Kat
April 18, 2016
One of the things I was most looking forward to on our recent trip to Japan was that we were going to take the Shinkansen (bullet train) to a few different cities. The transport in Japan is so fast and reliable and it really wasn't as scary as I thought it would be. (I wrote about our itinerary and all the ins and outs of getting the bullet train in my Japan 101 article.)Read more...
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Shell de Mar
April 17, 2016
Happy Sunday gorgeous! I just wanted to pop by today and share some exciting news. I've been asked by Closer Magazine to be a regular columnist!Read more...
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W&E Photographie
April 16, 2016
Weddings like Suzy and Steven's make my job so easy. They were married in November at a stables in Birmingham, Alabama. They were inspired by all the things that showed their personalities.Read more...
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Tino & Pip
April 15, 2016
There's something so extra special about tiny weddings and Hannah and Calum only invited very close friends and family to their December wedding. They were married at private house by Loch Lomond. They hired it for the full weekend and everyone stayed there with them.Read more...
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April 15, 2016
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Lush Imaging
April 14, 2016
Cat and Andrew's September wedding had no theme other than them wanting it to pay homage to the West Country, where they live. A lot of things were found cheaply or homemade. The bride wore a dress by La Redoute, the groom was in Topman and the bridesmaids, ASOS. The cake was made by the bride's mum and they also arranged all the flowers themselves.Read more...
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Wedding Stories
April 14, 2016
We still haven't quite worked out our wedding theme!" bride Amy told me when I asked about the inspiration for their Australian wedding. "It was like a brass, pineapple, tropical deer hunter theme - haha!"Read more...
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Karimage
April 13, 2016
Le Colonel Moutarde, a family run business hailing from France, was launched when co-founder Remi stated looking for quirky, patterned bow ties for himself. He struggled to find anything he liked so he decided to make his own! With a passion for sewing passed on by his grandmother, it was the obvious solution.Read more...
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This Rad Love
April 13, 2016
Tawnee and Luis, high school sweethearts, were married after thirteen years together. Five years later they decided to renew their vows in - where else? - Las Vegas!Read more...
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Blush
April 12, 2016
To my computer game playing, gym going, kitty obsessing, sleepy head husband: You are my rock, my biggest supporter and all of my happiest moments. I'm so proud to call you my husband.Read more...
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Devlin Photos
April 11, 2016
I, like the rest of the internet it would seem, I am obsessed with enamel pins. They're cheap, they're fun and add some much needed flair to any outfit. Of course they've been around for years, but within the last 12 months or so they've had a bit of a revival. Everyone seems to be getting in on the #pingame. You can now get everything from emojis, food, phrases, even celebrity portraits on pins which is why they're so popular - the creative possibilities are endless!Read more...
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Kristina Childs
April 10, 2016
If you like things a bit more dark 'n moody than the usual bridal fare, then you're going to love this wedding shoot! Put together by Him and Her Events from Queensland, it features a black wedding cake, a deer skull above the ceremony arch and the coolest models ever! This is definitely not one for traditional brides.Read more...
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D Gregory Photo
April 9, 2016
James and Polly's wedding was a mixture of Halloween and autumnal themes. They were married on October 31st so it only made sense! They decided on Halloween because it's both of their favourite holidays.Read more...
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Lisa Jane
April 8, 2016
Ione and Will wanted their wedding to be bright, fun and homemade. It was also really important to them that all of our friends and family were there so they kept to a strict budget so they could accommodate everyone. "We met just under seven years ago on Brighton seafront at a club night called Club NME!" the bride began. "I was 18 and he was 23. I was his first girlfriend so we feel like high school sweethearts."Read more...
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Nisha Ravji
April 7, 2016
Imogen and Jordan were married on 31st October in London. The wedding was inspired by art deco, Autumn and, of course, Halloween! However they didn't want their day to be too themed, so they went for subtle touches such as glittery pumpkins and the bridesmaids wearing black lace masks for the ceremony.Read more...
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Just Jess
March 6, 2026
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Jamie Y
March 13, 2026
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Anna Captured
March 16, 2026
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LT Photo Co
March 20, 2026
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Stag and Bird
March 17, 2026
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Philipp Groth
April 2, 2026
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Leena Rose Photo
April 2, 2026
Having an “alternative” wedding isn’t about being different for the sake of it. It’s about crafting a day shaped around you and what you want it to look, and almost more crucially, feel like. If you blindly follow the formula, you end up with a timeline built around traditions you don’t question, photos you don’t even want, and a day that runs more like a production schedule than a party. It works, of course, but it isn’t always the right path, especially if you or your guests are neurodivergent.Read more...
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Electric Sugar Elopements
March 31, 2026
From prioritising your budget, to recognising good deals, finding your people, and avoiding those oh-so-tempting money-pits - here’s a step-by-step guide to planning a dream day that won’t financially ruin you.Read more...
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Devlin Photos
March 25, 2026
By now you’ve probably already heard the story about how and why diamonds became the go-to stone for engagement rings. But just in case you haven’t, the answer is marketing! Before the mid-20th century, diamond engagement rings were not the universal tradition they are today. In fact, many people proposed with other gemstones or family heirlooms.Read more...
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Jenn and Pawel
March 23, 2026
For a long time, eloping meant running away to get married in secret. But today it usually means the couple have chosen to elope because they want a wedding that feels calm, intentional and focused on the two of them rather than the expectations of everyone else. Some elopements even include a small guest list (although these should more accurately be called micro weddings). But while elopements are often portrayed as effortless and carefree, there are a few things people rarely talk about when planning one. So, if you’re thinking about eloping, here are some practical things to know and simple ways to turn it into a meaningful experience rather than just a quick legal formality.Read more...
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Carlita Sari
March 18, 2026
A cheap wedding and a bad wedding are not the same thing. Some of the most joyful, memorable weddings cost very little money, and some of the most expensive weddings feel like a corporate conference with flowers. The difference is rarely the budget. It’s how couples choose to spend it. If you’re planning a wedding without a huge budget, your goal probably isn’t to make everything as cheap as possible. It’s to spend money where it matters and skip the things nobody really notices anyway. Here are some genuinely cheap wedding ideas that still feel thoughtful, fun and completely intentional.Read more...
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Anna Captured
March 16, 2026
I’m like a wild stallion,” I hear myself say. “Frolicking through the forest.” I’m sitting in a sports bar. I’m 30 years old. I know nothing about horses. “And then one day a fence is built around the forest. And even if it were the biggest fence ever, and it was so big I would never even reach it to see it in person, I would still know it was there.” This is how I explained my aversion to marriage a decade ago, to the person I professed to love, who I’d been dating for four, and then five years. I would be trapped; the part I left unsaid.Read more...
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Flame by Sami
March 12, 2026
Planning a wedding can feel like juggling flaming bouquets while blindfolded. But you’ve got this. Whether you’re engaged for three years or three weeks, this guide will help you keep your cool — and maybe even have some fun along the way.Read more...
Kat
March 11, 2026
Spend five minutes looking at wedding content online and a pattern appears quickly. Dresses, bridal beauty, hen parties, shoes... The spotlight tends to land firmly on "the bride". Meanwhile, many grooms are Googling things like “men’s wedding rings that aren’t boring” or "wedding suits that aren't only available grey, black or navy" and still coming up empty.Read more...
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Lilia Abrahamsen
March 5, 2026
If you are new here, or even if you are not: congratulations! I wish I could hear your proposal story. I always love hearing them. Getting engaged is always a wonderful story in itself… one that you’ll be telling for the rest of your lives. I hope you know you don’t need to rush on to the next chapter now if you don’t want to - even if there are people in your life who are urging you to do so.Read more...
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Photography by Vicki
February 25, 2026
My friends are mostly introverts or neurodivergent. What are some hen do ideas that won’t overwhelm anyone or feel like a performance?Read more...
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February 24, 2026
For years, boho wedding dresses were the answer for nearlyweds who didn't see themselves in traditional bridal. They offered freedom from stiff silhouettes, heavy fabrics, and the feeling of dressing like someone else on your own wedding day.Read more...
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Jamie Y
March 13, 2026
Louisa and Bernie had already shared two decades of life before deciding to get married. Their story began more than twenty years earlier during a brief meeting in London. They didn't get together right away, but years later, Bernie walked back into Louise’s life and the timing finally felt right.Read more...
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Jamie Y
March 9, 2026
Phew, where do we even begin with this one? A dream location, a dream team, and possibly the most over-the-top (in the best way) bridal looks we've ever put together. Everything really is better in Las Vegas.Read more...
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Jamie Y
March 2, 2026
Beth and Elliott, who travelled to Vegas from the UK for their wedding, described their day as “Fun, flirty, and so Vegas!” They brought some close friends and family members with them and treated the whole experience like a holiday. “Honestly, we just know what we like and ran with it." Beth told us. "We work so hard in our everyday lives we just wanted a big break. A day for us, about us and overflowing with love!”Read more...
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Jamie Y
February 23, 2026
Debbie and Masty met at 18-years-old while they were in college studying Psychology. They dated, then drifted apart as life moved forward. More than a decade passed without contact. Then, on the same night, they dreamed about each other. Masty reached out and they decided to reunite in Las Vegas at a Metallica concert. You can probably guess the rest...Read more...
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Lauren Driscoll
February 10, 2026
Maggie and Kyle got married at Sure Thing Chapel in Las Vegas with Cat Power’s cover of Sea of Love playing as the bride walked down the aisle. “After choosing Sure Thing Chapel as the venue, we wanted to play off the colours and fun vibe", Maggie told us. "I had envisioned the colour scheme of black, red and light blue. We wanted to keep it intimate, fun, and kitschy.”Read more...
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Christina Srorzah
January 26, 2026
Casey met Dwayne in 2005 while looking for a tattoo artist. Appointments turned into years of friendship. In November 2022, when they realised they were both single, Casey invited Dwayne to a local venue to watch a friend’s stand up set after a session. Sitting in the booth, he reached over, grabbed her face, and kissed her. “He said he’d been waiting to do that for a long time and we’ve been inseparable ever since."Read more...
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Of Colour and Hue
January 22, 2026
It’s no secret that we love a Vegas wedding here at Rock n Roll Bride. We’ve been lucky enough to shoot in Las Vegas multiple times over the last few years, so without blowing our own trumpet too much, it’s fair to say we’re pretty clued up on how to do a Vegas wedding well.Read more...
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Of Colour and Hue
January 20, 2026
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Christina Sforza
January 16, 2026
Angela and Garrett wanted to elope, but they also wanted a few of their favourite people with them, So they had the best of both words with their micro wedding in Vegas. They invited a few guests but it was 'lets just run off to Vegas' elopement vibes through and through.Read more...
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Mayhew Photo LV
January 12, 2026
Adam and Kitty got married in Las Vegas with a guest list of six and a budget of around £5k including travel and accommodation from the UK. The ceremony took place at High Noon at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, followed by a limo ride out to the Valley of Fire for portraits.Read more...
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Christina Forza
January 9, 2026
Alex and Chaniel's wedding was built around the symbol of a crown of thorns. For them, it marked suffering, redemption and spiritual resolve they found through their relationship. It reflected the changes they made to arrive at marriage together.Read more...
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Candice Vann
April 3, 2026
Sarah and Jordan did not want a big spectacle for their wadding. Instead, they opted for an intimate ceremony and meal with their closest family. That didn't mean they didn't care about the aesthetics though, in fact they were very visually driven, wanting deep opera reds, black accents, candlelight, and rich textures. They hired Britney of Be You Planning to help them bring their vision to lifeRead more...
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Alisa Grieve
March 30, 2026
Sam had always wanted to attend a masquerade ball, so that, her a long-standing goth aesthetic and love for antiques, vintage furniture and trinkets were the main inspirations for her wedding to Liam. "It was like a moody gothic masquerade with antique eclecticism", she said.Read more...
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Amy Davies
March 26, 2026
Chloe and Grant planned a fully themed gothic wedding, but their original idea looked very different. Like many couples, they started by mapping out a larger celebration and quickly watched the numbers climb. “Our original plans were going to cost almost £16k", Chloe told us. "We found it all very stressful so ended up cancelling everything. We went online and booked a registry office ceremony for £150 and didn't look back! We have zero regrets. I did my own make-up, made my bouquet, put together the decorations - everything! We didn't even have a photographer for the wedding itself, all the photos were taken on my Instax or by friends. The most important thing to us was to be married."Read more...
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Wren and Rose
March 24, 2026
Morgan and Sam got married in a place where people usually go to drink beer, bowl and hear live music. Butch and Anne’s in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin is a dive bar with a vintage bowling alley tucked inside. The wedding photographer bride and musician groom first met while working the same wedding. Having both worked in the industry for years, they already knew exactly what they didn’t want.Read more...
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Stag and Bird
March 17, 2026
April and Brandy married twice, both in ways that made sense for them. In July, under a willow tree in the garden of their friend and photographer Courtney of Stag and Bird, the couple made it official. By autumn, they decided they wanted a second day that marked the marriage in a different way. So, in October they drove four hours south from where they live in Kansas City to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Waiting for them were Courtney and her assistant Kendal, along with a loose plan to say some vows at sunrise at Lover’s Leap, a scenic overlook just outside the town.Read more...
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I Love You Thirteen
March 11, 2026
Laura and Jordon married in the original marriage room at Gretna Green with 13 people present, including themselves. The day was intentionally small. The couple got ready together and walked from our hotel to the venue hand in hand. They also walked to the anvil together. "Jordon struggles with anxiety at times so being with me helped reduce a lot of nerves for him", Laura wrote. "We also only had 13 people including ourselves at the wedding and then wedding meal with no big evening do. We wanted the wedding to reflect our love and not put on a show.Read more...
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Jenny Markham
March 4, 2026
Samantha, who works in influencer marketing, and Josh who is a videographer and director, approached wedding planning in a similar way that do their jobs. They pooled their creativity to plan a wedding which felt entirely right for them. Their venue choice really set the tone too. The Madonna Inn gave them pattern, colour and kitsch without needing to go overboard on the decorations.Read more...
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Jamie Y
March 2, 2026
Beth and Elliott, who travelled to Vegas from the UK for their wedding, described their day as “Fun, flirty, and so Vegas!” They brought some close friends and family members with them and treated the whole experience like a holiday. “Honestly, we just know what we like and ran with it." Beth told us. "We work so hard in our everyday lives we just wanted a big break. A day for us, about us and overflowing with love!”Read more...
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Faye Wilde
February 27, 2026
We've seen the trend for brides cutting their hair before their reception a few times (and we love it) but this is definitely the first time we've seen someone cut and colour their hair midway through the wedding! That was just classic Gaelle though - she didn't want their wedding to be like anybody else's. Not wanting to be outshone, the groom cut his long hair as well and the reaction from their guests was priceless!Read more...
Kat
Wilder
February 25, 2026
Lucy and Mark leaned into a loose Viking influence for their barn wedding. They wanted the day to be chilled but also a little bit of them.Read more...
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Courtney Stannard
February 24, 2026
The main references for Christie and Kevin's wedding were The Shining, the 1970s and 1990s with lots of ideas pulled from Rock n Roll Bride magazine! A nightclub venue in downtown Saratoga Springs, NY was the backdrop, with everywhere they went that day being within walking distance. The morning began at The Adelphi Hotel, where they got ready and started their photo session. From there, they moved into Congress Park, bringing their entire wedding party with them into the indoor carousel.Read more...
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Philipp Groth
April 2, 2026
Annika and Leon love Tolkien, fantasy worlds and video games, so they built their wedding from that foundation. They planned the day entirely by themselves, with the help of many talented friends, and held it at Mildenstein Castle in Saxony, Germany.Read more...
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Alisa Grieve
March 30, 2026
Sam had always wanted to attend a masquerade ball, so that, her a long-standing goth aesthetic and love for antiques, vintage furniture and trinkets were the main inspirations for her wedding to Liam. "It was like a moody gothic masquerade with antique eclecticism", she said.Read more...
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Amy Davies
March 26, 2026
Chloe and Grant planned a fully themed gothic wedding, but their original idea looked very different. Like many couples, they started by mapping out a larger celebration and quickly watched the numbers climb. “Our original plans were going to cost almost £16k", Chloe told us. "We found it all very stressful so ended up cancelling everything. We went online and booked a registry office ceremony for £150 and didn't look back! We have zero regrets. I did my own make-up, made my bouquet, put together the decorations - everything! We didn't even have a photographer for the wedding itself, all the photos were taken on my Instax or by friends. The most important thing to us was to be married."Read more...
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Kristin Lavigne
February 20, 2026
Sarah and Chris built their wedding around the premise of 'til death do us part. They fully went for it with the gothic symbolism, inspired The Addams Family and their own relationship. Stoney Creek Castle in Earlville NY provided the setting with it's stone walls and heavy doors perfectly matching the tone they wanted for the day.Read more...
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Ieva Marija
February 19, 2026
With the groom being colour blind, and black the only colour he can confidently recognise, Belinda and Harvey used that as their starting point. Together, they built a monochrome wedding inspired by black and white Audrey Hepburn films and the desire to reshape classic wedding traditions into something with a little more edge.Read more...
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Amy Faith
February 18, 2026
Hannah and Josh built their wedding from the ground up using yarn, paper, music, and the memories they share together. The day had a theme which combined Lord of the Rings and Elven references with boho, rustic, and rock influences.Read more...
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The Witchtographer
February 17, 2026
Did you know you can get married at The Satanic Temple in Salem!? Ceremonies at their 'Little Black Chapel' are officiated by the temple's Ministers of Satan and the space is already decked out in a dark red and black colour scheme, complete with candles and flowers, so you really can just show up and get married with very little stress. That's exactly what Aimee and Joe, who got married in December, wanted. They could arrive, focus on the ceremony, and leave without having to manage logistics or guests.Read more...
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Studio Fotografico Bacci
February 16, 2026
Sara and Alessandro waited eighteen years before getting married so they wanted full control over how the day looked, felt and functioned, without having to compromise for other people! Sara is a wedding florist, so did all the flowers herself. They wanted the day to have a gothic, nerdy flair but also have colour. They were married in Italy at La Fornace di Sammontana.Read more...
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Alesia Hardy Films
February 3, 2026
The main visual reference point for Jenna and Chad's wedding was the final church scene in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet. They wanted candles everywhere, a blue neon crosses, dark red velvet drapery, vintage furniture and low lighting.Read more...
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Photos by Beck
February 2, 2026
Nikki and Nate got married on the Californian coast in winter, dressed entirely in black. Their inspiration was creating something intimate, alternative, moody, and a little bit boho with a dramatic, non-traditional twist. "We were inspired by the beauty of the coastline, earthy textures, and darker romantic tones", Nikki said. "We wanted the day to feel intimate, atmospheric, and authentically ‘us’ and a touch of edge that reflected our personalities."Read more...
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Trevino
January 27, 2026
Victoria and Jonathon chose the Emerald Theatre in Mount Clemens, Michigan, for a their moody yet elegant, 'til death' inspired wedding. The venue really helped set the tone, with guitars lining the walls, a giant stage and coloured lighting throughout. They used black everywhere from her dress to linens, chairs and flowers.Read more...
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Black Stag Creative
March 27, 2026
This shoot is a riot against the beige, minimal, Pinterest-approved wedding machine, this shoot came to us by-way of a new team of wedding suppliers from South Africa who wanted to push what it means to create a “styled wedding shoot”.Read more...
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Jamie Y
March 9, 2026
Phew, where do we even begin with this one? A dream location, a dream team, and possibly the most over-the-top (in the best way) bridal looks we've ever put together. Everything really is better in Las Vegas.Read more...
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Fairfoxes
December 8, 2025
The Baltimore based team behind this shoot built a world that sits somewhere between Renaissance folklore and the haunted calm of Shakespeare’s Ophelia. They worked with candlelight, irregular textiles, sculptural florals, velvet, and a couple styled like they had stepped out of a painting. The mood came from a mix of rural myth, faded royalty, and a willingness to sit inside the strange.Read more...
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Marieke Maakt Foto's
December 2, 2025
The Lobsters for Life Wedding Fair in The Netherlands pulled in makers, creatives and couples from across Europe last month and gave us a look at how alt weddings are evolving outside the UK. We were so excited to be invited along and spent the day meeting vendors who are pushing ideas forward with real intention. If you missed it and you are planning something unconventional on European soil, this shoot brings that same vibe straight to you! Every look, prop and detail was created by vendors from the show and most of them work with couples all over the continent.Read more...
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Nick and Lauren
November 25, 2025
When Nosferatu flickered back onto cinema screens, Lauren from Nick and Lauren Photography left the theatre feeling inspired by the film’s shadowy beauty. “I was inspired by the cinematography used in the movie, and wanted to do a wedding shoot that emulated that same aesthetic, but without being vampire based,” she told us. “We decided to combine the elements of country meets alternative, and started joking about what Nosferatu's wedding would look like if it were in the West. Everything snowballed from there!”Read more...
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Lomonico
November 20, 2025
This wedding shoot was a riot of neon lights. Born inside the restless brain of Brooke Conaway, founder of CAT HAUS Collective, she wanted to create something that was the opposite of boring and beige. With a Lady Gaga lookalike bride, she built this shoot as an act of rebellion - against conformity, perfectionism, and the wedding industry’s obsession with fitting in. “I’m not a traditional wedding planner,” she said. “I have ADHD, I’m plus sized, an advocate for LGBTQA+ and someone who has had to fight to ‘fit in’ including how to work with my chaos brain, not against it.”Read more...
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Juliana Noelle Jumper
November 4, 2025
The concept for Cherry Bomb came straight from Vegas glitz and rock ‘n’ roll grit. Conceptualised by Heavy Petal and shot by Juliana Noelle Jumper, this shoot palette slams the door on restraint, leaning into saturated reds, punchy pinks, and metallic shine - all with an unruly 70s edge.Read more...
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Lauren New
October 31, 2025
Nothing says Halloween wedding more than the Corpse Bride and this shoot may be one of the best homages we've ever seen. In fact we loved it so much, we made it the cover shoot for our November/December print issue which dropped yesterday! It blends slight Victorian-inspired details with modern drapery and design elements, bringing together a touch of the past and present for a hauntingly beautiful, editorial goth vibe.Read more...
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Stag & Bird
October 29, 2025
This shoot, dubbed Goth Glam by everyone involved, was created out of a need to shake things up. The team wanted to bring together Kansas City’s weirdest, boldest, and most unapologetic creatives and make something that proved “high-end” doesn’t have to mean beige. They called it a love letter to the alt-lux side of weddings: velvet and smoke, drama and decadence, edge and elegance. The goal was to show that goth, glam, and alternative can sit right alongside luxury, without losing the grit.Read more...
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Tia Leigh
October 23, 2025
A single bite can change everything. That’s the energy behind Forbidden Fruit, a conceptual bridal meets boudoir shoot dreamt up by Suzy Marrero of Pepper Lavender Events. She calls it her “version of temptation meeting wedding day glam, where indulgence, lust, and allure take centre stage". It’s unapologetic. It’s decadent. And it dares you to look a little closer.Read more...
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LH Film
October 20, 2025
Halloween is a little different in the southern hemisphere. In the dry forests of Quito, Ecuador, it arrives with sun, dust, and a different kind of magic. Assyah of Jamila and Juliette, who conceptualised and styled this photo shoot, wanted to capture that energy in the shoot, blending local traditions with a gothic edge.Read more...