Real Rustic Beach-side Wedding

I've fallen in love big-time with this wedding. There are just so many stealworthy ideas, and every time I look at the pics, I spot more and more. I've only just noticed that they used a slice of log as a cake stand - super rustic but super stylish! It's all down to the happy couple, Betty and Kent. Betty is an interior designer, and you can really see her talent reflected in these gorgeous pictures by Punam Bean. Lace is a dominant theme, starting with Betty's dress, and continuing to the bridesmaids' parasols and the delicately decorated water bottles. Also loving the bright pop bottles and pashmina library, plus Betty's fab red shoes - yum!

Real Elegant French Chateau Wedding

Totally obsessed with this immensely classy wedding in the Loire Valley in France.The location is just divine, and shows you how hugely atmospheric the right venue can be, and how much it can add to your big day. When the gardens are this exquisite, you'll hardly need to add any flowers, saving your pennies for the honeymoon, or a gorgeous Croque en Bouche profiterole cake like the one picture below. The pictures for this wedding come thanks to Punam Bean, who truly captured the happiness of Cailen and Sean's big day. Just look at the smiles! Sean's dress is pure fairy-tale and I love the little lavender bouquets and boys' buttonholes. As for the last picture, who doesn't want their day to end with sparkle?

Real Elegant Lace Wedding: Sade & Brent

Thanks to Kate Middleton's wedding gown, lace is huge this season, with wedding gown designers going gaga over this oh-so feminine of styles. I'm seriously spellbound by Sade's Monique Lhuillier dress, which showcases the lace trend in stunning style, and whatsmore, her wedding is to die for! There are so many wedding detail ideas, you're going to want to copy every one - from the yellow door 'altar', to the ribbon trimmed cake and homemade jam pot favours. I'm also loving the lemon place markers and the vintage books, and the sunshine yellow colour scheme. The whole wedding glows in a truly golden light. Fabulous photographs published with thanks to Punam Bean Photography.

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Real Quirky Desert Wedding: Jessica & Gray

The couple in this fantastic real wedding have some serious style. I've completely fallen in love with their understated minimalist big day, with its Mexican details and bright colours. My favourite wedding ideas to steal include Jessica's sexy ribbon garter, the Wild West-style font on their wedding programs, and the bridemaid's dazzling red hair accessories. Plus every wedding should have a traditional Mariachi band! Stunning pictures published with thanks to Punam Bean.

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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 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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