The Wedding Industry is Still Fatphobic AF. Here Are Some Bridal Boutiques Who Aren’t

Kat

October 14, 2026

OOOF I know, what a title, but we actually do still need to talk about this. Recently, I was styling a shoot with a UK size 26 model. Absolutely 10/10 stunner of a babe. The shoot was incredible (quick phone snap preview above!!) and you’ll see the rest of the photos in the magazine soon. BUT LET ME TELL YOU, it was so hard to find designers who actually had size 26 samples available to loan or try on.

Not Another Toaster! Finding a Wedding Gift for the Couple Who Already Has Everything

Guest Contributor

Chris Hardy Photographer

October 14, 2026

Maybe they’ve lived together for years, their kitchen is fully stocked and there’s very little room for another set of glasses. Now they’re getting married, and you’d like to give them something they’ll be pleased to receive. But buying a wedding gift for a couple with an established home already takes a little more thought. With more people getting married om their 30s than 20s these days, the traditional shopping list of toasters, towels and dinner plates might have been completed several birthdays ago. Look instead at what they enjoy, what they’d like to replace or what they’re saving towards. There are plenty of ways to treat them without giving them a storage problem.

Horror-Inspired Wedding at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

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Gabe Conover

October 14, 2026

Ingrid and Ryan married at the iconic Hollywood Forever Cemetery, in front of the reflection pool with their reception being held inside the Masonic Lodge. The cemetery doesn't do many weddings, so it was special for them to be able to allowed to marry there. They chose it because they spend many of their first dates wandering around the grounds.

Colourful Vail Wedding with Mountain Portraits & a Nightclub Party

Kat

Malachi Westbrook

October 13, 2026

A Gothic Vampire Ball with the Bride in Red & the Groom in a Cape

Kat

Audre Holtz

October 12, 2026

Breana and Joey had been together for 12 years when they finally walked down the aisle. The day was never about proving anything or ticking boxes. It was simply a celebration of their life together, shared with the people they love, at a time that finally felt right.

Colourful Vegas Kitsch in Kent

Kat

M & G Wedding

October 9, 2026

Diana and Sean brought their version of retro Vegas to Preston Court in Kent, mixing casino references and motel room keys with an English country setting. Their supplier brief was “Las Vegas, quirky, Sure Thing Chapel and retro.” Having attended plenty of weddings in their 30s, they knew the familiar sequence of events and wanted to give their guests plenty to get involved in. There would be dancing, candyfloss, a carousel and glamping tents to stumble back to afterwards. “We kept the traditions that meant something to us and felt very relaxed about the rest,” they said. “Our main question throughout planning was always, “Will this make the day more fun or more us?””

This is Your Permission to Re-Shoot Your Wedding Photos

Kat

Ever Thine Film &

October 8, 2026

Ciara and Joe, who met when they were 11 and began their relationship as each other's prom dates, were married in July. Unhappy with how their wedding photos turned out, they decided to do a portrait session in September and they're so glad they did! "Our wedding was never about having a 'perfect' traditional wedding", they said "but weren't initially happy with how our original wedding photographs came out. We'd put so much thought into the look and atmosphere of our day, but the photographs didn't capture it in the way we'd imagined."

Intimate €5,000 Night-Time Wedding in Dublin

Kat

Katy Hill Photo

October 7, 2026

As night fell, eighteen guests watched as Sarah walked herself down the aisle as a violinist played November Rain. The room was filled with candlelit as she as David said their vows. The Woollen Mill gave them the setting, a Dublin restaurant where they could legally marry and then head downstairs for dinner.

Ask An Expert: Suppliers, Sensory Overload and Staying Sane

Guest Contributor

Solen Collet

September 4, 2026

I’m autistic and finding wedding planning really overstimulating. Do you have any advice for making the process feel calmer and more manageable?

The Myth of the Chill Bride

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Kirsty Mackenzie

August 31, 2026

I have spent most of my adult life inside other people’s weddings. For over eighteen years couples have trusted me with the most personal day of their lives. They’ve DMed me the questions they don’t dare ask anyone else. Sent photos before anyone else saw them. Asked if I’d be willing to share their story on my website, my social media and my magazine. When I stop and think about it, it’s kind of mind blowing. I’ve watched thousands of people step into this moment where their private relationship briefly becomes something pretty public.

How to Preserve Your Wedding Bouquet

Guest Contributor

Joanna Bongard

August 28, 2026

Your wedding bouquet has been carried down the aisle, passed between lots of diffident people, photographed from every possible angle and possibly abandoned beside the dance floor while you went feral to MCR. there are some beautiful ways to preserve them though, you just have to make the arrangements before the wedding because cut flowers start deteriorating fast. Do not leave the decision and research until after the wedding or you'll have much fewer options. if any at all.

What Every Couple Should Know About Wedding Supplier Contracts

Guest Contributor

Natalescha

August 27, 2026

Wedding contracts are easy to skim when you are keen to secure your date, but the details are very important. Never sign anything or pay a deposit until you've read and understood everything properly! A wedding supplier's contract should cove what they will provide, what you are expected to pay (and when) and what happens if either side cannot fulfil the booking. Here is what to look for:

Hellvis, Burlesque & Baby Elvis: Inside This $5K Las Vegas Wedding Shot Entirely on Film

Kat

Cactus Bloom

May 25, 2026

EErin and Thomas got married at Sure Thing Chapel with Hellvis officiating, a burlesque dancer surprising the guests midway through the ceremony, and their one-year-old daughter dressed in a miniature Hellvis costume. The whole thing was shot entirely on film, which suited the mood perfectly.

Vintage Meets Vegas Elopement on Their Own Terms

Kat

To Have Her

May 21, 2026

Amanda and Connor got married at A Little White Wedding Chapel at midday, ate burgers at In-N-Out by 1pm, spent the afternoon inside Meow Wolf, then ended the night in dive bars before heading to the Neon Museum. From the beginning, they knew exactly what they didn’t want: a big, traditional wedding with timelines, formalities and months of pressure.

Love Turned Up to 11: A Vegas Wedding with Dog Stickers, Hellvis & a Vintage Buick

Kat

Jamie Y

March 13, 2026

Louisa and Bernie had already shared two decades of life before deciding to get married. Their story began more than twenty years earlier during a brief meeting in London. They didn't get together right away, but years later, Bernie walked back into Louise’s life and the timing finally felt right.

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.

The Anti-Tradition Wedding with Handmade Fashion, DIY Décor and Bingo

Kat

Kat Shot This

September 2, 2026

Leah repeatedly referred to her wedding as a “fake wedding” because she and Mark skipped so many of the expected traditions that, apart from the legally binding bit, their day had very little interest in seeming like one. There was no aisle, personalised vows or first dance. There were six ceremony guests, several handmade outfits, competitive bingo and a table of temporary tattoos. It also happened to be on Leah’s 30th birthday! “I love my birthday but don’t love the idea of being centre of attention so thought what a good way to have a party, combine the two!" she said. "I got to spend the day with all my favourite people!”

Love-Filled Wedding with Vintage Details, Eclectic Vibes, and a Cake on Every Table

Kat

Kaitlynn Faith Photo

August 18, 2026

Rachel and Jada had already booked their venue and started planning their spring 2026 wedding when the political climate in the US began to change. As a lesbian couple in Utah, waiting another year and a half to become legally married began to feel like a risk. “We weren’t sure what would happen before our wedding or if we’d still be able to be legally married,” Rachel explained.

It was Never a Phase: How to Have an Emo Themed Wedding

Kat

Gem Wright

August 13, 2026

If you're reading Rock n Roll Bride, its highly likely that you had an emo phase... but that actually it wasn't a phase at all. You're probably still loving all things checkerboard, wearing too much black eyeliner and internally debating whether you're team Vans or team Converse. If you love the idea of an emo themed wedding then read on because here's how you can pull it off without it just becoming a mid-2000s costume party.

Love, Art and a Vintage Mustang: Why This Couple Threw Out the Expected Wedding Timeline

Kat

The Berhardts

August 10, 2026

Em and Odin had been together for 11 years by the time they married, so they didn't love the idea of spending the morning apart. Instead, they got ready at home, surrounded by their wedding party, then travelled to Montsalvat Estate in a vintage Mustang together.

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.

Forbidden Love: Red Velvet Drapes, Pearl Chains & Clouds of Dry Ice

Kat

Fien Vonk

May 22, 2026

Birgitte and Anthony met when they were teenagers, but didn't stay to fall for each other until a lot later in life. They went to a theatre with mutual friends, and sparks started to fly. "The theme for our wedding was forbidden love", Anthony told us. "This is because our love was a little secret in our early days. We we didn't want anyone to know about it from day one so we had a lot of secret dates."

Til Death Rooftop Micro Wedding

Kat

Electric Honey

May 20, 2026

Kimmy and James planned a 14-person micro wedding with a black, gold and orange palette inspired by Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando, where James proposed during their annual trip. The ring came in a black velvet coffin box and featured an opal stone surrounded by skulls and roses. From there, the aesthetic unfolded naturally. Matte black stationery with gold foil lettering sat alongside tiger lilies, skull candles and a coffin-shaped card holder.

Dark, Moody & Budget-Friendly Minnesota Wedding

Kat

Sydney Kate

May 15, 2026

Ashlyn had known since she was eighteen that she would get married in black. Her grandma laughed when she first mentioned it. “You’ll change your mind by the time you get married,” she said. But guess what? She never did.

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.

The Importance of Freeze Framing Your Wedding Memories

Kat

Lilia Abrahamsen

June 30, 2026

Getting married is such a crazy, whirlwind of a time - engagement celebrations, planning the biggest party of your life, dealing with family politics.. you know the score! There is so much happening all at once but then suddenly, almost as quickly as it all started, it's over. You're married and onto the next chapter of your lives. Many couples say the wedding day itself goes by in a flash, but that run-up period does too.

Pride Is 365 Days a Year: Why Representation Still Matters in Wedding Media

Kat

William Judd

June 25, 2026

Every June, the internet turns rainbow. Logos change colour, brands dust off their Pride collections and social feeds fill up with statements of support. Then, on July 1st, many of those rainbows disappear.

Woodland Disco: A Wedding Shoot Full of Queer Love, Body Diversity & Gender Expression

Kat

Espy Creative

June 17, 2026

Wedding themed photo shoots and editorials often follow a very particular formula, but when wedding planner Catalina Rojo of Celebrations by Catalina set out to organise one, she knew she'd be taking a very different route. Rather than focusing on a couple, or a single bride model, she called in help from a diverse collection of models and suppliers who she knew would help her celebrate inclusivity, creativity, and some really bold design ideas.