And here we are friends! The very last Friday Roundup of 2021! Next week is our final week at our Polka Dot desks before we all head off to sleep off the year that is 2021, take a deep breath and restore ourselves ready for the whopper that 2022 is set to be.
We have another few weeks of content coming your way (including a wrap up of the year that way) but first? We have to say farewell to The Gold Issue, A month of twinkling, glittering wedding inspiration.
On Polka Dot Made
The most golden party, with plenty of handmade touches by Ione of Oh Hello Petal
A Touch Of Gold Succulent & Grass Centrepiece DIY Tutorial
Mini Gold & Moss Terrarium Name Tag DIY Tutorial
The recipe for the Seedlip Mandarin Minosa
On Polka Dot You
Eight golden-hued weddings to fall in love with all over again
Cannot get over the beauty of this elegant maritime wedding
Harriet & Aaron’s day was golden in so many ways
This New Plymouth wedding is filled with edgy, boho touches
A gorgeously romantic day at Lake Crackenback
This winter celebration in the Swan Valley is not just family-filled, but oh is it beauty-filled.
This old glamour cocktail wedding in Canberra comes complete with a golden gown
On Polka Dot Wisdom
Wedding lighting tips from The Wedding & Event Creators
Wedding Planning Tips & Celebrating Your “Pineapple Moments” Along The Way!
Glitz and gold wrapped right up into a wedding cake with Zee Scott
Want to go gold? All the glittering styling & floral tips from the Victoria Whitelaw team
Sitting down for a chat with wedding photographer Eerik Sandstrom
How to proofread your wedding invitations
Get inspired by these gold & black wedding styling ideas with Dine In Style
On Polka Dot Honeymoons
A fun-filled and golden Las Vegas elopement
Dreaming of a Whitsundays honeymoon? Take a read of this real-life story!
The best luxe & elegant hotels for your honeymoon
Queensland based and wanting something fun to do NYE? How about heading to Victoria Park for their white party? The perfect pre-wedding celebration, The NYE En Blanc celebration, is all about ringing in the new year with amazing food and trick and epic entertainment. Wear white and Book your tickets here.
Maggie Sottero is a favourite for many when it comes to wedding gowns, and by purchasing your Maggie gown in December, you’ll not only have something beautiful on your wedding day, but you’ll also be lending a helping hand. Throughout December, Maggie Sottero will be donating 2% of their total sales to Huntsman Cancer Institute. The cancer centre, located in the brand’s hometown of Salt Lake City. Find your local stockist here.
Speaking of fashion, did you know tailor M.J Bale is the first Aussie brand to become carbon neutral certified for products and organisation? They’re also working towards becoming carbon positive, they’re even experimenting with carbon-neutral wool farm trials! The goal by the end of this year is to have more than 50% of M.J. Bale’s stores across Australia powered by renewable energy, with the company aiming for 100 per cent by the end of 2022.
And continuing on the green train, the Coffs Coast is the first destination in NSW to become eco-certified! To get accredited, a spot has to meet over 90 criteria (including giving back to the community and sustainable development) and this seaside town (with added banana) ticks all the boxes. How’s that for a honeymoon that helps the planet? Find out more here.
The Births, Deaths & Marriages office in Sydney is kicking off micro-wedding celebrations at a bunch of Sydney hotspots this month. You can book your ceremony at any one of the city’s amazing locations like the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Bondi beach and so many more. Find out more here.
Cover photo by Dave Le Page via 8 Golden-Hued Weddings To Fall For All Over Again!
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