If you loved the look of Jessie and Elliot's Portuguese destination wedding, here's how to get it: Keepsake map, customised with your colour choice, location, names and date. From 'i do' it yourself. Lavender Bouquet - the national flower of Portugal. Tandem bicycle fingerprint guest book from 'i do' it yourself Lace parasols to keep guests cool Lavender damask table runner from Simply...

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We're so excited to finally share our inspiration for this whole months theme - the Portuguese destination wedding of Jessie and Elliot, shot by the wonderful Piteira Photography. Set in the late afternoon sun in the beautiful vineyards of Quinta de Sant’Ana, 30minutes north of Lisbon, Jessie and Elliot's big day is a testament to just how amazing a wedding in Portugal can be. Travelling...

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The easter bunny is almost here so lets take a minute to look at some fabulous free printables and DIY projects to help you celebrate. Great for last minute gift and decoration ideas, these are a few of our favourites... Bunny ear cupcake toppers from creative monsoon Mr.Egg by Pilli Pilli Easter egg hunt sign from The Diary of DavesWife I said hip...

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Another trip to Portugal today for some more wedding inspiration, this time for your wedding reception decor. Here we have three very different, but very beautiful tablecloths, simple lace, striking deep blue or a pretty pattern. Tile cake stand via pinterest, gold candelabra from Koch Originals. Gold cutlery from Home via Remodelista. Painted portugal table numbers from 'i do' it yourself. Navy blue table with white, coral and...

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More yummy ideas today, we just had to share this brilliant pinata cake idea from A Subtle Revelry. But how do you get the sweets in there without them melting? Just bake two cakes, scoop out the middle, fill with treats, and put one on top of the other. Easy! This would be a super idea for easter too. Fill it with chocolates...

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A few cookies and cakes inspired by Portugues and Spanish tiles today... yum! Pics: Cookie Tiles from Whipped Bake Shop, cakes via The Knot and Rackley Photography ...

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So here it is, our new printable wedding stationery range, inspired by the beautiful hand painted tiles of Portugal. The pattern is also reminiscent or Spain, Mexico or Morocco which makes it perfect for just about any destination or exotic themed wedding. Here we have used sapphire, wisteria, coral and saffron shades. We loved the way swapping the same colours around created a gorgeous...

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Claire Pettibone Spring 2013 We've been doing a little trend spotting in the 'i do' it yourself office and today we've got a gorgeous one. We're seeing more and more cutaway and ornate backs on wedding gowns. And why not? The back of your dress deserves just as much attention as the front. When you think about it, it's the view most of your guests...

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We love the start of a new month at 'i do' it yourself. If you're a regular visitor you probably know each month we run a different wedding theme on the blog. This month is particularly exciting because we are designing a completely new wedding stationery range inspired by this months theme - painted portugal. Above is our inspiration for the set, can't...

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Here is a little sneak peek at what's coming up this month on the 'i do' it yourself blog. Can you guess what this months theme will be? ...

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