Eclectic Indoor/Outdoor Wedding: Lou & Stu

Kat

Modern Vintage Weddings

April 3, 2013

Fancy having an eclectic outdoor wedding? Well have I got the inspiration for you today! With a hearty dose of elbow grease and a firm plan of action, Lou & Stu coordinated their Sheffield Botanical Gardens wedding mostly themselves. "I'm a vintage events organiser so the vintage vibe was a natural way to go", began the bride. "We’re both big 50s & 60s fans so we tried to combine the two in terms of the fashion but we didn't want a fancy dress wedding. My dress was late 50s/early 60s in style (vintage, which I had altered to fit) and Stu’s suit was a 60s style tonic suit from Mod shop Jump the Gun in Brighton."

Remembering Why…

Kat

Juliane Berry

April 2, 2013

Why did you start your business? What was it that made you want to leave the security of a regular paycheck, employee benefits and never having to calculate your own tax? For me it happened by accident. I started this blog to document my wedding planning. I always loved to write and wistfully pondered a vague notion of one day finding a topic that I was passionate enough about to properly pursue... and them baaamb! I felt in love with weddings, but more so with wanting to inspire other brides to do things their own way.

Bookworm Wedding: Stacy & Jo

Kat

Lara Hotz

April 2, 2013

Bookworms Stacy & Jo selected Maynard’s Café, upstairs at Berkelouw Books in Newtown, Sydney as their venue. Although they hadn't hosted a wedding there before, the café were wonderful to work with and really helped the girls put their own stamp on their day. Obviously having a book shop as a backdrop made picking a theme pretty easy. With old books on the long table and books as favours for each of their guests, it all worked really well together.

Picnic Wedding in South Africa: Steven & Demi

Kat

Nadine Aucamp

April 1, 2013

What could be more blissful than a picnic on a bright Summer's day? And as the weather in South Africa is notoriously glorious in December that's exactly what Steven & Demi chose to do for their wedding. The venue was Solms Delta Wine Estate in Franschhoek.

Simple & Organic Bridal Inspiration

Kat

James Melia

March 30, 2013

To me, the thing that makes a really great editorial shoot isn't all the pretty details (although they help), the beautiful model or the amazing backdrop - it's the narrative and the story that the images tell. As soon as I saw this shoot sent over by wedding photographer James Melia I instantly started wondering what this girl's story was and what the photographer and stylist wanted to tell us.

Colourful Columbus Wedding: Adam & Claire

Kat

Red Gallery

March 29, 2013

Adam & Claire were married at Via Vecchia Winery, Columbus - well actually they were married in the alley behind Via Vecchia Winery but they had their reception indoors afterwards! With a groom a wedding photographer himself, they put real importance on their images and so set up a pre-wedding 'first look' to capture some intimate moments before the ceremony kicked off. For this Claire wore a BHLDN dress designed by Orla Kiely, She changed back into this outfit for the reception but for the ceremony itself she opted to wear her mother's vintage wedding dress. Adam had no idea she was planning to do this or to even get changed at all, so seeing her walking down the aisle in a different dress than he expected must have been a very special moment indeed.

Your Brand Is Not What You Say It Is…

Kat

Juliane Berry

March 28, 2013

Your brand is not what you say it is, it is what other people say about their experience of you. You are not good at something because you tell people you are, your strengths are defined by what other people decide about you on their own. Your weaknesses are not your internal soul-crushing insecurities, they only become a problem when they are visible to the outside world.

An Internet Meme Wedding Theme: Daryl & Emily

Kat

Helen Russell

March 28, 2013

Daryl & Emily wanted their wedding to feature various elements that but didn't necessary go together but that they both loved. From steampunk to Lego and Lord of the Rings, this September wedding was a true reflection of them as a couple. "Our theme was 'Nerdtacula'", Emily laughed. "We tried to incorporate different internet memes wherever possible!"

The Blogcademy: Live in your Living Room…

Kat

Shell de Mar

March 27, 2013

The Blogcademy online Q&A session is starting right now. Sign up now for the bargain price of $7 to watch and participate in the action. If you can;t tune in now though, don't worry your ticket will give you access to a recording of the action forever. I do have to warn you though, I only got into Portland late last night so I'm pretty darn jet-lagged... it may not be a pretty sight. Thank God I have Gala & Shauna to keep me awake and excited!

Shabby Chic & Antique Goat Farm Wedding: Amber & Kevin

Kat

Stacey Bode

March 27, 2013

Amber & Kevin were married at The Goat Farm, a 19th century building that is now an art centre in Atlanta. They went for an antique and retro vibe whilst keeping their décor ideas sympathetic to the farm location.

Six Rules Every Business Owner Needs to Obey

Kat

Juliane Berry

March 26, 2013

As bloggers, designers or photographers running our own businesses there are a million and one things to juggle and keep track of. It can sometimes feel like you have 27 balls in the air at once. Here are the six rules that I think you need to follow so that you drop as few of them as possible.

Historic Cemetery Wedding with the Bride Arriving in a Coffin: Kristen & Jo

Kat

Heather Elizabeth

March 26, 2013

It feels weird to start a real wedding post with a disclaimer of sorts but this is just one of those weddings that I share with a small sense of trepidation. Without wanting to sound like anybody's mother, let's just remember that this is two people's actual wedding day and their way of expressing their love. I am under no disillusion that parts of the wedding may well divide opinion, but as always, let's keep the comments constructive and remember what Rock n Roll Bride is all about...

Here I go Again On my Own…

Kat

March 25, 2013

Bright and early tomorrow morning I'm grabbing my hot pink suitcases and hitting the road for the first stop on The Blogcademy World Tour. I've actually never flown long-haul solo before so I'm excited but also a little bit nervous about the whole thing. I have complete faith in Virgin Atlantic to get me there in one piece though, don't let me down Richard!

Wild Safari Park Wedding with Animal Print Fancy Dress: Damon & Tooty

Kat

Lee Allen

March 25, 2013

Damon & Tooty we're never going to have a wedding with a boring or standard theme. In fact as soon as they found their venue, Spring Grove House at the West Midlands Safari Park, the seed for a safari themed day was planted! "The theme came after viewing the venue", the bride began. "We saw a few places and found them booooooorrrrringg. We planned to go and see Spring Grove House but really didn't expect much from it as we had never heard of it. But when we got there we fell in love! They've kitted it out all in animal print décor including the carpets, the wallpaper and ornaments. The idea for the theme was obvious to me. I'm always wearing animal print attire and so we decided to insist our guests did the same for the wedding!"

Stop and Pay Attention to the Little Things…

Kat

Dallas Kolotylo

March 24, 2013

This wedding video has a pretty intense intro but I utterly love it. Wow, what a beautiful way to share a wedding... "It's definitely not your typical wedding videography, and be warned, the first 56 seconds are a bit intense for some", wrote the wife of photographer and film maker Dallas Kolotylo who sent this my way.

Colourful Alternative Bridal Shoot in a Castle

Kat

Lorna Lovecraft

March 23, 2013

Struggling to find the kinda of clients they really wanted to work with in Yorkshire where they're based, photographer and videographer Lorna Lovecraft & Darryl Forrester decided to take matters into their own hands and show these kinds of alternative couples why they should be booking them.

Raucous Boat Party Wedding: Ania & Andrzej

Kat

WhiteSmoke Studio

March 22, 2013

If raucous party-hard weddings are your thing, then have I got one for you today! Ania & Andrzej were married on Kazimierz Dolny nad Wisłą, a cruise ship build in 1900, in Poland. "Our wedding theme was 'Fitzcarraldo' which was a film made in 1982 that we both love", wrote the bride. "It portrays a would-be rubber baron Brian Sweeney Fitzgerald and an Irishman known as Fitzcarraldo in Peru, who has to pull a steamship over a steep hill in order to access a rich rubber territory."

We’re Having a Digital Party… And You’re Invited!

Kat

March 21, 2013

Next week, on Wednesday 27th March, The Blogcademy headmistresses are having a digital party... and you're invited! This live online Q&A is your chance to get the inside track on The Blogcademy and to ask us any of your burning blogging or business questions.

Winter Wonderland Wedding in the Snow: Briar & Simon

Kat

Taylor Roades

March 21, 2013

We may be finally edging our way into Spring but I couldn't help but share this delicious winter wedding with you today. Rather than avoiding the enviable snow situation, Briar & Simon embraced it with a winter wonderland theme and blue colour scheme! The wedding was held at Boynton Bros Farm in Ontario, Canada. The ceremony was held outside in the woods (brrr!) and the reception in on of the farm sheds (double brrr - these guys are HARDY!)

Jennifer Lawrence: Actress, Oscar Winner… & Business Guru!?

Kat

March 20, 2013

It seems that everywhere you turn these days people are is gushing about Jennifer Lawrence. How down to earth she comes across, how refreshing she is and how we all want to be her BFF. And for once I can't help but agree with them. I love her for so many reasons (not least of all because you know she'd be so fun to get drunk with) but I also think there a a huge number of things we, as small business owners, can learn from her too. Stick with me here...