The Blogcademy 2015

Kat

October 14, 2014

If you've been wondering when The Blogcademy's 2015 dates were going to be announced, then wonder no longer because I'm pleased as punch to be able to spill the beans today! But that's not all! One of the things many of our 600-odd students have told us after attending the workshop is how they wish there was an advanced class that they could come back to. They wanted to know more about the nitty gritty of running a blog or business full time, and they wanted us to let them in on the specific details of exactly what they need to do to make the big bucks! Well, we've listened, and today I am overjoyed to announce that The Blogcademy Level 2 is ready and raring to go!

A DIY Whovian Wedding: Lua & Pedro

Kat

The Kiwi Studio

October 14, 2014

Being huge Doctor Who fans, Lua and Pedro knew as soon as they were engaged what their wedding theme would be. The celebration was held at Solar das Palmeiras in Rio de Janeiro.

A Rock n Roll Blogiversary & Five Little Lessons for Aspiring Bloggers

Kat

A Muse

October 13, 2014

I don't remember the exact date I started blogging. My first site got deleted in a moment of technical clumsiness sometime late in 2008, so my earliest posts are no longer on the internet. I'm actually rather pleased that my initial foray into writing about weddings is gone forever though because, man, that shit was embarrassingly bad! I do know that it was sometime during October 2007 that I registered my domain, which makes Rock n Roll Bride SEVEN years old this month and a relative dinosaur in the wedding blogging world!

A Corpse Bride Wedding: Steph & Lee

Kat

Assassynation

October 13, 2014

With Halloween just a few weeks away, what could be a better wedding to share with you than Steph and Lee's epic Corpse Bride inspired day!? You are going to LOVE this one! They were married in Birmingham, with their ceremony at St Johns church and their reception at Hamstead Social Club. The church setting also offered the most perfect place for their spooky couple portraits - a graveyard!

The Wedding Garter: Outdated Tradition or Sexy Addition to Your Wedding Day Look?

Kat

Gooch & Gawler

October 12, 2014

Retro Inspired London Golf Club Wedding: Ria & Nicky

Kat

Kissing Gate

October 11, 2014

Two brides, two gorgeous dresses and two sides of bridesmaids! Ria and Nicky wanted a wedding that screamed 'them'! That meant they threw caution to the wind, and tradition out of the window. "I’m friends with Nicky’s sister so we met on a few social occasions, such as parties, concerts and completing a London to Brighton race", began Ria. "However we finally developed a fancy to each other when a group of us went to Proms in the Park in 2011. I was technically ‘straight’ at the point I met Nicky, so she had no idea I liked her! Since that night we have been inseparable and the rest as they say is history."

1920s Themed Wedding in South Carolina: Heather & Jeremy

Kat

Alexis Schwallier

October 10, 2014

Heather and Jeremy had a distinctive 1920s vintage theme for their South Carolina wedding. Held at The Farm at Ridgeway, the Friday wedding was a true labour of love, with the bride hand crafting and collecting nearly everything herself. She scoured thrift shops and antique stores and got a lot of things from Etsy.

Pretty Pastel Wedding inspired by Mexico and Music: Adrien & Nate

Kat

Homespun Creative

October 10, 2014

Adrien and Nate met through their mutual love of music. The bride was in a band, Trouble Lights, and the groom booked them to play at his music festival. So clearly, music was going play a big part in their wedding. They were also inspired by the décor of Mexico, but they added their own unique twist to it.

Thursday Treats: There’s No Place Like Home

Kat

October 9, 2014

Ahh it sure is good to be back in my own space, especially as while I was away Gareth replaced ALL THE CARPET in our house! It might sound like a weird thing to be excited about, but when we moved in (over seven years ago!) it was something we immediately wanted to change but it was the one thing we never got around to. It's such a big job we kept making excuses and putting it off.

Relaxed Picnic Wedding in Somerset: Bella & Matt

Kat

Paul Underhill

October 9, 2014

Bella and Matt were married at Cowparsley, a wedding venue in Somerset. They wanted a relaxed, outdoorsy day with a festival feel, a picnic lunch and a meaningful ceremo

1950s Wedding in South Africa with a Flashmob Ceremony: Guy & Kirsty

Kat

Carmen Roberts

October 8, 2014

Guy and Kirsty had a 1950s themed wedding and everyone dressed up... including every single one of their 282 guests! "To state the obvious, we had a 50s theme and the dress up was compulsory for all guests too", began the bride. "They all went to town and it rocked my world!"

Colourful, Reused and Kitsch Wedding in Tasmania: Lindsey & Ned

Kat

Lakshal Perera

October 8, 2014

Lindsey and Ned were married in Tasmania, at the bride's parent's farm. overlooking the ocean. Their reception was at Stanley Town Hall. "Getting married on top of a hill overlooking the ocean (where the next landmass is South America!) and utilising whatever venue we could find locally was a pretty unique experience", began the bride. "A weather proof reception venue was key to us as we can't stand a flapping marquee on a windy, crappy night which is so often the case in Tassie. We were so lucky that the only place suitable was a recently restored, beautifully painted Art Deco hall! And it was only $800 to hire for four days!"

50 Husband and Wife Date Night Ideas

Kat

Katy Mutch

October 7, 2014

Just because you're married, doesn't mean date night should go out the window. I actually think it's more important to make sure to keep it up once you're hitched. It's all too easy for life to get in the way and to forget just how wonderful spending time together is.

Budget Friendly, DIY Heavy, Beautiful Back Garden Wedding: Emma & Chris

Kat

Benjamin Stuart

October 7, 2014

Featuring this wedding is a little bit extra special for me because I actually went to school with the bride, Emma! When she told me she was getting married, and hosting it in their own back garden, I insisted that she submit it to me afterwards. I'm so thrilled that she did! Emma is now a florist and owns the Green Parlour in Pangbourne, so clearly this wedding was going to be full of beautiful blooms. Just look her her bouquet! Epic or what?!

DIY Vintage Romance and a Homemade Wedding Dress: Tamar & Nick

Kat

John Hope

October 6, 2014

Nick and Tamar were married at Danby Castle in North Yorkshire. This was a DIY wedding and the bride even made her own dress! She wore it with a vintage kimono jacket in the evening. The groom's sister made the cake and the bride and her bridesmaids arranged all the flowers.

Pretty in Pink Funfair Wedding: Leila & Jake

Kat

Jillian Rose

October 6, 2014

Leila and Jake were inspired by their mutual love of music for their wedding. That, and the groom loving the fun fair! The wedding took place in Malibu, California. "To others our wedding might have looked unique or alternative, but for us a couple it was just who we are", began the bride. "We are both pretty heavily tattooed and pierced and we met outside one of his shows in California (he is a professional drummer)."

15 Pieces of Wedding Planning Advice From Past Brides

Kat

October 5, 2014

Wedding planning advice can be found everywhere, but the best source of advice surely has to come from past brides who have actually had weddings similar to the one you're hoping to have too. Whenever I interview couples for their real wedding features, I always ask them if they have any advice for future brides and grooms. Here are some of my favourites!

Black, Gold and Purple Wedding Ideas

Kat

Amy Cloud

October 4, 2014

With a vintage black dress as the starting point, photographer Amy Cloud set out to style and shoot an alternative, yet elegant wedding inspiration session. The shoot took place on The Great Salt Lake in Utah.

White on White Destination Wedding in Key Largo: Taylor and Derek

Kat

Chris Glenn

October 3, 2014

Taylor and Derek wanted a glamorous destination wedding so they flew off to the Florida Keys. The day was held at The Key Largo Lighthouse and the ceremony was officiated by the bride's uncle which made it extra special.

Colour Explosion, Day of the Dead Dress Up Barn Party: Neil & Tash

Kat

Jacki Bruniquel

October 3, 2014

I've seen a lot of Day of the Dead themed weddings in my time, but hand on my heart, none have been as incredible as this one! From the bride's black dress with hidden rainbow petticoat, to the extravagant and gorgeous DIY decorations and the holi powder war (!), this is a wedding I KNOW you're all going to love.