Happy Friday Dotties! After what seemed like a few months of positive news May and June really did a number on us Aussies, didn’t it? Another round of cancellations, another round of heartbreak and sadness. But here’s the thing – this has to end one day, there are blue skies ahead, it’s just up to us to find the way through navigating the bananas state of it all in the meantime.

So again, we are still here, still coming up with all the ways we can to inspire and support you. And if you ever need to chat? We’re here!

Today, we say goodbye to The Venue Issue and wrap up the (enormous, epic, huge) month that as. We dived into every aspect of a wedding venue we could and learnt so much (with plenty to inform you with!) Here’s what you might have missed.

Cold? Need something to warm you up? Out hot toddy recipe is here!

Should you get married inside or outside? The pros weight in on how to choose!

Add floral fun to your wedding day with this fresh floral napkin holders

Roving canapes or shared entrees? Trufflepig Catering tells us all we need to know!

Bride Amy shared her happily ever after wedding story over on Polka Dot You

What goes into a hand illustrated wedding invitation? Decidious Press shares it all!

The ultimate ceremony and reception run sheet from someone who does it every single day

All the best ideas for filling the gap between your ceremony & reception

Down memory lane, a look back at beautiful weddings at Polka Dot venues on Polka Dot You

And we’ve rounded up even more here!

Trends in catering? This caterer shares all the latest you need to know.

Speaking of trends! Here’s our tutorial on how to make your own wedding worthy hand sanitising station

Ten of our favourite gin cocktails

What’s the difference between a wedding planner and in-house venue coordinator?

Natalie tells the story of her and Sam’s Yarra Valley wedding

The best tips on how to nail your reception seating plan

The stunning venues you need to book for spectacular wedding films with the Lovereel team

Fancy tying the knot AND honeymooning in the one place? Travel pro Lisa Perkvoic shares her top picks that will help you do just that!

The six questions you need to ask your wedding venue before you book

All the things you need to know before touring a wedding venue

Header photo by Veri Photography via Amy & Brandon’s Dreamy Happily Ever After at The Olivehouse