Another Friday, another weekend of wedding planning? Or are you kicking back and relaxing for a few days? Sue and I are off to Deutschland to spend time with some of the crown princes of web design and development, as we make our plans for the new era of OFD - by the way have you told us what you think yet in the reader survey?

But before that we need to get some girlie time in, so we've got Stuff We Love! Today we're loving cutesy totes, balloons with attitude and gorgeous keepsakes for the bestie who will be the bridesmaid...

First up we have  Alphabet Bags,  a treasure trove of cute keepsakes - what started with 26 cotton tote bags printed with every letter from A to Z and has now grown to a whole range of collections including initial coin purses, fun and colourful totes, wash bags, a wedding collection and now a fabulous collaboration collection with paper-cut genius Rob Ryan. The new bridal collection is simply brilliant with totebags available for all the bridal party which would make perfect gifts for your girls! www.alphabetbags.com

For something to add a real Wow! factor to a reception area then Bonbon balloons are hard to beat. Their super cool balloons come in a rainbow of colours and each balloon has a beautiful decorative string that has been hand-crafted. For those living in the UK (mainland not NI) on arrival it will float up out of the box and the strings will carry your own specially personalised message.

However those of us not on the old british isle can still use the bespoke design service to create something unique, Bon Bon will send your balloons deflated with the lovely strings attached. The best thing about the bespoke service is the opportunity to create something truly individual. Bon Bon will also give you instructions on how to inflate your balloons, this way you still get to enjoy Bon Bon's beautiful balloons wherever you are. Yay! bonbonballoons.com

Here at Own Fab Day we are big fans of Pretty as a Picture's fabulous wedding stationery, so you can imagine how giddy we got when we spotted their new custom illustrated  ‘Will You Be My Bridesmaid’ invitation cards. Such a fabulous idea if you’re looking for a unique way to ask your bridesmaids to do the honours!

Creating your very own custom cards couldn't be easier. There are two fabulous styles for you to choose from - the first, created from a photo of your girls and the second created by choosing your bridesmaids features. Choose from numerous different options to personalise your card to suit your personality. Personalise for your maids with a choice of font, hair colour, hair length, eye colour, accessories etc. Each face has been hand-painted by artist Ailbhe Ryan. The pretty doesn't stop there, you will also receive a pdf of each portrait for you to print and give to your girlies as their very own special thank you print. How could they refuse?! www.prettyasapicture.ie

Happy Freeday everyone!