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Dark & Moody Wedding Ideas At The State Mine

29.09.21
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Sorry, wedding day, you’ve got some luxurious co Sorry, wedding day, you’ve got some luxurious competition! @Kokomoprivateisland might just be the most romantic place to start married life. @lisaperkovic road tests the perfect Fiji honeymoon – with a private plunge pool, a castaway picnic on an uninhabited island and a candlelit pontoon dinner under the stars. Read all about her experience at the link in our bio. [Video description: Lisa shows a day in the life on Kokomo Private Island from the villa to the nearby private island where honeymooners can relax and recharge.] #PolkaDotWedding #PolkaDotHoneymoons #FeelGoodWeddings #LuxuryHoneymoon #KokomoPrivateIsland
Patchwork tablecloths, alpacas and disco balls: Me Patchwork tablecloths, alpacas and disco balls: Melody and Dylan's @lily_farm_house wedding is a perfect one to look back on for The Pattern Issue!⁠ ⁠ The tablecloths started as fabric swatches from Lauren of @veilsandvibes, and Tarryn from @sonny_and_willow tied the flowers in to match.⁠ ⁠ Captured by @sunnydazelovers. See the full day via the link in our bio⁠!⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @sunnydazelovers / Bride's Dress: @grace_loves_lace / Hairstylist: @arzu.artistry / Makeup Artist: @hairandfacebykelsey / Catering: @acclaimedcatering / Planner & Stylist: @veilsandvibes / Rental Furniture: @hiresociety / Flowers: @sonny_and_willow / Venue: @lily_farm_house / Wedding Cake: @katebatter / MC: @wedwithwhitt_celebrant / Groom & Groomsmen Attire: @suitvault / DJ: @envyeventgroup / Engagement Ring: @megmaskellfinejewllery / Bridesmaid Dresses: @showpo / Bridesmaid Dresses: @petalandpup / Bridesmaid Dresses: @babyboofashion / Alpacas: @littlebrookalpacas⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A close-up of a reception table covered in a patchwork floral tablecloth in pink, orange, blue and sage. Hot pink roses and green hydrangea sit in a pink striped pedestal vase between tall pink taper candles in glass cylinders. Amber wavy glassware, gold cutlery, a terracotta napkin and a menu card sit on the table, with white spindle chairs and more tables blurred behind.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #ThePatternIssue #PatternWedding #PatternWeddingInspo
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"When your partner is your best friend, nothing ev "When your partner is your best friend, nothing ever feels hard.” – bdon.kn & j.acq__⁠ ⁠ A rustic barn, moody Blue Mountains views and a reception that felt like one big dinner with family and friends: welcome to Jacqueline & Brandon's celebration!⁠ ⁠ Their wedding at Collits’ Inn has so many details to love, and Fiona and Bobby’s candid photographs are the icing on the cake.⁠ ⁠ We’re sharing the whole beautiful story on Polka Dot Wedding today: come have a look at the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @fionaandbobby / Venue & Decor: @collitsinn / Alterations: @everlastingbridal / Beverages: @mylittlepeonyau / Bride's Dress: @grace_loves_lace / Bride's Jewellery: @the.littl / Accessories: @blissnailsingleburn / Bride's Shoes: @novoshoes / Bridesmaid Dresses: @billy_j_boutique / Groom & Groomsmen Attire: @asos / Wedding Cake: @buttercream_bakery / Cake Topper: @rose.weds / Flowers & Ceremony Decor: @theflowercottage.au / Ceremony Officiant & MC: @oliverthomsoncelebrancy / Cinematographer: @scoutshonourfilms / Engagement Ring: @jasonreedesign / Groom's Tie & Bowties: @ydaustralia / Hair & Makeup Artist: @createwithkim__ / Transport: @nearorfarbusandcoach⁠ ⁠ Image descriptions in the comments.⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #ThePatternIssue #RusticWedding⁠
If you're after a wedding dress with an eye-catchi If you're after a wedding dress with an eye-catching pattern, this hot pink @marchesafashion gown is hard to beat. The incredibly talented @michellejarni⁠ and her beloved Simon also had a group first dance to "Word Up" at their Melbourne garden party, with a total spend of around $22k.⁠ ⁠ Revisit their celebration via the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @rachaelv.photography / Bride's Dress: @marchesafashion / Ceremony Officiant: @stanbymeceremonie / Makeup Artist: @makingpretty / Venue: @mts_vic / Guestbook: @plaininkdiary / Groom's Attire: @institchu / Groom's Tie & Bowties: @otaa / Catering: @asrc_catering / Flowers: @beehausflowers⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A laughing bride spins on a lawn in a hot pink and white printed organza gown with a plunging V-neck and tiered ruffled skirt. She wears a deep red peony and blush rose headpiece. Behind her, a guest with magenta curly hair wears an orange and burgundy floral halter dress, and an older guest in a pale green floral dress and cream cardigan laughs beside a tall hedge.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #ThePatternIssue #PatternWedding #PatternWeddingInspo
Mismatched bridesmaid dresses are @bridesmaidsonly Mismatched bridesmaid dresses are @bridesmaidsonly owner Tessa Hartnett’s favourite topic, and print is having a moment!⁠ ⁠ For The Pattern Issue, she shares how to mix prints and solids across a wedding party, what photographs well, and what to ask before anyone orders. Find the full story via the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Images via @bridesmaidsonly courtesy of @jennyyoonyc⁠ ⁠ [Image description: Four women in embroidered floral gowns with high side splits walk down stone steps in a garden. Two wear pale blue dresses with blue and green flowers, and two wear blush dresses with pink and green flowers, with a weathered stone wall and trees behind them.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #ThePatternIssue #PatternWedding #PatternWeddingInspo

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