Diversity in Bridal – Are We Going Backwards?

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Maggie Sottero

July 21, 2025

There was a moment, not too long ago, when it felt like the bridal industry might finally be waking up. In 2020, the push for inclusivity hit a much-needed tipping point. The Black Lives Matter movement forced many of us to acknowledge what had long been true: representation in bridal - especially for Black, mixed and non-white couples - was sorely lacking. Around the same time, body diversity started to gain traction too. Brands began hiring larger models, offering extended sample sizes, and showing dresses on more than just one very specific body type.

Planning a Wedding with a Chronic Illness or Disability

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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.

70s Playboy Pool Party but Make it Queer

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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.

Fancy Dress Halloween Wedding with Autumnal Colours

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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.

DIY Til Death Do Us Part Wedding On A Budget

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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.

Grounding, Greenery and Nature: An Adventure Micro Wedding in the Hoh Rainforest

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Henry Tieu

October 23, 2024

Quinn and Savannah’s wedding in the Hoh Rainforest wasn’t about grand entrances or elaborate decor. It was about staying true to themselves—embracing nature, grounding themselves in their shared love, and creating an intentional space where they could celebrate without feeling the weight of societal norms or family expectations. Their ceremony in the heart of the Pacific Northwest was intimate, real, and deeply meaningful.

Nautical & Ocean Themed Wedding in Hawaii

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Shirleen Burnett

May 28, 2024

Jamey and Serena's were married against the stunning backdrop of Honolulu, Hawaii. The couple exchanged vows on a yacht, with the captain officiating, and celebrated afterwards in the luxurious Penthouse suite of the Moana Surfrider Hotel. The couple met through water sports so having an ocean and nautical themed wedding made sense for them.

Southern California Casual Wedding with a Golden Hour Colour Palette & Accessibility in Mind

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Chris Wojdak

February 20, 2024

Jeff and Karla's wedding in Los Angeles was the epitome of Southern Californian casual charm. Their golden-hour palette combined the beauty of a late-summer sunset with the backdrop of the Verdugo mountains. They also included some accessibility features, such as a sign language interpreter during the ceremony, to ensure all their guests were able to enjoy the day. They had lawn games and plenty of room for the kids to run about and play.

One Size Does Not Fit All: Inclusivity and Diversity in the Wedding Industry

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Bohemian Rose

August 30, 2023

A bridal boutique going above and beyond to showcase a diverse selection of models in their promo images? WE ARE SO HERE FOR IT! Feeling increasing frustrated with the lack of inclusivity in the brand images of the dresses they were was stocking in their shop, TDR Bridal in the West Midlands decided to do something about it - and so they shot their own.

Love in the Time of Adversity: A Special Fort Bragg Elopement

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Flora Gibson

April 18, 2023

Courtney and Kellen’s love story proves that true love conquers all. Despite a spinal cord injury that left her needing assistance to walk, Courtney not only managed to walk again but had an adventure elopement day on the cliffs of Mendocino!

Japanese and Origami Inspired Wedding

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Blushing Bride

March 6, 2023

With a budget of £7,000 and assistance from The Bijou Studio (who they booked for a one-off brainstorming/ ideas session), Alex and Holly were able to create an intimate and meaningful wedding inspired by their love of Japanese culture and origami.

Romantic & Whimsical Elopement Shoot Which Prioritises Wheelchair Accessibility

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Marissa Solini

February 16, 2023

Real life couple, Catalina and Samm partnered with a collective of LGBTQ+, POC and disabled wedding suppliers (with a few amazing allies) to create this romantic elopement shoot. Their main goal being to showcase wheelchair accessibility while leaning into unique whimsical elements.

Four Weddings and a Punk Rock Pin-up Boho Vibe

LJ Stocks

KMT Photos

January 9, 2023

With families on both the east and west coast of America as well as a third group of friends and family they wanted to celebrate with, Ash and Larry created four different celebrations, including their courthouse ceremony in none other than YOLO, California.

Ethereal, City Chic Inclusive Bridal Shoot

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Opperhill

January 3, 2023

When Sophie of 130 Atelier Bridal opened her bridal boutique in August 2021, at the forefront of her mind was creating a space - and a shopping experience - which was welcoming to everybody.

Wedding Dress Shopping as a Wheelchair User: A Real Bride’s Story

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Image Alchemist

August 8, 2022

Diversity and inclusion are popular buzz words right now in the wedding industry, but are diverse communities actually being represented enough?? Black business owner Nicola Wilshire of Velvety Queen, an independent bridal shop based in Portsmouth is here to share some advice and an interview with one of her recent brides, Steph (pictured).

Chronically Fabulous: How to Plan a Wedding When You’re Chronically Ill or Neurodivergent

Guest Contributor

May 23, 2022

Hillside Hobbit Wedding in Scotland with Secret Ceremony and a Pub Quiz

LJ Stocks

Lifeline

February 18, 2022

the perfect location for their low-key hillside wedding weekend. On day one they had a pub quiz night, where they snuck off to have their secret ceremony under the stars and day two was spent on a hillside with incredible views over the Solway Firth and to the Lake District.

Budget-Friendly Halloween Wedding with Their Pet Kittens and Pig!

LJ Stocks

Kalla Ramberg

February 1, 2022

The Disabled Couple’s Guide to Venues

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Albert Palmer

August 9, 2021

Head in the Clouds: Yes, Disabled People Get Married Too!

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Devlin Photos

June 28, 2021

As the brand-new issue of the magazine is now available for pre-order (did you grab yours yet?) we thought we'd share a few more of our favourite shots from the current issue's editorial shoot, many of which didn't make the final spread.