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DXB Creative Co.
February 27, 2025
Amanda and Alex’s wedding in the Canadian Rockies unfolded like a scene from a winter fairytale. A perfectly timed first snowfall dusted the mountains just as the couple prepared to say their vows. Dressed in all black, their guests gathered to witness a ceremony that was uniquely theirs.Read more...
Kat
February 26, 2025
Flowers are great but let’s be honest, when it comes to weddings, floral trends can sometimes feel like they’ve been done to death. In this industry, trends tend to stick around for a while, and we’ve seen it all: lush moss and greenery dominating one season, dried flowers or bright pops of monochromatic colour taking over the next. There was even the surge of faux florals and reusing what we already had, such as houseplants, when budgets tightened during the pandemic.Read more...
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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.Read more...
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Rachel Bond
February 24, 2025
Chana and Nate’s wedding was a weekend-long celebration blending a disco chic bowling alley party the night before, with a colourful yet glam wedding day. They chose Wave Resort in New Jersey for its sleek coastal aesthetic and open, airy design. From the moment they stepped into the venue, with its exposed ceilings, concrete floors, and signature santal and lavender scent, they knew it was the place. “We never even toured another venue", Chana said. "It had everything we wanted, and the vibe was just right,”Read more...
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Kamarin Ann
February 21, 2025
When Daria slipped into a vintage Mark Ingham gown, everything suddenly made sense. The dress fit as if it had been made for her, and with that, all the uncertainty about how and where to celebrate their wedding disappeared. She and Kaleb had considered everything from a formal church ceremony to an elopement in the mountains, but none of it had felt quite right. The dress, however, made the decision for them. They would marry at San Francisco City Hall and end the night in their own way at the Phoenix Hotel.Read more...
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SvenStudios
February 20, 2025
The day after their wedding in McLaren Vale, South Australia, Jess and Jack took the plunge—literally—at Pt Noarlunga with an extraordinary underwater photo shoot! The couple, who both love free diving, couldn't think of a better and more 'them' way to mark their marriage than a shoot like this.Read more...
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Amy Sims
February 19, 2025
When Isabella and Russell (who you might recognise from Fallout!) matched on an online dating app, they found out they were born only five days apart, attended the same college, and even shared the last four digits of their phone numbers! There’s coincidence and there’s fate, and they agreed their connection falls under the latter. Believing their two late Italian grandmothers were conspiring from beyond, they deemed it imperative to meet again the next day. They did and never looked back. Just over a year later, Russell took Isabella to see the winter illumination at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, where they had gone on one of their first dates. He popped the question, and when she said yes, he swept her away to a surprise party to celebrate with their families.Read more...
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Chloe Lee
February 18, 2025
Welcome to our new-look "Ask an Expert" feature! In each issue, we'll be inviting different wedding experts to weigh in on your burning wedding planning questions. So, whatever you need help with, send us an email with the subject line “Ask an Expert” and your question may be used in a future edition.Read more...
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Belathée
February 17, 2025
Christina and Michael’s multi-phase wedding was nothing short of extravagant, kicking off in their home city of New York with an Italian Renaissance meets New York Glamour themed affair. The next night, they threw an Arabian Nights-themed party before jetting off to Turks & Caicos for a Buddymoon. A few months later, they reunited with friends in Aspen for an après-ski celebration. Honestly, how do we get in their friendship circle?Read more...
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S J Jones
February 14, 2025
Inspired by festivals and the music they love, but with a whimsical, woodland twist, Emily and Tom’s Isle of Wight wedding was filled with good music, great food, and fun. The bride wore two dresses, the second of which was accessorised with wings! They wanted a day with zero pressure to adhere to formalities, where everyone could just relax and have a good time.Read more...
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Elena Heymann Fototgrafie
February 13, 2025
The inspiration for Nino and Basti's wedding was their shared love for the underwater world, sea creatures, and the dreams they hold for the future. “We called our theme Seensucht nach Meer, which means ‘Longing for the Sea,’” Nino shared. “I’ve always loved sea creatures, and we both dream of retiring in Tenerife one day.” Their day, filled with DIY touches and small but meaningful moments, showed how intentional choices can transform even a civil ceremony into something unforgettable.Read more...
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Ashley Joyce
February 12, 2025
Serena and Adam's unique wedding was a romantic and intimate brunch inside the Woodland Mosaic, an historic Solarium, at the Denver Botanic Gardens. The day featured lush colourful florals, a seating chart made out of tea bags, and high tea brunch with dreamy music from a string quartet.Read more...
Alexandra Merri
February 11, 2025
The wedding industry is undergoing a much-needed transformation as Gen Z dismisses outdated traditional wedding norms. Say goodbye to awkward first dances and traditional cake cutting—today's couples are writing their own rules. This also includes breaking free from conventional bride and groom dress codes.Read more...
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Tony Ebersole
February 10, 2025
Rhiannon and Gunnar chose a completely private, self-uniting ceremony at Trough Creek Park in James Creek, Pennsylvania. A week later, they hosted a micro-reception with 17 guests. As an introverted couple who don’t enjoy being the centre of attention, they found that something small, private, and meaningful was the perfect fit. Their total wedding budget was $3,500, with their primary expenses being food and drinks.Read more...
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Alt Wedding Co.
February 7, 2025
When Alice and Amy envisioned their wedding day, they knew it wouldn’t fit neatly into tradition’s rigid mold. They wanted a day that reflected their love and individuality—one that embraced who they were as partners, best friends, and creatives. "We wanted a wedding that summed us up," Alice said. "Alternative, but also personal. So much of the wedding industry isn't designed with couples like us in mind."Read more...
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Maoizm Bridal
June 11, 2025
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Be There Photo
June 5, 2025
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Bree Lion of Breeze
June 26, 2025
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Becky Weir
June 3, 2025
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Bambino International
June 20, 2025
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Cat Brant
June 9, 2025
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July 3, 2025
Whether you want retro kitsch, desert drama, or a quickie with flair, Vegas has you covered. One of the best things about getting married in Vegas is the freedom. You actually don't need a chapel or specific wedding venue at all; you could get married on the street if you wanted to! But if you are looking for a tried and true space that will be used to working with alt couples like you, here are our favourites:Read more...
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Jamie Y
June 30, 2025
We’ve got pretty eclectic music tastes. I love emo stuff and he’s more into country! How do we make sure our wedding playlist flows without feeling all over the place?Read more...
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Cassandra Daye
June 25, 2025
Las Vegas has always had a reputation for spontaneous weddings, but for alternative couples, a Vegas wedding offers something more useful: flexibility. You can build a day that looks however you want it to. Wear what you like. Invite who you want. Keep it small. Go all out. Skip the traditions or invent your own. Vegas can take it.Read more...
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Marissa Solini
June 24, 2025
Planning a wedding can be a super stressful time for everyone, but when you have a chronic illness or disability, added stress can also have a huge impact on your physical health. So how do you navigate wedding planning and all the inevitable stresses that it brings while keeping yourself as healthy as possible? Yes, you can take the outlook that most alternative wedding suppliers promote of ‘your day, your way’ and try to make the planning as fun as possible but this only really is the first step when you have a long-term condition.Read more...
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Alyssa Keys
June 23, 2025
There’s a lot of noise around AI right now, from fears about job losses to concerns over ethics and the environment. But like it or not, AI isn’t going anywhere. So rather than bury my head in the sand, I figured it was better to use my platform to help you understand it - and hopefully show you how to use it responsibly, creatively, and in a way that helps you plan the wedding you actually want.Read more...
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By Brianna Marie
June 18, 2025
By now, you’ve probably seen those viral “wedding recap” reels on TikTok or Instagram – the ones that somehow appear just hours after the ceremony. The ones that make you go: Wait, how did they already post that?! Well, there’s a good chance a wedding content creator was behind it. A wedding content creator is a service provider who creates primarily video content on their phones. The idea is you have a skilled person who is capturing all of the moments of a wedding, candidly. That is also the person, a couple would put in charge of recreating any trending videos or transitions, lip syncs, etc. They often provide clips in a quick turn around, so the couple can share their wedding “in real time” or within a the few days after, on their social media. Some wedding content creators even offer a wedding day takeover, so they really are posting the wedding day in real time. We spoke to Falon Mei of Vegas Wedding Content Creator all about this rising, and sometimes controversial, new trend.Read more...
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Beleef Jullie Bruiloft
June 17, 2025
Weddings bring out a ton of emotions. Not just for the couple getting married, but for everyone around them - friends, family, co-workers, and that one aunt who’s convinced it’s her job to make sure things are “done properly.”Read more...
Alexandra Merri
June 16, 2025
Flowers have long symbolised love, beauty, and new beginnings, so it’s no wonder they are synonymous with weddings. Although they often take centre stage when it comes to wedding décor, floral details can be woven into bridal styling too. Whether you’re inspired by bold maximalist floral prints, statement accessories, or vintage treasures, adding floral details to your wedding look allows you to infuse a sense of romantic whimsy into your aisle style.Read more...
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Maoizm Bridal
June 11, 2025
Let’s be real. Most “budget wedding” advice you find online isn’t really budget advice. It’s “my aunt is a florist” advice. It’s “my best friend is a graphic designer and gifted us our invites” advice. It’s “we got married on my parents’ estate” advice. But what if you don’t have any of that?Read more...
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Rebecca Carpenter
June 10, 2025
Flowers have always been at the heart of wedding styling, but how do you make your ideas feel fresh in a world of Pinterest boards and Insta-worthy arches?Read more...
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Lovers and Legends
June 9, 2025
Planning a wedding is an emotional journey, and for queer couples it can come with a whole extra layer of considerations. Beyond the spreadsheets and Pinterest boards, there’s a very real need to feel safe, seen, and celebrated by the people helping you plan your day. That’s why finding LGBTQ+ affirming vendors – not just tolerant, but actively inclusive – is so essential. Here are our tips for finding wedding professionals who don’t just accept you, but champion your love.Read more...
Kat
July 3, 2025
Whether you want retro kitsch, desert drama, or a quickie with flair, Vegas has you covered. One of the best things about getting married in Vegas is the freedom. You actually don't need a chapel or specific wedding venue at all; you could get married on the street if you wanted to! But if you are looking for a tried and true space that will be used to working with alt couples like you, here are our favourites:Read more...
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Mackenna D
July 2, 2025
We were so excited to be invited to Vegas to shoot issue 62's editorial at the brand new That Chapel Downtown and here are the results!Read more...
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Cassandra Daye
June 25, 2025
Las Vegas has always had a reputation for spontaneous weddings, but for alternative couples, a Vegas wedding offers something more useful: flexibility. You can build a day that looks however you want it to. Wear what you like. Invite who you want. Keep it small. Go all out. Skip the traditions or invent your own. Vegas can take it.Read more...
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Ash Mirr Photo
June 3, 2025
Alexandra and Taylor didn’t want a traditional wedding. In fact, they actively avoided it. Instead, they flew to Las Vegas and tied the knot in the most gloriously tacky, retro, rock-inspired way they could imagine -inside the iconic Little White Chapel.Read more...
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Amber Garrett
May 27, 2025
When you choose to get married on Valentine’s Day in Las Vegas, there’s not much point in playing it cool. Lucy and Russell leaned in to the romance of it all. From the bride's heart-covered veil and shoes, to her red dress to the heart shaped cake, their wedding at A Little White Chapel was unapologetically playful and romantic.Read more...
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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.Read more...
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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.Read more...
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Tree of Life Films
March 10, 2025
Andrew and Leah flew to Las Vegas the day after Christmas to elope, just the two of them. They wanted to stick to a small budget and be as sustainable as possible, so everything they wore besides the bride's veil and the groom's suit were secondhand.Read more...
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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!Read more...
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Elope in Las Vegas
January 17, 2025
Grace and Kurt’s story began when they met as 12 year olds, but life took them in different directions until they reconnected at 25. When it came to planning their wedding, they opted for an unconventional approach that reflected their love of pop punk... with a hint of viking! They eloped in Las Vegas and hired Elope in Las Vegas who handled everything from the photographer, the planning, hair & make-up and the ceremony.Read more...
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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!Read more...
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Jessica Lea
July 2, 2025
They'd originally planned for a 200-person wedding but after spending a week together at Daytona Bike Week in St. Augustine, Florida, Hannah and Kyle decided they were done making their wedding about everybody else. So, they cancelled everything and booked an elopement instead.Read more...
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People Truelove Tellers
June 27, 2025
This is what a laid-back wedding looks like. Elena and Juan Luis got married in the centre of Madrid with very little fuss but a lot of personality. The celebration was casual and music-driven with retro touches.Read more...
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The Queer Bundle/ Stephanie Dreams
June 24, 2025
With a budget of £5,000 and a love of Art Deco and the 1920s, Lori and Max eloped on Burgh Island, Devon, last Autumn.Read more...
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Cat Brant
June 9, 2025
For vintage lovers Tiffany and Lou, their wedding was less about tradition and more about timeless style and staying true to who they are. With a shared passion for fashion from the 1930s to 1950s, it was only natural that their wedding day wardrobe was a masterclass in old-school elegance.Read more...
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JoAnne Dunn Photographers
June 4, 2025
Samantha and Michael’s wedding wasn’t about themes, trends, or traditions. It was about them. Eloping to the Amalfi Coast, they chose Hotel Santa Caterina, a cliffside jewel in southern Italy, as the backdrop for a day that felt entirely, unapologetically theirs.Read more...
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Leesha Williams Photo + Film
May 30, 2025
As a gay, non-gender conforming couple, tradition wasn’t something AJ and Ryan felt obligated to follow. That freedom shaped every part of their day into something intimate and imaginative. "We had no expectations on us so we could make it our own, start our own traditions", they wrote. "We skipped pretty much all of the normal wedding traditions bar not seeing each other the night before the wedding. We kept that one for the excitement and to give each other space to decompress after the hectic build up."Read more...
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Kristina Wild
May 29, 2025
Alix and Zac’s wedding was a bold, unapologetic celebration of love, queerness, and pure joy. From the outset, they made it clear they weren’t here to perform some outdated checklist of rituals - they were here to celebrate their love on their terms. They didn't follow any rulebook; they followed their hearts.Read more...
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Mala
May 26, 2025
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Amy Katherine
May 23, 2025
After knowing each other since school, and five official years together, Gemma finally proposed in a graveyard after a deeply emotional Taylor Hawkins tribute gig at Wembley. Marnee returned the favour six months later, mid-set at an All Time Low concert.Read more...
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Marta Ramazzotto
May 15, 2025
Elizabeth and Daniele chose Taipana, Italy, as the backdrop for their summer wedding. Surrounded by trees and wild greenery, they wanted a day that felt both relaxed and personal, blending rustic charm with a rock ‘n’ roll edge. They filled the space with fairy lights and and custom touches that reflected their personalities, leaning into their love for live music and nature. “We wanted it to feel like a festival, with a bit of edge,” Elizabeth explained. “Something that felt truly like us."Read more...
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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!)Read more...
Guest Contributor
July 3, 2025
There’s no one way to be goth. Some of us were raised on fantasy novels and Victorian mourning gowns. Some of us still listen to Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge on repeat. Others just feel most themselves in black, with a little lace and a lot of eyeliner. Whether you’re leaning medieval, romantic, emo, soft goth or something in between, a gothic wedding is about choosing aesthetic over tradition and owning the mood that feels most like you.Read more...
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Rust and Bark
June 25, 2025
t's not often you see gothic inspired weddings on white sand beaches, but that's exactly what felt right for Koleen and Tay. Both hairstylists with the same February birthday (!) they chose a private stretch of Mexican coast because Koleen had always dreamed of getting married by the ocean wearing black. Tying the knot the day before Halloween, right in the middle of Día de Muertos celebrations, it was the perfect setting for them.Read more...
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Alt Wedding Co.
June 12, 2025
It all started on one of those days where Stef, half of Un-Traditional Wedding Stylists, was mindlessly scrolling through Facebook, when she came across the Teenage Cancer Trust’s #WearABandTShirtDay campaign. The concept was simple: wear your favourite band tee to work, raise awareness and support for young people with cancer. But something about it sparked more than just casual interest.Read more...
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Susannah Johnson
June 2, 2025
Ash and Alex wanted moody romance, Doja Cat, lightsabers, and a cake that actually got eaten for their wedding. The bride was dead set on wearing a black dress an the groom wanted to wear a deep purple suit, so that was the perfect jumping off point for their colour scheme and bringing their dark romance fantasy to life.Read more...
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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!"Read more...
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Nautical Studios
April 9, 2025
As a wedding planner, Celine had spent years organising weddings for other people. She knew what to expect when she got engaged, but when it came to her own day, she wasn’t interested in taking the traditional route. “Weddings can be whatever you want them to be,” she told us. “There’s no rulebook unless you decide to follow one.”Read more...
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Story Maker Photos
March 21, 2025
After fourteen years together and four years engaged, Kayla and Riley didn’t want a big production, a long guest list, or a rigid itinerary. Instead, they planned an elopement that reflected their love of horror. They started the day at The Stanley Hotel, the inspiration behind The ShiningRead more...
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McKenzie Bigliazzi
March 7, 2025
Gianna and Patrick chose an intimate elopement in the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado, with only their Chihuahua and a photographer with them as their witnesses. In Colorado, you don't need an officiant to make it legal, so they decided to say their vows alone. They even got their dog got to sign as a witness with his paw print on the marriage license!Read more...
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Garnet Dahlia
March 5, 2025
With a shared love for all things dark and spooky, Kelsey and Mackenzie crafted a 'Til Death' theme for their wedding that embraced their personalities without slipping into a full-blown Halloween vibe. Their October celebration balanced moody decor with black, emerald green, and metallic accents, alongside a scattering of skeletons.Read more...
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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.Read more...
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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!Read more...
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Mackenna D
July 2, 2025
We were so excited to be invited to Vegas to shoot issue 62's editorial at the brand new That Chapel Downtown and here are the results!Read more...
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Madison Neumann
June 23, 2025
Sometimes the simple ideas are the best: a couple in love, a purple veil and a rollerskates - I mean, what's not to love about that?!Read more...
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Evie Joy
June 20, 2025
This isn’t a styled shoot trying to sell you a dress or a venue. Its a love letter to the people who don’t see themselves in wedding magazines or Pinterest boards. The ones building new traditions, reflective of who they are.Read more...
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Smoke and the Sea
June 17, 2025
Every now and then, a shoot lands in our inbox that makes us want to scream YESSSSSS and throw our laptops across the room in pure excitement. This is one of those shoots. It’s not just visually stunning, it’s visionary. Bold, sculptural, mythic and modern all at once. A wedding editorial that doesn’t just break the mould - it tosses it into a volcano and dances in the ashes.Read more...
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Alt Wedding Co.
June 12, 2025
It all started on one of those days where Stef, half of Un-Traditional Wedding Stylists, was mindlessly scrolling through Facebook, when she came across the Teenage Cancer Trust’s #WearABandTShirtDay campaign. The concept was simple: wear your favourite band tee to work, raise awareness and support for young people with cancer. But something about it sparked more than just casual interest.Read more...
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Erica Cervantez Photo
May 19, 2025
Just when you think the world has seen every possible wedding idea and theme, someone comes along and creates a damn Teletubbies-inspired bridal shoot! Because why not ditch the classic white colour palette and throw in a nod to your favourite childhood fever dream?Read more...
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Kirsty Mackenzie
May 12, 2025
Dating back to 1724, Crowcombe Court is a stunning example of English Regional Baroque architecture nestled in the heart of Somerset. Home to the Carew family for generations, the house remained in their care until the 1960s. Since then, it has been lovingly restored to its former grandeur and now serves as a breathtaking exclusive-use wedding venue, proudly owned by The Gilchrist Collection.Read more...
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McKenzie Bigliazzi
May 6, 2025
At a time when so many weddings and styled shoots are looking like carbon copies of each other, this one, planned to perfection by Hitched AF and photographed by McKenzie Bigliazzi is a very much welcomed and needed breath of fucking FRESH AIR.Read more...
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Jen Patterson Photo
April 17, 2025
When fashion-forward meets fiercely in love, magic happens. Set against the effortlessly stylish backdrop of Caster House in Los Angeles, this edgy editorial shoot for the Ride or Die Retreats, brought a slice of Santorini to the heart of LA.Read more...
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Ellie Mac
April 15, 2025
What happens when you combine a love for skiing, an eye for alternative bridal fashion, and a dream of saying "I do" on the side of a snowy mountain? You get this epic elopement shoot that blends adrenaline, sequins, and serious style. Set against the winter wonderland of Zakopane, Poland, this shoot is a glittering reminder that your wedding can be just as adventurous (and stylish) as you are.Read more...
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The Rose Reflective
December 11, 2024
I recently saw a Thread where the poster pointed out that luxury wedding workshop shoots often exclude marginalised couples or those with tattoos, piercings, or other alternative styles. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about how accurate that is! As you know, I’m all about celebrating alternative shoots and weddings (obviously!), but just because someone doesn’t appear to be straight, white, or fit a certain body ideal doesn’t mean they aren’t interested in the luxury end of the wedding market.Read more...