Ask An Expert: Hen Dos and Don’ts

Guest Contributor

Photography by Vicki

February 25, 2026

My friends are mostly introverts or neurodivergent. What are some hen do ideas that won’t overwhelm anyone or feel like a performance?

Most Boho Wedding Dresses Look the Same. Here’s How to Find One That Doesn’t

Guest Contributor

February 24, 2026

For years, boho wedding dresses were the answer for nearlyweds who didn't see themselves in traditional bridal. They offered freedom from stiff silhouettes, heavy fabrics, and the feeling of dressing like someone else on your own wedding day.

Yes, You Do Need a Wedding Website

Guest Contributor

Studio 123

February 18, 2026

Planning a wedding often feels like herding kittens. You send out beautiful paper invites, cross your fingers, and hope people actually show up. But hoping isn't going to help you sleep at night. A wedding website is the central hub that turns "maaaaaaybe" into "yes!". It gives your guests all the details they need to feel comfortable and excited about attending your wedding. Using a great wedding website template also makes it so easy to build a site that looks amazing and works perfectly - no advanced technical know how required!

It’s All About You: Why It’s OK to Say No to a Traditional Wedding

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Ruby Walker

February 16, 2026

So, you’ve found your person, your lobster, The One and you want to make it official. We all know what happens next; a quick scroll through social media and you’re bombarded with the so-called formula for the ‘perfect’ wedding.

Boring but Important Things You Need to Do When Planning a Wedding

Kat

Van T. Richarson

February 12, 2026

Wedding planning is fun AF... until you forget about the boring admin tasks and it suddenly becomes more like an exam you forgot to study for. This is the stuff most couples forget. Not because it’s hard, but because nobody really talks about it. So hopefully this will save your sanity and any last minute panics!

Cleaning & Preserving Your Wedding Dress

Guest Contributor

February 9, 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.

Mix, Match & Make It Clash: How to Make Your Wedding Outfit Your Own

Alexandra Merri

McKenzie Bigliazzi

February 3, 2026

Forget the fairytale formula. Your wedding look doesn’t need to be one dress, one designer, one aesthetic. It can be layered, clashed, thrifted, and totally your own.

DIY Wedding Ideas That Don’t Require a Trust Fund or Burnout

Guest Contributor

January 30, 2026

Look, we need to address the elephant in the reception hall: weddings have gotten totally out of hand. Somewhere between “I do” and Instagram, we lost sight of the plot. The typical wedding now costs almost as much as a good car, and frankly? Half of it ends up being stuff nobody remembers anyway.

The Art of Ramshackle Beauty: How to Source and Style Your Wedding Without Selling Your Soul to the Machine

Jon Carpenter

Donna Murray

January 29, 2026

The ‘perfect’ wedding is easy. All you have to do is just follow these simple steps: Choose a pretty venue, find a theme, and make it match. Send a Pinterest board of perfect to your perfectly-polished planner. And on the day, do the poses: smile, kiss, Hollywood dip

Childfree by Choice: Why Some Couples Choose Child-Free Weddings (And That’s Okay)

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Marieke Maakt Foto’s

January 26, 2026

A wedding is a day full of emotions and expectations, both for the couple as well as their guests. A somewhat unfortunate side effect is that everyone will have an opinion. Couples will often find their choices in regards to how they’d like to celebrate this day scrutinised. And one such choice invites even more scrutiny: when they choose to have a child-free wedding. Reactions to this decision can be tricky to navigate, as they combine the emotions surrounding weddings with protectiveness and fear of exclusion.

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.

The Anti-Aesthetic Wedding Movement

Kat

January 20, 2026

Not everything around your wedding has to be “Pinterest-worthy”. In fact, we’re here to champion something we’re calling the anti-aesthetic wedding movement. Reject the curated feeds, the staged set ups, and the endless pressure to make your wedding look like somebody else’s.

Instagram Vs Reality: Why The Pressure for Your Wedding to ‘Perform’ has Never Been Higher

Rachel Darwin

George Thomas Pictures

January 12, 2026

Ask An Expert: There Such a Thing as an Ethical Wedding?

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Lauren New

January 8, 2026

I want to get married but the whole wedding industry feels so consumerist. Can a wedding ever really be ethical, or am I kidding myself?

Everything You Need to Know When You First Get Engaged

Kat

Maddie Farris

December 23, 2025

Getting engaged between Christmas and New Year hits in its own ridiculous, sparkly way. Fairy lights, leftover stuffing and suddenly you’re staring at a ring thinking "OMG this is it!". Welcome to the newly engaged bubble. It’s sweet. It’s surreal. It’s the only time you get to sit in the glow before the wedding machine tries to drag you in by the ankles.

How to Plan a Sober Wedding: Celebrating Love Without Alcohol

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By Brianna Marie

December 22, 2025

A wedding without alcohol is like fish without chips. Or is it? Many couples are rethinking the culture of boozy weddings, and for good reason. More and more wedding guests are swapping their wines for cokes, whether they’re tee-totalers, Dry January participators who never went back, or simply casual drinkers who would rather avoid the headache the next day.

The 4 Cs of Diamonds (And Why Price Isn’t the Point)

Guest Contributor

December 19, 2025

Diamonds tend to arrive in our lives loaded with meaning. Engagements, anniversaries, milestones, moments you want to mark properly. But once you start shopping, the conversation often turns into numbers, grades, and price brackets. What gets lost is how a diamond actually looks and feels when you wear it.

The Dreaded Wedding RSVPs & People Who Let You Down

Kat

Maoizm Bridal

December 18, 2025

There is a part of wedding planning that rarely makes it onto moodboards. It is not about budgets or dresses or venues. It is about waiting for grown adults to reply to a simple question and realising how strange and draining that experience can be.

Your Ring, Your Rules: The Lab-Grown Diamond Takeover

Guest Contributor

December 18, 2025

Luxury is a bit of a buzzword in bridal. Brands love to slap it on their website and Instagram bio and think that means they can charge above the odds. But real luxury doesn’t shout about why it’s the best. It’s in the experience and the undefinable reason why something feels extra special.

Three Things to Think About Before Booking Your Wedding Entertainment

Guest Contributor

December 16, 2025

We love a Spotify playlist, but really, nothing beats live music at a wedding. A great live musician will change how a room feels rather than just filling the silence. The key to choosing the best performers for your day is is knowing why you want them there and where they’ll actually add something. Before you start booking, there are a few essentials worth thinking about: