Posted on 22 April 2024.
On a sunny July day, amidst the familiar blooms of Billie’s childhood garden, she and Mike exchanged their vows. The garden had always been a special place for the bride growing up, and her mum and stepdad were married there, so she always hoped she’d be able to do the same. “My stepdad loved his […]
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Posted in backyard, British Brides, DIY, plus size, UK, Wedding
Posted on 12 April 2024.
With a total budget of just £2,000, Riley and Liam’s wedding is a masterclass in how you don’t have to spend a fortune to get married! They had a small ceremony with just a couple of guests, at York Register Office followed by dinner at Fancy Hanks, an American bar and kitchen in the city. […]
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Posted in British Brides, budget friendly, Elopement, micro wedding, plus size, Short dress, UK, Wedding
Posted on 04 April 2024.
Submit a question for Alysia to answer in a future column by emailing magazine@rocknrollbride.com and using the subject line ASK ALYSIA. How do I wear a colourful dress but still feel bridal? The beauty of a modern-day wedding is how much freedom we have to make them our own. I might sound like a broken […]
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Posted in Ask Alysia, plus size, Wedding Planning Advice
Posted on 20 March 2024.
When asked to describe their wedding theme, Kaaren and Crispin said it was “A homage to first wave and post-wave venues and basement shows and vogue ball culture and queer art spaces.” They drew inspiration from the DIY punk scenes, drag ballroom aesthetics, speakeasies and underground culture from the 1980s and 90’s gay liberation movement. […]
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Posted in elegant, LGBTQ, monochrome, Music, plus size, Punk, Wedding
Posted on 22 February 2024.
Maria and Chris’ wedding was non-traditional, colourful and full of fun! Maria wore a short dress with a long veil and sparkly boots and their industrial loft venue was decorated with flowers in vibrant colours, neon signs and disco balls. “We had the perfect mix of vintage and modern vibes”, Maria told us. “I took […]
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Posted in America, colourful, Disco Ball, DIY, Industrial, plus size, Short dress, Wedding
Posted on 01 February 2024.
You’re engaged to the love of your life and you’re also on a journey to show your body the kindness and respect it deserves? Wins across the board. But how do you marry, the two? Every pun intended. Your first thought might be body positivity. Its been around since the 1960s, with social media helping […]
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Posted in plus size, self-love, Wedding Planning Advice