Positive Peer Pressure

Kat

Chris Barber

June 3, 2014

When you’re a teenager, peer pressure sucks. That constant squeeze from your peers to act the same, think the same, be the same as them. It forces you to fit in, to conform, to not be your own weird 'n wonderful self. As an impressionable, confidence-lacking 14 year old, peer pressure can define you. It can make you take up smoking (yep), start drinking (er... yep), sneak out of class and lie to your parents (yep, er... yep!) I think we can all look back on those times and realise that peer pressure was actually a form of bullying, dressed up with a more socially acceptable name. And bullying sucks. Period.

WIN A ‘You Are Beautiful’ Prize Pack from Olivine Atelier

Kat

June 3, 2014

Confetti Explosions at The Blogcademy, Chicago

Kat

Soda Fountain

June 2, 2014

A little known fact about me is that I was a huge nerd at school. I think people assume that I must have been one of the rebellious ones, hanging out behind bike sheds and bunking off classes, but actually, I was super well behaved. It wasn't until I hit 15, discovered rock music and boys that didn't resemble pre-pubescent gremlins, that I became a bit more of a wild child!

Recycled Rustic Barn Wedding: Kerri & Andrew

Kat

Daffodil Waves

June 2, 2014

Kerry and Andrew were married at Mythe Barn in Birmingham. Their wedding was full of lovely rustic, home made touches. The bride wore a stunning 1960s vintage wedding dress which she found at Luxe Bridal and instead of a traditional bouquet, she carried dried flowers (!!) from The Artisan Dried Flower Company. All the rest of the flowers they arranged themselves.

Retro Polish Wedding: Marta & Bartosz

Kat

Flesz.Ka Studio

June 1, 2014

There's nothing quite like a beautiful retro wedding, and Marta and Bartosz's big day, sent to me all the way from Poland, is one of the most gorgeous I've seen in ages! They were married in October.

Alternative Bridal Idea: Stick Crystals On Your Head!

Kat

Pear Studios

May 31, 2014

If there's one thing I love to showcase on Rock n Roll Bride it's unconventional bridal styling ideas. Which is why this photo shoot really tickled my fancy.

Honeymoon Travel Guide: San Francisco

Kat

Kristin Cofer

May 30, 2014

Known for it's steep rolling hills, cable cars and as the home of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco is sure to be at the top of many of your honeymoon destination wish lists. Which is why, when I was there recently teaching a workshop, I took copious notes on all the awesome things we did and saw for this blog post!

Space Themed Wedding: Galit & Liron

Kat

Alexey Kudrik

May 30, 2014

Both being massive sci-fi geeks, a space theme was quickly decided on for Galit and Liron's February wedding. The Jewish wedding took place in a huge greenhouse in Israel, and they DIYed nearly everything themselves.

Thursday Treats: Phew!!

Kat

May 29, 2014

Phew - what a week! In case you missed the memo, on Tuesday The Blogcademy launched Home School, online video tutorials covering lots of lovely blogging subjects. I spent most of the day glued to Twitter and my email, squealing with delight every time a new order came in. Thank you everyone for so much amazingly positive feedback. It was a long time coming, so it really is a thrill to see them being enjoyed!

DIY Vintage Shabby Chic Wedding: Erin & Jon

Kat

Hayley Anne

May 29, 2014

I fell in love with Erin and Jon's budget wedding as soon as I saw it - I loved the cute, affordable and easy-to-DIY details, the beautiful venue and the bride's lilac dress (which was actually a bridesmaid's dress from J Crew). The day was held at Shadowbrook Restaurant in Captiola, California on the bride's birthday (!) and was planned, in the most part, by her mother. She did almost everything herself, from chalk painting the mason jars to making the dessert trays from using vintage plates and tea cups.

It’s Not a Party Without a Photo Booth!

Kat

May 28, 2014

I am an unashamed photo booth hog. To me, there is nothing more exciting than walking into a party and discovering that there's one present. I'll be the first one in and the last one out. I JUST LOVE THEM. Silly props! Stupid poses! Click click snap snap! That is my idea of a damn good time.

Epic Vow Renewal in Thailand: Sassy & Ian

Kat

Neil Douglas

May 28, 2014

I think a lot of you will know Sassy already. She is an amazing wedding photographer and I'm really lucky because I get to share her incredible weddings all the time. A few years ago she also wrote an article for me about her own wedding photography experience which went kinda viral (read: it was one of my most popular articles of all time!) So, when she told me that she and her gorgeous husband, Ian, were renewing their vows in Thailand I was really, really excited. Excited for them because they'd finally have the epic photographs they deserved, but extra excited for me and you because I knew she'd let me blog it!

Presenting: The Blogcademy Home School

Kat

May 27, 2014

The Blogcademy started as an in-person workshop. Bursting into the world in October 2012, we hosted our inaugural class in New York City. But when we flung open those metaphorical turquoise doors, we really had no idea if it would take off. We actually joked the day before that if no-one booked in we'd just have an elaborate sleepover in the space we'd hired and the internet would never know a thing about it. Luckily for us that didn't happen! Sixteen classes later and we've now taught over 400 amazing people all over the world. It's been an incredible ride so far but you ain't seen nothin' yet!

Big Blogcademy News..!

Kat

Made U Look

May 26, 2014

Lace and Home-Brewed Beer Themed Wedding: Mandy & Chris

Kat

The Markows

May 26, 2014

Mandy and Chris wanted their New Jersey wedding to be a reflection of the things they love, and so lace and home-brewed beer it was! The ceremony was held at a chapel in Allaire Park, officiated by their tattoo artist friend, the reception was at The Mill in Spring Lake.

Glamorous and Weird Wedding Inspiration

Kat

On Love and

May 25, 2014

Yep, that's exactly what I thought when I saw this shoot - it's super glam but, man, is it weird. Weird in a good way though... weird is always a compliment! The shoot consists of two parts. The first is more opulent, set in the incredible Gallery of Costume in Platt Hall, Manchester. The second part took place in the nearby woods.

Stonehenge Wedding at Sunset: Shawna & Kevin

Kat

Ivo Popov

May 24, 2014

Stonehenge, the prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, had always fascinated Shawna and Kevin. They flew over from the US to marry there. "It is nearly impossible to describe how it felt to walk among stones that have stood there for millennia", Shawna wrote. "They have seen empires collapse, civilizations come and go, and yet, there they stand. And while they are not as perfectly placed as they once were thousands of years ago, they are still there and will be for a long time to come. We were, and are, in awe."

Inspiration for your Perfectly Imperfect Wedding

Kat

Caro Weiss

May 23, 2014

The day I published this article on wedding trends (and why they suck) Scottish wedding photographer Caro Weiss got in touch to tell me she couldn't agree more - and that she'd just done a shoot with florists, Pyrus, for the exact same reason!

Feline Themed Sydney Wedding: Liza & Dean

Kat

Gold Hat

May 23, 2014

I joked on Facebook recently that the way to get blogged on Rock n Roll Bride is clearly to have a cat theme to your wedding, because this is the forth one I've featured in so many weeks (the others are here, here and here)! I stand by my convictions though, cat weddings are awesome. End of discussion.

Thursday Treats: Back in the UK (For Now..!)

Kat

May 22, 2014

I feel like I have a million things to tell you! After what seemed like a lifetime preparing for this trip I was so excited to board my flight to New York just over two weeks ago. I stayed with Gala and Mike at their brand new pad for a few days before heading to San Francisco to crack on with our first Blogcademy workshop of the year.