We asked our readers this month what your plans were for your wedding dress after the big day. A whopping 62% will be putting it away so here are some top tips for safe storage:• Make sure you have removed any pins as these will leave rust marks over time, and don't use a wire hanger• Don't leave it in the plastic cover...

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We hope you love, love, loved this months fun retro wedding theme with its mad men style. Thanks again to everyone who contributed and commented. And a BIG thank you to everyone who entered our blog giveaway this month! The feedbacks been fabulous, really helpful, so we'll be putting it to good use and trying to make the 'i do' it yourself website...

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Our copy of the knot, Australias latest wedding magazine, arrived yesterday and we're so pleased to see our love love love invitation featured on page 72 as 'a loved-up deep red invite'. Thanks guys! Looking forward to reading through the issue properly this weekend. ...

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Here's a cute little retro DIY idea. Make your own cute little 'be my bridesmaid' cards with our cute new paper doll printable file. Dress her up with six different hair styles, two dresses and accessories to choose from. Just print out as many as you like, cut out the elements you want, glue to your card and decorate! Just $5 from the...

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Married just before Valentines Day, Donna and Matts fun retro wedding was full of love, love, love - and lovely details. Gorgeous Vivienne Westwood 'I heart you' pumps and Donna's amazing dress. Transformed with the addition of a bright red satin sash and a fabulous layered petticoat of red and black polka dot and purple tulle.Donna and Matt injected a great sense of...

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If the latest doughnut trend isn't your thing how about some hugs and kisses. XOXO that is. Grab yourself an alphabet cookie cutter set and use the X and O shapes to make sweet treats for your guests, pic by Williams Sonoma. Or try brilliant bright red cupcakes and decorate with cute cream cheese x o icing. Click here to try a fabulous...

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Yeay! Scampi won the doggie competition today (with this pic). He won himself a weeks luxury accommodation at a doggie resort complete with pool, beds, themed rooms and his own big screen TV. Perhaps we should go and leave him at home. ...

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... when you can have doughnuts! Say good bye to the cupcake, move over the macaroon, the new wedding craze is the doughnut. Whether its just a selection added to the dessert bar, a whole doughnut wedding cake or an actual doughnut cart set up, these treats are sure to get guest talking - well thats if they're not too busy stuffing themselves...

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I'm loving this gorgeous work by Chilean artist Livia Marin. For her exhibition, Broken Things, Marin sculpted these everyday objects of cups, bowls and plates and reworked them with cracks and crevices. The fractures representing loss, but in repairing and keeping the object she stresses the relationship of care and continuation. My favourites have to be these seemingly ordinary objects that appear melted....

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Our baby has made the local paper (third one down) and he's a finalist in our councils doggie competition! Not surprising for such a pretty boy. :) ...

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In Asia, it is commonly said that folding 1000 paper origami cranes makes a person's wish come true. So not suprising the paper crane has become a popular image at weddings. Symbolising peace, happiness and health, this beautiful modern wedding range is now available in our online store.Shown here in pink and orange but available in any colour combination - just ask. ...

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At 'i do' it yourself we love alternatives to the traditional wedding guest books, our fingerprint tree has certainly proved pretty popular! So here is another great idea that we're seeing more and more of, the type writer guest book. Search antique stores and markets for an old working typewriter. Set it up somewhere at your reception with paper and ask guests to...

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You can't have a 60s style party without cocktails! So this month we've designed this cute retro cocktail menu template for you to download for free. Just visit the 'i do' it yourself website to download our editable PDF and add your own personalised cocktail list. Have a go creating your own signature cocktails. Don't worry you don't have to drain the bar...

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Sixties style is great for creating a relaxed and entertaining atmosphere, I mean who doesn't love a dress up party! Dan and Julies Portland wedding last year was full of fun retro decorations, Indie chic and laid back style. With elements of bold red and yellow to inject some fab colour. We love the photo booth wall with its old wallpaper and real...

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This must be one of the cutest little DIY wedding projects around. Using old keys from a type writer spell out a word like love, or use the initials of your husband to be, to decorate your bouquet.DIY projectStep 1. Scour local markets, etsy and ebay for old typewriter keys, you can pick up a whole set for around $10. Look for ones...

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I'm sure at some time or other you've googled your name to see what comes up. Im always surprised to see just how many people with my name are artists and designers. So here are some talented JBells! Google your name and see what comes up!Credits top to bottom:Jennifer Bell illustratorJenn Bell artistJennifer Bell artistJenny Bell artistJennifer Bell artistJennifer Bell desinger ...

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If the Vivian Westwood heart pumps from our previous post are a little over budget - or you just fancy a cute wedding DIY project - then how about making your very own pretty felt shoe clips? This design from Draw! Pilgrim could be easily adapted to love hearts for a gorgeous way to jazz up your otherwise ordinary wedding shoes. Click here...

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We've got a lovely giveaway on the blog this month, a beautiful colour cream in deep cherry to accent and highlight your lips, cheeks and eyes valued at $22. Just gorgeous!How to enter:Simply visit the 'i do' it yourself website, take a look around and leave us some feedback in a comment on this post. Tell us what you like, what you dont...

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It's easy to ooze style and sophistication with some sixties glamour on your wedding day.Catherine certainly knew what she was doing when she sewed her very own 60s bubble hem gown, photo by Goudey Photography. Take a stunning ivory sleeveless silk-blend chiffon dress with gold embroidery by Jason Wu. Add a simple pearl necklace and some fabulous Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Lady Dragon Heart...

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The 1960s was a time of change in culture, art, music and of course fashion. For this reason there is quite a difference from the nipped in waist styles of the early sixties to the mini at the end of the decade, so plenty of choice if you're looking for that vintage or 1960s inspired wedding dress.The tight girdles of the 1950s were...

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It's about time our little man was immortalised on a t-shirt, so here are a couple of new designs for all you french bulldog fans. They are also available in kids and baby sizes and even come as stickers! Available from our redbubble store. ...

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As the song goes, all you need is love, and all you'll need is this modern and fun wedding stationery! With the word love repeatedly stamped across the top it looks gorgeous in red but available in any colour you like, from save the dates to thank you cards. Available from the 'i do' it yourself online shop.It's so simple to inject some...

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Adding props to your engagement shoot is a great way to bring photos to life with a theme or mood. A brilliant way to set the scene for a Mad Men 60s wedding is with an old typewriter. Here is an incredibly cute engagement session by And Unlimited Photography in Maine, America. There are lots of great photo ideas - typing out your...

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With everyone going mad for Mad Men it's no surprise that the popularity of a 1960s styled wedding is on the rise. Go retro with cocktails and canapés, pic via Martha Stewart. Ooze sixties style and sophistication, photo from July 1960 American Vogue. Diamonte heart from Topshop. Simple styrofoam balls transformed into a funky backdrop decorations - check out the easy step by...

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We just couldn't resist designing a new fingerprint guest book tree, they have proved so popular and are just the cutest wedding idea! If you've not seen a fingerprint or thumbprint guestbook tree before the idea is rather than guests signing a traditional book they leave a fingerprint to act as a leaf on the tree. Guests can still sign as well if...

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