I Do Studio Makes Cher’s Clueless Closet a Reality!

Kat

May 18, 2026

Try on your wedding full outfit, style multiple looks, and don’t make any expensive purchasing decisions before using this Clueless-inspired styling service.

Barcelona Bridal Week 2026: This is What Happens When Bridal Designers Stop Playing Safe

Kat

May 12, 2026

New York is all about trends. London is all about buying. Barcelona is all about art. Which is exactly why it’s our favourite.

Wedding Dress Shopping 101: A No-Nonsense Guide to Buying a Wedding Dress

Alexandra Merri

Mark Horton Photos

April 9, 2026

This is your no-nonsense roadmap to wedding dress shopping - from picking boutiques and decoding sizing to trusting your instincts and keeping the experience grounded in who you are.

Mix, Match & Make It Clash: How to Make Your Wedding Outfit Your Own

Alexandra Merri

McKenzie Bigliazzi

February 3, 2026

Forget the fairytale formula. Your wedding look doesn’t need to be one dress, one designer, one aesthetic. It can be layered, clashed, thrifted, and totally your own.

Designer Spotlight: Lucy Can’t Dance

Kat

Chloe Lee Photo

January 19, 2026

Lucy Can’t Dance is officially ten years old, and they’re marking the milestone the only way they know how: by going all in on colour, personality and pure joy. Atomic Bloom rewinds through a decade of their most iconic looks, then explodes them into a new technicolour universe. It’s their greatest hits mixed with the most perfect evolution!

The Wedding Dress Shopping Questions Nobody Thinks to Ask

Alexandra Merri

Spring Summer Collective

January 3, 2026

Most brides go into wedding dress shopping focused on what they want their dress to look like. You’ve probably saved necklines, silhouettes and sleeve details to Pinterest boards for months… but once you actually start to try dresses on, it will suddenly start to dawn on you that there are a lot of practical considerations too. A 20-foot train may look incredible on a mood board, but in reality, it will frustrate you before the ceremony is even over. A long sleeve gown may be the vison in your head, but if you’re getting married in the height of summer, think again. That basque waist may be stunning, but can you sit down and eat while wearing it?

20 Alternative Wedding Dresses That Aren’t Beige or Boring

Kat

December 11, 2025

The Pantone colour of 2026 is Cloud Dancer - aka the most boring, bland shade of white imaginable. No thank you! Honestly though, we kinda enjoy being haters of something that's going to be popular - because it leaves more room for those of us who want to do something different. Alternative brides deserve dresses with actual personality, not something that looks like it’s been filtered through ten layers of minimalism. So, here are some of our favourite colourful wedding dresses that will make you feel like the electric, iconic baddie that you are.

The Gothic Edit: Come to the Dark Side for Your Wedding Wardrobe

Kat

December 4, 2025

This is for all the alt goth baddies who are struggling to find wedding outfits that scream you. From velvet and hardware to witchy silhouettes and lethal little details, we’ve pulled together the pieces that actually get the aesthetic. Step in, suit up and let the shadows do the styling.

Fashion Forward: The Modern Groom Reimagined

Alexandra Merri

December 1, 2025

In the ever-evolving landscape of modern menswear, 2025 has marked a pivotal shift in how grooms approach their wedding-day wardrobes. No longer confined to black tuxedos and muted tailoring, today’s grooms are embracing fearless self-expression. And it’s about time!

Texture, Joy and Rebellion at New York Bridal Fashion Week 2026

Kat

October 22, 2025

New York Bridal Fashion Week has wrapped, and this season it was all about reimagining the bridal rules (something we are, of course, a huge fan of at Rock n Roll Bride!) One thing stood out to us the most: the next generation of brides are more focused on self-expression, comfort, and the meaning behind their choices. The biggest shift? Texture, tactility, and detail took centre stage. Designers are crafting gowns that feel alive with things like pleats, layers, feathers and even sculpture. There was pleasing amount of colour too! The modern nearlywed isn’t content with a plain white dress. She wants depth. She wants movement. She wants to feel something.

Boho is Back: The Best Bohemian Wedding Dresses and Accessories

Kat

October 9, 2025

Flowing fabrics, wild hearts, and a touch of rebellion - boho is back in a big way, but not how you remember it. Think texture, movement, and a new kind of freedom: sun-bleached lace, retro-rock details, and accessories made for dancing barefoot in the dust. Each of these looks take the spirit of bohemian and makes it modern. Whether you’re a free-spirited romantic, a vintage magpie, or a maximalist dreamer, these are the pieces redefining the boho bride for 2025 and beyond.

Bridal Fashion is Pretty… But is it All Becoming a Bit Predictable?

Alexandra Merri

September 29, 2025

As the final model walked the runway at Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week, a familiar sigh rippled through the crowd of journalists and bridal buyers. Yes, everything was breathtakingly beautiful but sat in the front row we were also kind of underwhelmed. It was all just more of the same…

Rock ‘n’ Romance: Bridal Fashion Inspired by Rock Royalty

Alexandra Merri

July 29, 2025

Music and fashion have always been intertwined, so it’s no surprise that some of the most iconic and frequently referenced bridal looks come from the weddings of musicians. Whether it is Elvis and Priscilla’s 1960s Vegas nuptials or Kat Von D and Rafael Reyes’ gothic masterpiece, musicians have long influenced wedding trends in ways that transcend the decades.

She’s an Icon: Music-Inspired Wedding Outfits for Alternative Brides

Kat

July 24, 2025

Putting together your wedding look when you're more punk than princess of pop can be tricky. Luckily, we're here to help you on your way to super stardom! Inspired by three music genres - metal, country and glam rock - here's some wedding outfit ideas that will hit all the right notes. Whether you're stalking down the aisle in leather, lace, or rhinestones, these looks crank the volume on personality and flip the script on bridal fashion. From spiked boots to embroidered fringe, dramatic veils to disco ball accessories, here's how to dress like the headliner you are - no white ballgowns required.

Say It with Flowers: Wedding Fashion’s Bloom-Filled Comeback

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.

Alternative Floral Bridal Looks for the Bold and Beautiful

Kat

June 5, 2025

Florals for weddings? Groundbreaking.... when you do them our way. From moody meadow vibes to soft blue tones and statement accessories, this lookbook is packed with wild, wonderful, and unapologetically alternative bridal looks. Whether you're rocking a corset, a coloured veil, or a short hemline, these floral-inspired outfits prove you can say “I do” without blending in.

How to DIY Your Wedding Look (Without Losing Your Mind or Style)

Alexandra Merri

Story of Eve

June 4, 2025

When we talk about DIY weddings, we usually think of décor projects, flowers, maybe even a homemade cake… but you can also go DIY with what you wear! Whether you’re dreaming of designing your own outfit from scratch or just adding a personal touch to accessories, with patience and a clear vision, DIY can become a meaningful expression of who you are.

Rule Breaking Bridal Looks for Alternative Brides

Kat

May 8, 2025

Who says you have to wear white and play nice? This isn’t your mum’s wedding wardrobe. Looking for a badass wedding outfit or bold accessories? Think sheer jumpsuits, two-tone dresses, statement veils, and unexpected extras that scream main character energy. If you're ditching tradition and doing things your way, this is the bridal style inspo you’ve been waiting for.

The Rise of the Second Wedding Dress: Why Modern Brides Are Saying Yes to the Mini

Guest Contributor

Katie Rogers

April 16, 2025

Once upon a time, a bride chose the dress. One gown, worn for the whole wedding day. But times are changing. More and more nearlyweds are picking not just one, but two wedding dresses. Swapping their traditional gowns for something fun, flirty, and way easier to dance in as the night goes on. Enter the mini wedding dress.

New York Bridal Week, Spring 2025: Why Wedding Trends Are Fun (But You Don’t Have to Care)

Kat

April 14, 2025

Wedding trends are not really our thing. We’ve always been of the opinion that they’re fun to look at, but they’re not gospel. Trends should inspire, but not to dictate, what you do for your wedding.