Happy new year Dotties! We cannot believe 2022 is here, 2022 did not kick off in the way any of us in Australia particularly expected, but as with each of the past three years, we’re going to make the best of it and make more than a little magic happen.

It’s already been a big year for us, apart from playing everyone’s favourite game of pandemic dodge ball, we also turned 15! So what better way to celebrate than spending February talking all things polka dot theme weddings? Ah yes, 2022, although you’re chaotic, hot, rainy and a little upside down, we think you’re looking pretty wonderful so far.

Join us as we wrap up what we’ve shared across our specialty titles so far in 2022, and rea don for tall the news and specials you’re going to want to see!

On Polka Dot You…

This colourful and quirky wedding is just the thing for long summer days

Deepthi & Varun’s Romantic & Colourful Wedding Celebration!

Denise & Andrew’s relaxed and rustic wedding day- complete with kangaroos!

Chloe & Lachlan’s Intimate & Fairy Light-Filled Broome Wedding

On Polka Dot Wisdom…

Hunter Events dive into the magical world of confetti

Sian tells her story of planning a wedding as a wheelchair user

We also sat down for a good old fashioned chat with celebrant, caterer and cake designer Zee Scott this month.

Behind the scenes of a wedding invitation designer! Creating “Fiore” – A New Release Of Floral Origami Wedding Invitations

Your Must-Have Engagement Ring Know-How With Diamondport

The ultimate guide to finding the perfect wedding suit

On Polka Dot Made…

Zee Scott shares her raspberry rumble cocktail

Potted succulent wedding favours ms Honeycomb has the step by step tutorial you need!

Make our lemongrass mojito this summer

Sydney’s Pumphouse share their “Heritage” cocktail

Make these giant chocolate freckles for your wedding favours

Avoiding alcohol? This garden party Gin and tonic recipe is just for you

On Polka Dot Honeymoons…

Covid tips for honeymoons- the 2022 edition

Want something different to do for Valentines Day this year? Victoria Park in Brisbane is offering up Valentines Day Putt Putt! Book your tickets here.

And speaking of Victoria Park, did you this gorgeous venue also does weddings? You can find out everything you need to know about the space and their garden marquee on Thursday 24th of February with their twilight wedding showcase. Hosted from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm you’ll enjoy canapes and drinks all night long, while you enjoy the marquee set up for a wedding and meet all the team’s favourite vendors. Want to reserve your place? Visit the Victoria Park website and submit a wedding enquiry or email [email protected] .

Continuing on their theme of unique and interesting NSW wedding venues, the NSW registry office has launched their “Brides On Rides” micro-wedding package. marry your beloved at the fun and whimsical harbourside venue of Luna Park for one day only! Find all the details here.

The Vera Wang Bride collection has been launched in Sydney! Pronovias and Vera Wang have teamed up to create “Vera Wang Bride”, a lower-priced option to make beautiful gowns accessible to so many more to walk down the aisle and now? They’re available in Australia at Eternal Bridal. With plenty of designs to pick from, all with that signature Vera and Pronovias style, this collection is such a must to add to your list.  Catch all the info here.

Header photo by Julia Rau Photography via Chloe & Lachlan’s Intimate & Fairy Light-Filled Broome Wedding