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22.02.13
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***The New Zealand Issue*** "We wanted it to be re ***The New Zealand Issue*** "We wanted it to be really chilled and relaxed, we didn't want it to be very structured like a traditional wedding. Wanted it to be a party vibe, inviting and fun."⁠ ⁠ The perfect blend of tradition and fun, Samantha and Myzia honoured their Maori culture, with the most laid-back, casual of days.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @michael.schultz.photographer / Bride's Dress: @_aje_ / Catering: @pipi_cafe_and_pipi_truck / Hairstylist: @missfoxantonya / Rental Furniture: @flockevents / Marquee: @flagship_events / Makeup Artist: @moosh_beautyandnails / Bridesmaid Dresses: @tenkucollectivestore / Ceremony Officiant: @tmurdochcelebrant / Flowers: @thedahliafield / Groom & Groomsmen Attire: @hallensteinbrothers / Venue: #Privateproperty⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image Description: A photo of Samantha and Myzia walking back down the aisle, just married, their guests applauding them on either side and throwing confetti. Samantha wears a long white dress and holds a peach and pink bouquet in her left hand Myzia wears beieg pants, a white shirt and a black Korowai.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheNewZealandIssue #NZWeddings #NZWedding #NewZealandWeddings #NewZealandWedding #QueenstownWedding #AucklandWedding #MaoriWedding #NZWeddingStyle #NZWeddingStyling #NZElopement #NZWeddingVendor #NZWeddingVendors #NZWeddingVenue ⁠#JustMarried⁠
Wedding vendor? Episode #6 of The Feel Good Weddin Wedding vendor? Episode #6 of The Feel Good Wedding Podcast has just dropped and this one is made for you! ⁠ ⁠ Feeling exhausted? Not quite sure how you're going to make it through another season? We asked business coach Ami of @craftcoachinganddevelopment (who coaches us, and many of you!) to dive into the subject most wedding pros are dealing with right now - burnout!⁠ ⁠ In our chat, we dive into⁠ 🟠 What is burnout?⁠ 🟠 How to recover from burnout while servicing clients⁠ 🟠 Understanding your burnout response⁠ 🟠 When to continue, quit, or pivot the business⁠ 🟠 Tips to prevent downward spirals⁠ ⁠ Head on over to the link in our bio for the full episode guide with all the links or find us on your favourite podcast platform⁠.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image Description in comments.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingVendors #WeddingDirectory #WeddingWebsite #WeddingInspo #WeddingInspiration #WeddingBlogger #TheFeelGoodWeddingPodcast #WeddingPodcast #Podcast #AustralianPodcast #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #RisingTideSociety #WeddingExpert #WeddingInterview⁠ ⁠
"We had a really united vision of how we wanted ou "We had a really united vision of how we wanted our wedding day to feel – relaxed, intimate, and full of love, not just for ourselves but for our friends and family who had supported and watched our relationship grow. We could not have wished it hoped for a better day."⁠ ⁠ Just feel the love & gratitude emanating from Meaghan & Tom’s Relaxed & Loved Up Bush Estate Wedding - we just know you're going to fall head over heels for it (just like us!). ⁠ ⁠ Check out their love story on Polka Dot You - click on the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ The couple's exquisite vendor team - Photographer: @christinelimm / Venue: @nobleriverestate / Bridal Salon: @completebridal / Groom's Attire: @institchu / Hairstylist: @aheadofstyle_hairartistry / Alterations: #AlisonPSGowns / Beverages: #LiquorShedJandakot / Getting Ready Robes: @asos / Bride's Jewellery: @littlewhitecouture / Bride's Veil/Hair Accessories: @kmoorecostumes / Calligraphy, Invitations & Stationery: @biancajagoe / Catering: @cicciobello_pizza_catering / Catering: @gatherandgrazeperth / Ceremony Officiant: @rebeccakenworthycelebrant / Cinematographer: @merrimentvision / DJ & MC: @dreamweddingentertainment / Engagement & Wedding Ring: @michaelhillj / Groom's Shoes: @aquila_est1958 / Makeup Artist: @madelinehebermua / Photo Booth: @s2vstudio / Flowers: @creationsbyolivia / Transport: #DwellingupTransfers ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image Description: Meaghan and Tom are in a green bush setting and are dancing together with grins on their faces. Tom wears a white dress shirt with grey pants and suspenders, and Meaghan wears an off-shoulder, long ivory gown.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding #polkadotyou #bushestatewedding #lovestories #reallovestories
⁠ Wanting a stress-free day, Amy and Josh decide ⁠ Wanting a stress-free day, Amy and Josh decided they'd elope by the lake before surprising their guests at their "engagement party" where they revealed the greatest secret of all. See how they did on the link in our bio. ⁠ Photos in this reel by @kelliefrancisphotography with video by @wildinwhite_ ⁠ ⁠[Reel Description: yourtumblrguy - Infinity (my audio edit) plays over short video clips and a photo slideshow of Amy and Josh's New Zealand elopement.] ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheNewZealandIssue #NZWeddings #NZWedding #NewZealandWeddings #NewZealandWedding #QueenstownWedding #AucklandWedding #MaoriWedding #NZWeddingStyle #NZWeddingStyling #NZElopement #NZWeddingVendor #NZWeddingVendors #NZWeddingVenue ⁠
***The New Zealand Issue***⁠ "⁠We had a te reo ***The New Zealand Issue***⁠ "⁠We had a te reo maori focus as Josh is Ngai Tahu and Ngati Kahungunu - iwi in Aotearoa New Zealand.⁠ Our celebrant opened with her mihimihi/ pepeha. Josh did his vows first and then I did mine. I surprised Josh by writing my vows in Te Reo Maori and then saying them in English. At the end of the ceremony after we had signed the marriage certificate we exchanged Korowai - Josh had one from the whanau and we had one made for our future whanau."⁠ ⁠ Wanting a stress-free day, Amy and Josh decided they'd elope by the lake before surprising their guests at their "engagement party" where they revealed the greatest secret of all. See how they did on the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @kelliefrancisphotography / Bride's Dress: @madilanebridal / Bridal Salon: @brideandwinter / Groom's Attire: @barkersclothing / Cinematographer: @wildinwhite_ / Ceremony Venue: @millbrookresort / Makeup Artist: @georgie_hair_makeup / Flowers: @flowerroomqueenstown / Wedding Ring: @michaelhillj / Ceremony Officiant: @yourbigdayqt⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheNewZealandIssue #NZWeddings #NZWedding #NewZealandWeddings #NewZealandWedding #QueenstownWedding #AucklandWedding #MaoriWedding #NZWeddingStyle #NZWeddingStyling #NZElopement #NZWeddingVendor #NZWeddingVendors #NZWeddingVenue ⁠ ⁠ [Image Description: A photo of Amy and Josh standing on a dock over a lake kissing. Amy on the left wears a long white dress, with a veil and. train behind her, she has a black and brown Korowai on, her arms around Josh's waist, Josh wears a dark suit with brown shoes and a brown and black Korowai. ]⁠
Kyle and Steve of @valleypeakweddings describe the Kyle and Steve of @valleypeakweddings describe themselves as just another couple of mates (with really nice cameras) at your wedding… And honestly? We love this!⁠ ⁠ They say making sure everyone feels comfortable on the big day is their secret sauce to amazing photos and films, and describe their photography as photojournalism with a little more artistic license.⁠ ⁠ If you love the sound of this approach as much as we do, find out more about Valley & Peak on the Polka Dot Directory (and make sure you check out their exclusive PDW special offer!). Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ (Hi wedding vendors – let us show you off to our awesome, engaged audience. Click the link in our bio or send us a DM to suss out all the benefits of a Polka Dot Membership.)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image Description: here is a joy-filled photo of Zoe + Mitch. They're dancing into their reception, windows and plants behind the guests applauding. Mitch is on the left, he wears light brown shoes, navy pants, a white shirt and a blue check jacket with a red boutonniere, both of his arms are in the air as he dances. Zoe on the right wears a two-piece white dress, with black strappy heels, She holds the skirt of her dress off the ground with her left hand and has her right hand in the air as she dances.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingVenodrs #WeddingDirectory #WeddingWebsite #WeddingInspo #WeddingInspiration #WeddingBlogger #MelbourneWeddings #MelbourneWedding #MelbourneWeddingPhotographer ⁠ #morningtonpeninsula #melbourneevents #photographermelbourne #phillipislandwedding #phillipislandweddings
⁠***The New Zealand Issue*** From incredible pho ⁠***The New Zealand Issue*** From incredible photographer @nikitaperephotography...⁠ ⁠ "Adding touches of your culture, or thinking of ways to weave your heritage into your special day can be a really thoughtful way to make your elopement or wedding day more you. It is a way to make your day feel more authentic and connected by honouring who you are, where you come from, and the ancestors that came before you."⁠ ⁠ Nikita has created "7 Ways To Incorporate Your Culture Into Your Wedding Day" for Polka Dot Wisdom, and we truly hope you settle in for a thought-provoking read, which is now live. ⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to check it out, and if you're planning your big day & want to include a nod to your heritage, then get the pen and paper handy! ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image Description: A stunning bride with slicked back black hair in a low bun stands with her back to the camera. She is looking over her shoulder and her profile is in view of the camera. She wears a deeply beautiful black feathered Korowai with an off-shoulder band of weaved designs in red, black, and white. A simple veil is pinned into her low bun with an intricate bejewelled comb.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheNewZealandIssue #NZWeddings #NZWedding #NewZealandWeddings #NewZealandWedding #QueenstownWedding #AucklandWedding #MaoriWedding #NZWeddingStyle #NZWeddingStyling #NZElopement #NZWeddingVendor #NZWeddingVendors #NZWeddingVenue #polkadotwisdom #maoriweddingculture #culturalweddings #culturalwedding #weddingtraditions⁠

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