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 wait to get started. So pack your bags and prepare to be transported to the very pretty Portugal.

Credits: Calligraphy on spanish tiles via WeddingBee, painted plate via ebay, Portugal photo via Jet Fete, bohemian inspired lace shot by Jessica Bosse.

Cream narcissus and white clematis bouquet via Martha Stewart, plate wallpaper via Decor8, tiles via Picssr, groom in cream suit via Wedding Bells, Portuguese wedding table setting via 100 Layer Cake and gold cutlery from Home via Remodelista.

Palette: sapphire, wisteria, coral and saffron

When we started to put together this months mood board of burlap and lace, we knew it was going to be a long month ahead. There are just so many possibilities with this wedding theme. Plenty of easy DIY ideas to try. So with a colour palette of rustic sand brown and white let's get started.

Credits: Burlap ribbons on white chairs via Wedding By Lily, French lace wedding dress from Australian designer Grace Loves Lace. Burlap and lace wrapped bouquet via pinterest, burlap and lace wedding invitation from 'i do' it yourself, burlap ring bearer pillow with lace US$20 from Butterfly Above, cake unknown, lace wrapped jars via the knot.

To kick off the new year we're going to take a look at one of the most popular party themes ever - we've done it before (March 2012) with a more elegant vintage vibe. But this time we're going to embrace all the colour and fun of a peacock party!

Credits: Backless peacock wedding dress via Love it so Much. Purple and turquoise bouquet by HaileyLundborgPhotography. Table setting with peacock place mat via Project Wedding.
Peacock coloured plates. Fingerprint or signature peacock guest book by i do it yourself. Peacock crackers, pick some up next Christmas. Cascading bridal bouquet with peacock feathers from Spider Flower with step by step guide. Peacock eye cookies from Flour Box Bakery and another great guide to make your own. Stunning table setting combination of purple and turquoise with green ribbon from HWTM.

Colour Palette: Sushi green, purple and turquoise.

The pantone colour gurus have done it again and released their pick for the 2013 colour of the year - emerald. We think this gorgeous shade of green, which we call jungle, shines best with tones of tiffany, fresh green and cream. Team it with on trend graphic shapes like the chevron pattern for a fun and fabulous look.

Credits: Pantones colour of the year Emerald. Stunning white and green chevron stripe cake by Sweet Sensations. Shades of green and blue tablescape via Martha Stewart. Green chevron washi tape  from Back to Zero. Party dress from BHLDN.

Drinks from Martha Stewart. Edible emerald cake decoration butterflies from Uniqdots. Aqua and emerald fiesta garlands via Design Sponge. Emerald bridesmaid unknown. Chevron wedding invitation by 'i do' it yourself.

Colour Palette: Jungle (Emerald) Green, Tiffany, Fresh and Cream

It's about time we set the mood for this months halloween theme. It just goes to show that you can be gothic and glamorous at the same time.

Credits: black chandelier, until death do us part wedding invitation by i do it yourself, wicked-looking candy apples from Matt Bites and black gown from the Juliet & Romeo Collection by Atelier Aimée.

Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery and Dan Stevens, a Harry Potter inspired reception complete with floating candles via Preston Bailey's Blog, poisonous cookies via Country Living, creepy crawly dinnerware by Laura Zindel and black and white lace cake via Real Simple.

Colour palette: black, crimson red and purple.

Credits: Japanese supermodel Devon Aoki, hanging paper cranes make a stunning backdrop for this chandelier, via we heart it. A bold orange and pink patterned chair by Andrea Mihalik. Origami place cards via the knot.
Orange and pink Japanese paper lanterns via Project Wedding. Paper crane wedding cake, via Cakes We Bake. A colourful string of origami cranes via Wedding Chicks. Washi tape table decorations via Santa Barbara Chic. A bold bouquet of orange and pinks via 100 Layer Cake.

Colour palette: vermilion and shocking pink

We've noticed quite a lot of our northern hemisphere friends busy planning October wedding at the moment. So while it's still so cold down under we thought we'd look at an autumn / fall wedding this month.

Credits: Couple via we heart it, leaf place card by 'i do' it yourself, autumn foliage escort cards via Martha Stewart.

Martha Stewart Weddings. Falling in Love invitation by 'i do' it yourself, fall bouquet unknown, fall wedding cake idea via Wedding Back, colourful autumn leaves via Today I Found Out.

Colour palette: Shiraz, rust, mustard and forest green

If we said we were going to use turquoise as one the main colours in our theme this month, you'd be forgiven for thinking the beach might be involved. But team it with some chocolate brown and you the have the perfect colour scheme for a fairytale forest wedding.

Credits: We Heart It and Brides magazine.

Unknown, the wedding tree invitation from 'i do' it yourself, nest place cards from Fairy Folk Weddings, aqua ribbon wedding cake via A Wedding Cake Blog, Chocolate cupcakes via Prima Donna Bride and coffee bean favours from flickr.

Colour palette: turquoise and chocolate brown

There's no need to escape to the country for your big day, head underground for the ultimate urban affair. This month we'll take our inspiration from the subway sign art craze.

Credits: Snippet and Ink, black glitter cardboard chandelier from target, Style Me Pretty. Manhattan bridge from Brooklyn Prints, Subway invitation from 'i do' it yourself. Cosmopolitan cocktail. White rose cupcakes with black wrappers via weheartit, Chelsea Elizabeth.

Colour palette: black and white with a splash of red

Summer might be over here in Australia, but it was such a rubbish summer, we thought lets bring a little spring back to the blog. So our theme for this month will be Garden Fete. Bunting, sunshine, outdoors and a few easter eggs too. Keep hopping back to check it out.

Colour pallet: berry jam, lemon, sushi and grass

Credits: Ewa-Marie Rundquist, via Celebration, painted easter eggs via Bird's Party. Home made jam.

Cake bunting bu Avie and Lulu, Garden Fete Invitation by 'i do' it yourself, bunting by  Becki Walker Photography, bunny by Sarah Vaughan Photography - keep an eye out this month for the fabulous wedding this little guy made an appearance at.

Glass peacock vase from Fringe Studio,  vintage peacock rsvp from 'i do' it yourself. Peacock cake via Brides. Peacock inspired party setting via Hostess with the Mostess. Turquoise place setting via The Wedding Chicks.

Colour palette: navy blue,  jungle green, gold, paradiso and turquoise.