Real Wedding: Esther & Daniel

Destination weddings rock. The sun shines, the sea glitters, and you can guarantee that everyone who makes the trip is a true friend. Plus, everyone goes a little bit wild on holiday, and there's nothing better than a wild white wedding. Esther and Daniel decided to celebrate their big day in Cabo, in Mexico. I've been to Cabo - it's a crazy place where tequilla, stunning beaches and azure seas, all come together in one tiny tourist town. You can't fail to have fun there, and from the looks of Christine Chang's colour-popping photos, Esther and Daniel had an amazing wedding. I love how the wedding party dresses in greys and whites, and my favourite details has to be Esther's amazing statement Chanel necklace.

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BBD Theme: Olive Oil

Olives are the ultimate symbol of Provence - everywhere we went on our venue-hunting trip, we passed fields of ancient, gnarled trees. Inspired by their beauty, I'm considering minature olive oil bottles as favours, encouraging the chef for my wedding reception to use local grown olives in the cooking, and even using olive green as the signature colour for my wedding. How would you use it? Don't miss the special offers from the vendors, listed below.

Product Credits - {from top left} 1. La Vieja Tun Tun, 2. Kimonos, 3. Chic Allure, 4. Twisted Crystals, (from top middle left} 1. Jenni Bick, 2. Pamela Grace Design, 3. Nomsa {from bottom middle left} 1. Milkpod Studio, 2. Sarah Shannon Designs, 3. Buttered Toast, 4. Maihar Design 5. The Peach Tree, {from bottom left}1. Milkpod Studio, 2. Vaivanat, 3. Timeless Vixen Vintage

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That Friday Feeling ♥ 4

It's the perfect pick-me-up at the end of a long week. That Friday Feeling is back again with a lovely list of weblinks to keep you feeling inspired all weekend.

♥ The magpie in me loves this gilded vintage letter blocks from Cabin 7 via Oh So Beautiful Paper. What would you spell out
♥ This is easily the best bridal shoe feature I have ever seen thanks to OMG I'm Getting Married
♥ What a fantastic bridesmaid dress, and all for only £90, found by Beyond Beyond
♥ A simply gorgeous vintage-inspired wedding via Love My Dress
♥ Exquisite hand-stamped Parisian fabrics from Teacup Design, via Dog n Bird
♥ I loved the film Up, it made me cry! So romantic, and such a good idea to have an Up-inspired engagement shoot, first featured by 100 Layer Cake
♥ Want your wedding to go with a bang? Learn how to do your own firework display thanks to the guys over at I Am Staggered
♥ A wedding inspired by wool? Simply stunning pics on Rock My Wedding

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♥ The cutest cake toppers you've ever seen
♥ Amazing offers from my favourite people
♥ And the bride wore pink!

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Real Wedding: Cat & Matt

Fire engines and weddings don't normally go together, but when a fireman's marrying the girl of his dreams, it's a whole different story. The lovely Cat & Matt celebrated their big day in Guildford, and travelled to the church in a vintage engine. While the day started slightly drizzly, the sun came out for the reception, and the lovely Lily & Frank Photography made the most of it, with these gorgeous pictures full of golden light. The happy couple chose The Barn at Bury Court for their reception, and filled with pink-tinted favours and luxurious roses. I'm a huge fan of Cat's cute floral hair clip, and her light veil, which she wore over her face as she walked down the aisle {how romantic!}. The bridesmaids and ushers were colour-coded in fushia, making for a super-stylish wedding party, and fantastic pictures.

Hi-Fi Wedding

To band or not to band, that is the question.... or at least it's the question I'm asking right now. With over a year to go before my own big day, you'd think that I'd have more important things to think about, but I'm really worried we won't find a good band in the South of France. The alternative is a DJ, but how to choose the playlist?  Luckily, via the power of Twitter {follow me here}, I found out about Hi-Fi Weddings, a site specially designed to provide inspiration for your wedding mix. From the song for your walk down the aisle, to the very last dance, Hi-Fi Weddings encourages you to share your wedding playlist, or to gather ideas from other like-minded brides and grooms. Honestly, it's the best site ever!

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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