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Having an Alternative Wedding is now a Trend (Apparently)

Kat

Northern Grace

January 31, 2018

Yesterday I received an 'urgent' phone call from a journalist at The Sun newspaper asking if I could help her put together a piece on the "alternative wedding trend" that "a lot of brides seem to be doing these days." This was in response to the breaking news that Meghan Markle has decided to do a speech at her wedding to Prince Harry this summer. I internally chuckled as she went though a few different aspects of a wedding that they wondered if people were now doing differently (bride not walking down the aisle with her father, a white dress not being the only option, no fancy three-tiered wedding cake, no sit down meal etc) and eye rolled extra hard into my cup of English Breakfast when she asked if I cared to comment.
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In Hot Pur-Suit: Alternative Wedding Suit Ideas for Men

Alex Smith

Lisa Jane

January 29, 2018

As a bride-to-be, you've probably spent hours trawling websites, blogs and magazines in search of your dream bridal gown - and in some ways it's easy. Everyone's talking about them, everyone's sharing the latest trends, everyone's pretty much obsessed with what the bride will wear. Err... But what about the boys? If your man has be struggling with what he's going rock on his special day, then hand your laptop over to him for a second. Dude, we got you. Regular contributor to Rock n Roll Bride magazine, Alex Smith, has tried out all the wedding suit options you could possible think of ... So you don't have to
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How to Start Planning Your Wedding

Kat

Breeze

January 2, 2018

Before I say anything else lets get the formalities out of the way: CONGRATULATIONS! Getting engaged changed my life. Not only did a gain a husband and a new surname, but a brand new career as well! I'm Kat by the way, and I started Rock n Roll Bride in 2007 (yes, I'm a dinosaur) just after we got engaged. I was 24. Over a decade later and this blog has not only become a full time passion for myself and my husband, Gareth, but it sporned a print magazine, which we launched in 2015. If you haven't already, the first thing you should do is go ahead and subscribe to that baby. It'll be your bible, I promise.
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Alternative Wedding Songs For Loved-Up Weirdos

Guest Contributor

Love & Adventures

August 28, 2017

Lame wedding music gives us the sads. It's not easy to find love songs that stand out from typical lovey-dovey wedding crap. If it's not teeth-rotting candy, it's done-to-death repeats from internet wedding song lists. If you've got an allergy to clichéd wedding songs, you'll find the antidote here. Startling as it may seem, there are plenty of interesting wedding songs if you know where to look. We've put together a list of quirky, alternative and authentic songs for daring lovers. It’s taken some intensive research and lot of late night wine and dancing, but it was worth it. We hope you enjoy folks, and there’s a spotify playlist to make your life easier.
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Why Every Bride Should do a Boudoir Shoot

Guest Contributor

Ludovica Lanzafami

August 5, 2017

Boudoir shoots are nothing new. Hell, I had one when I was engaged in 2007 (and no I'm not going to show you them!) While lots of brides might consider doing them, I'd have to hasten a guess that a lot of you reading this might have dismissed the idea as something silly, vein and super embarrassing. While in 2007 the main marketing push for boudoir photos was an "a gift for your man" (vom) ten years later and I'd still like to encourage you to consider doing one, but as a gift for YOURSELF.
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The Ultimate Guide To Veils & How to Choose the Right One for You

Kat

Gooch & Gawler

May 22, 2017

Whether you think you want to wear one or not, I think every bride should try on at least one wedding veil. Like nothing else, veils have the power to completely transform your entire wedding day look and whatever kind of dress you've picked, you can totally rock one. However there are so many different types of veils available that it can be a bit confusing and rather daunting when you start looking for one. Luckily, today we've partnered with Britten, experts in the field, who are here to demystify everything veil-related for us!
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What Getting Divorced Taught Me About Marriage

Guest Contributor

Katherine Killeffer

May 5, 2017

I got divorced in 2015, and it’s one of the best things I’ve ever done. That’s not to say that I regret getting married -- simply that getting divorced was a very positive experience. In the past two years I have completely flourished, grown, and changed beyond my wildest dreams, and I’m also in a relationship with a man who fills my heart in a way I’ve never experienced before.
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