Think Affordable Luxury is Impossible in a London Hotel? Think again…

Kat

August 29, 2014

Cuteness Overload! A Puppies and Pirates Themed Backyard Wedding: Kirsten & Burak

Kat

Allison Wonderland Photographie

August 29, 2014

Are you ready for a serious cute injection into your Friday morning? PUPPIES! Puppies and weddings! Does it get any better than this!? I mean my goodness. So. Many. Awwwwws! But let's try and compose ourselves for one moment to hear all about the wedding itself shall we?

Thursday Treats: Big Things Are Happening…

Kat

August 28, 2014

It's been a big week. Going to see my all time favourite movie on the outdoor silver screen (you HAVE to go!), making big plans for The Blogcademy and even bigger plans for Rock n Roll Bride... JUST YOU WAIT.

Lovely Lesbian Barn Wedding: Sarah & Sibley

Kat

Brett Symes

August 28, 2014

Sarah and Sibley's wedding was held at The Barn at South Milton. They planned a day to celebrate them, the joining of their families and do have a damn good time! Spending just £7000, they saved money by wearing high street clobber (Sarah's incredible sequinned dress from JS Collections at House of Fraser and Sibley's snappy suit from Moss Bros) having a DIY cake, picking wild flowers and making all their own paper goods and decorations.

Creative Rustic Wedding in Melbourne: Annabel & Steve

Kat

Bayly and Moore

August 27, 2014

Annabel and Steve met in a nightclub in Scotland. The Aussie bride and her English groom were married eight years later in Melbourne, where they now live. "Our wedding was rustic and vintage in styling with an urban setting and with a nod to our international roots", Annabel said.

Bright and Colourful Victorian Railway Station Wedding: Ben & Vicky

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Chris Barber

August 27, 2014

Vicky and Ben chose a very unusual venue for their wedding, an old Victorian Railway station! Having somewhere so different meant that they could pretty much do what they wanted for their big day. They went all out adding personal, colourful touches.

How To Sell Your Own Products On Your Blog

Kat

August 26, 2014

One of the things I learnt pretty early on when I started to monetise this blog, was that having multiple income streams was a good idea. While I continue to earn the bulk of my income from banner advertising and sponsored content, only relying on this every month wouldn't be that smart. I mean, what if all my advertisers suddenly decided to go elsewhere? Around mid-2012 I started to brainstorm other ways I could make an income from this site. One of those was selling products. I dabbled with a number of things but the most significant for me have been The Blogcademy, my print magazine and my headpiece collection with Crown and Glory.

Rock n Roll Bride Advertising End Of Year Discount!

Kat

Shell De Mar

August 26, 2014

With the madness of wedding season finally coming to a close, I'd imagine that many of my wedding supplier readers will be thinking about their marketing strategy for 2015. To help you start of the new year with a flurry of enquiries, I'm offering discounts on some of my most popular advertising options for the rest of 2014!

Colourful Scottish Beach Wedding: Oliver & Helen

Kat

Camera Hannah

August 26, 2014

Their wedding was always going to be colourful and fun, and Oliver and Helen found pulling their theme off relatively easy, despite having a smaller that average budget of £8000. They threw tradition out of the window and simply picked things they loved and could make themselves.

Skulls and Tattoos on Friday 13th: Nic & Dan

Kat

Assassynation

August 25, 2014

Nic and Dan were married on Friday 13th July at 13.00 at St John the Evangelist Church in Brigg. The day started with them both getting '13' tattoos and ended with a pub reception at The Exchange Coach House. Nic didn't want a traditional dress, so she wore a black one lined with skull fabric! Skulls were a recurring theme throughout the day, and were also on her custom Converse, their cake, and the DIY bunting that decorated the venue.

Lord of the Rings, Comic Books, and the Groom Dressed as a Power Ranger: Felicia & Joe

Kat

Gage Blake

August 25, 2014

Well this is certainly something you don't see everyday! I have a funny feeling you're going to love this. Felicia and Joe were hitched at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington DC. The bride wore a Vera Wang gown from her diffusion line at David's Bridal, but she had to compete with that groom of hers who rocked up dressed as his favourite Power Ranger! Who says brides get to have all the fun?

20 Amazing and Unique Wedding Cake Toppers

Kat

August 24, 2014

Have you thought about what you're going to put on top your wedding cake (or cakes!) yet? While you might think having a cake topper is an unnecessary tradition, there are so many cool ideas floating around at the moment I think it's silly to rule out having one completely. This is something you can really have a lot of fun with!

A Perfectly Imperfect Sailor Jerry Inspired Wedding: Sadie & Marie

Kat

Devlin Photos

August 23, 2014

Sadie and Marie were married at Calke Abbey Riding School, a National Trust venue in Derbyshire. They were the first same sex couple to marry here and they fell in love with it's less than perfect appearance. It was the ideal setting for their alternative wedding.

48 Hours in Berlin

Kat

Shell De Mar

August 22, 2014

After teaching The Blogcademy that weekend, Gala, Shauna and I had two free days to explore Berlin before heading to Amsterdam midweek. Although our time was limited, we didn't let that stop us, in fact we really packed a lot in.

Pirate Themed Wedding: Jade & Dave

Kat

Creating Beautiful Images

August 22, 2014

While watching Pirates of the Caribbean one evening, Jade turned to her fiancé Dave and commented about just how fun it would be to have a pirate themed wedding. To her surprise, Dave agreed immediately, and so their wedding theme was decided!

Thursday Treats: Playing Dress Up and Getting Butterflies

Kat

August 21, 2014

I just got back from a two night stay in London with Carly, my bestie from Uni, who I'm bridesmaid for next year. We had all manner of pre-wedding fun times, mostly drinking cocktails and DRESS SHOPPING. Oh yes!

The Addams Family At A Funeral Themed Wedding: Katie & Christopher

Kat

Alexis Schwallier

August 21, 2014

Katie and Christopher dropped just $1000 on their amazing wedding. They hosted it in their own home, the bride bought her dress online and the reception décor was put together by the couple themselves. They had a bubble machine on the ceiling, costume accessories, creepy mannequins, sparklers and black silk petals. Their seating was all thrifted to save cash.

Eclectic and Colourful, Community Wedding: Paul & Fiona

Kat

Xiss

August 20, 2014

Paul and Fiona were married in a park in Sydney. They wanted a fuss-free wedding, one that was made a reality with help from all their friends and family members.

Building Your Audience, Setting Your Rates, Taking Great Still Life Shots & Dealing with Haters: Brand New The Blogcademy Home School Modules!

Kat

August 20, 2014

While we were together in Europe last month, Gala, Shauna and I decided to film some brand new modules for The Blogcademy Home School. We now have four new modules available for your viewing pleasure; How to Build Your Audience, Setting Your Rates, Still Life 101 and Dealing with Negativity Online.

Perspective & Dealing with Mid-Season Burn Out

Kat

Jessica Withey

August 19, 2014

It's the height of summer and wedding season is in full swing. Everywhere I look my wedding industry friends are lamenting about how busy they are, how tired they feel, and just how much they're really looking forward to winter... and a well deserved lie in! Whatever industry you're in, there are likely to be particular times of year that are much busier than others. So how do you survive, no thrive, when you feel in completely over your head?