I Do … & I Don’t: The First Year of a Feminist Marriage – What it Means to be a Rock n Roll Bride

Rachel Darwin

The Saums

August 30, 2022

wedding. We loved her contributions so much that we’ve invited her back to continue the series by talking about the first year of her feminist marriage.

I Do … & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – The Perfect Bride

Rachel Darwin

Kate Gray

April 11, 2022

I Do … & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – Changing Your Name

Rachel Darwin

Katerina Larniani

March 21, 2022

I Do … & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – The Hen Do

Rachel Darwin

Madeline Kate

February 14, 2022

I Do… & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride: The Bridal Party

Rachel Darwin

Rebecca Carpenter

November 22, 2021

I Do … & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – The Origins of Bridal Traditions

Rachel Darwin

Sarah Carter

November 10, 2021

I Do… & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – Finding Your Wedding Dress

Rachel Darwin

Rachel Bettesworth

July 6, 2021

I’ve watched Say Yes to The Dress with my mum for years, so when the first big COVID lockdown ended and all the bridal boutiques were only allowing one or two people to accompany the bride, I felt fine about not taking a big entourage. More often than not, a big group can end in tears, and not the I-just-found-my-dream-dress kind! My auntie is a keen dressmaker, and generously gifted me a budget for my wedding dress, so I went with her and my mum.

I Do … & I Don’t: A Feminist’s Guide to Being a Bride – Getting Engaged & Splitting the Cost of My Ring

Rachel Darwin

Sam Dawood

May 26, 2021

Introducing our brand-new real bride columnist! Rachel is getting married in September so we’ll be following her journey of planning a feminist meets rock n roll wedding, culminating in us sharing the big day in our last issue of the year! Over to you Rachel…