Confetti canons at the ready because Rock n Roll Bride Live is back for a third time and this year’s event is going to be a doozy! Get ready to ditch the drab and leave the samey, trad wedding events for dust because we’re flipping the wedding world on its head. Join us at Hackney Town Hall on Sunday October 6th for an afternoon of creativity, inclusivity and FUN. If you don’t believe me, here’s the video from last year’s event – it went OFF! Here’s why Rock n Roll Bride Live is THE wedding show you can’t afford to miss: We’re going bigger than ever This year we have space for over 50 Rock n ..read more

Weddings are becoming more and more personalised, with no two weddings you go to quite the same. But how can you bring this personalisation to the ceremony? With a celebrant wedding, the possibilities are endless and the more creative you and your celebrant are, the more unique and personal your ritual might be. There are some more traditional rituals like handfasting or union candle rituals, which can be very beautiful and meaningful. But why not try something a little more offbeat – here are five ideas to get you started! Drink Blending Many cultures around the world have some form of eatin ..read more

When Candi and Alden first stepped foot upon the grounds of Stonehenge, they felt an undeniable spark. As Nashville-based musicians, the duo vowed to return to this hallowed ground to mark their commitment with a traditional Celtic handfasting ceremony. Their wedding combined ancient magic with their modern love. “We wanted a ceremony that was true to us,” Candi shared. “The Celtic handfasting, the lilies I carried, and the full moon rising – it all felt magical. One of my favourite things about Stonehenge is that no one knows why it was built. It feels analogous to life. We don’t really kno ..read more

Submit a question for Alysia to answer in a future column by emailing magazine@rocknrollbride.com and using the subject line ASK ALYSIA.Help! I ordered what I thought was the same dress I tried on in store for cheaper online, but when it came in it’s nothing like the picture! Oh no friend, I’m so sorry! If you’ve ever seen the “What I ordered vs. What I got” video compilations on TikTok you might be familiar with this practice from less than savoury online retailers. A little background first: this is exactly why bridal shops and stylists discourage folks from trying to find “dupes ..read more

Loryn and Austin have always loved the bizarre, the wild and the peculiar. They love Burning Man, Ren Faires and any excuse to dress up and transport themselves to another world. So, when they got engaged, they instantly knew they wanted their wedding celebration of that shared passion and they decided to create their own Wonderland wedding! “Yes, like literal wonderland!”, the bride told us. “We spent over 200 hours building, crafting and DIYing everything from five foot tall mushrooms, giant paper flowers and stacked teacup sculptures to create the unreal feeling of going down the rabbit h ..read more

Naomi and Stuart, who met in a tattoo shop. wanted a wedding that to ‘make their emo 13-year-old selves proud’. At The City Rooms in Leicester they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony, followed by a reception kicked off with a rock band performance! “We have both been influenced by heavy music and dark movies”, Naomi told us. “Personally, Tim Burton Corpse Bride was my biggest influence. Stuart liked the idea of looking like a gothy farmer as that’s the way he sees himself in the world.” The ceremony featured music from Corpse Bride music setting the scene as Naomi walked down the aisle ..read more

Jenny and George wanted a wedding that represented all the things they love about life; joy, silliness, love and amazing food. They knew they wanted it to be colourful and eclectic too – being prim and proper has never really been their style! The couple made all the decorations, using recycled materials and dried flowers wherever possible. Their aisle and table decorations were made from chickpea cans which they painted lime green, purple and orange! “To us, our wedding was colourful perfection”, Jenny writes. “We didn’t have a particular scheme, all we knew is we wanted it to be bright and ..read more

Shelby and Jill eloped in the California Redwoods, surrounded by nature. They said their vows privately with the trees around them before heading to the clifftops for photos and a private picnic. The day was fuss and stress-free and exactly what they wanted it to be. “I wanted to channel my mother (both of our mothers have passed)”, Shelby told us when we asked about the inspiration for their day. “She grew up as a Cali girl, always on the beach. Jill and I have a love for the water and cliffs and people who take photos on top of them. I wanted everything to be ‘clean’, but effortless lookin ..read more

Price Deliver To +Shipping £9.99 Select destination... United Kingdom Europe Rest of World 9.95 The great outdoors beckons in the brand-new edition of Rock n Roll Bride magazine, where we’re casting off the shackles of traditional indoor venues and embracing the beauty and possibilities of getting married surrounded by nature. Imagine exchanging vows at the top of a mountain, or dancing your first dance as a married couple on a grassy field under the stars! Navigating the planning of an outdoor wedding comes with a unique set of challenges and adventures. The unpredictability of ..read more

Choosing The Riverside Glasshouse in Leamington Spa as their venue, Kim and Chris tied the knot in a celebration that was inspired by their love of vintage and DIY with a tropical and Tiki twist. The day stood out with meticulously curated retro-tropical theme, and all the amazing Americana and mid-century modern decor… all of which they made themselves! “We were introduced to Tiki culture initially from visiting Disney’s Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Enchanted Tiki Room, and Polynesian Village Resort, discovering more about it online, and visiting other Tiki Bars like Trader Vic’s in Lon ..read more