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Alice & Rohan’s Stunning Modern Surprise Brisbane Wedding

18.01.19
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Alice & Rohan’s Stunning Modern Surprise Brisbane Wedding
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One of our favourite things to see in our features One of our favourite things to see in our features is creative floral pieces – and Jack and Zak’s matching flower crowns tick that box!⁠ ⁠ For day 8 of our 12 Days of Dottie Loves, we’re taking another look at this fun couple and their whimsical day. Breathtaking scenery? Check! Multiple surprise musical and dance performances? Double check! Surrounded by beautiful nature? Triple check!⁠ ⁠ Flip through Jack and Zak’s whimsy-filled wedding at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @kyraboyerweddings / Flowers: @house_of_figs_ / Groom's Attire: @institchu⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Zak and Jack are standing facing each other with gentle smiles on their faces. They're both wearing matching three-piece suits in neutral green tones and flower crowns full of yellow, purple and white florals. Between their faces, we can just see the setting sun. ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding #FlowerCrownWedding
Step back to July for day 7 of our 12 Days of Dott Step back to July for day 7 of our 12 Days of Dottie Loves with Belinda and Mxolisi’s enchanting forest shoot! ⁠ ⁠ This couple's main goal for their engagement shoot? To create something different and memorable – and we’d say they nailed the brief with the help of their photographer @naomihillphotography and planner @territoryweddings!⁠ ⁠ See more of this magical day at the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: This couple stands in a pine forest, wearing traditional African headwear in the form of a yellow Zulu basket hat for Belinda and a Zulu headband for Mxolisi. He wears a light grey suit jacket with a matching bowtie and black shirt and pants. She wears a voluminous bright yellow gown with a patterned waistpiece. The couple are gazing at each other with small smiles as Mxolisi is holding Belinda’s hand up to his mouth in a kiss.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #EnchantingEngagement #AfricanEngagementShoot #ZuluEngagement #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
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It’s day 4 of our 12 Days of Dottie Loves, and t It’s day 4 of our 12 Days of Dottie Loves, and today, we’re flashing back to April when Charmaine and Xi’s colourful wedding was first showcased on Polka Dot Featured!⁠ ⁠ The talented @agnesgrace_photoandfilm captured this wedding, bursting with vibrant colours and DIY details (like Charmaine’s incredible bouquet!). It is the perfect inspiration for anyone planning a colourful, whimsical wedding with a hint of cartoony vibes!⁠ ⁠ Find their wedding and more at Polka Dot Featured. You can even search through our features by colour – try it out for yourself at the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @agnesgrace_photoandfilm / Venue: @lacebarkfunctioncentre / Styling: @blank_spaceevents / ⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Charmaine is being dipped into a romantic kiss by Xi at the end of their ceremony. She’s wearing an off-the-shoulder gown with a pearl necklace and a veil full of pom-poms. He’s wearing a classic black suit with a silver bowtie. She’s holding a bouquet made up of colourful pipe cleaners and pastel fabric drapes in the gazebo they’re standing in front of.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: Standing now in a garden, Charmaine and Xi are holding hands as they kiss. Behind them is a walkway covered in plenty of greenery.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #ColourfulWedding #WhimsicalWedding #HandMadeBouquet #PipecleanerBouquet #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
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