Real Beachside Destination Wedding: Jiwon & Inki

Pure elegance are the two words I'd use to sum up this destination big day. Jiwon and Inki let the location do the talking and kept their wedding style simple and chic, with white as the dominant colour. I'm loving Jiwon's understated gown, which she glammed up with some serious diamonds, not least her huge engagement ring. Another favourite spot is the bridesmaids neutral dresses, which are so this season it hurts. The girls clearly share a love for shoes, because every pair is a work of art, and there was no compromising on heel-height, despite this being a beach wedding! The stationery fans, the all-white table-settings, the sculptural lily bouquets; we're talking a seriously classy affair all round. Huge thanks to Punam Bean for these gorgeous photographs.

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Real Destination Hotel Wedding: Jessica & Jay

Palm trees make me wish I lived in California, especially when they feature so beautifully in a wedding day! Jessica and Jay had a truly unforgettable wedding at the Viceroy in Palm Springs, and I might as well come clean and admit I'm jealous. Just look at the turquoise pool, the bright pink peonies and the emerald green grass. So different to London's grey pavements and pigeons. I'm keen to copy Jessica's white-wrapped simple bouquet, the tulle underskirt of her dress and her lace-edged veil. Copy the black-edged mini-marquee with an Indian-style tent from Raj Tents. Most of all though, I want to live in the Viceroy. Gorgeous pictures from the team at Our Labour of Love - big love and thanks to them! 

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Designer Wedding Maps & More

Worried about your guests getting lost en route to your wedding? Or just planning a destination wedding and want to have a bit of fun with the Save the Dates? Try these gorgeous mini-works of art by Couture Maps. For $400, Stephannie Barba will draw a bespoke design, with as many of those cute icons as you like. You can then use the map on invitations, welcome bags, napkins, tablecloths, favours....you get the idea. Stephannie also designs wedding stationery, so if you're looking for a one-stop-shop, she's your girl!

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Real Botanical Themed Wedding: Josi & Jamess Part 2

Botanical-themed wedding Part 2. Such was the fabulousness of this gorgeous South African wedding by We Love Pictures, I had to split it into two! So if you missed the first part, click here. This is truly one of my favourite weddings of all time. Gorgeous Josi and Jamess celebrated their big day in some serious style, and there's tonnes of wedding details you're going to want to steal. Let's start with the bridesmaids' Grecian pink dresses in ombre shades, the flower girls in white with floral crowns and the handsome ushers in marching blue suits with pink ties. Then there's the gorgeous wild wedding flowers, both in the bouquets and tied to the chairs along the aisle. I'm also obsessed with Josi's beautiful half-up, half-down wedding hair-style and her feathery dress, teamed with a cathedral veil. The venue is incredible, the pictures are beautiful, everything is perfect *sigh*!

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Real Hawaiian Destination Wedding: Allison & Scott

As we all prepare for our summer holidays, it seems only right to feature a destination wedding, and it doesn't get more destination than Hawaii. Allison and Scott chose the Hotel Hana Maui for their big day, and celebrated their vows in its gorgeous manicured grounds. I've completely fallen for these light-hearted photographs by Punam Bean - I'm particularly loving the one where the horse eats Allison's bouquet, and the fun coconut shots. Allison kept her wedding style simple and elegant, she chose not to wear a veil, and walked down the aisle with just an exotic flower in her hair. Her gorgeous wedding gown had a lace-overlay and slight train, and she carried a stunning bouquet of white roses. The wedding favours were straw fans, and white parasols were handed out the guests to protect them in the heat - love this idea! Don't miss the pics of the reception, Allison and Scott decorated the wedding venue with white paper lanterns - a cheap and chic way to add interest - definitely a fab wedding idea to copy.

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