Let's face it, the summer in Ireland tends to be a mixed bag, but while we all have expectations of swanning around town in the sunshine, wearing a dress and carrying a wicker basket full of flowers, this idyll can be but one fun aspect of the summer that we all enjoy is Festivals! And what better way to celebrate your nuptials in Summertime than with a Festival Wedding?  So today, inspired by the impending Electric Picnic (who's off to Stradbally this weekend?) we put together a Festival Wedding Inspiration Board to get your creative juices flowing...

Now when we say festival wedding inspiration, we don't mean teenagers covered in mud. We mean bright colours, ribbons and a whole heap of fun. When we think of festival, we think bright and happy. Mix things up. Use clashing colours (within reason) and add patterns and styles that would only be appropriate at a festival style wedding. How amazing is the ribbon canopy that we caught a glimpse of on Green Wedding Shoes. Swoon! Bunting, balloons, pin-wheels and party games all have a role to play in this fun and casual style of wedding.

I am getting giddy just writing about all of the delightful details you could have at your festival fete. Stripes and polka dots are welcome to join the party too and how cute would your Mr be in a bow tie like the one from Pretty Plum Sugar Loungerie. So any brides heading off to Electric Picnic, pack your wedding planner folder and be prepared to take lots of inspiration home with you. From the casual festival food like burgers and popcorn, and the relaxed atmosphere of everyone sitting out under the stars in the evening, we can't think of more fun way to enjoy your special day. And what is our favourite part of this fabulous festival round-up? Well it has to be the bride and her welly wearing bridesmaids who clearly embraced the whole festival chic theme. We love it!

Image credits:

Ribbon Tent:  Marianne Wilson Photography  via Green Wedding Shoes | Bunting Cake:  Scott Clark via 100 Layer Cake  | Bridesmaids with Pinwheels: Austin Gros via Wedding Chicks | Bouquet:  SWOON by Katie via Ruffled | Bride with Wellies:  Caitlin Thomas Photography via Wedding Chicks | Stationery: Raymond Hom via Martha Stewart Weddings | Sweet Favours:  Marianne Taylor via Bridal Musings | Bow tie: Pretty Plum Sugar Loungerie | Escort Cards: Merriment Events | Bridesmaids with Balloons: BHLDN | Wedding Signage:  Merriment Events