Do You Actually Want That, or Is It Just a Wedding Tradition?

Guest Contributor

Vivi Suthathip

August 25, 2026

Traditions have a habit of sneaking into even the most alternative-leaning couples' weddings. You say you don't want any of it, but then family expectations/ the idea of taking the easier route/ too much doomscrolling suddenly you find yourself pricing up favours, practising a first dance and wondering whether a receiving line would actually be a nice thing to do.

Mediterranean Summer Party with 70s Disco Soul

Kat

Lady Drewniak

August 24, 2026

Michelle and Jonathan planned a summer party infused with 70s vibes, faux flowers, and zero interest in tradition. The bride opted for a custom-made yellow floral ensemble, and the groom wore a floral patch, pearl and gem-covered suit by Reigner Clothing.

No Fuss, No Frills: Intimate Vintage Wedding with a Surprise Annoucement

Kat

Flames in Frame

August 21, 2026

Apart from her shoes, Lucy’s entire outfit, including her dress, veil, jewellery and bag, was bought second-hand. On the morning of the wedding, she did her own make-up and got ready without a huge group of people around her. That pretty much sums up Lucy and Aydin, a low-key couple who just wanted to celebrate with their favourite people without spending a fortune to do so.

Ordering Your Wedding Dress Online? Here’s How to Not Get Scammed

Guest Contributor

Natalescha

August 21, 2026

Buying a wedding dress online has some obvious advantages. You can shop at midnight, avoid fitting-room spotlights and browse designs from independent labels around the world without travelling further than your sofa. It can also be a lot cheaper and opens up far more possibilities than the average bridal boutique, particularly if you want a black dress, a corset and skirt, a short hemline or something more unique.

Style Without Shrinking: Your Body is Already Wedding-Ready

Aja Jewel

From the Daisies

August 20, 2026

Welcome to a brand-new fashion column and a brand-new columnist. Each issue, stylist Aja Jewel will explore the idea that wedding fashion should fit you, not the other way around, sharing practical ways to help you feel like yourself on your wedding day.

Juggling Wedding Planning, Work Deadlines and Zero Free Days

Guest Contributor

Leesha Williams Photo + Film

August 20, 2026

Planning a wedding can feel like taking on a second job. There are suppliers to contact, contracts to read, payments to make and approximately 700 opinions to deal with. When you are already balancing work deadlines, university assignments or a thesis, your free time can disappear fast. Both parts of your life need time, concentration and decision-making. Trying to manage everything without a plan usually means thinking about work during wedding appointments and answering supplier emails when you should be finishing a report. A few boundaries can make the whole thing feel less chaotic.

10 Things You Need to Know About Prenups

Guest Contributor

Natalescha

August 19, 2026

Money conversations before a wedding tend to arrive late, if they arrive at all. A prenuptial agreement for UK couples put in place ahead of marriage records how property, savings, pensions and business interests would be treated if the relationship ended, and raising the subject early usually removes more tension than it creates.

Colour, Cats & Celestial Details: A Bowling Club Wedding on an 8k Budget

Kat

Alasdair Watson

August 19, 2026

Morag and Fran spent £7,800 on their Glasgow wedding and made almost everything themselves. The original plan was an 80s prom party, but as time progressed, Morag’s self-described “sparkly space princess” tendencies took over. Purple, blue and gold became the main colour scheme, with a dose of rainbow for good measure. They included Sailor Moon and Dragon Ball references which brought a 90s anime edge to the celestial styling.

Your Wedding Isn’t a Board Meeting: What To Wear if You’re an Alternative Groom With Taste

Guest Contributor

July 22, 2026

For some reason, wedding fashion advice assumes grooms are happy to disappear into a sea of identical suits while all the personality gets reserved for the bride. Grooms tend to get handed the same options: black suit, navy suit, grey suit... or if you're really out there, maybe a bit of tweed. But if your wardrobe already leans towards the darker side, your wedding doesn't need to be the one day you dress like you're headed to a corporate awards dinner.

Why Your Core Values are Actually the Best Wedding Planning Tool You Have

Rachel Darwin

Jessika Christine Photo

July 21, 2026

Did you know that Claudia Winkleman took a nap half way-through her wedding? Yes, that’s right! Our beloved Patron Saint of Fringes, Great Telly, and The Colour Orange snuck off for forty winks in her wedding dress. Naps are non-negotiable for her, according to her memoir, Quite. Sleep is something she values above basically anything else. So, why on earth wouldn’t she have scheduled in a quick snooze on her big day? In this issue, all about self-love and having the confidence to do your wedding your way, I’m here to tell you to Be More Claudia when it comes to your wedding-planning… by making sure your day is a true reflection of the things that you and your partner really, actually value.

How to Find the Right Diamond for Your Engagement Ring

Guest Contributor

July 16, 2026

Looking for the best diamond for your engagement ring? Read the blog to learn what Diamonds-USA has to say and how to find the right diamond as well.

Ask An Expert: The Real Value of a Wedding

Guest Contributor

Alina Kay

July 9, 2026

We just got engaged and feel super overwhelmed, especially when scrolling social media! How do we figure out which parts of the day will actually make the biggest difference to the atmosphere and make sure we, and our guests, enjoy ourselves?

Metallica, Elvis & a Second Chance at Love

Kat

Jamie Y

February 23, 2026

Debbie and Masty met at 18-years-old while they were in college studying Psychology. They dated, then drifted apart as life moved forward. More than a decade passed without contact. Then, on the same night, they dreamed about each other. Masty reached out and they decided to reunite in Las Vegas at a Metallica concert. You can probably guess the rest...

Sea of Love: Intimate, Fun & Kitsch Sure Thing Chapel Wedding

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Lauren Driscoll

February 10, 2026

Maggie and Kyle got married at Sure Thing Chapel in Las Vegas with Cat Power’s cover of Sea of Love playing as the bride walked down the aisle. “After choosing Sure Thing Chapel as the venue, we wanted to play off the colours and fun vibe", Maggie told us. "I had envisioned the colour scheme of black, red and light blue. We wanted to keep it intimate, fun, and kitschy.”

‘Til Death Do Us Punk

Kat

Christina Srorzah

January 26, 2026

Casey met Dwayne in 2005 while looking for a tattoo artist. Appointments turned into years of friendship. In November 2022, when they realised they were both single, Casey invited Dwayne to a local venue to watch a friend’s stand up set after a session. Sitting in the booth, he reached over, grabbed her face, and kissed her. “He said he’d been waiting to do that for a long time and we’ve been inseparable ever since."

If We Were Getting Married in Vegas in 2026, Here’s What We Would Want to Know

Kat

Of Colour and Hue

January 22, 2026

It’s no secret that we love a Vegas wedding here at Rock n Roll Bride. We’ve been lucky enough to shoot in Las Vegas multiple times over the last few years, so without blowing our own trumpet too much, it’s fair to say we’re pretty clued up on how to do a Vegas wedding well.

Curtain Call: Classic Bridal Shoot with a Rebellious Edge

Kat

Kirsty MacKenzie

July 6, 2026

For the issue 68's cover shoot we wanted to explore the contrast between classic bridal styling and a more rebellious presence. A little bit gothic, but not overtly so. Our model Clo’s heavily tattooed skin brought an edge that felt perfect against the refined interiors of the newly renovated The Trafalgar on King’s Road in London.

Celestial Gothic Wedding for a Couple Who Share the Same Birthday

Kat

Tom Jeavons

June 23, 2026

What happens when a bartending Swiftie marries an electrician? Sparks fly…literally. After nine years together, Tayla and Joe tied the knot at Cooling Castle Barn in Kent. Sharing the same birthday inspired their celestial theme, and in front of a moon arch with a string quartet playing, they promised to love each other forever.

The Anti-Timeline Wedding: Intimate Sunshine Coast Micro-Celebration

Kat

Marina Emerald

June 18, 2026

Fleur and Martin's wedding focused on one simple idea: gather the people they love, head for the hills and celebrate without a strict schedule dictating the day. Their 18 guests were dressed in spring colours while the bride and groom wore white. They had a outdoor ceremony with views of the rolling hills and a lake.

Celestial & Whimsical Fairy Forest Wedding

Kat

Sophie Bagnall

June 12, 2026

Liv and Dan were inspired by nature, fairies, the night's sky and a healthy dose of theatricality for their April wedding. Their celebration unfolded beneath homemade paper stars, beside a giant glittering moon and in front of the ruined chapel at Royle Forest.

Dark Academia Gothic Wedding at a Victorian Mansion

Kat

Sam Turchin Photo

May 13, 2026

A phone-free ceremony, a D20 vow roll, and a surprise Freddy vs Jason cake battle all featured at Joanna and Derek’s October wedding. Inspired by gothic fiction, horror films and dark academia, they filled the day with gaming references, library cards, and thoughtful details that made the day enjoyable for their neurodivergent guests.

Gothic Black Tie Wedding on Halloween

Kat

Ami Darling

April 7, 2026

Amber and Jago got married on 31st October in Cornwall. The date was significant because not only do they love Halloween, they started dating on and got engaged on Halloween! As goths, it just made total sense to keep the same date for their wedding.

Victorian Goth Ghosts in a Haunted House

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Keri Lynne

April 6, 2026

Did you know there is no rule that says your engagement shoot has to be pretty pictures of you in a field or on a beach. I mean, those make lovely shoot locations and all but do you know what's way cooler? A freakin' haunted mansion! For Anita and Michael, who love all things dark and romantic, these vibes were elite.

Middle Earth Meets Pagan Gothic: A Dark Fantasy Wedding

Kat

Philipp Groth

April 2, 2026

Annika and Leon love Tolkien, fantasy worlds and video games, so they built their wedding from that foundation. They planned the day entirely by themselves, with the help of many talented friends, and held it at Mildenstein Castle in Saxony, Germany.

This is What Can Happen When You Stop Waiting for Your Wedding to be Perfect

Kat

Emily Avila

June 10, 2026

A few weeks before this shoot took place, the venue wasn't exactly wedding ready. The lease for Continental Square Ballroom in York, Pennsylvania, had only recently been signed. Furniture left behind by previous occupants was still scattered throughout the space and construction was ongoing. Most planners would have waited until the dust settled before bringing in photographers and models but Kyla Edwards of Eternal Moment saw it's potential.

Rockstar Retreat: A Joshua Tree Elopement for Rock n Roll Bride Magazine

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Jamie Y

May 4, 2026

With the overall message of issue 67 being ' freedom', the desert felt like a natural starting point for the main editorial shoot. Our models were Sydney and Steven, a real couple who eloped in Vegas a few years ago and whose wedding we previously featured. Their familiarity with each other brought an ease and authenticity to the shoot that simply couldn’t have been manufactured. In fact, many of the accessories they wore were their own!

Anti-Capitalist Couture: Eclectic Wedding Shoot Where Everything Was Thrifted, Upcycled or Reclaimed

Kat

Black Stag Creative

March 27, 2026

This shoot is a riot against the beige, minimal, Pinterest-approved wedding machine, this shoot came to us by-way of a new team of wedding suppliers from South Africa who wanted to push what it means to create a “styled wedding shoot”.

Off-Duty Showgirl: Las Vegas Bridal Editorial for Rock N Romance Elopements

Kat

Jamie Y

March 9, 2026

Phew, where do we even begin with this one? A dream location, a dream team, and possibly the most over-the-top (in the best way) bridal looks we've ever put together. Everything really is better in Las Vegas.