A Today Show Ceremony & Bowling Alley Reception

Kat

Alternative Bride

January 16, 2025

Mindy and Ben had two wedding days. The first, was their legal ceremony, at 30 Rockefeller Center in new York officiated by Hoda Kotb from The Today Show! The bride explained, "It was simply too cool of an opportunity to pass up! The people at the show took care of everything from the flowers to the dress, and it was a beautiful day. However, we only had three weeks notice that we'd been picked for it and since the show tapes in New York and we live in Chicago, we knew all of our friends and family would not be able to make it. So, on our first anniversary, we threw a groovy, carefree reception at a local vintage bowling alley."

Crafting Paper Flowers for Your Wedding with Cricut™

Guest Contributor

January 15, 2025

Forget wilting bouquets and fleeting floral arrangements, modern couples are turning tradition on its head with this rebel wedding décor idea - paper flowers. Economical, enduring, and timeless, paper blooms offer a savvy and sustainable twist to wedding aesthetics. With a Cricut™  crafting machine, you can create personalised petals that not only pop on your big day but also blossom into beautiful home décor to cherish forever. Big on bows and bold statements, these DIY darlings harmonise with the latest wedding trends: micro weddings, extravagant flower displays, and the desire for a sustainable celebration. Let your love story bloom with a Cricut-crafted garden of your own design!

A Beach Elopement Officiated by the Bride’s Brother

Kat

Tiny House Photo

January 14, 2025

Marianne and Kristen, who met on Bumble just before the pandemic, moved in together when the world went into lockdown. In order to be able to leave the house, they had many of their early dates just walking on the beach. They even got engaged there! So, when they decided to get married, the knew this same beach had to be their location where they'd say their vows.

Relaxed Garden Party Wedding at Home

Kat

Steve Hillman Weddings

January 13, 2025

After 11 years together, Rosie and Tom planned their wedding in just three months! Their ceremony was held at a local registry office and their joyful, laid back party was in Rosie’s parents’ garden. Both the bride and groom wore suits and the entire day cost less than £5,000.

DIY Til Death Do Us Part Wedding On A Budget

Kat

Red Eye Focus

January 10, 2025

When Lauren, a self-described couponer and DIY enthusiast, married Michael, she knew they'd be doing a lot of the planning themselves. They stuck to their strict $4,000 budget by buying decor items from craft stores and not wearing traditional wedding outfits. Their venue was a restaurant which worked out a lot cheaper than going for a wedding venue.

Celebrating a Decade in Print!

Kat

January 9, 2025

I can’t quite believe we've reached a whole decade of Rock n Roll Bride in print! What started as a blog to document my own wedding (back in 2008!) evolved into a yearly print annual, then was taken over by a major publishing company while we launched the bi-monthly version. I quickly realised I liked being my own boss too much though so that didn’t last long – I’m proud to say this has been a self-funded, self-published, completely independent magazine since mid-2015!

Colourful Vegas-Style Elopement Recreating their First Date

Kat

Kitty Loves Love

January 8, 2025

Jaymin and Sean decided to elope in their hometown of Perth, Australia, before heading to Europe for five weeks of travelling and going to rave festivals! They got hitched on a weeknight in their favourite local park, with their rescue greyhound, Moni, and just three witnesses. Afterwards, they popped into the city with their photographer where they basically recreated their first date - heading to an old school Miami style bar, to the arcades to play the first game they played together, then for ice cream just after sunset. They then met up with their mates again for dinner!

10 Unconventional Celebrity Weddings from the Last 10 Years

Kat

January 7, 2025

There have been some classic alt celeb weddings over the years—Gwen Stefani's dip-dyed pink John Galliano dress changed my brain chemistry in 2002, and Avril Lavigne's black Monique Lhuillier in 2013 made me wish I'd been brave enough to wear black for my own wedding. SJP also wore black when she eloped with Matthew Broderick in 1997, and who can forget Britney's shotgun 55-hour marriage to Jason Alexander while wearing jeans and a baseball cap? Iconic behaviour.

Just F**king Say It: 5 Controversial Opinions for an Unforgettable Wedding Speech

Guest Contributor

Mary Costa

May 22, 2025

If your wedding speech sounds like it was written by ChatGPT on a caffeine crash, you’re doing it wrong. This isn’t the time for safe, sweet, and forgettable. It’s your one chance to light up the room, speak from your heart, and maybe even make your grandmother blush a little. If you’re going to speak at your wedding (and I think you absolutely should), now’s your time to just f**king say it. Here are five controversial (but genius) techniques from speech coach Susie Ashfield on how to ditch the fluff and deliver a wedding speech people will actually remember.

Alternative Lingerie Options for the Unconventional Nearlywed

Guest Contributor

The Sugarcoated Company

May 21, 2025

When you think of "bridal lingerie", what comes to mind? Ivory lace? Strapless bras? Shapewear that flattens more than it flatters? Yeah… same. But if you're here, reading Rock n Roll Bride, chances are you’re not looking for “tradition” wrapped in tissue paper. You’re planning a wedding that’s unapologetically you. Which means your lingerie shouldn't be some beige afterthought, it should be part of the fantasy.

Feminism, Equality & The Meaning of Your Wedding Flowers

Rachel Darwin

Erica Whiting

May 20, 2025

Do you ever play the people-watching game in big train stations? As somebody who first met my now-husband under the clock at Waterloo, I love giving back-stories to strangers as I wait. My favourite time to do it is when I spot somebody carrying a bunch of flowers. I wonder if those ranunculi mean “congrats on the new job”, or if those red roses mean “I’m sorry for being a prick”. Whatever the meaning, when it comes to flowers, there is always a message being sent. And, sometimes, there is even a whole secret language in bloom. So, why not use your flowers to help send the messages you want to on your wedding day?

Ask an Expert: Flower Power   

Guest Contributor

Dale Weeks

May 14, 2025

Welcome to "Ask an Expert" - your chance to have your wedding planning questions answered by our crack team of wedding pros! Each issue of the magazine will spotlight a different wedding expert, so whatever help you need, email us with the subject line “Ask an Expert,” and your question might be featured in a future edition

Ziggy Stardust Inspired Vegas Wedding Ideas

Kat

Jamie Y

October 30, 2024

Rock N Romance Elopements is an all-inclusive elopement company based in Las Vegas, founded by iconic Vegas photographer (and one of our favourites - so much so, she shot our latest cover) Jamie Y Photography. They provide everything you need for an elopement, including venue, hair and make-up, florals, and, of course, a photographer. They specialise in small intimate elopements with 0-50 guests so it's perfect if you're traveling to Vegas to get married but you're not sure where to begin.

Alternative Meets 1960s Inspired Vegas Elopement

Kat

Zoe Snooks

October 28, 2024

When Mariela and Mat, who met in 2018 at a tattoo convention, decided to tie the knot, they knew that while they didn't have a particular theme or vison in mind, they wanted something that incorporated their love for the desert, retro decor and tattoos. They found the perfect spot in downtown Las Vegas at the Sure Thing Chapel, featuring an officiant with a twist: Hellvis, the chapel’s resident 'spooky and campy Elvis' evil twin'. Everything else just fell into place after that.

Elder Emo Meets Celtic Las Vegas Wedding

Kat

Sarah Jay

October 16, 2024

Monica and Dominic’s wedding at The Grove in Las Vegas brought a medieval touch to a venue known for its romantic almond orchard. While most couples embrace the venue’s natural elegance, Monica and Dominic transformed the space into a scene filled with gothic magic and Celtic traditions. “We are both ‘Elder Emos,’ and I have an Irish/Celtic background,” Monica told us. “So we wanted something that really reflected our roots and personalities.”

Kitschy Pink Little White Chapel Elopement

Kat

High Roller Elopements

October 8, 2024

When Katelyn and Brandon decided to tie the knot, they knew they wanted a day that reflected their spontaneous, fun-loving spirits. And what better place for a wedding with personality than Las Vegas? They also wanted everything to be pink!

Shotgun Wedding Meets Backyard House Party

Kat

Phoebe C

May 13, 2025

Byron and Rose's wedding was the ultimate blend of laid-back rebellion and deep personal style - think shotgun wedding energy meets backyard house party, with a punk twist. Hosting it at the a family home kept it intimate and unruly in the best way (but did mean it was a lot of work to organise!)

Just the Two of Us (and Hellvis): Vegas Vow Renewal Without the Rules

Kat

The Costa Sisters

May 12, 2025

When they first met at the Brighton Tattoo Convention in 2015, Lauren and Glyn never imagined they’d one day be getting married - for the second time - under neon lights with a rock’n’roll Elvis impersonator in Las Vegas. But to mark five years of marriage, that’s exactly what they did: a vow renewal and the honeymoon they never had, all rolled into one.

Budget Conscious, DIY “Forest Goth” Wedding

Kat

Bellanet

May 8, 2025

Justin and Kelsey didn’t set out to throw a wedding for anyone but themselves. "It’s for us, not them," Kelsey said, and they stuck to that from start to finish. They had a limited budget, so did everything from the cake, flowers, props and decor themselves. "The theme was forest goth... basically using all the decor from our home!"

Colour, Chaos, and Commitment: A Sure Thing Chapel Wedding

Kat

Of Color and Hue

May 7, 2025

Angel and Shane didn’t want a wedding that felt too staged. They wanted a day that made sense for them, built around colour and joy with zero pressure to fit someone else's idea of what a wedding should look like.

Fancy Dress Halloween Wedding with Autumnal Colours

Kat

Raw

March 3, 2025

Shannon and Jennifer’s wedding was an autumnal celebration wrapped in Halloween spirit. They embraced the season’s colours, filled their venue with pumpkins and autumn leaves, and invited guests to lean into the theme by partying in fancy dress.

Setting Intentions and Embracing the Magic: A Candlelit Nighttime Ceremony

Kat

Sofia Katherine

February 25, 2025

Amanda and Cody’s wedding was a night to remember—literally. With a theme built around the deep blue hues of twilight and the glow of candlelight, they designed a ceremony that reflected their love for the beauty of darkness without relying on the usual horror tropes.

Married by Hellvis on Halloween at Sure Thing Chapel

Kat

Petite Cherry Photo

January 31, 2025

Melanie and Daniel got hitched on Halloween at the Sure Thing Chapel in downtown Vegas. The chapel handled everything for them—the officiant, the flowers, and even recommending the photographer—making the whole process completely stress-free, even as Vegas first-timers. They didn’t technically invite any guests; the people who came kind of invited themselves!

Top 10 Most Popular Real Weddings of 2024

Kat

January 5, 2025

Its the time of year where everyone likes to look back on the last 365 (or in this year's case, 366!) days and reminisce. We feature incredible real weddings almost every single day on the website, our social media platforms, and of course exclusive ones in print too! So, we thought we'd take a moment to look back through and see all the couples and stories which made the biggest impression.

Bet on Love: A Gender Non-Confirming Wedding Fashion Shoot

Kat

Jamie Y

November 14, 2024

Issue 58 was dedicated to EXPRESSING YOURSELF and doubling down on who you are for your wedding. So, we thought a shoot showing some gender nonconforming attire options was the perfect choice. Shot in Las Vegas in collaboration with That Chapel Downtown and P3 Events, our model Zara embraced both their masculine and feminine sides to create a shoot that contrasts the two and looked absolutely incredible in both!

Ziggy Stardust Inspired Vegas Wedding Ideas

Kat

Jamie Y

October 30, 2024

Rock N Romance Elopements is an all-inclusive elopement company based in Las Vegas, founded by iconic Vegas photographer (and one of our favourites - so much so, she shot our latest cover) Jamie Y Photography. They provide everything you need for an elopement, including venue, hair and make-up, florals, and, of course, a photographer. They specialise in small intimate elopements with 0-50 guests so it's perfect if you're traveling to Vegas to get married but you're not sure where to begin.

Forever Ever: A Colourful & Retro Wedding Shoot at Hotel Clermont, Atlanta

Kat

Ashley White Photos

October 22, 2024

At the heart of Atlanta’s vibrant creative scene, this styled wedding shoot at Hotel Clermont brought together retro flair and boho charm with a fresh, inclusive twist. Originally built in 1924, the hotel’s eclectic yet nostalgic interior was the perfect backdrop for this collaboration between local vendors and visionaries.

She’s Electric: A Pink & Green Bridal Shoot for Rock n Roll Bride Magazine & That Chapel Downtown

Kat

Erin Roberts

September 16, 2024