We have the biggest news, well for us, to tell you about this week. We have finally (after two years of dreaming and six months in the planning) launched The Feel Good Wedding Podcast!

After fifteen years of telling stories, we knew that there was more to do. We’re going to be chatting to the couples we’ve featured, our very own wedding pros, and of course, having a lot of fo fun along the way. Read more about the podcast over on our Instagram and check out all the episodes here.

And that’s not only what we’ve been working on – because June? it was jam-packed! let’s get into rounding it up!

Interviewing the experts! We chatted with Michael of Emot Wedding Photography & Videography 

The most beautiful elopement, in elegant, minimal style 

How a minimalist wedding can be friendly to your get. Advice from The Wedding & Event Creators

Whip up this Savoy 1900 cocktail from Anther Gin

Love real shares how choosing the right location can completely make your minimalist wedding

Pauline & Charlie celebrated coming out of lockdown, by tying the knot at the NGV

Travel pro-Lisa Perkvoic’s picks of tiny homes for your honeymoon from Tinyaway

Wedding stylist Coral of Coral & Co events gives us all the ins and otus of styling a wedding, in a minimalist vibe

Our PDW celebrants tell all the info you need to know on planning a “legal only” ceremony

Flashback: Looking back at some of The Polka Dot minimalist weddings we’ve shared over the years

Make Anther’s Mandarin Sour cocktail

We love an all-in-one venue! Emily of Tindarra Resort joined us this month to chat about this beautiful riverside wedding venue.

Rounding up some of our favourite minimalist wedding DIYs on Polka Dot Made

You know and love Miss Ladybird Cakes, but have you seen that not only have Gina & the team rebranded as Ladybird Cakes, but they’ve also launched a brand new, and very beautiful website, it’s got everything you need to not only find out everything about ordering your wedding cake, but you can also easily order cakes for tasty weekend treats (and birthdays and celebrations of course!)  Click on over here to check it out.

Love weddings (as much as we?) The Farm Cafe at Collingswood Children’s Farm has an opening for an event planner. This role, which is for three days a week, is all about planning and executing the venue’s (and their catering spots around Melbourne;) weddings and events. You’ll preferably have a tertiary qualification in Event Management or related hospitality training, RSA certification and first aid qualifications.  Ready to apply? Or want more info? Email your resume & cover letter to [email protected]

Accor Hotels are welcoming back travel with a brand new competition, entitled  ‘Activate Flight Mode’, the team is giving away holidays at their properties across Asia. Prizes include 6 nights at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi (inclusive of airfare for two.) three nights in Phuket, Singapore and so much more. All you need to do is simply register for the prize draw as a member of ALL — Accor Live Limitless (non-members can join instantly at no cost) and book a stay at participating hotels in Southeast Asia, Japan, South Korea, or the Maldives between 3 June to 2 September 2022. To register to win, click here.

Header image by Red Eclectic via Kate & John’s Classic & Minimalistic Elopement