Sparkly Mermaid Wedding At The Beach!
This one’s for the water babies! We love a little bit of magic here at Unconventional Wedding. When we were sent this mermaid wedding by Captured by Chrissi, we just had to share it! The seaside elopement vibes, the sparkly pastel decor and the festival face glitter… we are in
How to create an Alice in Wonderland Inspired Wedding
Looking for Alice in Wonderland wedding inspiration? Alice in Wonderland is a popular choice for weddings. It’s a super flexible theme – from re-creating the Mad Hatters tea party to just having some little details, you can go for this one as a whole or in little pieces and still
Vintage Railway Wedding at the Great Central Railway
Time for some vintage wedding gorgeousness over on the blog today with this railway wedding styled shoot pulled together by the Leicester Wedding Network with some very special guests! Shot at the Great Central Railway, Loughborough, this stunning heritage railway station features full size steam engines which are carefully looked after
Quirky Rainbow Wedding Ideas
We were sent in this quirky rainbow wedding shoot by Matt Glover Photography, and it instantly made us smile! These photos capture so much fun and love, and we ADORE a splash of colour. If you’re considering a fun and colourful wedding, you’re in the right place! https://vimeo.com/333545896 How to
Roller Disco At Dreamland! Fun 80s Themed Wedding
Weddings should be fun! And what is more fun than going all out to pay homage to the decade of fun – the 1980s!? We’ve seen 80s inspired weddings before, but not like this! Lily Jones Events & team wanted to create a full-blown 80s extravaganza with ‘tacky chic’ in
The Best Movie Wedding Themes!
At the time of writing this, the UK is in lockdown due to COVID-19. With spare time on my hands, I’ve been having lots of movie marathons. After days of binging, I thought it was finally time to write this blog about our favourite movie wedding themes! There’s something in
Fairytale Christmas wedding- A Magical Christmas Eve Proposal
Proposal season is upon us, and magic is in the air! This festive engagement wedding inspiration, from Victoria Taylor Makeup, features a beautiful, curious fairy, sprinkling her Christmas magic. This whimsical styled shoot, shot by Laura Beresford, will give you all those Christmassy feels, and some winter wedding inspiration. A Christmas
EPIC Game Of Thrones Wedding Inspiration
Today’s wedding is an epic one. And whether you are House Stark or House Targaryen we know that you are going to fall in love with it as much as we have. With an iron throne, weaponry and real wolves, this Game Of Thrones wedding inspiration is truly badass! This
Labyrinth wedding – Step into a magical world …
We’re celebrating movie themed weddings here on Unconventional Wedding this week so how about a Labyrinth wedding? When I was growing up one of the major movies of the time, which I remember watching over and over again, was Labyrinth. Featuring the iconic David Bowie, this fantasy movie follows what
Lauren & Tom’s Back to the Future – Retro Engagement Shoot!
“Roads?! Where we’re going, we don’t need roads!” We have a gorgeous retro engagement shoot to share with you today, brilliantly captured by Pink Photographics. Lauren and Tom went about their engagement differently- they planned their wedding before getting engaged! They had their date set, venue booked, MUA and Photographer
Boho Punk Wedding Inspiration
This wedding shoot combines ethereal bohemian magic with alternative styling to create a gorgeous, boho punk wedding! Set in a beautiful forest, styled with quirky items and photographed by Cole Photography, you’ll love this wedding inspiration! A handfasting ceremony by Helen Jubb Celebrant How To style a boho punk wedding
Corpse Bride Wedding- Same Sex Styled Shoot
Buffy Jones (otherwise known as The Wedding Slayer) is an alternative wedding coordinator from Arnos Vale Cemetery. We know what you’re thinking…a wedding in a cemetery? We’re feeling Tim Burton vibes here! Arnos Vale is a gorgeous location, with acres of woodland and a beautiful chapel. This same sex Corpse
Our top tips for creating a Game of Thrones wedding
With the next instalment of the Game of Thrones series just about to start, whether you are a fan of the show or not, you can’t miss it in the media. And it’s a fantastic theme for a wedding day. So check out our top tips below! And don’t forget
10 Ways To Have An Alternative Wedding
Hello! I’m guessing you’re here because you’re planning a wedding. If so, you’re in the right place! Welcome to Unconventional Wedding. We are an alternative wedding directory and blog, dedicated to spreading wedding gorgeousness. We love everything a little bit quirky, creative or just fun! We love writing about unique
A Doctor Who Wedding at Papplewick Pumping Station
We have an absolute corker on the blog today with this Doctor Who wedding styled shoot planned by Charlotte from Charlotte Laurie Designs. A lot of people ask me what the definition is of an ‘Unconventional’ Wedding (Or Alternative Wedding)! Actually the definition is very broad and can mean anything
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How To Rock Your Wedding Stationery
Hey, Unconventional lovelies! Today we’re sharing everything you need to know about wedding stationery. We’re talking logistics, pricing, styles, and how to choose the perfect supplier. Now, before I was in the wedding industry, I didn’t actually know what ‘wedding stationery’ referred to. Simply, It refers to all of the
How To Choose Your Wedding Photographer
When you’re planning your wedding, after venue & catering, your wedding photographer is most likely going to be the biggest chunk of your budget. And choosing the right one is really important! The same as you have to LOVE your wedding venue, you have to get on with your wedding
Our Top Tips For Post Lockdown Weddings!
What a strange time to be getting married! Due to the ‘C-word’ scuppering most of this year’s plans, we are forced to find new ways of being. Many of us have stumbled upon fresh perceptions, reevaluated priorities and maybe even some big-life-realisations! We’re not here to grumble about the situation.
How To Have A Dog Friendly Wedding
This may well be the cutest blog we’ve ever published, you’re in for a treat! We have an ADORABLE guest blog for you today, all about how to have a dog friendly wedding. Our lovely tribe member, Katherine And Her Camera, has shared some brilliant photos and advice about how
Our Ultimate Guide to Wedding Celebrants
We LOVE celebrants here at Unconventional Wedding. They expand the options for your wedding day and offer such a wide range of personalisation for wedding ceremonies. And at this present time, with the ‘C’ word disrupting wedding plans, we wanted to shout about the wedding celebrants in our tribe and
How To Cope With The Postponed Wedding Blues
Today we have a guest blog from Leni Robson at Unique To You Ceremonies. She has shared some valuable advice about how to deal with a postponed wedding and look after yourself. She gently reminds us that our feelings are valid and it’s normal to experience grief! Over to Leni…