Let’s Clown Around and Get Married

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Carrie Pollard

June 3, 2026

Cynthia and Michael, who were married on Halloween in Vegas, may go down in history as having one of the most punk rock, unique weddings we've ever seen. The clown makeup was Cynthia's idea - why? Well honesty, why not?

How to Budget for Your Wedding When You’re Not a Billionaire, an Influencer or Being Funded by the Bank of Mum and Dad

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Leena Rose Photo

June 2, 2026

Last week, Vogue Weddings published an article called "The Real Budgets of Vogue Weddings", sharing the costs behind a selection of weddings previously featured on its pages. It was behind a paywall but from the Instagram post alone people had thoughts. Lots of them.

Neo-Medieval Wedding with an 80s Dress and Gorillas

Kat

Lulan Studio

June 2, 2026

The couple met while working in live theatre so they brought their creative skills, eclectic tastes, and passion for art and music into their Pasadena wedding celebration. Miranda and Jon combined medieval and renaissance art, funk music, bubbles, giant gorillas and a lot of love. They encouraged guests to dress in "finery regardless of time period" and there was a delightfully anachronistic tone to the evening.

What We Can Learn From Vintage Wedding Magazines in 2026

Kat

June 1, 2026

A few weeks ago, a reader reached out to say she'd found a stack of wedding magazines from the 1970s in her mum's house and asked if I'd like them. Er, would I ever! I love old magazines and have picked up many a vintage copy of Vogue from car boot sales and reclamation shops over the years. Wedding magazines, though, are surprisingly hard to come by. I knew they'd be fun to look through, but what I didn't expect was how much I'd end up learning from them.

Faeries Roamed This Fantasy & Burlesque-Inspired LA Wedding

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Mandee Johnson

June 1, 2026

Joey and Gina met while playing Dungeons & Dragons, where their characters quickly became friends in the game. Two years later, they admitted their mutual crushes and began dating. For a long time, Joey and Gina believed they simply weren’t “marriage” people. After purchasing rings for one another to wear, because everyone thought they were married anyway, they eventually realised that an engagement felt right after all.

The Wedding Dress Shopping Questions Nobody Thinks to Ask

Alexandra Merri

Spring Summer Collective

May 29, 2026

Most brides go into wedding dress shopping focused on what they want their dress to look like. You’ve probably saved necklines, silhouettes and sleeve details to Pinterest boards for months… but once you actually start to try dresses on, it will suddenly start to dawn on you that there are a lot of practical considerations too. A 20-foot train may look incredible on a mood board, but in reality, it will frustrate you before the ceremony is even over. A long sleeve gown may be the vison in your head, but if you’re getting married in the height of summer, think again. That basque waist may be stunning, but can you sit down and eat while wearing it?

Fairy Forest Whimsy, Fruit Tables & Country Music in Austin

Kat

Solasta Media

May 29, 2026

Stephanie and Mason wanted their wedding to feel timeless and modern, but softened with unexpected details. Flowers became the biggest investment and the thing they focused on the most. As an avid gardener and tattoo artist, Stephanie spends plenty of time drawing florals, knew exactly where she wanted the budget to go. They worked with Ashton of The Spotted Poppy Floral who properly delivered on the visoin.

These Analogue Throwbacks Are Making Appearances in 2026 Weddings

Guest Contributor

May 28, 2026

Nostalgia feels good, so it’s no surprise it keeps finding its way back into weddings. What we loved in our younger days always resurfaces. Lately, there’s also been a clear move away from everything living online. An analogue response to a hyper-digital world where every moment is documented, filtered and uploaded before it’s even finished happening.

Things to Consider Before Buying an Engagement Ring Online

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Black Stag Creative

April 6, 2026

Non-Traditional Ideas That Actually Make Your Wedding Way Better

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Leena Rose Photo

April 2, 2026

Having an “alternative” wedding isn’t about being different for the sake of it. It’s about crafting a day shaped around you and what you want it to look, and almost more crucially, feel like. If you blindly follow the formula, you end up with a timeline built around traditions you don’t question, photos you don’t even want, and a day that runs more like a production schedule than a party. It works, of course, but it isn’t always the right path, especially if you or your guests are neurodivergent.

The Honest Guide to Planning a Wedding on a Budget: How to Plan a Dream Wedding You Can Actually Afford

Jon Carpenter

Electric Sugar Elopements

March 31, 2026

From prioritising your budget, to recognising good deals, finding your people, and avoiding those oh-so-tempting money-pits - here’s a step-by-step guide to planning a dream day that won’t financially ruin you.

Alternative Engagement Ring Stones That Aren’t Diamonds

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Devlin Photos

March 25, 2026

By now you’ve probably already heard the story about how and why diamonds became the go-to stone for engagement rings. But just in case you haven’t, the answer is marketing! Before the mid-20th century, diamond engagement rings were not the universal tradition they are today. In fact, many people proposed with other gemstones or family heirlooms.

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.

Dolly Parton Meets Mars Attacks with a Wes Anderson Spin

Kat

Of Colour and Hue

January 20, 2026

Tattoo Artists’ Low Maintenance Vegas Wedding

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Christina Sforza

January 16, 2026

Angela and Garrett wanted to elope, but they also wanted a few of their favourite people with them, So they had the best of both words with their micro wedding in Vegas. They invited a few guests but it was 'lets just run off to Vegas' elopement vibes through and through.

Wild West High Noon Wedding in Vegas

Kat

Mayhew Photo LV

January 12, 2026

Adam and Kitty got married in Las Vegas with a guest list of six and a budget of around £5k including travel and accommodation from the UK. The ceremony took place at High Noon at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, followed by a limo ride out to the Valley of Fire for portraits.

Leap Day Wedding with Upcycled Outfits & A Nightclub Reception

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Jelle Jansegers

April 22, 2026

An and Mario were married exactly twenty years to the date after they first met, on February 29th. As well as only having one date every four years they could make this happen, they had to plan around other real circumstances. After An developed post concussion syndrome following a serious accident, a full traditional schedule was completely off the table. Instead, they split the celebration in two days - the civil ceremony took place on the Thursday and the party on the Friday night.

Cottagecore Punk Cocktail Party Wedding

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Ashley White Photos

April 21, 2026

Elyssa and Jake's Atlanta wedding was a mix of cottagecore softness and dark academia references. Their ceremony venue, The Ramspeck, was the perfect fit for the theme with its wood textures, vintage furniture, plants, books, and glassware. It gave them a beautiful backdrop that didn’t need much dressing up.

Viking Inspired Boho Wedding in Norway with a Homemade Dress

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Fotostorie

April 8, 2026

Martine and Terje chose a forest setting in Norway for their Viking meets boho wedding and planned the day around what felt familiar to them. The plan was to keep it relaxed and personal. This even extended into what they wore. When the bride couldn't find a dress she liked, she ended up making one herself! She also made a shirt for her groom and the flower girl dresses.

Intimate Red Wedding with a Diet Coke Tower

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Candice Vann

April 3, 2026

Sarah and Jordan did not want a big spectacle for their wadding. Instead, they opted for an intimate ceremony and meal with their closest family. That didn't mean they didn't care about the aesthetics though, in fact they were very visually driven, wanting deep opera reds, black accents, candlelight, and rich textures. They hired Britney of Be You Planning to help them bring their vision to life

Middle Earth Meets Pagan Gothic: A Dark Fantasy Wedding

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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.

Gothic Masquerade Ball in Milwaukee

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Alisa Grieve

March 30, 2026

Sam had always wanted to attend a masquerade ball, so that, her a long-standing goth aesthetic and love for antiques, vintage furniture and trinkets were the main inspirations for her wedding to Liam. "It was like a moody gothic masquerade with antique eclecticism", she said.

Halloween Party Meets Graveyard Gothic Wedding on a £1,500 Budget

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Amy Davies

March 26, 2026

Chloe and Grant planned a fully themed gothic wedding, but their original idea looked very different. Like many couples, they started by mapping out a larger celebration and quickly watched the numbers climb. “Our original plans were going to cost almost £16k", Chloe told us. "We found it all very stressful so ended up cancelling everything. We went online and booked a registry office ceremony for £150 and didn't look back! We have zero regrets. I did my own make-up, made my bouquet, put together the decorations - everything! We didn't even have a photographer for the wedding itself, all the photos were taken on my Instax or by friends. The most important thing to us was to be married."

Dark, Spooky ‘Til Death Do Us Part Wedding in a Castle

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Kristin Lavigne

February 20, 2026

Sarah and Chris built their wedding around the premise of 'til death do us part. They fully went for it with the gothic symbolism, inspired The Addams Family and their own relationship. Stoney Creek Castle in Earlville NY provided the setting with it's stone walls and heavy doors perfectly matching the tone they wanted for the day.

Cherry Bomb: A Rock ’n’ Roll Wedding Shoot for the Wedding Rebels

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Juliana Noelle Jumper

November 4, 2025

The concept for Cherry Bomb came straight from Vegas glitz and rock ‘n’ roll grit. Conceptualised by Heavy Petal and shot by Juliana Noelle Jumper, this shoot palette slams the door on restraint, leaning into saturated reds, punchy pinks, and metallic shine - all with an unruly 70s edge.

A Hauntingly Beautiful Corpse Bride Editorial

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Lauren New

October 31, 2025

Nothing says Halloween wedding more than the Corpse Bride and this shoot may be one of the best homages we've ever seen. In fact we loved it so much, we made it the cover shoot for our November/December print issue which dropped yesterday! It blends slight Victorian-inspired details with modern drapery and design elements, bringing together a touch of the past and present for a hauntingly beautiful, editorial goth vibe.

This ‘Goth Glam’ Shoot Is Proof That Weird Is the New Luxury

Kat

Stag & Bird

October 29, 2025

This shoot, dubbed Goth Glam by everyone involved, was created out of a need to shake things up. The team wanted to bring together Kansas City’s weirdest, boldest, and most unapologetic creatives and make something that proved “high-end” doesn’t have to mean beige. They called it a love letter to the alt-lux side of weddings: velvet and smoke, drama and decadence, edge and elegance. The goal was to show that goth, glam, and alternative can sit right alongside luxury, without losing the grit.

Forbidden Fruit Alternative Bridal Editorial

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Tia Leigh

October 23, 2025

A single bite can change everything. That’s the energy behind Forbidden Fruit, a conceptual bridal meets boudoir shoot dreamt up by Suzy Marrero of Pepper Lavender Events. She calls it her “version of temptation meeting wedding day glam, where indulgence, lust, and allure take centre stage". It’s unapologetic. It’s decadent. And it dares you to look a little closer.