Ask An Expert: The Music Sounds Better With You

Guest Contributor

Jamie Y

June 30, 2025

We’ve got pretty eclectic music tastes. I love emo stuff and he’s more into country! How do we make sure our wedding playlist flows without feeling all over the place?

How to Plan the Best Vegas Wedding (for People Who Don’t Do Normal)

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Cassandra Daye

June 25, 2025

Las Vegas has always had a reputation for spontaneous weddings, but for alternative couples, a Vegas wedding offers something more useful: flexibility. You can build a day that looks however you want it to. Wear what you like. Invite who you want. Keep it small. Go all out. Skip the traditions or invent your own. Vegas can take it.

Planning a Wedding with a Chronic Illness or Disability

Guest Contributor

Marissa Solini

June 24, 2025

Planning a wedding can be a super stressful time for everyone, but when you have a chronic illness or disability, added stress can also have a huge impact on your physical health. So how do you navigate wedding planning and all the inevitable stresses that it brings while keeping yourself as healthy as possible? Yes, you can take the outlook that most alternative wedding suppliers promote of ‘your day, your way’ and try to make the planning as fun as possible but this only really is the first step when you have a long-term condition.

Using AI to Help You Plan Your Wedding (In An Ethical Way)

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Alyssa Keys

June 23, 2025

There’s a lot of noise around AI right now, from fears about job losses to concerns over ethics and the environment. But like it or not, AI isn’t going anywhere. So rather than bury my head in the sand, I figured it was better to use my platform to help you understand it - and hopefully show you how to use it responsibly, creatively, and in a way that helps you plan the wedding you actually want.

Wedding Content Creators: What They Actually Do (And Why You Might Want One)

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By Brianna Marie

June 18, 2025

By now, you’ve probably seen those viral “wedding recap” reels on TikTok or Instagram – the ones that somehow appear just hours after the ceremony. The ones that make you go: Wait, how did they already post that?! Well, there’s a good chance a wedding content creator was behind it. A wedding content creator is a service provider who creates primarily video content on their phones. The idea is you have a skilled person who is capturing all of the moments of a wedding, candidly. That is also the person, a couple would put in charge of recreating any trending videos or transitions, lip syncs, etc. They often provide clips in a quick turn around, so the couple can share their wedding “in real time” or within a the few days after, on their social media. Some wedding content creators even offer a wedding day takeover, so they really are posting the wedding day in real time. We spoke to Falon Mei of Vegas Wedding Content Creator all about this rising, and sometimes controversial, new trend.

This Is Our Wedding, Not a Group Project

Guest Contributor

Beleef Jullie Bruiloft

June 17, 2025

Weddings bring out a ton of emotions. Not just for the couple getting married, but for everyone around them - friends, family, co-workers, and that one aunt who’s convinced it’s her job to make sure things are “done properly.”

Say It with Flowers: Wedding Fashion’s Bloom-Filled Comeback

Alexandra Merri

June 16, 2025

Flowers have long symbolised love, beauty, and new beginnings, so it’s no wonder they are synonymous with weddings. Although they often take centre stage when it comes to wedding décor, floral details can be woven into bridal styling too. Whether you’re inspired by bold maximalist floral prints, statement accessories, or vintage treasures, adding floral details to your wedding look allows you to infuse a sense of romantic whimsy into your aisle style.

How to Actually Plan a Budget Wedding (When You’re Broke, Burnt Out & Not an Influencer)

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Maoizm Bridal

June 11, 2025

Let’s be real. Most “budget wedding” advice you find online isn’t really budget advice. It’s “my aunt is a florist” advice. It’s “my best friend is a graphic designer and gifted us our invites” advice. It’s “we got married on my parents’ estate” advice. But what if you don’t have any of that?

Creative Ways to Let Your Wedding Flowers Shine

Jon Carpenter

Rebecca Carpenter

June 10, 2025

Flowers have always been at the heart of wedding styling, but how do you make your ideas feel fresh in a world of Pinterest boards and Insta-worthy arches?

How to Find LGBTQ+ Ally Wedding Vendors Who Truly Get You

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Lovers and Legends

June 9, 2025

Planning a wedding is an emotional journey, and for queer couples it can come with a whole extra layer of considerations. Beyond the spreadsheets and Pinterest boards, there’s a very real need to feel safe, seen, and celebrated by the people helping you plan your day. That’s why finding LGBTQ+ affirming vendors – not just tolerant, but actively inclusive – is so essential. Here are our tips for finding wedding professionals who don’t just accept you, but champion your love.

How to DIY Your Wedding Look (Without Losing Your Mind or Style)

Alexandra Merri

Story of Eve

June 4, 2025

When we talk about DIY weddings, we usually think of décor projects, flowers, maybe even a homemade cake… but you can also go DIY with what you wear! Whether you’re dreaming of designing your own outfit from scratch or just adding a personal touch to accessories, with patience and a clear vision, DIY can become a meaningful expression of who you are.

Buying a Vintage Wedding Dress: Everything You Need to Know

Guest Contributor

Sarah Brookes

June 2, 2025

If you’ve always dreamed of wearing a vintage wedding dress, you’re not alone. Vintage has always been a popular choice for alternative brides, but it's a growing trend in the more mainstream wedding industry again too. Nearlyweds wanting to make more sustainable, eco-friendly choices are increasing looking at vintage gowns. And when Alex Cooper, of the Call Her Daddy podcast, chose some vintage pieces for some of her recent wedding looks, it only further highlighted this as a trend for Gen-Z brides. 

Bouquet on a Budget: How To Have Beautiful Budget-Friendly Wedding Flowers Without Sacrificing Style

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Dionne Kraus

May 26, 2025

The cost of flowers has risen significantly since the pandemic. Many growers went out of business, and those that stayed had to rethink their operation - cutting production and wastage to maintain sustainability. There has also been a push for eco-friendly practices, which means investing in new technology. Factor in rising wages, transport costs, Brexit-related border checks, and soaring business expenses for growers and florists alike, and you’ve got some seriously pricey stems.

Just F**king Say It: 5 Controversial Opinions for an Unforgettable Wedding Speech

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Mary Costa

May 22, 2025

If your wedding speech sounds like it was written by ChatGPT on a caffeine crash, you’re doing it wrong. This isn’t the time for safe, sweet, and forgettable. It’s your one chance to light up the room, speak from your heart, and maybe even make your grandmother blush a little. If you’re going to speak at your wedding (and I think you absolutely should), now’s your time to just f**king say it. Here are five controversial (but genius) techniques from speech coach Susie Ashfield on how to ditch the fluff and deliver a wedding speech people will actually remember.

Alternative Lingerie Options for the Unconventional Nearlywed

Guest Contributor

The Sugarcoated Company

May 21, 2025

When you think of "bridal lingerie", what comes to mind? Ivory lace? Strapless bras? Shapewear that flattens more than it flatters? Yeah… same. But if you're here, reading Rock n Roll Bride, chances are you’re not looking for “tradition” wrapped in tissue paper. You’re planning a wedding that’s unapologetically you. Which means your lingerie shouldn't be some beige afterthought, it should be part of the fantasy.

Feminism, Equality & The Meaning of Your Wedding Flowers

Rachel Darwin

Erica Whiting

May 20, 2025

Do you ever play the people-watching game in big train stations? As somebody who first met my now-husband under the clock at Waterloo, I love giving back-stories to strangers as I wait. My favourite time to do it is when I spot somebody carrying a bunch of flowers. I wonder if those ranunculi mean “congrats on the new job”, or if those red roses mean “I’m sorry for being a prick”. Whatever the meaning, when it comes to flowers, there is always a message being sent. And, sometimes, there is even a whole secret language in bloom. So, why not use your flowers to help send the messages you want to on your wedding day?

Ask an Expert: Flower Power   

Guest Contributor

Dale Weeks

May 14, 2025

Welcome to "Ask an Expert" - your chance to have your wedding planning questions answered by our crack team of wedding pros! Each issue of the magazine will spotlight a different wedding expert, so whatever help you need, email us with the subject line “Ask an Expert,” and your question might be featured in a future edition

How to Shake Up Your Wedding Timeline

Jon Carpenter

The Costa Sisters

May 6, 2025

There’s an age-old playbook for a wedding day: a list of ye olde commandments that must be followed. At Rock n Roll Bride magazine, we are all about throwing the wedding rulebook out the window. Here’s how to do it!

The Rise of the Second Wedding Dress: Why Modern Brides Are Saying Yes to the Mini

Guest Contributor

Katie Rogers

April 16, 2025

Once upon a time, a bride chose the dress. One gown, worn for the whole wedding day. But times are changing. More and more nearlyweds are picking not just one, but two wedding dresses. Swapping their traditional gowns for something fun, flirty, and way easier to dance in as the night goes on. Enter the mini wedding dress.

I Never Knew I Was a Feminist Until I Started Planning a Wedding: Smashing the Patriarchy While Saying ‘I Do’

Guest Contributor

Mattalynn Mason

March 28, 2025

Even after working in the wedding industry for over fifteen years, I never truly considered myself a feminist until I started planning my own wedding. And now? I’m shouting it from the rooftops. I’m a proud, modern feminist, and I’m bringing that energy into my own big day.