creative monsoon party

On - Saturday, October 30

WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH YOUR DRESS AFTER THE WEDDING?

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 from the dry cleaners, this will eventually discolour the dress

• If you are using a cardboard box for storage remember these still contain acid, so it will need to be changed every few years

• Before packaging your wedding dress, wrap it in acid free tissue paper for extra protection, but not coloured tissue paper as this may stain the fabric

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we ♥ october

On - Saturday, October 30

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 easier to use. We'll announce the competition winner tomorrow.

Pics: This month we fell in love with the work of Australian weddings photographers CK Metro, this gorgeous shot is from Tina and Tims French provinical themed wedding last year.

Paperkilp Design based in Sydney create a range of beautiful paper garlands and pretty bunting for your special day, like this pink and red mini party bunting for US$17. The Ritzy Rose stocks a lovely range of wedding bouquets hand-crafted from unique vintage brooches and jewellery.

And finally how about getting everyone together with cute heart shaped balloons for a fabulous group wedding shot like this one, by Leighton Joskey Wedding Photography.

Things that made us go ooo this month...
• Shona and Michael's cute courthouse wedding over on Snippet and Ink, complete with guest book typewriter

• If you liked the typewriter theme and are looking for projects to use up the rest of those old keys, try these cute place cards via Martha Stewart

• We loved these beautiful old jars filled with traditional sweets, great for a retro wedding

• Cute cans of sparkling wine for wedding favours

• Check out these retro coca-cola bottles used as table decorations, via Elizabeth Anne Designs

• Looking for some 60s dining inspiration? Try these classic recipes like Deviled Eggs and Baked Alaska

• A tea length vintage inspired wedding gown from Bridal Bliss Designs

• Cute cufflinks from Vintage Typewriter Jewelry

• Oh so cute wedding DIY project, vintage fashion place card dolls via Intimate Weddings

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a knotty mention

On - Friday, October 29

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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happy halloween!

On - Thursday, October 28

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be my bridesmaid

On - Thursday, October 28

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 'i do' it yourself shop.

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real weddings

real wedding: Donna and Matt

On - Tuesday, October 26

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 fun into their wedding with cute and quirky ideas like Matt's Yoda boutonniere and gerberas cut into heart shapes. The beautiful wedding program was full of little puzzles and games to keep guests entertained. They even had colour co-ordinated cupcakes!

Photography: Loic Photography

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COLOUR: red

hugs and kisses

On - Sunday, October 24

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 red velvet cupcake recipe from Pinch My Salt to get the beautiful vivid colour.