The Ultimate Rock n Roll Bride Gift Guide

Sophie Cooke

November 15, 2020

Like it or not, 'tis officially the season, which I'm sure even the Scrooge-ist among you can get on board with after the year we've all had! We thought we'd take this opportunity (all in the name of research and work of course) to put together the ULTIMATE gift guide for rock n roll brides... If you love our website and our magazine then you're sure to find some gifts to add to your own Christmas list, or ya know, to give to someone else that you love who has similar (excellent) taste to you.

1970s Meets Western Boho Desert Elopement

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Cactus and Lace Weddings

November 13, 2020

Hollie and Ollie had always discussed how they imagined their wedding day, even before getting engaged, so they hit the ground running when Ollie proposed. “We always knew we wanted a one-time wedding,” the bride explained. “Neither of us are very comfortable with being the centre of attention and we also felt very protective of our ceremony. It felt sacred and only wanted our closest friends and family there to witness it.”

A Casual, Garden Party Wedding During Covid-19 with a Black Floral Dress

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Weddings by Sally Rose

November 11, 2020

Like many of you, Lauren and Rich never dreamt when they first met nine years ago that their 2020 wedding would unfold like it did. Originally, they’d planned a big wedding for 4th July, but instead of postponing, they decided to keep the date as it was important to them and scaled it right back.

A Midwestern, Boho Meets Nordic Inspired Wedding

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Matt Ehnes

November 10, 2020

Adri and Matt used their heritage as inspiration for their wedding. He comes from Spanish, Cajun and Norwegian settlers, leading back to Nelson Story who led the last cattle drive from Texas to Montana in the late 1800s. She is Swedish and and grew up Mormon. “For our wedding day, we wanted to acknowledge where we came from while acknowledging who we have become,", the bride told us.

Laid Back & Lovely Austin Wedding

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Keira Hand

November 6, 2020

Like a lot of millennial couples, Allyse and Ana met over the internet. The first time they IRL was at a queer dance party, where Ana gave Allyse a magnet with her face on it, which sealed the deal!

Autumnal Meets Celestial Themed Seaside Wedding

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Marie Wootton

November 5, 2020

Although Kate and James kept traditional elements in their day, they did so in their style. As they both love autumn, it was the perfect season for their celebration to be held at East Quay Venue in Whitstable.

Budget Friendly Celestial meets Pinup Themed Wedding with a Symbolic Wedding Dress!

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Federico Villaseñor

November 3, 2020

We love it when couple’s include symbolic touches here at Rock n Roll Bride, and Jackie’s reason for choosing her wedding dress when she married Wil is one of our favourites to date - it was the dress she was wearing when she met him three years ago!

Gold Coast Vintage Meets Rock n Roll Themed Wedding with Red Roses Galore!

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Fennel & Fern

November 2, 2020

Inspired by their love of vintage and a rock n roll aesthetic, Corey and Elle’s March wedding was so authentically. In fact, nearly all their guests remarked it was exactly how they imagined the wedding to be! They lucked out with their venue - the Mobile Barber Shop Depot in Queensland - a warehouse space stuffed with vintage leather chesterfields, antique fabrics and unique brick walls provided the perfect starting point for their day.

An Irish, Halloween Themed Wedding

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Elisha Clarke

October 31, 2020

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, oh have we got the perfect wedding inspo for you today! As Genevieve and Dean both love and enjoy all things spooky, kooky and alternative, they wanted to create a day which was unashamedly about them and the things they love. The plus side of having a Halloween themed wedding? Their decorations now double as permanent home décor!

Symbolic, Rock n Roll Wedding with a Motorcycle Riding Pastor & their own Cemetery

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Dalton Gage Taylor

October 29, 2020

John and Candy are all about the big gestures, and their wedding was no exception! After reconnecting via Facebook after previous relationships fell apart, their first date was a skydive, where they promised to leave their pasts behind them and jump into their new lives together. When John proposed, they were on a classic rock cruise, with KISS, no less. They watched KISS perform on the stage the night before and John got on the stage the next day to get down on one knee.

Birmingham Pub Celebration with a Black Wedding Dress

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Harrison Smith

October 22, 2020

Nicola and Scott were never overly bothered about having a wedding, having been together for 13 years before they decided to do it, but they came around to the idea because they wanted a big party! “We wanted all of our loved ones together for a celebration but were happy to keep the ceremony a more private occasion,” Nicola told us.

Festive Meets Celtic Meets Gothic Wedding in Cornwall

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Enchanted Brides

October 16, 2020

Sharon and Austen met when they both studied art at Falmouth University. Despite being friends, they lost touch when they left. Twenty years later, they reconnected after a chance Facebook ‘other people you may know’ suggestion, they got chatting and the rest, as they say, is history!

Scottish, Autumnal Medieval Church Wedding with Gothic Touches

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John Elphinstone Stirling

October 15, 2020

When it came to choosing a venue for their October wedding, there was only one place in contention - Cottiers Theatre in Glasgow. “The venue really set the tone for our wedding,” Becky explained. “It’s a stunning old church in the West End of Glasgow, which is now a restaurant and theatre. I was the last baby to be christened there when it was a church so to us if felt like a no brainer that that is where we should get married.” It’s beautiful gothic setting with medieval vibes suited the couple - as lovers of autumn, they wanted an October wedding to make the most of the beautiful crisp nights that Glasgow has to offer and their children are Halloween obsessed, so they let all the kids change into fancy dress for the reception.

Pink meets Rustic, Child-Friendly Barn Wedding

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Cat Stephens

October 13, 2020

As parents themselves, Arron and Casey based their wedding around how they felt when they took their kids to other peoples weddings. “I wanted everyone to feel comfortable,” the bride explained. “It didn’t matter to us if children were running around crazy, in fact we put everything into making it the sort of atmosphere that our friends and family would want to bring their children along to.”

Colourful, Relaxed, Norfolk Farm Wedding

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Luis Holden

October 12, 2020

Hannah and Bob’s love story is particularly sweet. “One of our mutual friends hosted a barbecue that we both went to,” Hannah began. “My son (who was dressed as Jack Sparrow and behaving like a pirate!) took a shine to Bob and spend most of the day playing with him, leaping on him and calling him ‘Mr Poopypants’. I couldn't help but fall for the handsome giant who clicked so well with the most important person in my life!”

Colourful, Care Free San Francisco Un-Wedding Inspired by Burning Man

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Diana Rothery Weddings

October 9, 2020

Amy and Josh skipped the formal wedding part for their June celebration, and just hosted one great big party! “We were engaged at Burning Man and have had some of our best memories there,” explained the bride, “we wanted the wedding to be representative of this. We wanted the whole vibe to be care-free, whimsical and colourful. We love bold, crazy patterns so that was the only decor consideration - the brighter the better!”

Scottish Highlands Micro Wedding with a Black Wedding Dress & Just Five Guests

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Cara Mitchell

October 8, 2020

Alanna and Nuge ummed and ahhed for years about what they wanted from their wedding day, finally biting the bullet and going with their gut three years after they got engaged, and planning the whole thing in just three weeks! They were ahead of their time, having a micro wedding with just five guests - their parent's and the bride's Nana.

Eco-Conscious, Australian Boho Wedding with Homespun Touches

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Nicole Caldwell

October 6, 2020

Melyssa and Emily met on the internet in 2005 - back when it was the scary way to meet people! Emily was in America and Melyssa, Australia - they exchanged emails and the rest, as they say, is history.

A Quirky, Homegrown, Eco-Conscious Wedding with All of the Colours

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Potter’s Instinct

October 5, 2020

Becki and Mark thought long and hard about what they wanted from their wedding day - they didn’t want to include traditions for traditions sake, and tried to include as many of their friends and family as possible, both in the preparations and in getting involved on the day. They wanted it to feel a bit quirky, homegrown and to be as eco-friendly as possible, “We wanted the day to be as enjoyable, informal and relaxing for our guests as possible,” explained the bride. “We’ve had some great feedback on that front, which was lovely to hear!”

Less Glam, More Grunge: A Peaky Blinders Inspired 1920s Themed Wedding

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Third Coast

October 2, 2020

As Hilary and Ronnie both work in TV production, it makes perfect sense that their wedding was inspired by one of their favourite shows. “I know 1920s themed weddings are really popular, but we were keen to avoid the ‘Gatsby’ look,” explained Hilary. “I really studied the set design on Peaky Blinders to get a rustic 1920s vintage look with the over the top glitz. We also really wanted our guests to have fun with costumes since we were getting married so close to Halloween, which is our favourite holiday."