FANCY A FEATURE?

We accept real wedding, engagement and styled shoot submissions from photographers, industry suppliers and newlyweds that will excite and inspire our readers.

STYLING

Submissions should be a good fit for Brides Up North’s individual style and so we particularly favour those that are elegant, glamorous and pretty as well as fresh, fashion-forward and innovative – it’s always nice to see couples and creatives thinking a little outside the bridal box!

DIVERSITY

Brides Up North Ltd is committed to diversity and inclusivity. We encourage submissions that represent anyone and everyone, but we would like to actively invite minority groups to use our platform in order to better represent a fuller spectrum of our society. Thank you for your patience and support whilst we work towards this commitment.

EXCLUSIVITY

In order to give Brides Up North the exclusivity on any submission, we ask that the wedding/shoot hasn’t been submitted to/published on any other wedding blogs beforehand (excluding photographer/supplier websites) and, where accepted, that it is not submitted elsewhere until 2 calendar months after appearing on our blog.

TIMESCALES

We carefully review all submissions and endeavour to reply within seven working days. Unfortunately, due to the high level of submissions that we receive it is with regret that we are unable to accept every wedding and shoot that we are sent. Whilst every wedding is beautiful, we recognise that our readers require a variety of quality editorial content. Where successful we will reply with further details of the information and images that we require to complete the submission. In the case that the submission is unsuccessful, please don’t be disheartened, this can be for a number of reasons. We will try to feedback details in our email but during busy periods this may not be possible.

PROFESSIONAL IMAGES

Finally, submissions must be accompanied by images/footage from a professional photographer and/or videographer.

YOUR SUBMISSION

We thank you so much for your time and await your submission to [email protected]

Your initial email should include:

Real Wedding Submissions

  • 15 to 20 web res images – a mix of couple shots and details such as décor, flowers, cake etc. to give us an overview of the day.
  • Brief details of the wedding – the couple’s first names, wedding date, venue/location, any particular theme/special touches/standout feature and why the wedding would be a good fit for Brides Up North.
  • Confirmation that the wedding hasn’t been submitted to/featured on any other wedding blogs.
  • If the wedding took place after March 2020, confirmation that the work was produced in accordance with the current COVID-19 secure guidance at that time.
  • If you are not the photographer, please stipulate the name of the professional photographer who captured the wedding and, if possible, include a link to their website.

Engagement Shoot Submissions

  • 10 to 15 web res images giving an overview of the shoot
  • Brief details of the shoot – the couple’s name, where and when it took place, the reason for the shoot, any details that make it particularly special.
  • Confirmation that the shoot hasn’t been submitted to/featured on any other wedding blogs.
  • If the shoot took place after March 2020, confirmation that the work was produced in accordance with the current COVID-19 secure guidance at that time.
  • If you are not the photographer, please stipulate the name of the professional photographer who captured the shoot and, if possible, include a link to their website.

Styled Shoot Submissions

  • 10 to 15 web res images giving an overview of the shoot
  • Brief details of the shoot – where and when it took place, any particular theme/reason behind the shoot, a list of suppliers involved.
  • Confirmation that the shoot hasn’t been submitted to/featured on any other wedding blogs.
  • If the styled shoot took place after March 2020, confirmation that the work was produced in accordance with the current COVID-19 secure guidance at that time.
  • If you are not the photographer, please stipulate the name of the professional photographer who captured the shoot and, if possible, include a link to their website.

The Fine Print

As standard, copyright remains with the original author of the images and so please seek the photographer’s permission when making a submission. Whilst we do accept submissions from photographers and other vendors, if you are not the bride or groom you will also need to seek their permission before making a real wedding or engagement shoot submission.