Gothic Friday the 13th Elopement at Mermaid’s Cave

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By James Gough Wedding

November 3, 2026

Chloe and Zeek spent their tenth anniversary getting married in black beside a waterfall, with a tequila ritual as part of the ceremony. The date was Friday 13th, so for two self-described “goth babies” who had loved each other since they were teenagers, the day also deserved a little horror influence.

How to Plan a Destination Wedding Without Becoming Everyone’s Travel Agent

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Lukas Hanifle

November 2, 2026

Congratulations, you’ve made the decision to have a destination wedding! You can already imagine the picturesque ceremony, the delicious dinner under the stars and the outfit you’ll probably sweat through. You tell people the invites are on the way... but then the incessant messages start. Which airport? Are we staying for two or three nights? Is the Friday night dinner included? Can I bring the kids? How do we get from the airport to the venue? What will the weather be like? ARGH! PLEASE MAKE IT STOP. Thankfully, there is a very easy way to do that: enter, the Aisle wedding website.

Lucky in Love: Bowling Alley Wedding at Avondale Bowl

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Ash Lee Jpg

November 2, 2026

Sloane and Jacob had a quick family-only ceremony at Chicago city hall and then around 50 guests joined them at Avondale Bowl. Between the two they walked to their neighbourhood farmers’ market, had coffee and changed outfits at home.

Rock n Roll Bride Magazine Issue 71: A (Sur)Real Love Story

Kat

November 1, 2026

What would your wedding look like if you’d never seen a wedding before? That’s the question we’re asking in the latest issue of Rock n Roll Bride magazine. Weddings are awesome, but even the ones described as ‘different’ often follow a familiar formula. Get ready separately. Ceremony. Confetti. Dinner. Cake. Dancing. But what if you didn’t just rip up the rule book, you never even saw it in the first place?

How to Elope Abroad Without Bringing the Wedding Stress With You

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Natalescha

October 31, 2026

The appeal of eloping is pretty obvious. In fact we're sure you've considered it more than once during your wedding planning journey! Although it might feel like the least stressful option, especially when you're fending off a million questions from your guests about transport options and dress codes, there are a few things you need to consider carefully. This is your ultimate guide to having a destination elopement without packing any of the stress!

How to Build a Wedding Outfit Around what You Actually Like to Wear

Elena Page

Lumi Weddings

October 30, 2026

Did you know, you do not have to have a personality or style transplant just because you are getting married. Spend five minutes on Pinterest and you might think you do, but I promise, to be a bride do you not suddenly have to like wearing white, have an opinion on different types of lace or learn to walk in six inch heels.

Ask An Expert: Wedding Venue Woes

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Natalescha

October 29, 2026

Why are wedding venues so expensive? Every venue I've looked at seems to double in price the second I mention it's a wedding. I know weddings take a lot of work, but I'm struggling to understand what I'm actually paying for. Is there really that much happening behind the scenes, or is it just the wedding tax?

Desert Vogue: Elopement in The Red Desert, South Africa

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Stephen Michael

October 29, 2026

On South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal coast, a real couple stood together in the Red Desert (aka the "world's smallest desert") and told each other how they felt. An old wedding dress had been reworked especially for the occasion, the bride wore a hat veil and their vows were kept secret until the moment they were read aloud. While the setting and outfits had been planned by a team of wedding suppliers, the words they read came from their own relationship.

How to Plan a Destination Wedding That Still Feels Like You

Guest Contributor

September 18, 2026

Planning a wedding abroad comes with a strange contradiction. You have chosen to travel somewhere new, yet many venues will offer you the same package experience as every other couple who has passed through before you. Same ceremony set-up, same chair covers, same three options for florals.

Cleaning & Preserving Your Wedding Dress

Guest Contributor

September 16, 2026

After the wedding, a lot of dresses are shoved into the back of a cupboard without so much as a second thought. Whether you want to sell it, save it for your children, or even have it reworked to wear again, its really important to get it cleaned first. Even if it looks pretty clean, it probably isn’t. Sweat, sugar, alcohol, make-up, and dirt don’t always show up straight away, but they can cause discolouration and fabric damage over time. Times this by a thousand if your dress is white or ivory.

When Someone You Love Can’t Come to Your Wedding

Rachel Darwin

Silver and Light Weddings

September 15, 2026

You’re going to have a wedding! Isn’t that the best thing ever? A whole day with everybody you adore, celebrating your beautiful love story. What could be more exciting and thrilling than that? For five years, I have written in this gorgeous magazine about how important it is to embrace this opportunity to have your day your way. I have sung from the rooftops about telling unsolicited opinions where to go. I have urged all rock ‘n’ roll brides to plan their weddings unapologetically. But, all along, I have never failed to add one teensy weensy caveat… Don’t be a dick about it.

The Nearlywed Diaries: Saying Yes to the (Green) Dress

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Darkride Creations

September 9, 2026

It’s so hard to write an article about a wedding dress that doesn’t yet exist. But here goes nothing! When I think of my wedding and walking down the aisle, the last word that springs to mind is tradition. I’ve always been the black sheep of my family and proudly so. So, when it comes to wedding dresses, where do I even begin?

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?

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

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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

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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

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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.

Pigeons & Pleasers: An NYC Punk Elopement

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Krys fox

September 22, 2026

Samantha and Bradley spent $2,670 on their New York City elopement. They got married at the NYC Clerk’s Office, bought flowers outside the courthouse, hailed a yellow cab and spent two nights at the Hotel Chelsea. Their wedding theme was NYC punk with a touch of washed-up rock star. It celebrated the city where they met and the unserious life they have built together.

Emo Forest Disco Meets Retro Rock ‘n’ Roll Wedding

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Wild Things Wed

September 7, 2026

Emma walked down the aisle to a piano cover of Welcome to the Black Parade. Later, she and Dylan entered their reception doing the dance moves to Rollin’ by Limp Bizkit. Somewhere between the two came Celtic handfasting, cowboy hat ring boxes, an oathing stone and some pissed-off crows. It was exactly the wedding day they wanted.

Mid-Century Inspired Warehouse Wedding with a Tattoo Exchange Ceremony

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Gabriel Conover

September 3, 2026

Adeline and Hunter chose to do a private elopement in Big Sur two weeks before the bigger wedding. Back in LA, they hosted a party at Mica Studios, huge studio warehouse which they styled with mid-century style furniture they bought mostly on Facebook marketplace.

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

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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!”

Evanescence-Loving Gothic Wedding Planned in Two Weeks!

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Infinite

September 16, 2026

Sahara and Montes met at a club around Halloween 2024. They barely spoke that first night, choosing instead to stand together and listen to the music as though they already knew each other. That shared taste in music inspired their wedding two years later. The wedding came together at serious speed. They booked their venue, Sahara bought her dress and they organised the remaining details just two weeks before the day!

Gothic Glam at the Golf Club

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Randi Rae

August 3, 2026

Ashley and Colin had known each other for 20 years before their friendship turned into something deeper. Neither had expected their relationship to take a romantic turn, but once it clicked there was nothing like it. This simmer they gathered 200 people for a goth glam wedding at a golf club, and are now expecting their first baby girl in September.

Curtain Call: Classic Bridal Shoot with a Rebellious Edge

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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.

Celestial Gothic Wedding for a Couple Who Share the Same Birthday

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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.

Advancing Accessibility and Inclusion In the Wedding Industry with Maggie Sottero & Hopelynd

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Hetler

July 14, 2026

Bridal designer Maggie Sottero has established itself as one of the few bridal fashion brands that are committed advocates for diversity, equity and inclusion. At the bridal fashion weeks that we've attended, we've always been impressed with their range of models of all sizes and ethnicities. They also always have plus size samples available if we want to borrow them for our shoots. And believe us, they are one of the very few that do!

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

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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

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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.