Aluminium v's wooden windows?

So after reading a fellow bloggers site "french doors and verandahs" I have really started thinking about my  windows and doors.

So far we are getting quotes on all our windows to be double hung aluminium

These are a Trend product and I really like that they look like wooden windows and have that very fine detail at the top.

Ours would be white and if we purchased wooden windows I would have them painted white as well!  So does it really matter if they are aluminium?
My only concern is that our exterior will be weather boards not brick! will this effect the "look"

Also remember that the windows are an absolute focal point of the house. Being on 25acres you will see every window when you walk around the outside.  All the windows will be sheltered from by a verandah with an awning on the west wall.

Oh I love these as an internal door as well! what do you think

Oh decisions decisions

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Not Gone I promise

Well many who have built before have said how it is a frustrating slow process!!! guess what they are not wrong.

We are still very much moving toward the new build... just need to fix a few minor things on our current house, sell it, pack up and then undertake a minor exercise of moving our small family interstate!

So when I have our first quote back I will fill you in on some of the details..

I have a feeling I am going to have to compromise on some of my "ideas"

What should I compromise on and what should I dig my heels in and demand?? suggestions please