Real Wedding: Lauren & Kevin

This cute and colourful summer wedding is the perfect antidote to a grey November day. Just check out Lauren's hot pink theme, carried through in her shoes, ring pillow and gerbera bouquet. I'm loving the usher's comedy outfits - they look fine and dandy in their bow-ties and baby-blue sweater-vests. Just goes to show that you don't have to go for matching suits - you can choose any outfit combo you like! Other stealworthy details include the cute bicycle cake-topper and the Japanese cranes - did you know that giving a thousand origami cranes are said to bring a thousand years of happiness and prosperity upon the couple? Such a lovely idea - watch a tutorial here and get folding in front of the TV tonight! Stunning pics published with thanks to Punam Bean.

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Real Wedding: Madhu & Devaraj

There is an elephant in this wedding - how cool is that! Admittedly Madhu and Devaraj did get married in India, and there are more elephants there than most places, but it's still impressive. The happy couple celebrated their big day in a traditional ceremony, and I've fallen head-over-heels for their style. Indian weddings are always a feast for the eyes, and this one is no different. Check out the bridesmaids' amazing orange saris and parasols, Madhu's stunning henna tattoos and gardenia garlands for starters. Other steathworthy details include the personalised fans, peacock feather place markers and stunning petal mosaic. Huge thanks to US photographer Punam Bean for her inspirational pictures.

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