10 Alternative Bridesmaid Dresses from AW Bridal

Kat

July 8, 2025

Not every wedding party wants matching blush chiffon. If your crew is more fantasy novel than formal garden party, AW Bridal has a look for every kind of alt bridal party.

Autumnal, Emo, Rock ‘n’ Roll Glamour

Kat

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.

70s Playboy Pool Party but Make it Queer

Kat

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.

Kitschy Colourful Vintage Wedding Inspired by the 60s, 70s, and Roller Discos

Kat

Pha Nguyen

March 17, 2025

Instead of following a standard timeline, Renee and Sam split their celebration into two parts. First, they eloped in Colorado on their ten-year dating anniversary. Seven months later, they hosted a reception to bring friends and family into the celebration back home in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Casual Wedding with Board Games & A Coffee Bar in a Book Shop

Kat

Sydney Angel

January 6, 2025

Patience and Bethany chose The Ripped Bodice, a bookshop in LA, as their unique wedding venue. The venue had never hosted a wedding before, which was precisely why they loved it. This wasn’t the only unconventional aspect of their day. From the lack of a theme or specific colour palette to swapping a DJ and dancing for board games, the celebration was all about what Patience and Bethany truly wanted.

My Boudoir Shoot was the Confidence Boost I Needed Before Stepping into Marriage

Guest Contributor

Hannah Lunn

December 16, 2024

The wedding boudoir photo shoot is in vogue again—and what a fantastic trend! It encourages people to step into their most sensual selves, adorned with lingerie, and take control of their sexiness in celebration of entering a new era of their lives. However, the idea of posing in my underwear in front of a camera and a stranger (the photographer) would have filled me with dread only a few years ago.

Vintage & Budget-Friendly Alice in Wonderland Wedding in Germany

Kat

Heartisan

December 10, 2024

Inspired by the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, Danny-Sue and Dominik planned a wedding with just a €10,000 budget but a whole lot of heart. "Dominik used to read Alice in Wonderland to me in the evenings when we were getting to know each other,” Danny-Sue explained. “It felt right to reflect the story in our wedding. We wanted an enchanted garden vibe with vintage, old-English charm—a non-birthday party for us as a couple.”

Dreamy, Mythical Forest Micro Wedding with Private Vows

Kat

Come to Bliss

November 29, 2024

Whitney and Levi imagined a wedding day that was magical, playful, and soft. With Whitney having POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome), they planned a day that was truly laid back, relaxing, and stress-free.

Ask Alysia: Colour Me Beautiful

Alysia Cole

Leanne Marshall

November 18, 2024

Submit a question for Alysia to answer in a future column by emailing magazine@rocknrollbride.com and using the subject line ASK ALYSIA

Nerdy Wedding with Games & Fantasy Movie References

Kat

Dan Waters Creative

November 7, 2024

Zoe and Stephen didn’t just plan one wedding—they planned two. First came a private legal ceremony, held a month ahead of their big day, where Zoe wore a dinosaur print dress. But the main event was an immersive, nerd-tastic celebration centred around all the things and people they love. “Each week as we planned, we’d come back to the same question,” Zoe said, “Does this choice fit our ethos of having the things we love with the people we love?”

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

Kat

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.

Ask Alysia: Dressing for Comfort & Style When Getting Married Outside

Alysia Cole

I Am Laury

October 10, 2024

I am a plus size bride getting married outside in summer and I am worried about sweating too much and being uncomfortable. Any advice on how to dress for the heat?

Shadowhunter Meets Harry Potter Themed Wedding

Kat

Photoluminaire

September 19, 2024

When Agata and Michael began planning their 'Magic and Science' wedding, Agata’s love for Harry Potter, Shadowhunters, and crafting blended perfectly with Michael’s enthusiasm for animals, metal music, and Doctor Who.

Ask Alysia: Plus Size Friendly Elopement & Micro Wedding Outfits

Alysia Cole

September 13, 2024

Elopements and micro weddings are such fabulous options, with lots of benefits when it comes to your nuptials; more time for you and your partner, less planning which can mean less stress, an opportunity to create exactly the vibe you want, and often a lot less expense than a full-blown wedding! But no matter how big or small your wedding, what you chose to wear is an essential part of the day.

Whimsical & Nerdy Castle Wedding

Kat

Kayla Duffin

September 9, 2024

For Shelby and Sam, who met on the marching band field in high school, Landoll's Mohican Castle in Ohio was the perfect setting for their whimsical and slightly nerdy wedding. Wanting a day which reflected their passions and personalities, they were mostly inspired by some of their favourite fantasy games.

Bright & Colourful Mexican American Wedding

Kat

The Hendrys

August 21, 2024

The top priority for Kat and Paul, who had been together for 12 years when they got married, was that their wedding was super bright and colourful. Both Mexican Americans they also wanted to bring little nods of their shared heritage and the Day of the Dead, which was the weekend before, into the day as well.

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.

Ask Alysia: Dress Dilemmas as a Plus Size Bride

Alysia Cole

Y Môr

August 15, 2024

Dress shopping can often be the most fun and exciting part of the wedding planning process, so I don’t blame you for wanting to dive right in! Before we even talk about the timeline, make sure first that you have a date set for your wedding, the venue booked and a budget planned out for the dress. The sweet spot for dress shopping is about 12–18 months before your wedding day.

Floral Themed Wedding at a Bowling Alley

Kat

Roxanna Silva

August 5, 2024

The inspiration for Vanessa and Sean's wedding was their love of florals, and a desire to break away from tradition. Vanessa, knowing early on that a conventional wedding dress wasn't for her, stumbled upon the most incredible floral fabric which then led her to finding Rosie Red Corsetry & Couture, who she worked with to create her one-of-a-kind dream dress!

An Enchanted Forest Romance

Kat

Dreamlife NY

July 19, 2024

Stephanie and Mariel spent three years meticulously planning an enchanted forest wedding, dreaming of a celebration immersed in nature. Though the weather had other plans, confining most activities to their venue's historic manor house and reception tent, the couple's day was still just as magical as they hoped it would be.