Real Rustic Bliss Wedding: Alee & Ben

Lavender, cotton and burlap make for wedding blogger heaven in this gorgeous big day, set on the groom's family farm. Beautiful Alee and Ben celebrated their wedding day with peacocks among the wedding guests, and a sunlit outdoor ceremony. I love the boho rustic feel of Alee's twine-tied wedding bouquet, the cute flower crowns worn by the bridesmaids, and the simple cotton-bole decorations. Vintage bottles tied with twine and rosemary and simple palm fan favours added to the elegant simplicity of the day. Stunning wedding pictures published with thanks to the team at Simply Bloom Photography.

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Real Quirky Music-Themed Wedding: John & Jane - Part 2

This wonderful quirky wedding is sure to inspire any brides wanting to organise their wedding in their own fabulous style, without worrying too much about tradition. Just take a look at gorgeous bride, Jane's stunning silver grey wedding gown! Unique, elegant, and definitely re-wearable. There are tonnes of wedding ideas worth stealing from Jane and John's fun outdoor wedding reception. I love the cosy fire-pit - a great idea for cold English weddings, where you could toast marshmallows and snug around in blankets. The open safari-style marquee makes for a warm atmosphere, and I love the simple but sweet, twiggy table flowers. Homemade ginger beer and produce complete the family atmosphere, and the vintage water ewer and jug are a lovely way to welcome your guests to wash their hands before they sit down to eat. It's a wedding set in rustic heaven! Huge thanks to We Love Pictures for their gorgeous work, don't miss Part 1 of their pictures here.

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Real Quirky Music-Themed Wedding: John & Jane

There's nothing I like better than stumbling across a fabulous quirky wedding day, shot by one of my favourite photography teams! It makes my Friday! Just take a look at these gorgeous music themed big day, by South African photographers We Love Pictures. The gorgeous John and Jane are both professional musicians, and entertained their guests with a brilliant duet they wrote specially for their big day. Wedding favours were copies of their full-length album recorded for the event, table numbers were cut out of musical scores, and there we not one but two wedding bands. Other details I love include Jane's beautiful grey wedding dress, the hay-bale seats, the asile decorated with natural cotton bolls, Jane arriving in a cart pulled by a donkey called Abram, the bridesmaids in their dresses with tails {!), and the boys in top hats decorated with ears! More fabulous reception details coming soon. Huge thanks to We Love Pictures for their gorgeous work.

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Real Crochet & Lace Themed Wedding: Meagan & Tim - Part 2

Time for Part 2 of this exquisite lace themed wedding day. With talented wedding suppliers like Joy Thigpen and Jose Villa on hand, Meagan and Tim's wedding was always going to be an incredibly beautiful affair. I'm head-over-heels in love with all the wedding ceremony and reception details. Take a look at the organic leaf-decorated cake, the luxurious flower displays set in antique stoneware vases. I'm loving how the lace tablecloths reflect the intricacy of Meagan's Claire Pettibone wedding gown, and the ushers look fabulous in their dove grey jumpers and bow-ties. Enjoy the Jose Villa pictures, ladies, you're going to want to save every single one in your wedding inspiration folders.

Wedding Vendors
Photography: Jose Villa
Creative direction, styling + floral: Joy Thigpen
Location: Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, SC
Wedding dress + veil: Claire Pettibone
Hair + Make-up: Elle German
Wholesale Flowers: FiftyFlowers
Event Coordinator: Lindsay Schwak
Paper Goods + Calligraphy: Meagan Tidwell
Letterpress: Meg McLelland
Crocheted stones: Monica Johnson
Shawls: Trendy Knitting and Star Knitting

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