A Valentine’s Love Letter to Myself

Kat

Shell de Mar

February 14, 2016

Dear Kat You've been thinking long and hard about what to publish today. As a blog dedicated to love and marriage there's a certain amount of extra pressure on Valentine's Day. There's so much expectation about what you might write about. Do you share a Valentine's themed photo shoot? Do you write a love letter to your husband (again!)? Do you publish one of the thousands of press releases you've been bombarded with from companies who want to sell your readers flowers and chocolates and extravagant gifts? Do you just skip it all together!?

Dark Horse Bridals

Kat

Jess Yarwood

February 13, 2016

Not all bridal shoots need a white dress and lots of props. Sometimes, all you need is a horse (ha!) and a woodland.

Turquoise Wedding at the Seaside with 31 Guests

Kat

Victoria JK Lamburn

February 12, 2016

Claire and Chris were married in June at The Dome in Worthing. The inspiration for the wedding was to have a small, intimate day with their closest friends and family. "We wanted to feel surrounded by love from those dearest to us", said the bride. "We had 31 guests and found this to be the perfect number. We had plenty of time to speak, hug, laugh, cry and dance with all of them."

15 Alternative Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Kat

M & J

February 12, 2016

Video Game Themed Winter Wedding in Russia

Kat

Lena Kozhina

February 11, 2016

Pavel and Gulnara are both video game fanatics. This is how they met (playing World of Warcraft) so of course they had to bring it into their winter wedding.

Rustic and Personal Wedding at a Brewery

Kat

Yes, Dear Studio

February 11, 2016

Brittany and Dustin's wedding was a very personal day with rustic yet simple touches. The outdoor ceremony was held at Santee Lakes and the reception was in BNS Brewery, both in Santee, California.

How To Design Your Own Wedding Photo Album

Kat

February 10, 2016

Handmade, Thrifty and Locally-Sourced Wedding

Kat

A Thing Like That

February 10, 2016

Alex and Steve's wedding was all about being thrifty but also not being wasteful. They had a £3000 budget, had their reception at a community hall and the bride wore a dress made by her mum from organic cotton an bamboo. The flowers were all picked on the day and the cake was made by the mother of the groom.

Feathers, Bears and Mountaintop Views

Kat

Lindsay & Devin

February 9, 2016

British-born Aisling and Australian Jeremiah met in Vancouver. Although they now live in Australia, they wanted to go back to where they first met to be married. "Our wedding theme was 'Two Worlds Collided', began the bride. "The INXS song of the same name was how it all began it was our song from the day we met. It suits us because our personalities and tastes are very different. We are from two different countries. We had two different wedding locations and I ended up with two wedding outfits."

Minimalist Wedding at an Arts Warehouse

Kat

Kamp

February 9, 2016

I think Shannon and Jordy's summer wedding might just be one of the prettiest I've ever featured. They kept things relatively simple, but it made for a really beautifully styled day.

One Small Favour: Ending Child Marriage with Plan UK

Kat

Shell de Mar

February 8, 2016

If you've picked up a copy of Rock n Roll Bride magazine this month, you will have seen that nestled in between the wedding prettiness and awesome advice, is a photo shoot from a campaign that I'm working on with Plan UK. The global children's charity have created these ring wedding favours to help raise money and awareness for making child marriage a thing of the past.

Alice in Wonderland Themed Wedding

Kat

Darren Mack

February 8, 2016

Alice in Wonderland has always been an obsession for Vicky, so when she married Mark in September there was only one theme she wanted for their wedding!

Eclectic and Charming Wedding in Alaska

Kat

Erica Rose

February 7, 2016

Casey and Will wanted an intimate wedding where they could spend lots of time with their loved ones. Instead of booking a traditional wedding venue, they hired a holiday home that they could all stay in.

Burning Man Wedding

Kat

Luca-Mercedes Stemer

February 6, 2016

Burning Man is a place where anything goes, so it was the perfect place for Angela and Michael's to have the wedding they've always dreamt of. "We were married at Burning Man so our theme was loosely a mixed interpretation of a royal wedding", the bride said. "In truth, weddings are rarely just about the bride and groom and we wanted a wedding that was just about us. We already had tickets to Burning Man and had heard about people getting married there so once the idea was put forth it was an easy decision to make. When we told our families our plans they were completely unsurprised. Apparently running away to the desert is completely in-keeping with our personalities and reputation!"

Win Free Wedding Photography from VeVi Photography!

Kat

February 5, 2016

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times, more than anything else in your wedding, you should invest as much as you can in your wedding photographs. After the cake has been eaten and the dress is relegated to the back of your wardrobe, the photos taken of your special day are all that remain (well, apart from the marriage of course!) They will sit on your parents' mantelpiece forever and when you're old and grey you'll be dragging out that photo album to show your grandkids how young and gorgeous you looked.

Bohemian Wedding at The Keeper and the Dell

Kat

Jessica Elisze

February 5, 2016

Danielle and Darren were set up on a blind date. Their wedding was inspired by a trip to Tunisia and their love of travel in general. They were also influenced by Glastonbury and their family, friends and children.

If Wes Anderson Remade Steel Magnolias

Kat

The Cole Collective

February 4, 2016

Amy and Ryan wanted a sweet, nostalgic and happy wedding. They were married at Star Hill Ranch in Austin, in March. "I originally wanted a ceremony at our house, but there was no way we could fit everyone, so we brought elements of our home to the venue", Amy said. "We both love mid-century ascetics, but didn't want it to be too kitschy or overdone. One guest described it as 'if Wes Anderson remade Steel Magnolias' which is a fantastic compliment if not just a really, really good idea."

Vintage-Inspired Thunder Bay Wedding

Kat

Jamie Dawn

February 4, 2016

Prepare to get your swoon on with Karly and Geoffrey's adorable vintage influenced wedding. "Geoffrey and I had both been sent to the tiny coastal town of Prince Rupert, BC for work", Karly explained when I asked her how they met. "We were set up on a blind date in the fall of 2012 by a mutual friend. Six months later we were shopping for a house together. I was a bit of a hippie wild child and never would've seen myself ending up with a policeman, but he is just so wonderful and we fell in love so quickly and easily. We got engaged in January 2014."

How to Save Money on Your Bridesmaid Dresses

Kat

Michelle Roller

February 3, 2016

I was a bridesmaid for the first time in November. I was actually the only one at the wedding and that, coupled with probably the most laid-back bride in existence, meant the whole experience was a breeze. Carly's only stipulation was that I wore grey. Easy. We went to one place and ordered my dress then and there.

Autumnal Wedding in Sweden

Kat

Anders Östman

February 2, 2016

Magda and David wanted a simple autumnal wedding with lots of warm colours. Their reception was held in a restaurant with gold chandeliers and they decorated the tables with ivy and leaves. "We wanted the wedding to feel like we were just at home", the bride said. "Our dress code was 'whatever makes you feel relaxed' and we made almost everything ourselves."