Medieval Rococo Fairytale

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Maddie Farris

August 4, 2026

Salomé and Elinor turned their love story into a fantasy fairytale, complete with sword-cut cake, Jellycat eggs, and an emo-fuelled dance floor. Their relationship started the way a lot of modern ones do: online. The difference is that they didn’t just find each other on a dating app. They met on Tumblr, bonding over a video game they both loved. Within days of meeting in person, they knew they’d found their match and in 2022 they proposed to each other at Disneyland.

Gothic Glam at the Golf Club

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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.

A Literary Love Story: Inside Mary Shelley Descendant’s Intimate Los Angeles Wedding

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The Drunk Wedding Photographer

July 31, 2026

There could not have been a more fitting setting for the wedding of author Daphne Woolsoncroft than at Carondelet House in Los Angeles, California. With its exposed brick walls, vintage chandeliers and candlelit interiors, it created the perfect warm, cosy backdrop for their intimate celebration. A direct descendant of literary icon Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, Daphne has continued her family's storytelling legacy through her novels Night Watcher and The Season of Sinking. She also hosts the true crime podcast Going West with her now husband, Heath.

Completely Nigerian, Completely British: Two Ceremonies, One Epic Celebration

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Cameraboss

July 30, 2026

Jo and Jonny had an unconventional first date at an indoor climbing centre. Joanna, originally from Benue State in Nigeria, met Northumberland-born Jonathon through a chance online interaction. What followed was a connection that felt both immediate and effortless, built on shared faith, strong family values and a love of adventure.

Modern Priscilla Inspired Elopement in NYC

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Gianna Falcon

July 29, 2026

Charlotte and Paul styled their New York elopement inspired by the 1950s and 1970s. They stayed at the iconic Hotel Chelsea, once home to generations of artists, writers and musicians, where they got ready together and returned to after the ceremony. Their ceremony was in Madison Square Park.

Vows, Vegas and the Valley of Fire

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Maxime Decarsin

July 27, 2026

Océane and Pierre were planning a traditional wedding in France. Almost everything was already booked and 150 guests invited. But, a few months before the date, the couple cancelled everything, booked flights to Nevada and arranged to be married by a rhinestone-covered gothic Elvis impersonator named Hellvis.

This Is Not a Wedding: Drag Queens, Surrealist Florals & The First Same Sex Union in Montecosaro

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Fotosam

July 24, 2026

The concept behind Alessandro and Francesco's wedding came before anything else, they called it "This Is Not a Wedding". For them, the words had several meanings. The first was a nod to René Magritte and his surrealist work The Treachery of Images, with its famous declaration, "Ceci n’est pas une pipe” (this is not a pipe). The second was due to the legal reality of their relationship.

Three Vintage Dresses, Two Days and One Very Pink California Elopement

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Julia Goldberg

July 23, 2026

Bryn and Taylor travelled from Texas to California for a two-day elopement split between the pink interiors of the Madonna Inn and the cliffs of Big Sur. They wanted the day to have a 1960s meets Americana feel, with a road trip vibe and classic Hollywood glamour.

Pop-Punk Zoo Wedding

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Portraits with Steph

July 22, 2026

Having been married before and come away disappointed by the ceremony, Sara knew exactly how she wanted her wedding to feel this time around. And when the chance arose to fulfil her lifelong dream of getting married at a zoo, the venue was an easy choice.

$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.

Designer Spotlight: Wild Romance from L.O.M

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July 17, 2026

Inspired by enchanted forests, gothic romance and dreamlike celebrations after dark, this new collection blends theatrical silhouettes with intricate hand craftsmanship. L.O.M is a UK based fashion and print brand creating handcrafted bridal and eventwear for people who don’t want to dress like everyone else. Their latest collection, Wild Romance, draws from gothic storytelling, woodland folklore and celebrations that unfold after dark.

Colourful High School Disco Meets Mardi Gras

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Andre Meloni

July 17, 2026

Alexandra and Matthew discovered that wedding planning became much easier once they stopped trying to plan a wedding at all. Instead, they created a day around the things they actually cared about. They knew they wanted their dogs there and most importantly, they wanted their friends and family to have a good time, good food and lots of drinks. Everyone could wear what made them feel comfortable and the whole thing would be over in time for dinner.

Palm Springs Pool Party with a Pregnant Bride

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Sarah Rose Photo Co.

July 16, 2026

Titi and Chris’ September wedding at Dive Palm Springs unfolded beside the pool with a cosmic disco dress code, barbecue, boba, a dog officiant and guests dressed for what they described as “if the sun and the moon were getting married and all the stars were invited.”

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.

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!

Inside a Friday the 13th Wedding Filled With Vintage Glam and DIY Details

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Damiana Cronin

July 13, 2026

Cristi knew something was different about Sean picked up her dropped script outside their local community theatre. They had both performed there for years, but it took a production of The Glass Menagerie for their paths to finally cross. As she turned around, he was already on one knee, holding out the script she had dropped on the way to her car.

Campy, Colourful, Surreal Dreamscape with a Homemade Dress

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Natalie Skoric

July 10, 2026

When Blue and Tri told people they were getting married, most expected a gothic wedding. Instead, they filled the day with hot pink, theatrical performances and a lots of colour. The bride's mum made her incredible dress, which featured a removable extra long train covered in colourful crepe flowers!

They Said ‘I Do’ at Download Festival

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Steph Mead

July 8, 2026

Some couples spend months searching for the perfect wedding venue, but Toni and Danny already knew theirs. Download Festival has been part of their relationship for a long time and when they found out they could get married there, there was simply no other option.

These Vintage Lovers Planned Their Slovakian Pier Wedding in Just Three Months

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Paulína Hindy

July 7, 2026

Three months is not a timeline most people would choose for planning a wedding but Romie and Matty did exactly that. Their day, held in yacht club on the banks of the Danube in Čunovo, Slovakia, was a celebration that reflected their shared love of vintage style, music and doing things their own way.

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.