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The Hidden Costs of Marquee Weddings: Tips from an Event Producer

24.01.18
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The Hidden Costs of Marquee Weddings: Tips from an Event Producer
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If nose crinkles from giggling aren't your favouri If nose crinkles from giggling aren't your favourite moments in the world, we're not the wedding website for you.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ @zoe_eley⁠ captured this joy and pup filled love story, the story of Sophia and Malcolm and it really is as love-filled as this pic. Link in bio.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [Image Description: A photo of Sophie and Malcolm standing in Flgstaff gardens. Malcolm is holding the lead to the couple's dog and wearing a blue suit. He has his hand to his face laughing. Sophie beside him wearing a printed red dress, pom crown and glasses, She is cracking up.]⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings
***The Home Issue*** Home weddings hold many momen ***The Home Issue*** Home weddings hold many moments for super special memories like no other venue will... but if not planned to perfection they can sometimes lead to on-the-day disasters you and your loved ones just don't need to deal with. The awesome team at @nudoevents has kindly put together a how-to guide on planning for the unexpected for your wedding at home.⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to see it live on Polka Dot Wisdom!⁠ ⁠ ⁠Photo by @nikitaperephotography⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image Description: A photo of Mei & Tyler walking back down the aisle after their ceremony at home (they're in a backyard in front of a two-story house) There are guests on either side standing applauding the newlyweds.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheHomeIssue ⁠
"The day was sultry, with light showers in between "The day was sultry, with light showers in between sunbeams, spreading light droplets on the warm streets outside. "⁠ ⁠ Vintage old-world beauty. that echoed right from the romantic ceremony (wait till you see it unfold) and the candlelit, intimate dinner reception. Meet Sally & Nizar, and share their big day on the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Dream team: Photographer: @damienmilan_photographer / Ceremony Venue: #TheOldClareHotel, / Styling: @the.lillipillian / Flowers: @the.lillipillian / Wedding Planner: @solsticeevents__ / Bride's Dress: @kwhbridal / Groom's Attire: @boss / Reception Venue: @oliokensingtonst / Bride's Jewellery: @mazzucchellisjeweller / Bride's Shoes: @nina_armando / Bride's Veil/Hair Accessories: #Vintage / Bride's Veil/Hair Accessories: @kwhbridal / Bridesmaid Accessories: @fletcherandgrace / Bridesmaid Dresses: @JJsHouse.com / Bridesmaid Shoes: @nina_armando / Ceremony Officiant: #RickBrewer / Cufflinks: @hypmotive_hub / Favors: @poortoms / Groom's Shoes: @lloyd_shoes / Groomsmen Attire: @sabastyle / Hair & Makeup Artist: @gemmanicholsmakeupartistry / Invitations & Stationery: @digital_press / Wedding Cake: @miss_dipity / Wedding Registry: @petersofkensington / Engagement & Wedding Ring: @carlamaxinejewellery @courtesyoftheartist⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings
***The Home Issue*** Make your at-home wedding a l ***The Home Issue*** Make your at-home wedding a little lovelier by whipping up a batch cocktail for your guests. We've got eight of our favourite recipes for you to try on the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ This pic? The Rosewater Kiss from the @whitelilycouture team⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image Description: A photo of a hand reaching for a cocktail on a gold metal tray, There are five glasses filled with a pale pink cocktail, ice, berries and mint leaves.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠
When exactly did "tradition" in weddings turn into When exactly did "tradition" in weddings turn into such a dirty word?⁠ ⁠ When did it become something to cringe at? ⁠ ⁠ Tradition in weddings is everywhere- it's in the fact you walked down the aisle, it's in your wedding cake. It's in your tea ceremonies.⁠ It's even carrying a bouquet.⁠ ⁠ And there is something actually quite lovely about recreating the rituals that have been passed on from generation to generation. That those before you also went through.⁠ ⁠ Because let's be real, it isn't tradition that anyone really dislikes, it's the idea that you're doing rituals, and things at your wedding, that you really don't want to do, that you're really not a fan of, and doing them because you think you have to.⁠ ⁠ And if that's what we're really railing against? Then we're for sure jumping on that bandwagon. Your wedding completely needs to be what you want not what you think you should do. ⁠Let's stop shaming tradition, and instead embrace that whatever you choose for your wedding day, is perfect whether it's "traditional" or not.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Me? We ditched the separation the night before the wedding, we ditched the formal reception entrance, the garter and the bouquet toss. And for sure I was the last one on the dance floor. But there was a dance with my dad, there was a walk down the aisle, there was "something old, something new"⁠ and I loved it all.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ This bouquet, created by the oh so talented Adrienne of @gertrudejekyllstudio and captured by @immersephotographyaustralia Meet Adrienne on the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ x Ms Polka (Dorothy)⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image Description: A cropped photo of a bride in a white lace dress holding a bouquet, The bouquet of flowers includes dusky pink, cream and marsala roses with greenery.]⁠
Yellow loving hearts rejoice! Today's yellow and g Yellow loving hearts rejoice! Today's yellow and green editorial is utterly romantic and utterly filled with inspo for your summer dreamin' wedding!⁠ Link in bio.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Dream team: Photographer: @clarzzique / Concept: @marie_lilelements / Styling: @marie_lilelements / Hair & Makeup Artist: @jaquedicondio / Flowers: @valleyofflowers_syd / Gowns: @santelia_sydney / Calligraphy: @smallbrownwrites / Rental Furniture: @npm_events / Props: @npm_events / Ring Box: @artiste.saku / Silk Ribbons: @artiste.saku / Model: @ferjanke / Venue: @horsleyhomestead⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ [Image Description:⁠⁠ Photo one: A photo of a model walking down a county garden lane, She wears a long white ballgown wedding dress, her train behind her and a wedding veil. She holds a bouquet of greenery and yellow flowers, tied with a long white ribbon, in the air with her right hand.⁠⁠ Photo two: A photo of the model standing in front of a yellow wall. She is looking over her shoulder and holding a bouquet of yellow and white flowers.]⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠
From Australian and New Zealand retailers, we've r From Australian and New Zealand retailers, we've rounded up 12 delightful gift ideas for the mothers and amazing women in your life. Click on over to the link in our bio for all the Mothers Day gift ideas you need!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ These beauties? On our wishlist from Melbourne local jeweller @jasminefraserjewellery⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image Description: On a black metal wall with cutouts are two gold earrings of interlocking circles, designed by Jasmine Fraser]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

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