Outrageous Bride2 min read
Red Bella
MOUNT EDGECUMBE, CORNWALL, UNITED KINGDOM When we describe our wedding as an “Uptight Wedding” people immediately jump to the wrong conclusions. In this regard Uptight refers to the brand name of dress designer Janice Whitehorn who worked her magic o
Outrageous Bride3 min read
Roll Out The Barrell
Back in the day your local publican was the first port of call for a mobile bar hiring the glasses and wines/spirits/beers on a sale or return basis. Then, as receptions moved to larger all inclusive venues the bar became the province of the venue. T
Outrageous Bride3 min read
Romantic Romany Vibes
Shot in early spring at the wonderful ‘South Farm’ wedding venue in Cambridgeshire and in nearby woodland. The mist with sunshine weather was perfect for the ethereal atmosphere we hoped to evoke. Bristy Chowdry's fairytale photography style emphasis
Outrageous Bride1 min read
Rebel Heart
With REBEL HEART BARS it's always Your Round served to Your Rules. Whether it's the finest craft beers and ciders, expertly mixed bespoke cocktails, boozy Freakshakes, Vodka Slushes, or Virgin All The Way, we'll flex our offer to delight and surprise
Outrageous Bride4 min read
A Mad Hatter Extravaganza
I had a childhood love for Alice in Wonderland and this led me to dream of a new magical experience that I could offer; and more specifically, to provide Mad Hatter themed tea parties. To give my clients a taste of the fantastical adventure available
Outrageous Bride2 min read
The Ob Marketplace
This glittering chapel veil (96”) is called Blood Moon and is intricately embroidered with the phases of the moon in matte and metallic threads. It is priced at £236 and is available at: www.hollywintercouture.com ‘The special-edition Harry Potter™ S
Outrageous Bride3 min read
The Emerald Orchid Way
Beckie Melvin is an experienced wedding planner with over a decade & 100+ weddings worth of experience. Her motto is “your day, your way” & her drive for creating exceptional wedding days for couples wanting to “own the room” puts this into practice.
Outrageous Bride4 min read
With This Hand, I Will Lift Your Sorrows
USA 2021 Online dating can be a nightmarish world of insanity. And for two people in the far away land of New Jersey, the road to love had been fraught with potholes and speed bumps. Awkward dates, encounters with shallow and dangerous characters Som
Outrageous Bride1 min read
Outrageous Bride
Editor In Chief Lynda Johnson outrageous@pandkg.com Advertising & Marketing Nigel Hewitt nigel@outrageousbride.com Operations Manager Julie Dale admin@pandkg.com Financial Controller Debs Tetlow accounts@pandkg.com Editorial Design Alex Hall studio@p
Outrageous Bride2 min read
Make Up For The DIY Bride: Winged Eyes
Find Bethany and her gorgeous makeup at www.fatalecosmetics.com A vintage inspired winged eyeliner look is a classic and versatile look that suits many bridal styles. Go traditional with a tea length skirt and waves or add extra smoke and deep eyesha
Outrageous Bride4 min readDiet & Nutrition
How to Boss your Big Day!
HOW HAVE I NOT TALKED ABOUT FOOD BEFORE? IT'S MY FAVOURITE SUBJECT! As soon as I knew this issue was taking a Medieval/Viking turn I knew the subject of food had to be on the table (yes that was a deliberate pun). Food is a huge part of any wedding –
Outrageous Bride2 min read
A Knight's Tale
THE TITHE BARN, BICESTER, UNITED KINGDOM Bth SEPTEMBER 2003 WE WERE MARRIED WAY BACK ON 6TH SEPTEMBER 2003 AND OUR FRIENDS STILL TALK ABOUT OUR AMAZING DAY. SO MUCH, THAT WE ARE PLANNING TO DO SOMETHING VERY SPECIAL FOR OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY. We were
Outrageous Bride5 min read
Charlotte Laurie Designs
WELL, HELLO THERE! I'M CHARLOTTE AND I'M THE PERSON BEHIND CHARLOTTE LAURIE DESIGNS. AWARD WINNING ALTERNATIVE BOUQUET AND ACCESSORIES DESIGNER. Everything started way back when I got married in 2012. Since then, the ideas, designs and pretty much ev
Outrageous Bride2 min read
The Sacred Geometry Of Energy
LAW CASTLE, WEST KILBRIDE. SCOTLAND MARCH 2022 Our theme was universal energy. We used sacred geometry to represent this visually on our details. My boots and jacket were painted with the flower of life and James featured a fractal found in crop circ
Outrageous Bride1 min read
Hail Fellows And Well Met
I thought as we were visiting all things medieval in this issue I would welcome in with a typical Olde English greeting to you all. We have received several weddings and style shoots of late who draw their inspiration from everything Medieval, Norse
Outrageous Bride2 min read
When A Noble Knight Met His Fair Lady
RUTHIN CASTLE, DENBIGHSHIRE, NORTH WALES 27th JULY 2019 We had a medieval themed wedding with our gaming, film and TV loves woven in throughout the day and ourselves and the guests all kitted out in medieval gear (swords and all). The day began with
Outrageous Bride2 min read
A Wedding Knight To Remember!
GORDON HIGHLANDERS MUSEUM, ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND Anyone receiving their parchment scroll invitation to Kath and Richard's wedding day was already starting to get the feeling that this wasn't going to be any ordinary celebration. Kath was so keen to make
Outrageous Bride1 min read
Shirlee Moon
My name is Shirlee Moon, I am a trained Celebrant and a High Priestess of the Old Ways with many years’ experience, and a Creator of Sacred Space and Ceremony. I am a Witch, a Healer, a Psychic, a Medium and a Wise Woman working in service to the God
Outrageous Bride1 min read
Norse Goddesses
When we think about weddings the first thing we think about is a pretty romantic wedding. I wanted to create a statement of power with a strong stunning LGBTQ+ couple. Using the Norse Goddesses as my inspiration, I created, along with a great team, a
Outrageous Bride1 min read
Got Style At A Tudor Venue
I REALLY WANTED TO DO SOMETHING A LITTLE ‘different’, being creative is what makes me happy. I have loved the Game of Thrones series since reading the books as a teen and wanted to do a twist on this especially with the new House of the Dragon series
Outrageous Bride4 min read
Be outrageously YOU with Jennifer Claire
You found the one! They are everything you ever dreamed of and the days of worrying that you'll never find someone who accepts you for covering every meal in ketchup (who knew Michelin star would taste better with Heinz?) are long gone. But hold up!
Outrageous Bride3 min read
Let Them Eat Cake!
Hi Alison, tell us a little about yourself. Gladly, having spent 23 years working in automotive design for so many car companies all over world. I decided to come home to Mid Wales and set up The Cake Studio by Alison Kenlock. It has long been a drea
Outrageous Bride2 min read
Adventurous Venues
A traditional white church wedding is not for everyone, so each issue we look at some hidden gems that hope to inspire you to think outside the box when looking for venues. We are sticking to the Viking theme and venturing to Iceland and… Where bette
Outrageous Bride2 min read
Inspirational Bouquets
No matter what theme your day will take, couples today are opting for statement bouquets whether you want the pastel tones of a traditional floral bouquet or a trailing tropical concoction with overtones of vibrant colour – someone out there will cra
Outrageous Bride2 min read
Boom Bridal
Since discovering my grandma's button box when I was a young girl, I've had a passion for creating. I bought my first sewing machine as a teenager and that opened a whole new realm of creativity. Some would say that I've been a lifelong creator. This
Outrageous Bride3 min read
THE ‘Do Over’
7th MAY 2022, KING KHALID BUILDING, EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND Many moons ago, young and in love we had the big day and ticked all the formal boxes, but it wasn't very ‘us’. Fast forward with a huge love of music, Download Festival, flowers and a Til Death
Outrageous Bride1 min read
The Shopping List
THE WEDDING DRESS Little Wings factory THE PETTICOATS Hell Bunny THE BOOTS Boundary Mill BRIDES ACCESSORIES Hand crocheted/beaded shawl THE RINGS Fusion jewellery Skipton MUFF AND HEADPIECE Bespoke crocheted by Zoe FLOWERS Handmade bespoke by Zoe PHO
Outrageous Bride3 min read
How to Boss your Big Day!
It's been a while since I started a column with a title of a song or quote, I have fallen out of my routine. It's annoying when that happens isn't it! So, song titles and quotes are back, and the trend will continue. Today's column is a two pronged o
Outrageous Bride1 min read
Hello!
Happy New Year! Our first edition of 2023 celebrates our love of themed weddings with some stunning cool brides showing how tastefully you can integrate your favourite books or films into your special day. Creating your own show stopping statement wh
Outrageous Bride2 min read
Adventurous Venues
As winter is now upon us, I decided to investigate a selection of cosy castles for this issues Adventurous Venues article. First, we go to Burton in Staffordshire which is home to one of the most important royal castles in England. Tutbury Castle was
…Or Discover Something New