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Photo by Todd Hunter McGaw from Hana and Yudy’s DIY Yarra Valley Winery Wedding

I am a wee bit late with today’s Roundup. After a big brainstorm last week. we’re experimenting with a bit of a new format. I feel a little like Yudy in the photo above if I’m honest about it! Let me know what you think below in the comments!

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We love a peek at what goes on behind the scenes and Dan Jones shared his preparation this week(and plenty of photos!) of his recent trip to New York for New York bridal market!

Loving the plentiful gorgeous Yarra Valley backdrop and reading Hana’s story in this DIY Yarra Valley Winery Wedding

Also on Polka Dot Weddings,  Samantha shared her and Michael’s Ballarat Heritage Wedding

If you love a good selfie, you might like the Selfie font for your wedding invitations!

Ms Filagree headed to MBFWA and one of her favourite shows was Steven Khalil, it looks amazing!.

These Glass Cake Stands could be just what you’re looking for if you want something gorgeous to show off your equally gorgeous wedding cake.

Looking for favor bags but not handy with a sewing machine? Jane shares her No-Sew Favour Bags Tutorial on Polka Dot Made!

Diving into all things business and day of wedding coordination with the lovely Sarah Rudd of The One Day Wedding Company

News Roundup 22nd May

Get on down to the Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Open Day on Saturday, June 27th 2015. Guests can enjoy food & beverage samples, live entertainment, fashion shows and go in the draw to win prizes while perusing the hotel’s function spaces. Head to the website to register.

Following us on Instagram? (if not, why not? We have so much fun over there!). If not, you might have missed out call out for your weddings on our specialty blogs Polka Dot Groom & Polka Dot Weddings.We want real stories written by you and we don’t care a bit about your style, your budget or really anything but that your day reflected who you and your beloved are. Pop onto the blogs and click “Contribute A Post” from the top right hand drop down menu then follow the prompts!

We have plenty of UK readers at Polka Dot Bride, so here’s a heads up for you! Bridal boutique Les Trois Soeurs will be holding a trunk show on the 13th and 14th of June to show off designer gowns from Israeli designer Zahavit Tshuba. The gowns look amazing and I am tempted to ask anyone who goes to report back for us! Book by emailing [email protected]

reading and loving

What The Bachelor Teaches Us About Business

Elegant Mermaid Wedding Inspiration

Elegant Autumn Wedding Inspiration

How The Strategy Of Scheduling Helped Me Make A Habit

Elegant English Garden Inspired Shoot

Finally, our film of the week comes to us from Michael Bird of Native Video. This couple shared a beautiful wedding day but then did something awesome the following day for a very worthy cause!

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