London Calling!

Kat

January 13, 2013

I am SO EXCITED because Gala & Shauna fly into London this week. It seems like just a few short weeks ago we we're all together in New York - this trip has come around so so quickly!

Oz: The Great and Powerful

Kat

True Love Photo

January 12, 2013

I am a Wizard of Oz superfan and I'm already seriously excited to see the new Walt Disney adaptation 'Oz: The Great and Powerful', which hits cinemas in March. So clearly this shoot, inspired by the new film, was going to end up on my blog. I love Beth of True Love Photo for sending it my way! The shoot was styled based on the previews she'd seen so think weird and wonderful, quirky and fantastical, eye-gouging brights and funktastic details.

Neutral & Neon Bridal Style

Kat

Readyluck

January 11, 2013

Inspiration can hit you anywhere, and for wedding photographer Lindsay Hite, it came while flicking through a fashion magazine. "The trend neutral colors paired with neon in fashion really spoke to me", she told me. "I love the almost surprising contrast between subtlety and outspokenness and was curious about how it would work in a bridal setting. I drew inspiration from far flung corners - from Lana del Rey's flower crowns, to bright bold colors of childhood celebrations and vintage circuses."

Business Bites: Going Freelance, Copy Editing & Easy Blog Post Ideas

Kat

January 11, 2013

I went searching for some inspirational business posts again this week, and as usual the interwebz did not disappoint...

Snow White and the Huntsman & A Twist on Winter Weddings

Kat

Kait Winston

January 11, 2013

Winter weddings don't have to be all scatter crystals and snow sprinkled twigs. They don't have to have holly or ivy and you don't even need to wear faux fur. Honestly, there are many other options out there, you just need to dream them up! Just like wedding photographer Kait Winston did after one too many trips to the cinema. Inspired by the movie Snow White and the Huntsman, Kait decided that edgier was better and so wanted to showcase a more dramatic twist on the classic winter wedding.

Thursday Treats: January Has Been Kicking My Butt

Kat

January 10, 2013

January has been kicking my butt. I'm not going to lie, I've actually shocked myself with how much I've got going on this month. No sooner had we ticked over to the first day of the year and I was relaunching my website (thanks for all your feedback by the way - and to any of you who might have be experiences problems viewing the full site - read this) announcing new dates for The Blogcademy, getting featured (and writing for!) Cosmopolitan ... oh and planning a whirlwind trip to Paris with my BFFs (more on this soon!)

DIY Mexican Themed Wedding with Vintage Touches: Mat & Anna

Kat

Haywood Jones

January 10, 2013

Mat & Anna didn't have a huge budget for their November wedding, but that didn't mean they did things by half! Oh no, this thrifty couple made as much as they possibly could themselves and managed to pull their gorgeous wedding off for just £5000. Oh and they also planned the entire thing in under four months! Wonder-couple or what!?!?

Eco-Friendly Downtown Art Gallery Wedding: Amber & Jo

Kat

Hayley Rheagan

January 9, 2013

Amber & Jo's art gallery wedding was held in downtown LA. They kept things informal and low key, really wanted to focus on the ceremony and hoped to create a real community feel. "We wanted our wedding to be a representation of the things that are important to us and that we love, so we put a lot of thought into the details of the wedding", explained Amber. "We tried to create an experience for everyone that would be a memorable celebration of our love for each other and for our friends and family. Our venue, ArtShare, a non-profit that supports low income youth to get involved in the arts, was perfect in that it allowed us to support a great organization while also providing the perfect physical space. The venue is part warehouse (reminiscent of some of the great downtown LA parties we've been to); part art gallery, which created a lovely reception space; and part theater, where we had the ceremony. It also provided a great spot for photos, with the downtown LA skyline in the background and that uniquely LA combination of colorful murals, graffiti, historic buildings and palm trees."

Mexican Fiesta in the English Countryside: Julia & Stephen

Kat

Mark Tattersall

January 9, 2013

Julia & Stephen were married at Knowles Lodge, Yorkshire, in September. The wedding, although set in the English countryside, had a colourful Mexican fiesta theme! "We wanted the day to be relaxed, intimate, rustic and fun", explained Julia. "I knew I wanted bright colours, and I have an obsession with Mexican food so a fiesta theme seemed to fit. As soon as I saw the Mexican team at the opening ceremony of the Olympics I knew we'd picked the right theme!"

The Evolution of a Brand & A New Look Rock n Roll Bride

Kat

January 8, 2013

I am a firm believer that the best brands are constantly evolving. As business owners things flux and change over time and so its really important to regularly check the way you're presenting yourself to see if you still feel on the right track. In July 2010, we launched the new look Rock n Roll Bride. Before that my 'brand' was a slightly chaotic mix of things I'd made myself in Photoshop and a header image that a friend had kindly created for me.

Love at The Big Top: Lucy & Adam

Kat

Viva Wedding

January 8, 2013

I love Lucy & Adam's wedding SO MUCH. Not only did it take place in my home town of Reading (yey!) but they hired a big top to host their reception! But this wasn't any old circus wedding, oh no these guys went all out. An airstream stage, a granny's living room and musical performers a-plenty!

Iconic London Landmarks & a Truly Epic Wedding Dress: Jolyon & Kate

Kat

Maria De Faci

January 7, 2013

It's a pretty good indication that a wedding is 100% awesome when I sneak peek a shot of it on my facebook page and it gets nearly 400 likes! That's exactly what happened with Jolyon & Kate's wedding and I'm pretty sure it was down to one thing... Kate's epic wedding dress! In fact the wedding itself was quite low key. The couple were married in London with just immediate family around them but that didn't stop this bride going all out with her bridal style! She actually designed the dress herself with the help of a dress maker friend who helped bring her ideas to life.

Are Wedding Bloggers Shitty Writers?

Kat

January 7, 2013

Postsecret is one of my favourite reads. For those of you that might not have heard of it, it's a weekly collection of secrets that people have anonymously posted (usually on postcards) to Frank, the website's founder, through the mail. Anyway, yesterday I saw this secret crop up...

Circus & Rock Themed Wedding: Charlie & Simon

Kat

Kat Forsyth

January 7, 2013

Charlie & Simon's circus and rock themed wedding was held at Circomedia, a circus training school in an old church building in Bristol. The theme was a dramatic statement and full of all the things the couple love! "Our entire theme was rock - we're both into rock & metal music and we knew that we wouldn't have enjoyed doing something other than that", Charlie began. "I am South African and so having some bits from my background was also important."

Cosmopolitan Magazine ♥ Rock n Roll Bride (& I’m Not Afraid to Show Off About it)

Kat

January 6, 2013

I've been very lucky to have been featured in quite a few magazines since starting Rock n Roll Bride. But this is the biggie. The top of the tree. The one that makes you fall of your seat and pinch yourself - hard. Cosmo-freakin-politan. Cosmo-freakin-politan.

Elegant Tim Burton Inspired Wedding Inspiration

Kat

The Photography Smiths

January 5, 2013

Starting with rich in shades of plum alongside black and gold, The Photography Smiths and stylist Anthomanic, created some regal wedding inspiration with an edge of Tim Burton. The dramatic and quirky set design included odd shaped vintage furniture, lace wedding dresses with dramatic mermaid silhouettes, black & white stripes, mini top hats and milk & cookies as favours.

New Dates for The Blogcademy: Portland & LA!

Kat

January 4, 2013

I am SO EXCITED about 2013, like SO SERIOUSLY EXCITED (can't you tell!?) and I'm starting 2013 as I mean to go on with new date announcements for The Blogcademy. Now I know we haven't even done our London workshops yet but, basically, we just couldn't wait any longer... At the end of March we're heading to Shauna's home town (I think many of you will have guessed that one!) of Portland, Oregon and the week after we're zipping down to LA. In fact we'll be in LA for my birthday which I'm rather enthused about!

Business Bites: Raring to Go!

Kat

January 4, 2013

Oh yes I am. So much good stuff was posted online between Christmas and New Year relating to business lessons. I guess this is the time to be inspired for the most prosperous, exciting and utterly bloody awesome year to come!

Quirky London Pub Wedding: Ian & Chrissie

Kat

Mckinley Rodgers

January 4, 2013

Ian & Chrissie were married in October in London. Their ceremony was held at Islington Town Hall and their reception took place at The Britannia pub in Victoria Park, Hackney. The two venues helped to set the tone for their quirky, quintessentially 'London' and vintage-inspired day.

Thursday Treats: Welcome Back

Kat

January 3, 2013

Crimbo limbo week (the week between Christmas & New Year) is a weird one in the blogosphere. Posts are few and far between and most bloggers take a well earned break or simply post yearly round up articles. So 2013's first edition of Thursday Treats is a little on the lite side... but no need to fret, by this time next week I'll have amazing linkable blog posts coming out of my ears!