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How to Set Expectations with Your Wedding Photographer (The Right Way)

14.05.19
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How to Set Expectations with Your Wedding Photographer (The Right Way)
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For the final day of our 12 Days of Dottie Loves ( For the final day of our 12 Days of Dottie Loves (and Christmas Eve!), we’re looking at this loved post from April!⁠ ⁠ Maggie and Max described their wedding as “fabulous and fruity”, full of eclectic vibes and queer culture – it’s everything we love at Polka Dot Wedding!⁠ ⁠ Find out more about their colourful day (and find plenty more vibrant weddings) at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @marganphotography / Bride's Dress: @maggiesotterodesigns / Flowers: @limetreebower / Groom's Attire: @politixmenswear⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Leaning against his bride, Max is wearing an emerald green velvet blazer. Maggie is wearing a beautiful sparkly gown with a pink sheen. It has big floaty sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, and a matching short veil that stands out against her vibrant orange hair. She's holding a pink/red-toned bouquet, and her eyes are closed with a wide smile. ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: Outside now, the couple are kissing in front of the Bank Hotel, with a trans flag, an Aboriginal flag and the inclusive pride flag flying high.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #LGBTQIAWedding #RetroWedding #VibrantWedding #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
We’re coming to the end of our 12 Days of Dottie We’re coming to the end of our 12 Days of Dottie Loves, so for day 11 we’re looking back at this recently featured art gallery wedding. Phoebe and Julia’s wedding radiated creativity, colour and was bursting with laughter!⁠ ⁠ Taking full advantage of Melbourne’s artsy suburbs, this pair said “I Do” in the beautiful Victorian Artists Society gallery. ⁠ ⁠ Want to see more urban weddings? Our collection is linked in the bio!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @powderpuffphotography / Ceremony Venue: @victorianartistssociety / Reception Venue: @thehallbrunswick / Flowers: @pompandsplendour / DJ: @kali_fornikate / Ceremony Officiant: @victoriapearson / MC: Mitchell Simpson / Bride's Outfit: @knotagaindesigns⁠ ⁠ [Image description: Standing in a pink neon-lit brick alleyway, Julia is leaning Phoebe back against the wall as they both smile widely. Phoebe is wearing a fitted white dress, while Julia is wearing a three-piece set with a sheer blouse and skirt.⁠]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding #ArtGalleryWedding
Engaged and ready to celebrate? It’s time to thr Engaged and ready to celebrate? It’s time to throw the ultimate engagement party! Whether you’re planning something intimate or going all-out, your engagement party should reflect you as a couple – fun, personal, and full of love. Ready to start planning? Head to the link in our bio for our full guide to planning your engagement party! [Image one description: A shot of a bright tablescape with fresh foliage hanging overhead, overlayed by a navy blue text box that reads: “How to plan an engagement party with Polka Dot Wedding”. Image two: The navy background reads "Planning an engagement party will most likely be one of your first forays into planning a big party and we know it’s completely overwhelming! Let's dive in a few of the main elements you'll need to tackle. Set The Tone. Think about what you want out of the day and make a list of 3 top things you value the most. Do you want every single family and friend you can think of there? A drop-dead delicious cake? Is it important that the venue is easy for your guests to get to? Or that you allow your family and friends to make a speech?" Image three: text reads "Set The Budget. Budget is always the icky part of any party, but we all know it has to be done. Sit down and crunch the numbers. How much can you afford to spend? How much buffer can you build in? Your budget should include your venue, food and drink, entertainment, decor/flowers, cake and invitations. Pick Your Vendors. Looking for a casual cocktail party? Or a grand sit down dinner? There are so many options for an engagement party and so much fun to be had. Your vendors should suit the style of the party you want to throw, just like a wedding, these days anything goes!” Image four: text reads "Confirm The Details & Delegate. You’ve checked so much off your list, so as the event creeps up on your calendar, its time to confirm the details with your vendors and make sure you delegate anything you don’t need to do on the day (brother Tom would probably be very handy lugging the beer into the venue for instance!). Celebrate! Phew! Now that all is said and done, it’s time to celebrate. Soak up the moments and make the most of it together!"]
⁠ For day 10 of our 12 Days of Dottie Loves, we’re back in the forest – this time for Daisy and Rony’s enchanting wedding!⁠ ⁠ Let yourself get swept away by the magic of this forest wedding, full of misty ferns, candle-list pathways and so much more.⁠ ⁠ Get inspired with this dreamy wedding by tapping the link in our bio. And while you’re there, have a look at some of our other forest weddings for inspo!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @shangriff_photography / Venue: @forestweddings ⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Walking hand-in-hand through some low-lying ferns, the couple is holding lanterns that are softly glowing in the dying light of the day. ⁠The bride is wearing a fitted lace gown with floral applique, off-the-shoulder straps and a long veil. The groom is wearing a cream suit. ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: The focus of this shot is of the newlyweds kissing while their wedding party are blurred, running around them in browns and neutrals. She's holding a white and green bouquet.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding #EnchantedWedding #ForestWedding #EnchantingWedding
2024 has been a year bursting with vibrant colours 2024 has been a year bursting with vibrant colours for us at Polka Dot Wedding! And day 9 of our 12 Days of Dottie Loves is no exception. ⁠ ⁠ Hayley and Jack’s colourful wedding was destination-themed, with boarding pass invitations, a lounge bar and suitcase wishing wells! ⁠ ⁠ Find more of these incredible details, or even search Polka Dot Featured for more colourful wedding using the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @georgiawiggs / Venue: @glasshausdesign / Bride's Dress: @selkie / Bride's Reception Dress: @imakestagram / Bride's Shoes: @baredfootwear / Ceremony Decor: @banginhangins / Ceremony Officiant: @zeescott__ / MC: @zeescott__ / Flowers: @mordiallocflorist / Groom's Attire: @suitably_au⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Standing in an alleyway, Jack is holding Hayley's arm up in the air to show her off while gazing at each other. Hayley, on the left, is wearing a tinsel mini dress with statement puff sleeves and a bow veil, while Jack, on the right, is wearing a teal suit.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: Hayley and Jack are now standing at their ceremony, with colourful tinsel streamers hanging behind them. Hayley is now wearing a voluminous Selkie dress with puff sleeves and holding her colourful bouquet.⁠]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding #ColourfulWeddings
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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