1980s Americana meets David LaChapelle Inspired Japanese Pre-Wedding Shoot

Sophie Cooke

Maoizm Bridal

November 19, 2021

Marie Antoinette meets Millennial Otaku Raver Themed Wedding at an Aquarium

Sophie Cooke

Melissa Lauren Images

November 2, 2021

Fairytale Wedding in Belgium with Hints of Unicorn

Kat

Teagan Well

November 12, 2020

Yoko and Koen met at St Andrew's University in Scotland (fun fact, Yoko's bridesmaid met her soon-to-be husband at the same time as he and Koen were friends!) which also inspired the fairytale theme of their wedding. The bride, from the US, and the groom, from Belgium, chose Castle Saint Hubert in Ronse (Koen’s hometown) as their venue.

Honeymoon Travel Guide: Hiroshima

Kat

April 28, 2016

For most people, only one thing springs to mind when they hear the name 'Hiroshima'. As the first ever city in to suffer a nuclear attack, it has a sad history for sure, but today's Hiroshima is far from a depressing place.

Honeymoon Travel Guide: Kyoto and Osaka

Kat

April 18, 2016

One of the things I was most looking forward to on our recent trip to Japan was that we were going to take the Shinkansen (bullet train) to a few different cities. The transport in Japan is so fast and reliable and it really wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. (I wrote about our itinerary and all the ins and outs of getting the bullet train in my Japan 101 article.)

Honeymoon Travel Guide: Tokyo

Kat

April 6, 2016

The movie Bright Lights, Big City may be about New York, but I think the concept is much more suited to Tokyo. I've been very lucky to have travelled a lot over the past few years, every time falling in love with new places, but nowhere has my heart quite like Japan's capital. I am 100% a city girl. I love the hustle and bustle, that fact that everything's open super late, and that you never know who you might meet or what whirlwind adventure you might end up on next. However Tokyo is unlike any other city I've ever been because of one major thing - the people.

Honeymoon Travel Guide: Japan 101

Kat

March 30, 2016

It’s official: Japan is my favourite place on the planet. Gareth and I first visited Tokyo in 2008 for our honeymoon and we’ve always wanted to go back. We haven’t really had the time or money for a (non-working) holiday since then though, but at the beginning of this year we thought “Screw it, we've worked our arses off these past few years, let’s just do it!”

I’m Off to Japan!!

Kat

March 14, 2016

Kon'nichiwa! It seems like forever since I've written a more personal post (there's just so much weddingness waiting to be shared in my inbox). However I wanted to pop by today and let you all know that I'm off to Japan next week! Gareth and I went there for our honeymoon in 2008, but with hardly any travel experience or money (which, let's face it, you need in Japan!) so we are super duper excited to be going back with a bit more of both of these crucial things behind us.

Geeky Chinese & Japanese Influenced Wedding

Kat

Schryver Photo

January 9, 2016

Nicole and Jonathan wanted their wedding to represent them. They didn't care if things didn't necessary go together, they just wanted the day to feel like them. They included their favourite colours, their love of Lego, Jonathan's Chinese heritage and their mutual appreciation for all things Japanese!

Japanese-Inspired, Musical and Charity-Giving Wedding

Kat

Jyoji Howse

April 20, 2015

I've got a really adorable, totally joyful wedding for you this afternoon and I have a sneaking suspicion that you're going to love it! Rhodri and Eimi decided to get officially married at the registry office the morning of the wedding, but then had a non-legal, blessing at their venue, The Hospice at Llawhaden Village Hall, officiated by a friend.

Japanese, Samurai Sword & Video Game Wedding: Luke & Emeline

Kat

Stunning

December 16, 2014

Luke and Emeline were married at Tunnels Beaches in Ilfracombe, Devon. Their unconventional wedding was quintessentially 'them', from the bride's pink hair, the Japanese and video game theme and the groomsmen carrying weaponry! "I'd describe our theme as a Japanese culture based experience", explained the groom. "Video games, action adventure, samurai's and of course a manga styled bride with pink hair."

Japanese Themed Wedding in Brazil: Fernanda & Rodrigo

Kat

Frankie + Marilia

July 15, 2014

Being a fashion designer in Brasil, Fernanda and made her own wedding dress/ She also hand stitched the one's her bridesmaid's wore too. Her work is inspired by Japanese culture so that, and her architect husband's love of clean lines, influenced the theme of the wedding.

Austin Anime Robot Wedding: Eric & Kat

Kat

Cassie Rose

March 24, 2014

Eric and Kat met in college. They now both work in the video games industry and have a mutual appreciation of all things Japanese - anime and robots in particular! "We share a love of Japanese culture", explained Kat. "We even went to Japan for our honeymoon. We wanted to somehow incorporate our interests and playful personalities into our wedding, but not alienate our guests, as we had a lot of family members attending."

Unicorns, Rainbows and The Brightest Styled Shoot I’ve Ever Seen: Harajuku Harem

Kat

Camera Hannah

May 28, 2013

How often does your mind get blown by the things you see on wedding blogs? Well today might just be the day... oh and you might want to go and grab some sunglasses because these babies are bright. Prepare yourself for a visual feast and to walk around for the rest of the day wondering why the real world is so damn grey!

Retro 1960s Wedding with a Moroccan Vibe: Jo & Aki

Kat

December 5, 2012

Jo, a taxidermist, & Aki, a web designer, were married at Byzantium, a quirky bar and restaurant in Bristol. The Moroccan decor added an interesting touch to the celebration. The room was decorated with Moroccan lanterns, pipe cleaner animal and personalised cocktail stirrers. Some friends made them a guest list tree surrounded by candles and glass beads, flowers and fairy lights. Jo made some taxidermy through her company Death & Glory Taxidermy. "I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by a lot of very talented people", explained the bride. "It’s very easy to get caught up with the idea of doing everything yourself but if you've got people around you that can (and want to) help, then let them! In the end our photographer (Noel was already a professional wedding photographer - handy!), invitation designer, guestbook tree makers, band, 'priest' and florist were all friends. It made the whole day much more personal and special and really helped us get the most out of our budget."

Married Beneath the Cherry Blossoms: Joseph & Fabiana

Kat

May 16, 2012

Joseph & Fabiana had a low-key and intimate wedding at Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. They decided against an expensive or extravagant wedding, instead favouring a simple and touching ceremony with their nearest and dearest.

A Japanese Tea Shop Wedding: Adam & Klara

Kat

May 3, 2012

Adam & Klara had two weddings, the first in Osaka, Japan and the second in Brighton, UK. The Japanese ceremony was held in Kitahama and afterwards the couple and their select few guests headed to Tables in Shinsaibashi, Osaka for tea and cake! When back in the UK, the ceremony took place at Brighton register office and they recreated the tea & cake reception idea with a simple gathering at Metrodeco, a 1930s themed cafe that specialises in high tea.

Injured Idols: A Fashion Shoot for Irish Designer Claire O’Connor

Kat

March 17, 2012

Happy St Patrick's Day! You're probably going to either love this or hate this. I'm nearing to the side of love because of the freakiness as the fact that this really is something I've never seen before in a bridal shoot!

An Unconventional Japanese Beach Wedding: Chaco & John

Kat

September 14, 2011

Pheigi & Kiichiro’s Japanese/Scottish Fusion Wedding

Kat

January 19, 2011

Just wow. Like seriously, wow. That's pretty much all I said for 5 minutes when Pheigi & Kiichiro's Japanese/Scottish fusion wedding hit my inbox this week. I almost don't know where to begin telling their epic wedding story, luckily for me the bride explained it a lot better than I ever could. The couple actually had two weddings - the first in Japan in July 2009 and the second (pictured) in Scotland in September 2010. "My new Hubby and I actually got married in Japan (where we live) in 2009. We went to the city office and signed lots of forms to update my alien registration card, change his official address and get hitched. Which one of those forms was actually my marriage certificate I still don't know. I wore my mothers 1970's full length purple embroidered waistcoat over my purple cord flares and after we went to the crazy Japanese arcade on our street and had photos taken in the hello kitty photo booth. Much fun yet somewhat lacking in romance. We thus decided to come home to Scotland and have another celebration with my family, which we did in September. Planning my wedding from Japan was hard to say the least, especially as I wanted something a little different from the norm, and the whole thing became more of a disappointment as I spent hours trawling through ugly dresses, bland invites and over the top bling, until a good friend with similar problems directed me to your site. From then on I visited your site nearly every other day to remind myself that there were options other than white wedding package A, B or C and so in turn I am sending you my wedding in hope that it may help other brides in the UK realise the same and give them a wee break from the monotony of the wedding industry. I hope you like."