Submissions

Please also take the time to read this post for more tips on how to get your submission really noticed!

If you are a couple, a photographer or a wedding vendor and you would like to be featured on Rock n Roll Bride, I would love to hear from you…don’t be shy!

Please Note: I receive a huge amount of submissions everyday so unfortunately I am unable to feature every single one. I will reply to every single submission I receive to let you know if you have been successful or not, so if you haven’t heard from me within a 48 hours your email may have got lost in cyberspace. Please feel free to chase me up!

Although I favour real weddings over engagement shoots and styled shoots, I do sometimes feature these too so send them over! I will also only feature content that I feel fits in with the style I am trying to promote.

Photography Credit: Devlin Photos

Real Weddings

I accept real wedding submissions from anyone – brides, grooms, photographers, wedding planners – just send me a quick email with a few images and some basic information on the day.

If you’d like to submit your wedding for a possible post on Rock n Roll Bride, drop me and email to kat@rocknrollbride.com including the following:

♥ The names of the couple, the wedding date and the location
♥ A small selection of images (around 20 will suffice) so I can get an idea of the style of wedding and photography. Please favour portraits of the bride & groom and reception details as these give me the best idea if the wedding is suitable or not.

Please do not send large/high res images in your initial submission request.

A small selection of low res images (eg under 500 pixels, 72 dpi) is adequate for me to get the feel of your wedding and see if it’s suitable for publication. Large images embedded into emails make my computer (and me) cry so please try and avoid it!

♥ A mini description about your wedding/photo shoot i.e. your theme and what made the particular wedding Rock n Roll. Please don’t feel like you have to write an essay at this point – just a few simple bullet points is enough for me to get an idea on whether I think the wedding is suitable for a feature. If your submission is accepted I will send you a short questionnaire which will cover everything I want to know.
♥ Whether your wedding has been submitted or featured on any other websites or blogs. This is really important. As a general rule I will not feature real weddings and photo shoots that have already been published on other wedding blogs.

Permission to be featured from the photographer and brides & groom is imperative. Please get permission from all parties before submitting a wedding or photo shoot.

Engagement Shoots/Styled Shoots

If you’d like to submit an engagement or styled shoot for a possible post on Rock n Roll Bride, drop me and email to kat@rocknrollbride.com including the following:

♥ The names of the couple, the location and the theme/inspiration behind the shoot
♥ A small selection of images (around 10 will suffice) so I can get an idea of the style of the photo shoot/photography. Please include any detail shots as well as portraits of the couple.
♥ Whether your photo session has been submitted or featured on any other websites or blogs. This is really important. As a general rule I will not feature real weddings and photo shoots that have already been published on other wedding blogs.

Permission to be featured from the photographer and brides & groom is imperative. Please get permission from all parties before submitting a wedding or photo shoot.

Under the Spotlight – Wedding Supplier Featured Posts

If you are a wedding supplier and you would like to be considered for a feature post, please drop me and email to kat@rocknrollbride.com

♥ Your name(s)/company name, your location and website address
♥ What you do (invitations/flowers/DJ etc)
♥ What makes you perfect for a Rock n Roll couple? What do you offer that is unique or different to the norm?

Please note: Vendor spotlight posts are sponsored/paid for. If I do not feel the product or service you offer is suitable for Rock n Roll Bride I reserve the right to say no to an ad or feature placement.

Photography Credit: Eliza Claire Photography

DIY Tutorials/Guest Posts

I’m currently taking submissions from guest writers who either want to submit a DIY Tutorial or an article that fits into my‘wedding’ or ‘business’ Post It Notes blog post remit. If you are interested in being considered then please drop me an email outlining your idea for the tutorial or article. I’ll accept posts from anyone – brides/grooms-to-be, newlyweds, wedding industy peeps, other bloggers (wedding or non-wedding).

Please note: Guest posts are not an opportunity for companies to write a post solely to promote themselves. So please only get in touch if you have an idea for an article that can genuinely help my readers (couples planning their weddings or people running their own small businesses). You will, of course, get credited (including links to your own website) in return.

And finally…

Any photographer or wedding vendor who I feature will be entitled to become a bona fide ‘Rockstar Vendor’! If you’d like your very own Rockstar Vendor badge to proudly display on your blog or website with a link back to Rock n Roll Bride and/or your post, please just drop me and email and I’ll shoot one right over.

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angie on May 29, 2009 at 21:03

Hey K
I just wanted to write and say how much I enjoy reading your blog- It’s very inspirational and gets my wheels turnin’. As a beginner photographer no one really cares for you and to be honest it’s sad, sigh…
Anyway and with your blogs I get inspired whether other photographers want to help you or not- so thanks a million and please do keep up the good work- you’re helping more than you know!!!! muahhhh!!!
Angie De La O
Shannon Confair on September 12, 2009 at 23:30

Hi! I would like to make a submission, but I can’t find your e-mail address anywhere. Thanks!
Melinda` on September 15, 2009 at 15:32

Heya! I love your site for all it’s uniqueness! I think that it is great. I love how you have totally focused on brides who don’t want all the traditional pomp and circumstance. I am a SECOND time bride, 42, will be 43 the “next time around”. So tired of all the poo-poo comments about second weddings – elope! go to the court house! ect. If you have ever gone through a divorce (after 15+ yr marraige , there are many reasons to celebrate this occasion. Yes, we will not do may things, but some things are just as impt the second time around. Now, here is my request… can you please showcase some second time brides?! All the website/blogs that I have found were all waaaayyyyy too religious or too conventional.. You would be doing a whole OTHER sector of us a huge favor! Rock On. Peace Out
Kat on September 15, 2009 at 15:42

i would love to show some second time brides/weddings. be sure to send me your wedding once you are married!
mirka on September 18, 2009 at 12:25

Hi,

I’d like to make a submission dont know where the contact you section is.
I’ve done bridal shoot at the eastern state penintentiary in Philly and they are quite ROCKING:) they are on my website under bridal and trash the dress… let me know if I can contact you somewhere else then just comment on here!
Mirka
Accidental Housewife on September 30, 2009 at 20:38

Hey lady, thought I’d send you a link to my “rock ‘n roll” bling… I’m digging how it feels traditional, but still works with my “skullz”… Check it: http://mamagetsmarried.blogspot.com/2009/09/diamonds-and-skullz-and-leggings-oh-my.html... Cuz “perfect” wedding sets tend to be kind of boring sometimes…
Accidental Housewife on September 30, 2009 at 20:40

sorry, looks like that link’s not working for whatever reason… hopefully this does *fingers crossed* http://mamagetsmarried.blogspot.com/2009/09/diamonds-and-skullz-and-leggings-oh-my.html
Kat on September 30, 2009 at 20:43

haha thanks – certainly very cool!
Angel on October 7, 2009 at 12:17

Oh how I hope you will find my wedding worthy of RnRB next year…
Kat on October 18, 2009 at 10:02

My email address is on this page with all the submission requirements. Kat@rocknrollbride.com
charlie on December 8, 2009 at 19:44

hey kat !
i LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
your blog im actually wondering if you can recomend a photographer … in guadalajara mexico LOL
its just that here the type of photography im looking for well there arent that type of photographers or at least none that i am aware and im getting married in feb so if you can pleeassee help i will be eternally grateful !!

thank you 1!
Kerry Brooks on December 8, 2009 at 23:55

Wow, I love the site! Full of inspiration and fantastic imagery! It is great to see this genre get the exposure it deserves!
Jenny on December 10, 2009 at 06:05

Hi,
Very cool site! I was wondering if you could recomend any wedding photographers for the Tennessee area? My fiance and I are getting married in April.

Thanks!
milena on December 16, 2009 at 13:11

hi ther Kool kat,
just got back from new york and just read the fantastic bit on thursday treats you wrote about the leopard lounge studio in sydney . your fab for doing that
cant wait to see if i get a response thanx so much again x x xmel
laura on January 6, 2010 at 21:31

Hey!

Just to say that – although I am NOT married and NOT engaged I loooove this site! I am, however, Bridesmaid this year three times (two of which are VERY ‘normal’ weddings, the other not [Im being a Maid of Merryment]) and all the wedding plannign with friends and family has made me realise just how same-y weddings can be. Me; I want something different – lots of nice colours and cool things and FUN. Luckily I have an off-the-wall partner who wouldnt – no – COULDNT have a regular wedding … so if I get engaged/married anytime soon…. Ill let you know

Thank you again!
PrincessCyanide on March 21, 2010 at 17:08

Hiya,just been pointed to ur blog by a friend of mine who was mentioned in one of ur blogs,dresses at no. 9.this is a fantastic idea! i hate traditional weddings and ill tell u the story of my wedding.when i was a wee girl i went to a fashion show that one of my dance teachers was in,she came out on to the runway wearing a beautiful black wedding dress.as soon as i saw it i said ‘im getting married in a black wedding dress’…and i did.my husband and i had a goth/vampire wedding(fangs included!),me in my black and red wedding dress which i made myself,hubby looking like dave vanian from the damned,black and red wedding cake and mosh pits and head banging at the reception.
having a look around its fantastic to see that so many ppl want something different for their big,something thats so personal to them.so thanks for sharing. laura xxx
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Danielle on April 1, 2010 at 20:40

HI

I will get married in April 2010 in a Destination Wedding that will be held In my home town…. Brazil. It will be a very elegant and in the same time modern wedding. I would like to know what I need to do in order to have the wedding published in your magazine.

Thanks a lot.

Danielle
Kat on April 1, 2010 at 20:42

Danielle
All the answers to your question are on the very page you just left this comment on…
Feuza on April 27, 2010 at 04:26

Danielle, I am Brazilian too, cant wait to see your gorgeous pictures~

just submitted a portrait session, so exciting! love this blog because having a hard time finding these kinds of brides in NJ and my style is edgy and funky
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Colin on June 6, 2010 at 10:21

Hi Kat, Love the blog will submit some of my wedding photography soon. Keep up the fine work!
Kismet on July 28, 2010 at 05:56

This is a great blog- I’m just here to say hello but will be back soon with photos of a bridal shoot I am doing soon.
Just making my entry to RnR! Love it!
Megan & Nate on August 7, 2010 at 03:42

We would love to be on your website … i will have to get back with you on pics because Nate is in iraq till december and im trying to plan a wedding so we are able to get married on January 1st 2011 in his best friends shop where he works on old cars of his. Its goin to be an awesome wedding and would just love to be up on your website. Thanks Megan and Nate
Riccardo on September 1, 2010 at 05:04

Just wanted to say that I love your blog!!
Poppy on September 1, 2010 at 13:17

Loving the blog Kat! – I just recently got engaged and was fearful of all the traditional wedding madness that would ensue, hoping for something less white and glossy and more fun!

I’m glad to have found your website (through All Fur Coat and No Knickers), which I have been using as inspiration in planning our wedding. I’ll let you know how I get on! It’s great to know that there are many kindred spirits out there who do not subscribe to wedding norms!

Roll on the wedding
Grant Stringer on September 18, 2010 at 22:34

Hi Kat
I have really enjoyed your site. Given me some great ideas and got me thinking about changing what I do. This is more my style!
Rock on!
Costa Rica Weddings Fan on November 4, 2010 at 14:32

Wow I love your blog! I work down in Costa Rica doing weddings and we never see amazing weddings like this! Do you ever have people submit international weddings? I love your work and enjoy reading about the weddings from down here! Take Care!
guitarnina on November 26, 2010 at 18:11

Hello!!
Really great blog, for sure!!
As a creator of rocknroll dresses and suits for weddings (among other creations)… I’m gonna have a closer look to all these posts…
As soon as my website is finished, i send it to you, and if you like it, i’d really be glad to be present on your blog…
till then, lots of rock from Barcelona, Spain!
Marc Matteo on November 29, 2010 at 20:46

Awesome blog with a lot of inspiring images. I love websites that showcase out of the box thinking.
Jo on December 1, 2010 at 16:49

Great venues in your blog. Lots of fab ideas. Good job!
Julieta on December 31, 2010 at 19:16

Love your blog! We are having a two-bride wedding (as in a lesbian wedding) in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. I got inspired and just launched my own blog (JulietandJulieta), would love to hear your thoughts. I want to make a wedding diary of the upcoming 5 months, our wedding is in May.
Best wishes for 2011!
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Paul on January 7, 2011 at 13:26

Wonderful blog, wonderful images and a modern blog that’s well worth following. Thank you.
Andrea Ellison Photography on January 7, 2011 at 15:28

I am sooooooo getting one of them there badges !!!
Michael Kent on February 9, 2011 at 03:06

Good blog. nice photography.
aida stephens on February 10, 2011 at 12:22

Hi ya
Am so pleased to find your blog and now want to get married again. Sometime later in the year, i would love to make a submission of photos of the cupcakes I took to the Brighton Tattoo Convention.
Defaf Alamri Makeup Artist on February 12, 2011 at 12:22

I love this blog – so different to the traditional bridal blogs! I ope to submit a great makeup related piece soon!
Scarlett Weddings on February 23, 2011 at 21:15

We love visiting this blog, it’s very inspirational for clients and creatives alike, you’ve got the perfect mix of all those things that make weddings cool! x
Ivan Packer on March 2, 2011 at 13:32

Hi Kat
I love your blog, it helps me get through the day when I’m particularly busy. It’s such fun. Thank you.
Ivan
Chris Lobue on March 18, 2011 at 21:13

Avid fan for 2 years now –
Love what you offer! Just saying.

Keep it up!
Chris
Anna on March 25, 2011 at 12:57

Great photos!
Thank you for sharint them!

- Anna
Elly Mac on April 15, 2011 at 10:19

I am so very glad that I found your website, and I am looking forward to submitting a wedding. Your site is just so much fun, exactly what the wedding industry needs.
Sammyjean on April 17, 2011 at 09:15

Hi! Loving the site, thanks for being a wedding thing which isn’t a “Wedding” thing. I’m arranging my own wedding party and am allergic to any planned sickly wedding suppliers, favours, name cards, seating arrangements, over priced shops, ivory, boring boring and just not me. I haven’t used any such item yet…so I’m really enjoying it!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Nicola Shipley on May 9, 2011 at 13:06

Hi Kat, I am going to be selling my cakes at Tattoo conventions around UK and v. excited about it too! I hope to meet people who appreciate the Alternative style of my speciality cakes and then I can be featured on your totally fab site if you like my style.
Great to hear a blog like this is getting it’s name out there, Well Done!!
Really, really love the photographers you feature, beautiful work xx
Lucille Von Frock on June 12, 2011 at 20:14

Hey Kat!! Been meaning to leave you a message on here for a while, but as you probably know, sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get around to the little things!! Anyway, as with everyone else commenting on here I LOVE YOUR SITE!!! I started a personal styling business late last year and your site and personal feedback to my blog has been so helpful, I really do appreciate what you do for us not so savvy world wide webbers out there!! I’m now starting another business (!), it’s a burlesque hen night package for ladies wishing for a night of glamour in London, the website isn’t up and running yet, but again, I’ve been referring back to your tips constantly – you are a Godsend!! Thanks doll – YOU ROCK!!! xx
Kat Curzon on July 17, 2011 at 18:39

From one Kat to another! Thank the stars above for your site! I thought i had a very clear idea of what my wedding next year is going to be but have to confess i’ve hardly had a thought of my own since looking at this site! Mine will be a 50′s inspired tea party theme. Me and my ginger dream man have our local town hall booked for its quirkyness and slight mental hospital feel about it, not everyones cup o tea but neither are gingers! Hope to make the cut next year!
Katrina Rowley on July 20, 2011 at 16:22

Hi there. I love love love Rock n Roll Bride. You’ve done such a great job. Thanks to you I really am planning the wedding that is perfect for me and my partner. We’ve had a few raised eyebrows for the ideas we want but when I’ve showed them this blog they’ve really got amongst it and even though it’s not quite two years until I get wed. I am really looking forward to putting the plans in action. Many thanks again. A great inspiration. xxxxxx
Mart on August 4, 2011 at 20:23

Fantastic blog with some great pics and really useful info. I love the quirkiness of it all and the way it kicks those tired old wedding formulas into touch. Nice one Kat.
gingerpants on August 16, 2011 at 05:45

I LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!
You’ve provided us with so much inspiration for our ‘out of the box’ ceremony next month, we’ll definitely be sending you a submission!
Keep up the good work Kat! xxx