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Shilpa & Avinash’s Urban Melbourne City Engagement

22.02.20
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A lion dance can be one most memorable moments of A lion dance can be one most memorable moments of a wedding. But it's much more than entertainment.⁠ ⁠ Rooted in Chinese and Vietnamese tradition, it's performed to bring good fortune, prosperity and happiness, and to mark the beginning of a new chapter for the couple.⁠ ⁠ Andrew Caihoang of @dbqaliondance breaks down what couples should know before booking one. The cultural significance, when to schedule it, venue considerations, etiquette, and how to tailor the performance to your celebration.⁠ ⁠ Read the full story today via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @brightlightweddings⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A traditional Chinese lion dance performer in a vivid red and purple costume fills the frame at a Melbourne wedding reception. The lion's elaborately decorated head features swirling patterns, glowing eyes and bright yellow and gold detailing. Guests watch from the edges of the timber-floored venue, which is lit with purple uplighting and festooned with greenery overhead.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview⁠ #LionDance⁠ ⁠
“Start planning early! We only had about 5 month “Start planning early! We only had about 5 months, and it felt very hectic; every spare moment was spent planning.” – @ruby.bovill & @darcy.j.spencer⁠ ⁠ Not every love story needs a proposal (or a wedding for that matter). Not every commitment needs to look the same. Ruby and Darcy chose to celebrate their relationship in a way that felt right for them, surrounding themselves with the people they love and creating a day that was as meaningful as it was joyful!⁠ ⁠ Their full Love Fest is live on Polka Dot Featured now!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @little_chief_photography / Band: @ziggyzeitgeist / Catering: @eatpollys / Wedding Planner: @saidstudio.events / Ceremony Styling: @saidstudio.events / Beverages: @cocktailcart / Bride's Dress: #MirrorPalais / Engagement Ring: @eloisefalkiner / Groom's Attire: @belanceworld / Flowers: @soflower____ / Hair & Makeup Artist: @nikizshamakeupartist / Bride's Jewellery: @sacreflux / Marquee: @elderberryevents_ / Wedding Cake: @good.good.cake / Traditional Owner: #EasternMaarAboriginalCorporation⁠ ⁠ [Image description in comments.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #LoveFest #FestivalWedding #NonLegalWedding #RealWedding
“Your wedding should be filled with the people y “Your wedding should be filled with the people you genuinely want beside you, celebrating you and your love.” - @itsbradjardine & @davidjardinemorris⁠ ⁠ We're always going to be drawn to weddings that put people at the centre of everything, and Brad and David's celebration did exactly that!⁠ ⁠ If you're planning a wedding and looking for a reminder that the best celebrations are often the ones centred around connection, you'll want to read this one.⁠ ⁠ Head to Polka Dot Featured to find their full feature now!⁠ ⁠ ⁠Photographer: @blackandcophoto / Venue: @thebethnal / Flowers: @demavi_weddings / Ceremony Officiant: @venitamanningcelebrant / DJ: @red_seven_group_entertainment / Hair & Makeup Artist: @elc_mua / Content Creator: @hercreativelens.wed / Wedding Cake: @cremeble / Groom's Attire: @institchu⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Two newlyweds stand close together beneath leafy greenery, holding hands and smiling as they lean in for an intimate moment. One groom wears a dark suit with colourful floral embroidery, while the other wears a light suit with a bow tie and boutonniere. ⁠ ⁠ Imagine two descriptions: A close-up of the grooms embracing, with a hand on the chest and foreheads pressed together. ⁠ ⁠ Image three description: The groom in the embroidered suit sits up on a bartop, while resting his hand on his husband's shoulder. His husband stares up at him with a soft smile as he casually leans against the bar.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #UrbanWedding #BrisbaneWedding #RealWedding
A sustainable wedding doesn't have to mean compost A sustainable wedding doesn't have to mean composting your confetti and growing your own flowers (although you absolutely can).⁠ ⁠ Sometimes it's as simple as choosing local vendors, wearing a pre-loved dress, rethinking wedding favours, or making decisions that align with your values.⁠ ⁠ @elisemeznerphotography shares practical ideas for creating a wedding that's thoughtful, meaningful and a little kinder to the planet.⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our bio to read the full story today on Polka Dot Wisdom!⁠ ⁠ Photography: @elisemeznerphotography ⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A yellow text tile, with dark blue text reading: "The most important aspect of a sustainable wedding? A sustainable marriage. – Elise Mezner, Elise Mezner Photographer" with the Polka Dot Wedding logo bottom centre.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview
The pause before the vows. The laugh that escaped The pause before the vows. The laugh that escaped when nerves took over. The moment two people looked at each other and thought, this is it.⁠ ⁠ Celebrant @sunny_coast_celebrant has spent 18 years conducting legals-only and intimate ceremonies, and what she's noticed is this: the smaller the ceremony, the more room there is for something magic to happen.⁠ ⁠ From a living room in trackie dacks by the fireplace to sunrise vows on a hiking track in Noosa, these are the moments that stay with you long after the day is over.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in bio to read more.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @terrihanlonphotography⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A couple stand facing each other on large rocks beside a natural waterfall cascading down a sandstone cliff face in a lush rainforest setting.A couple stand facing each other on large rocks beside a natural waterfall cascading down a sandstone cliff face in a lush rainforest setting. A celebrant in a dusty pink long-sleeved dress stands to their left, holding an open book. The bride wears a white lace dress and the groom is in a denim shirt and tan trousers. Dense green foliage and tall trees surround them, with a fallen log visible to the right.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview⁠ ⁠
The best wedding receptions aren't the ones that f The best wedding receptions aren't the ones that feel overproduced or run exactly on time. They're the ones that feel warm, relaxed and personal, just a room full of people genuinely happy to be there.⁠ ⁠ On Polka Dot Wisdom, the talented Serge from @djplus.entertainment shared his thoughts on creating wedding receptions that feel like a meaningful gathering.⁠ ⁠ A beautiful read for couples planning a celebration that truly feels like them: you can find the full article via the link in our bio. Enjoy Dotties!⁠ ⁠ [Image description: a teal background with text that reads "Your guests won't remember whether everything ran exactly on time. They'll remember how it felt." – Serge Olivieri, DJ:Plus Entertainment." in white text with the Polka Dot Wedding logo at the bottom.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheMindfulIssue #MindfulWeddings #MindfullyWed #IntentionalWedding #SlowWedding
Help! We still can’t stop thinking about Annika Help! We still can’t stop thinking about Annika and Jack’s fashion-forward wedding! ⁠ Head to Polka Dot Featured to see more fun moments from their day!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @mollyburmeisterphotography / Bride’s Dress: @Hardingegeorgia / Wedding Ring: @shealjewellery / Wedding Party Flowers: @Pampas_palms_melbourne / Venue: @Pepesitalianliquor / Sweet Treats: @Smalldreamsweets / Makeup Artist: @Tushartistry / Jewellery: @casacaprijewellery / Jewellery: @Cleopatrasbling / Hairstylist: @Almaynehairstudio / Groomsmen Attire: @otaa.brothers / Groom’s Attire: @menssuitwarehouse / Content Creator: @222media.au / Bride’s Shoes: @aliasmae⁠ ⁠ [Video description: Short video clips from Annika & Jack’s wedding play across the screen as Kelly Holiday’s “Dancing2” plays in the background.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #FashionWedding #MelbourneWedding RealWedding

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