Photo from Lewis & Mary’s Intimate Garden Wedding by Bec Johnson Photography

Happy Friday Dotties! I am looking forward to a bit of proper down time with Mr Polka this weekend after a mad and crazy week (long weekends always make time go strangely!) What are you up to?

On Polka Dot Groom

When Hong married Amy he looked very elegant in his black suit

Stewart shares the very special history behind his wedding ring.

On Polka Dot Wisdom

Caitlin from Funkified Entertainment is interviewed for our What Would They Know feature

Amanda from Thorson Photography show us her Vendor’s Favourite

Hugh from Stellar Visions filmed the making of this amazing fairytale tiered wedding cake complete with glass slipper

Calli B got together with other very talented Queensland vendors and created this country charm inspiration shoot

Polka Dot Bride attended The Langham Wedding Showcase – see what The Langham has to offer you

On Polka Dot Made

Ms Gingham bakes us her Greek Melomakarona biscuits for Easter

Etsy Roundup features wedding favour bags

This week Tuesday Type is Alana – a curly elegant font

Monogram letters all wrapped up in string – see how in this tutorial

On Polka Dot Weddings

Bianca and Kurt get married in a cloud of lavender and pink

Ms Polka Dot’s Sneak Peek – this week on your wedding shoes

Lewis and Mary get married in a gorgeous intimate garden wedding

On Polka Dot Honeymoons

Ms Floral shows us the perfect honeymoon destination Casa de la Flora in Thailand

Ms Gingham shows us 6 things to love about Thailand

 

Around the wedding world this week….

Bowties, Star light, moustaches, animal masks, photo booth signs, vintage tattoos, Blythe Farm,

I am thrilled to announce the winner of our Styled Engagement Shoot giveaway! A big congratulations to Donna and Christian who are our first place winners!

Personal photos from Patrick

Nerida and Jess have generously offered to give a second prize to the entry from Patrick & Jasmine! Patrick if you and your fiance are available on a weekday for a shoot then Jess & Nerida would love to award you the runner’s up prize!

Congratulations to both of our winners! I will be in touch soon with further information!


Sydney based Myka Photography are holding an Easter giveaway giving two lucky couple a free wedding or engagement photography session. The competition is  running until April 30th so check out their Facebook page for details.

 

Sign up with Wedding Gifts Direct during the month of April and receive a FREE* Essteele Bellissimo 5 Piece Set valued at $1000, OR a Noritake Hampshire Platinum 20pc Dinner Set valued at $595, OR an Alessi Firenze Wall Clock valued at $120! (Conditions apply so check the website for details!)

 

From the 13-15th of April 2012, Sydney designer Johanna Johnson is holding a three day limited edition bridal event! On sale will be gowns not part of the current collections- ready to wear and very exclusive in number! Gowns will be priced between $1500-4500 at her Sydney studio (doors open 9am and places are limited, though no appointments are necessary) Check the website for full details.

I have been waiting to share this gorgeous wedding film from You Can’t Be Serious! who collaborated with a fantastic guy called Pancho Colladetti for Tom & Hailey’s wedding! Quite frankly I think it’s time I got to it! So here is the fun wedding film of the couple!

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