How to Make a Small Wedding Still Feel Special

Kat

August 28, 2024

Sometimes, the most memorable nuptials are the simple and small ones. But small doesn’t mean it can’t be beautiful, too.

Vegas Gothic Glam Elopement

Kat

Deidra Wilson

August 20, 2024

What started as a joke about getting married in a drive-through during their annual New Year’s Eve trip to Vegas, turned into a reality for Vanessa and Rob, who were married on January 3rd at A Little White Wedding Chapel.

When Two Become One (Not One Hundred)

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Alexandria French

August 8, 2024

It’s often assumed that the bigger the wedding, the more stressful it might be to plan, but we’re not so sure that’s true. While planning any sort of wedding, you’re likely to come up against many hurdles along the way and eloping is no different! Whether you're still weighing up your options, or you’re firmly on the elopement path, my goal is to offer understanding, support and perhaps a bit of inspiration on how to get yourself through the unique course of obstacles an elopement can bring.

Brighton Micro Wedding with Las Vegas Elopement Vibes

Kat

Leonie May

August 1, 2024

Yas and Jean wanted a small wedding and for it to have the same feel as a Vegas elopement, but a lot closer to home! With a budget of £6,000 and just 15 guests, they managed to create a super fun and intimate experience for their afternoon celebration.

How to Organise an Elopement in Italy

Kat

Piernicola Mele

June 13, 2024

If a classic white wedding with hundreds of guests is not your idea of a good time, then you've probably already considered eloping. The best thing about it is you can literally do things your way - its not just a phrase when you have zero guests to consider or please!

Private California Redwoods Elopement

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Michelle Larralde

April 29, 2024

Shelby and Jill eloped in the California Redwoods, surrounded by nature. They said their vows privately with the trees around them before heading to the clifftops for photos and a private picnic. The day was fuss and stress-free and exactly what they wanted it to be.

Low Key London Legal Wedding with a Gothic, Nerdy Edge

Kat

Lorna Newman Weddings

April 19, 2024

Sammi and Anton are having a big wedding in August on a private island in the Philippines, but as they live in London, they needed to do the legal bit here. So, they decided to make a day of it - inviting their closest family for a ceremony (on their anniversary) at Camden Register Office, dressing up and getting some great photos!

Laid Back Micro Wedding in York with a £2,000 Budget

Kat

Shutter Go Click

April 12, 2024

With a total budget of just £2,000, Riley and Liam's wedding is a masterclass in how you don't have to spend a fortune to get married! They had a small ceremony with just a couple of guests, at York Register Office followed by dinner at Fancy Hanks, an American bar and kitchen in the city.

Free-Spirited Elopement on the Open Road

Kat

Haley McElroy

April 5, 2024

Inspired by the rebellious romance of Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian, Kristan and Dylan eloped in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Riding to the ceremony on their motorecycle, this day was only about one thing - them!

Married in a New York Minute

Kat

Sascha Reinking

March 14, 2024

Kristy and Adam, from South Derbyshire, decided to get married in their favourite place, New York City. They invited 21 of their friends and family members and had their best friend officiating the ceremony (he got ordained by the Universal Life Church especially for the occasion!) in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Rock n Roll Bride Magazine: A Micro Wedding & Elopement Special is Now Available for Pre-Order!

Kat

February 26, 2024

The average number of guests at a UK wedding is 89* which, although lower than it used to be (pre-COVID it was closer to 100), is still a lot of people to feed and consider the opinions of! Speaking to thousands of couples over the years, they tell us that guest-related concerns at the wedding is the number one headache-inducing issue during the planning process.

An Old Florida Inspired Grungy Elopement

Kat

Chupich

February 16, 2024

With a budget of just $500, but a ton of ideas, photographer Florence Chupich and florist Revel teamed up to create this elopement photo shoot. It was inspired by the 'old' part of Florida, away from the tourist traps and theme parks.

Budget Rock n Roll Vegas Elopement

Kat

Jamie Y

February 13, 2024

At a time where wedding extravagance can often overshadow the real meaning of getting married, Sydney and Steven chose to strip it back to basics with an elopement that was budget friendly but packed full of personality, heart and love.

A Balinese Jungle Elopement

Kat

Vladimir Borodenok

January 29, 2024

After deciding to get married in 2018, Sara and Mark began to plan their wedding in the UK complete with a large guest list, a woodland setting and tipis, festoon lights and a whimsical, autumnal theme. Sadly, their venue went into liquidation so they had to cancel everything and start again. They were going to go to Vegas, but then THAT got cancelled due to COVID so they had to start planning all over again! This time, and after all the stress and two cancellations, they opted to do something entirely different.

Romantic Pink, Red & Heart Themed Vegas Elopement

Kat

Maria Madison

January 26, 2024

Jenna and Maël, who live in Bristol, had the sweetest pink and red themed elopement. On their second date they joked about getting married in Vegas in a ‘drive through’ wedding so when Maël proposed to in Paris, they didn’t even think about getting married anywhere else!

Sixties Inspired Elopement at The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

Kat

Cassandra Daye

January 8, 2024

In front of the famous 'Welcome to Las Vegas' sign, Lili and John, wedding photographers themselves, said their own vows. Inspired by the aesthetics of the 1960s, their elopement was about capturing and celebrating the moment, rather than just checking boxes.

Rolling into Forever: A Roller Skating Las Vegas Wedding

Kat

Tiago Photo

January 3, 2024

"We knew we wanted our special day to reflect our personalities", they told us, "fun, whimsical, with a touch of old Vegas. We were inspired by Britney Spears' Vegas wedding!"

A Wintery Elopement in Iceland

Kat

Elope in Iceland

December 20, 2023

Lacie had never been to Iceland but had a vision about getting married on the black sand beach there before she and John were even engaged. She had a tattoo with the coordinates of the beach tattooed on her back just before her wedding! They were married on a stormy and snowy January day. She wore two dresses - one white and one black - and they travelled around from the black sand beach to the snowy mountains and a dramatic waterfall.

Beetlejuice inspired Sure Thing Chapel Elopement

Kat

Dan Bushkin

December 19, 2023

For just £2000, Danielle and Carl wore their Beetlejuice inspired outfits to marry at Sure Thing Chapel in Las Vegas in February. They made all their decisions quickly and the planning was stress-free from start to finish because they had no guests!

A True Romance Meets The French New Wave Elopement

Kat

Mandee Johnson

December 15, 2023

When asked to describe their elopement, Jenna and Thomas knew exactly what to say, "True Romance meets The French New Wave, with Stardust pulsing through its veins. The scene where Alabama and Clarence walk down the steps of city hall after and their impromptu nuptials provided inspiration for our elopement. But the sweeping, romantic fantasy of our unique relationship - that’s all stardust."