Photo by Lina Hayes Photography via What Would They Know? Sarah Johnston of Girl Friday Weddings

Happy Friday Dotties! We have been so busy with content this week. Big beautiful weddings and working on some fun new projects we are launching soon. I am so excited for what is coming up this year on Polka Dot Bride and can’t wait for a big sleep this weekend to get ready for it. What about you? What have you been busy doing this week?

We’ve shared so many gorgeous weddings, tips and tricks, honeymoons and tutorials around the Polka blogs this week. Let’s dive in!

Meet Sydney wedding planner Sarah of Girl Friday Weddings as we chat with her in What Would They know?

Laura shares her post-wedding thoughts in Inspired Words

Five feel-good tips to get you excited for your honeymoon

Pop the question! A little insight we’re sharing into engagement traditions from around the world

We get a behind the scenes look into Flos Botanical Studio

Loving these foliage name cards! Check out the tutorial here.

A little floral fun with Jarod’s wedding day look

Destination? Umbria! Loving the story of Hamish and Alexandra’s Umbrian destination wedding.

Yum yum! Sharing QT Melbourne Spiced Pear Cocktail

The hidden value of wedding vendor reviews

Tim shares his emotional wedding day moment- his favourite memory!

Wedding photographer Georgia Verrells has teamed up with Park Street Dining to offer one lucky couple the chance to win a free wedding valued at over $21,000! From flowers to a celebrant – it’s all included! Visit her website for more, including details on how to enter.

Stunning weekend wedding venue Lindenderry is hosting a wedding fair on Sunday 18th of February. The venue will be showcasing their beautiful spaces (including newly renovated Hecker Guthrie interiors) and their favourite vendors, along with plenty of champagne and food to enjoy! Visit their Facebook page for more details.

If you are looking for an inner city Melbourne wedding venue, let us introduce Alfred Place by Rockpool Events  This Alfred Place venue is in the heart of the city and they’re hosting an open day for you very soon! Held on Saturday 24th of February from 11am to 4pm at the venue (located at 7 Alfred Place in Melbourne CBD) will open it’s doors with the opportunity to win a $5000 dining voucher, meet their favourite suppliers and fill your belly with amazing food from the Rockpool restaurants (of course available for your own big day!) Visit the website for more information and register your information to go into the prize draw by emailing [email protected].

Our film of the week is from the team at Memento Films. The beautiful celebration on Fraser Island was such a beautifully relaxed celebration, with champagne popping at sunset, bliss! So pick up a cocktail (of coffee) and settle in!