Real Travel Themed Beach Wedding: Jade & Chris

Wish you were here? As the rain falls on London, snuggle up under your duvet and dream of a wedding by the sea. Stunning couple Chris and Jade got married in September, and planned a simple, elegant event on the beach. And didn't they get it just right. Using travel and lace as a recurring motif, they created a truly romantic effect - I absolutely adore Jade's dress, and the vintage postcard Save the Dates are massively stealworthy. The peach bridesmaids' dresses are simply stunning,especially as they tone so beautifully with the bride's bouquet. Gorgeous photographs as ever from the talented Karen Wise.

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Real Blue & Green Summer Wedding: Erin & Brian

Whoever said blue and green should never be seen, needs to take a long hard look at this gorgeous wedding, and re-evaluate their taste! Brian and Erin's big day makes me jealous for the sunshine, and is that a Vera Wang dress I spy? Chic, elegant, and totally inspirational. And aren't Karen Wise's photographs simply the best?

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Real Summer Peony Wedding: Catherine & Ken

Peonies have to be up there with the most romantic flowers in the world, and happy couple Catherine and Ken made the most of their beauty in their summer wedding celebrations. They hosted their wedding outside, under a giant tree, and it has a lovely vintage-glamour feel. I'm loving their pretty pink stationery, Make A Wish Tree, blossom-studded cake and charming chandelier lighting. A big thank you to Karen Wise for letting me blog her gorgeous photographs.

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Real Wedding: Jackie & Aaron

Jackie and Aaron's wedding was a riot of colour, with rich purples jostling alongside vibrant red, pink, turquoise and orange. The decadent-luxe theme continued with grand candelabra and drapes, plus Indian inspired drapes and incredible florals. The happy couple celebrated their big day in New York, but with that much detailing, they could have been anywhere in the world. Perfect inspiration for couples looking to create an international theme to their back-yard big day. Huge thanks to Karen Wise for her gorgeous pictures.

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Real Wedding: Tamara & Adam

A gorgeous sophisticated urban affair for you today. Tamara and Adam celebrated their boutique wedding in Manhattan, with an exclusive group of only 35 guests. In this post-credit crunch world, more and more couples are choosing mini-weddings, where only the nearest and dearest make the guest-list. It guarantees a more personal big day, and there's nothing stopping you having big drinks party for your friends on another night. But first things first, check out these pics for stealworthy ideas! I'm in love with Tamara's Manolo Blahnik shoes, and her cute birdcage veil, the lace overlay of her dress.....in fact her whole outfit is stunning. Check out the signature cocktails that the couple chose for their big day, such a clever idea, and you can colour-code them according to your theme. Another fab idea to copy is their park-life ceremony, which super-saves on floral arrangements, and even music, if there's birdsong! Huge thanks to Karen Wise for her gorgeous pictures.

Tamara & Adam's fabulous vendors:
Dress: Elizabeth Fillmore
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
Flowers: Blade Floral Design
Day of Planner: The Boutique Group
Cake: Silk Cakes

Real Wedding: Lindsey & Scott

There's so many things I adore about Lindsey and Scott's big day, that I'm struggling to order them in my mind.  Lets start with the stunning lilac roses - I believe they're called Blue Moon, and they're just the most gorgeous starting-point for a truly romantic colour palette. Then the green-grey of the bridesmaids' dresses, which incidentally are cut just beautifully - no frilly flounces or bonnets here.  And then there's the bride's gown, which is the definition of elegant simplicity. I'm keen to copy everything! Many thanks, as always, to Karen Wise for her gorgeous photographs.

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Real Wedding: Pooja & Harsh

Palm trees, the scent of crushed rose petals underfoot and a sea breeze to cool the air. Could this be the perfect destination wedding? Pooja and Harsh celebrated their big day in the Dominican Republic in a flurry of stunning saris and sequins. Only an Indian wedding could combine bright pinks, reds and oranges, and carry it off in style. Both Pooja and Harsh's outfits are exquisite, and I love the traditional margiold garlands. Fans a brilliant idea for favours if you're celebrating in the heat - they come in every colour, so you can match them to your theme. Huge thanks to Karen Wise for her gorgeous photographs.