That Friday Feeling ♥ 1

It's a brand new regular Friday feature! Each week, I'll share my favourite web spots of the week, so you can enjoy them too. What can I say? I'm a very generous person.....

♥ {In the pic} My new branding thanks to Jill Hamilton & fabulous bespoke wedding postmarks
♥ Gorgeous last-minute wedding with a pregnant bride from Snippet & Ink
♥ Cutesy, moi? I love pugs, especially on a wedding day
♥ Super-cool Hawaii wedding from 100 Layer Cake for surfer-dudes and dudettes
♥ Amazing Beatles inspired engagement session from Rock n' Roll Bride
♥ A heart necklace that every boy should buy for his girl
♥ Would I look silly if I wore this flower headband from Rock n' Rose on my wedding day?
♥ Did you miss this Before the Big Day feature on gorgeous printables?

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♥ Real Weddings ♥

Newly engaged? Feeling the wedding fear? Not sure where to turn for ideas? There's nothing more inspiring than other couples' weddings, and that's why we feature hundreds here on Before the Big Day. Click here to see a list of them all, and pick and mix ideas. If you really love the pictures, take a note of the photographer, because the next wedding they work could be yours!

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Real Wedding: Vicki & Leo

If you're looking to create a glamorous countryside wedding, prepare to be inspired by this gorgeous Sussex affair. Vicki and Leo picked royal blue and delicate lilac as their signature colours, and their florist did them proud, with extravagant table displays and stunning bouquets. Hate tents? Check out the unusual glass marquee which meant their guests could make the most of the beautiful weather, and star-gaze once the sun went down. Vicki looked fabulous on her big day, steal her boho style by choosing a necklace you love, and then wearing it as a circlet around your forehead. Don't miss the ushers' matching waistcoats and ties, which were all designed by Vicki's bespoke men's tailoring business, Ad Hominem. Gorgeous photographs as ever from the lovely Ken Buist.

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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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DIY: Japanese Tape

Washi Tape is here! This fantastic Japanese decorative masking tape is the perfect tool for quick and easy crafting projects, and thanks to several US suppliers, you can now buy it outside Tokyo. Much cheaper than the airfare. Originally designed to prettify presents, it's now being used every which way you can imagine, and thanks to all the different styles and shades, there'll be at least one that fits in with your theme. Use it to decorate vases, edge your stationery, tie your bridesmaids' bouquets and upgrade white candles. Don't miss the fab DIY ideas from To Be Charmed in the centre of the picture, and try Pretty Tape for your tape purchases.

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Wowowowow!

Wow! Yet more incredible invitation creativity for you this Sunday. Check these out! Amazing American designer Anna Bond  from Rifle Paper Co embroidered this fabulous stationery set by hand to create the design and then added hand painted lettering before scanning the art for printing. Fabulous, no?

Real Wedding: Sooji & Dave

Candy coloured weddings have to be amongst my favourites, and this gorgeous peachy affair ticks all my boxes. Sooji and Dave celebrated their wedding on a rainy day, but thanks to their warm colour theme, it was never going to be dull. Sooji's bridesmaids' dresses are a fabulous inspiration for anyone looking to create a unified look, without wanting their girls to all look the same. Also loving Sooji's bright shoes, her simple pearl jewellery and her peachy gloss lipstick. Dave looks fab too, check out that sharp suit! Fantastic photos as ever from the team at Our Labour of Love, particularly the one of the wedding team jumping for joy. Do you think they served candy-floss as a canapé? I can see some in the last picture. What a cool idea!

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BBD Theme: Polka Dots

Playful, cheeful and downright cute, polka dots are a micro trend this season for spring and summer weddings. They've become hugely popular because they're so easy to use. Big or small, multi-coloured or monochrome, they're super-flexible. You can either design your entire wedding around a theme of spots, or you can use them as a last minute addition by going dotty with your accent colour. Check out these products for inspiration.

Product Credits - {from top left} Daisy Clip: Lourux, Favour Cone: Orange & Blossom, Spotty Bird: The Girl in Yellow, Stationery: Designed By Me {from middle left} Polka Dot Stationery: Trendy Cards, Bow Tie: Me & Matilda, Cupcake Wrappers: The Cupcake Wrapper Co {from bottom left} Cupcake Stand: Cupecakeology, Bow Tie: Twirly Tots Bowtique, Wedding Invitation: Just Peachy Paperie, Pom Pom: Prost to the Host

Product Credits - {from top left} Material Bouquet: Kotton Kandy, Ring Cushion: Whistle Thistle Bridal, Bridesmaid Card: Print Your Party, Candle Cover: The Posh Event, {from middle left} Place Marker: ISDM Printing, Bridesmaid Dress: My Black Dress, Envelope Wraps: The Posh Event {from bottom left} Invitation: Decadent Designs, Material Flags: Possibly & Perhaps, Save the Date: Kiss & Tell Cards, Table Number: The Posh Event

Product Credits - {from top left}: Pinwheel Boutoniere: Rule 42, Invitation: A La Mode Bride, Flower Fascinator: Mischa M, Pom Poms: Pom Love

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