A Gilded but Gritty Night-time New York Wedding

Sophie Cooke

Sylvie Rosokoff

January 4, 2021

A Midsummer Night’s Dream meets 1920’s Vintage Themed Wedding

Sophie Cooke

Amy Kate

January 1, 2021

No Fuss, Just Love: What 2020 Taught Us

Sophie Cooke

December 31, 2020

It can be tempting after the year we’ve had to skip contemplation and head in full gusto to a brand new time without reflecting on what the hardships can teach us. But rumination can be cathartic, and 2020, albeit hard for everyone for all different reasons, has made a lot of us take stock on what things really matter to us.

Not Your Usual Vegas Wedding: Rustic & Relaxed Warehouse Wedding

Sophie Cooke

Fig Willow Studio

December 29, 2020

Courtney and Aaron wanted a casual wedding, with a relaxed and rustic vibe. They chose The Doyle, a warehouse turned chic industrial venue in downtown Las Vegas for the May wedding, with a very fun addition - the courtyard serves as a working farm where they have a variety of animals, from alpacas to goats to pigs roaming around. Not your average Vegas venue then!

Its a 2020 Round-Up Post: The Weddings of the Year

Kat

December 24, 2020

I think it's pretty safe to say that 2020 wasn't the year any of us hoped for or expected, but that doesn't mean there still aren't many fabulous things to look back on - LEAST of all the 300-odd real weddings that we published across the Rock n Roll Bride blog and print magazine!

A Rustic Yosemite Elopement with Incredible Views

Sophie Cooke

Emily Jenks

December 21, 2020

When Amanda and Mike set out to plan their 2020 wedding, eloping wasn’t on the cards but getting married in a pandemic means you have to shift gears a little! They had a big do planned for the weekend in July, but instead of postponing altogether, decided to get hitched anyway and in one of their favourite places in the world - Yosemite!

A Pastel Rainbow Meets Rugby Themed Wedding

Sophie Cooke

Corinne Cumming

December 18, 2020

Emma and Sela’s aim for their August wedding was to surround themselves all day with things that make them smile. As such, it turned into a mashup of rainbows, rugby, unicorns and happiness - you can’t get more unique than that! “I know I wanted a colourful wedding,” began Emma. “I wanted a day that represented ourselves whilst also valuing traditional aspects of our Jewish heritage.”

An Autumn Wedding Inspired by Halloween and True Romance

Kat

From The Smiths

December 17, 2020

Although they didn't want a themed wedding, Kate and Max were inspired by autumn, Halloween and their favourite movie, True Romance, for their October 2019 wedding. The timeline of their day was in reverse, and although this wasn't what they initially wanted, it was a happy accident and in the end they were really pleased that they did it this way. Plus, it meant Kate was able to justify two wedding dresses!

A Budget-Friendly London Winter Wedding with the Bride & Groom in Pink

Kat

Dave Banks, Anita Hodgman, Nilesh Bell Gorsia, Matthew Rose

December 16, 2020

Lexi and Tom chose Islington Town Hall and Green Rooms, a local bar/ hotel, as the locations for their November 2021 wedding. It was important to them both that the day was as stress-free and fun as possible so they decided to ignore the traditional timeline and do an evening-only wedding with their ceremony at 5pm. They got ready together at home with their mates, wore coordinating pink outfits and matching Adidas sneakers, walked down the aisle to KC & Jojo and had a reading from Fleabag.

Two-Day, Intimate, Mountaintop Elopement

Sophie Cooke

Vow and Peaks

December 15, 2020

When Virginia and Cody had to postpone their big celebration, they were inspired to do the opposite of a traditional big ceremony. They wanted to take advantage of the perks of a small wedding and do things that you could not do with 150+ people to consider. Despite an intimate celebration, they still had two ceremonies; one for the just the bride and groom, and one for friends and family the day after.

A Simple & Sweet Covid-Friendly Elopement with Creative Photos and Bottomless Brunch

Kat

Shutter Go Click

December 11, 2020

Gema and Matt's original wedding was June 7th, on their five year anniversary, for which they'd planned to wed in New York City, honeymoon in Kuala Lumpur and Bali and then have a big pub reception back home afterwards. It was due to cost them £25k but when Covid scrapped those plans they took the opportunity to re-evaluate everything. Although they still plan to have another big wedding next year, they really didn't want to have to wait a whole year to be legally husband and wife.

A Handfasting Glastonbury Tor Wedding with a Lord of the Rings Twist

Kat

Pagan Photos

December 10, 2020

Sarah and Robbie chose Glastonbury Tor as the location for the intimate handfasting. Due to Covid, they scrapped their plans for a big party, instead focusing on the ceremony with just a few loved ones in attendance followed by photos at Glastonbury Abbey. Overall, they were inspired by the colour green and Tolkien but as Sarah is a Priestess and herbalist, this played a huge role in their choice of ceremony, too.

Chilled But Boujee Las Vegas Elopement

Sophie Cooke

Aimlee

December 9, 2020

David and Charlotte met on Tinder - neither were looking for a relationship at the time, but they just kept seeing each other and wanting to hang out. David originally didn’t want to elope, but Charlotte created a PowerPoint presentation outlining the pros and cons and how much fun it would be, and who could say no to that!?

Intimate & Rustic Destination Wedding in Sicily with a Lilac Dress

Kat

Federica Cavicchi

December 8, 2020

Baglio di Pianetto, a winery in Sicily, was the setting for Jenn & Mike's intimate wedding last year. Pre-pandemic, they still opted for a small wedding, inviting just 20 guests. The wedding took place on a Tuesday evening and after a short, symbolic ceremony, they hosted a simple Sicilian meal for their loved ones. They kept things as fuss-free as possible - there was no band, no big décor elements and no forced itinerary for the day.

Woodland Party Wedding with A Basketball Tournament, A Pop Up Tattoo Studio & the Bride in a Fuchsia Cape

Kat

The Richters

December 4, 2020

If Little Red Riding Hood was a Rock n Roll bride and got married in 2020, we're pretty sure her wedding would look a little something like this. Vero and Oscar (who were actually married pre-Covid in the summer of 2019) live in Barcelona and got married at Arborètum Mas Joan, a 12th century farmhouse where the owners' family has lived since 1710.

A Punk Rock Pandemic Wedding On a Budget

Kat

Helena Sharp

December 3, 2020

Even though they had a budget of only €3,500 and a pandemic to contend with, Demi and Eddie pulled out all the creative stops to make their July wedding the punk rock party of their dreams! Both working in the entertainment industry meant they were able to call in favours for a lot of things, their friend who owned the venue they chose gave them a great deal and the photos and video were also gifted by friends.

A Simple Beach Wedding with Rustic & Pink Details

Kat

Mr Wigley

November 30, 2020

Jess and Luke wanted a simple wedding, which didn't require putting too much extra pressure into their already busy lives. They chose The Boathouse on Shelly Beach in Manly, NSW, which solidified their beachy theme, and the venue were able to handle a lot of the logistics for them.

Intimate, Lush & Moody Farm Wedding in the Mountains

Kat

Sarah Mattozzi

November 27, 2020

For their October 2019 wedding held at Wolf Trap Farm in Gordonsville, VA, Mariah and John decided that something small was best. Their dream day began with an short and sweet ceremony, followed by a gorgeous yet low key reception in the converted hay barn. The bride opted for a Willowby by Watters gown which she bought ay BHLDN and a delicate headpiece by Laurel Lime.

Eco-Friendly Covid-Safe Backyard Wedding in Chicago

Kat

Roni Rose

November 26, 2020

Rachel and Derrick were married in March in Charlottesville, where they'd just moved the day before. In August they had a second day in the bride's mother's garden in Chicago.

Intimate Al-Fresco Backyard Wedding with a Homemade Taco Bar

Kat

Meghan Premuda

November 25, 2020

With a budget if $5,000, Andrea and Stacey - who met online in 2018 - planned a completely DIY, June wedding in their own back garden. Both in their 50s and both having been married before, they wanted their wedding to feature all things and people they love. They had just nine guests, which included their three grown up children, a bocce tournament, a homemade taco bar and great scotch whiskey bought from a previous trip to Scotland.