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If Jurassic Park Was a Theme Park Full of Cats on Halloween

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Leslie Rodriguez

June 17, 2021

Julie and Peter's October 31st wedding was held at a park, local to their home. They used the park's nature centre (which is actually where they first met. The the bride was was giving a talk about the black market wildlife trade in Southeast Asia) to host their food and drinks, but the majority of the day was outside. Their wedding date was also four years to the day of their first official date.
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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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Juggling Wedding Planning, Work Deadlines and Zero Free Days

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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.
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Can A Religious Wedding Still be Alternative?

Kat

August 17, 2026

We got married in a church. The ceremony part of the day wasn't something we were particularly fussed about but it meant a lot to my parents so we made the decision to do it. Remember, this was 2008 so we didn't actually know much about the alternative options - celebrant-led, humanist, doing the legal bit at the register office and having a friend perform a blessing. But did it make our wedding any less right for us? Absolutely not.
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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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Las Vegas Weddings

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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‘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."
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Tattooed Weddings

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

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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!
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