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Shannon & Peter’s Classically Elegant Lakeside Wedding in Melbourne

10.08.20
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Shannon & Peter’s Classically Elegant Lakeside Wedding in Melbourne
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Wedding Dress Emergency 101! Tears, stains, broke Wedding Dress Emergency 101! Tears, stains, broken bustles – oh my! But don’t stress; we’ve got you covered: ✔️ Identify your fabric (silk stains differently than polyester!) ✔️ Carry baby powder, wipes, and a mini sewing kit. ✔️ Safety pins = the real MVPs. Because the only thing you should worry about is saying, “I do!” Find more tips at the link in our bio. [Image one description: a shot of a bride walking in a field is overlayed by a navy blue text box that reads: “Quick Fixes for Wedding Dress Emergencies. With Sally from Wedding Gown Specialists”. Image two: The navy background reads, "Have you thought about the things your wedding dress might need on the day? What if something spills or a loop on your bustle breaks, or you step on your gown and tear it? Here are some things that could help: Emergency: Fibre. Be sure you know the fibre of your wedding dress or outfit! Satin, crepe, chiffon, velvet, and all those other fabric names are just a way to describe how the fibre is woven. For example, silks and rayons, particularly silk and rayon velvets, are water-sensitive, and you can easily turn stains into permanent water spots." Image three: text continues: "Emergency: Liquid or Makeup spills. It’s better to hide stains on silk than to try to remove the stain. You can use baby powder to mask the stain and absorb it, too. Artificial fibres such as polyester, you can use baby wipes or stain sticks to lift the stain. Always test whatever you are going to use on an inside seam where it will not show if you damage the fabric." Image four: text continues: "Emergency: Rips and Tears. If nothing else, be sure you have lots of safety pins on hand to hold together a broken bustle or secure a loose strap. A mini sewing kit Is useful, of course, but safety pins are faster, and sometimes pinning a stain into a fold can hide stains better than a needle and thread. Pin some extra safety pins near the hem inside your gown where you can easily find them. If you run out of safety pins, you can use sticky tape or double-sided fabric tape."] #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo
Do the words “relaxed”, “real”, and “rad Do the words “relaxed”, “real”, and “rad” describe your dream wedding photos? If you said yes, we have the perfect wedding photographer for you: meet Fran Jorgensen!⁠ ⁠ She’s always dreaming up new and innovative shots for her clients that will instantly transport you back to that exact moment. Her documentary and lifestyle approach to her photography means she’s chasing candid moments and emotions.⁠ ⁠ Let the adventure begin. Are you ready? Click the link in our bio to meet Fran on the Polka Dot Directory. ⁠ ⁠ PSST! Wedding photographers, head to the link in our bio to find out if a Polka Dot Membership could be right for your business!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @weddings.by.fran⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: This couple is walking through a park holding red umbrellas. Cheyenne on the left is wearing a white three-piece suit and is holding a bouquet full of Australian native florals. Kat, on the right, is wearing a white two-piece with a flowy skirt and a lace top, holding a matching bouquet. They're gazing at each other with big smiles and heart eyes.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: This shot is a close-up of their hands resting on a wooden desk, with their flowers out of focus below their hands. Cheyenne has her hand resting on Kat's as their rings face the camera.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #WeddingPhotographer #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingVendors #WeddingDirectory #WeddingWebsite #WeddingInspo #WeddingInspiration #WeddingBlogger
We can't stop thinking about THIS dress with THESE We can't stop thinking about THIS dress with THESE flowers from the Wisteria shoot featured early this week!! ⁠ ⁠ This stunning @amantebridal gown paired perfectly with the romantic theme of the day. With these beautiful pastel and purple florals by @benita.tscharke.floral, it was a [literal] dream come true!⁠ ⁠ If pastel florals and whimsical styling make your heart flutter, this is your chance to head to our bio for more dreamy inspiration.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @lisahaymanphotofilm / Venue & Concept: @mewburnpark / Concept & Styling: @etc.eventstyling / Flowers: @benita.tscharke.floral / Gowns: @amantebridal / Content Creator: @mosiemedia⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: The bride is walking along a patch of grass, wearing a pastel floral gown with puffy off-the-shoulder sleeves and a long train, with a veil trailing behind her. In her hand hangs a pastel bouquet full of purple and blue flowers. ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: Standing before a luscious green and pastel floral arch arbour, the bride is now holding up her bouquet as she glances at the ground. ⁠ ⁠ Image three description: This shot is of the gorgeous floral arbour, full of purple, white and soft apricot flowers.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #WeddingInspiration #WeddingIdeas #Wedding #Weddings #WeddingInspo #StyledShoot #AustralianWedding #WeddingStyle #CreativeWedding #WisteriaRomance #WisteriaWedding #FloralWedding #RomanticWedding #WeddingBlog
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