I Do Tattoo

Okay, so I have to admit, this is not one for me. But if you're going to get a tattoo for your wedding, why not try something temporary before you take the plunge?  I Do Tattoo promises a modern twist on the timeless tradition of wearing something blue, so if you're not the type of girl to wear a garter, you could always try a tattoo. And for the ladies out there who are thinking of getting Mrs X on their body, I have three words of warning...... Mrs Cheryl Cole.

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Real Wedding: Jennifer & Andrew

The emphasis at this gorgeous wedding was the natural world. Jennifer and Andrew are free spirited souls with a strong sense of green living, and they reinforced this through the detailing on their big day. From the mossy centerpieces, to the national park setting, the bride's eco-friendly engagement ring, and the simple seasonal flower bouquets, the happy couple had one eye on romance and the other on sustainability. Inspired? Check out the Green Bride Guide for advice, use pots of plants rather than cut flowers, buy your bridesmaids' gowns second-hand, and save energy by lighting the ceremony with candles. Throw in a wedding breakfast made with locally grown food, and you'll be the perfect eco-couple. Gorgeous pictures as ever from the girls at Simply Bloom.

Message from the happy couple about Jennifer's eco-friendly engagement ring: "Andrew gave Jennifer a sapphire engagement ring on September 5th, 2008, at the chapel at Camp Comer. The ring contains five stones (one sapphire and four diamonds). All of the stones were ethically sourced: the diamonds from Canada and the sapphire from Sri-Lanka. The white gold used to make the ring is renewed gold, or recycled. Additionally, the company provides each ring in a wooden box and prints all certificates of authentication on recycled paper with recycled ink."

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Real Wedding: Vicky & Nik

Stunning English wedding for you today, continuing what's become a bit of a blue theme this week. Vicky and Nik could not have been luckier with the weather for their wedding in Kent. Sunny, with just enough clouds to make for some dramatic skies, and dry all day. I'm loving Vicky's seed-pearl tiara and gorgeous princess-style dress, plus her bridesmaids' teal green dresses. Dramatic florals and elegant stationery finish the look, while the gorgeous venue, called Cooling Castle Barn speaks for itself. Is there anything more romantic than an historic castle? Huge thanks to Eliza Claire Photography for her lovely pictures.

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Topped with Love

Every wedding has a cake, and in my view a cake without a topper is a naked cake. But what style will you choose? The tide has turned against minature models of the bride and groom, in favour of personal decorations. Go retro by all means, but if you're looking for something boutique, try these cute love birds from Emilie Friday.

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Real Wedding: Carmen & Vincent

Decorating your wedding reception in these post-credit crunch days doesn't need to be difficult, particularly thanks to the help of the lovely ladies over at Utterly Engaged e-zine. I'm loving the use of eye-catching blue lanterns at Carmen and Vincent's gorgeous wedding, plus the balls of blue carnations. Just goes to show that if you pick a stand-out colour as the basis of your big day theme, then everything else falls into place. Perfect if you're new to party planning. See the feature in full by clicking here.

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Blossoming Jewellery

Jewellery modelled on the natural world makes me happy, and these gorgeous little hydrangea blossoms have brightened my day. The detailing is exquisite, and I love the rusticity of the silver ring band. Buy one for yourself, and pick up the earrings as perfect presents for your bridesmaids, particularly if you're having a garden wedding. Designed by Patrick Irla, and handmade in his Michigan studio, you can buy them online right here.

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Lovely Dresses

Somewhere over the rainbow, skies are blue. And the dreams that you dare to dream, really do come true.
Lovely Bride is one of those dream wedding boutiques that make me want to sing. I've gone gooey-eyed just browsing the website. The good news is that you don't have to go over the rainbow to find them, the bad news is that you have to cross the Atlantic {sigh!}. But the trip the NYC will be worth it, just look at these dreamy dresses. Click your heels three times and repeat after me, "there's no place like Lovely Bride"....

Photo Credits - {top collage} Delphine Manivet, {middle collage} Elizabeth Dye, {bottom collage} Watters

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That Friday Feeling ♥3

Back again with Friday Feeling feature number three, check out my favourite wedding-web spots of the week. Enjoy! This weekend I'm off to a wedding in Wiltshire, can't wait. I'll tell you about it on Monday.....


♥ A gorgeous way to wear a wedding veil
♥ When wedding photography goes bad....and funny!
♥ Keep your eco credentials with this fine silverware, crafted in eco-friendly wood. Picnic heaven.
♥ I've fallen hard for Mae Mae Paperie. Every invitation set is an inspiration-fest stationery
♥ Spread the love with these seed bomb favours from Visualingual
♥ Want a simple DIY project your groom will love? Check out Grey Likes Weddings for these custom beer bottle labels.
♥ Blow your mind wedding dress round-up via June Bug weddings. Health Warning! You'll want to get married more than once, so you can wear every one.
♥ Honey inspired wedding theme you might have missed here on Before the Big Day

Photo Credits - {top collage} 1. Kate's Paperie 2. Mae Mae Paperie
{bottom collage} 1. Sunlight Nights 2. Visualingual

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