woodland Disco: A Wedding Shoot Full of Queer Love, Body Diversity & Gender Expression

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

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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.
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