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Melissa & Ben’s Stormy Seaside Wedding Day

20.07.22
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Dreaming of a destination wedding in Regional Vict Dreaming of a destination wedding in Regional Victoria? Private estates. Vineyard views. Homestead celebrations under open skies. It’s the kind of setting that makes your heart skip! ⁠ ⁠ However, planning a property wedding away from home isn’t quite the same as booking a city venue. Think guest travel logistics, limited regional vendors, accommodation shortages, unpredictable country weather… and timelines that look very different from a traditional wedding day.⁠ ⁠ The good news? Every single challenge is manageable when you know what to expect.⁠ ⁠ In our latest guest post, Melanie from @mellyraincreative shares practical, experience-backed wedding planning tips for couples considering a destination or private estate wedding in Victoria’s countryside.⁠ ⁠ If you’re newly engaged and venue scouting beyond the city, save this one for later! ⁠ ⁠ Read more on Polka Dot Wisdom today. Link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ Wedding Planner: @mellyraincreative⁠ / Stylist: @ateliercreative⁠ / Photographer: @ashleighhaasephotography / Venue: @brolgahillestate⁠ / Gown: @hollybutleratelier⁠ / Hair & Makeup Artist: @demiryanmakeup⁠ / Rental Furniture: @social.eventhire⁠ / Model: @anniebastos⁠ ⁠ [Image description: An intimate outdoor reception set between towering cypress trees at a private estate in Regional Victoria. A long white clothed table styled with soft florals and timber bentwood chairs sits on manicured green lawns, leading toward a charming homestead framed by symmetrical greenery. The setting feels romantic, secluded and effortlessly elegant.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview #TheJoyIssue #FunWedding #JoyfulWeddings #WeddingFeels⁠
“Weddings can really shake your self-confidence. “Weddings can really shake your self-confidence. All we can say is pick the things you love! Pick the dress you love, pick the flowers you love, pick the food you love and the people you love to surround you. Be yourself!” – @oncassette & @jakegtho ⁠ ⁠ Cass and Jake’s Orchard Barn wedding was layered with personal touches; from handmade styling and sentimental family details to a retro-inspired look and a classic Ford wagon that stole the show. Warm, emotional and wonderfully relaxed, it’s a day you’ll want to linger over.⁠ ⁠ Now live on Polka Dot Featured.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @victoria_baker_photographer / Venue: @orchardbarn.au / Ceremony Officiant: @emmadicksoncelebrant / Hair & Makeup Artist: @pearlin_hairmakeupartist / Bride’s Dress: @honeymoon.studios / Flowers: @farmhouseflowerswa / Neon Sign: @thekingsofneon / Catering: @supper_road⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: ⁠In front of a lake, this couple poses for their wedding portraits. The groom stands on the left, wearing a rust coloured suit and a bolo tie, hands in his pockets. The bride stands slightly in front of him, turned away from the camera with a tattooed hand on his chest. She wears a white dress with polka dots all over and sheer puff sleeves.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: ⁠The same couple sits in front of a neon sign reading "'Til Death", lit in an orange light.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWedding #RusticWedding #RealWedding
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Your rings are the one part of your wedding that s Your rings are the one part of your wedding that stays with you long after the day is done. So what should you actually expect to spend?⁠ ⁠ In this chapter of our Australian Wedding Budget series, we asked a group of jewellers we trust to break down how ring pricing really works. Not just the numbers, but what lies beneath them, and what they wish couples understood before they started shopping.⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our bio for the full guide.⁠ ⁠ A big thank you to Meg of @megmaskellfinejewellery, Melody of @vinnyandcharles, Fairina of @fairinachengjewellery, @diamondportjewellers and Zachary of @zacharytconway for sharing their wisdom.⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A redgraphic with white text and the Polka Dot Wedding logo in white. The text reads "What do wedding and engagement rings cost in Australia?]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #WeddingJewellery #WeddingRings #EngagementRing #WeddingBudget
A big happy 3rd birthday with frosting on top to @ A big happy 3rd birthday with frosting on top to @bentoandbubbles! If you don’t know about Bento + Bubbles yet, you should. It’s a perfectly sweet creative activity for bridal showers, hens’ dos, or even as a thank-you bonding sesh for your entourage. Hosted by cake maker/celebrant/MC extraordinaire Zee Scott, these workshops involve; - bottomless bubbles - fancy icing piping lessons - showing off your cake decorating skills (or lack thereof – never fear, icing still tastes good no matter what) - snacks including Zee’s famed focaccia bread - sugar highs and a whole lot of joy! Each of your guests gets to take home a mini – bento-sized - cake. We would break out forks and dig in on the spot tbh. These workshops suit 4-20 sweet-toothed souls in Coburg Nth or Fitzroy Nth…or Zee can even bring the party to you! Dietary and non-alcoholic options may be catered for upon prior request too. Really, who doesn’t want more cake in their life!? Photography: @hyggeligphotography
A gardener + a city garden in full bloom = pure ma A gardener + a city garden in full bloom = pure magic.⁠ ⁠ Sophie and Daniel created the most vibrant, love-soaked celebration in Fitzroy, complete with buttery silk, armfuls of flowers grown by the groom, and an all-around hilarious love-fest.⁠ ⁠ It’s the kind of day that reminds us weddings don’t need to be complicated – just full of heart.⁠ ⁠ The full feature is now live over on Polka Dot Featured.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @danibartlettphotography / Bride’s Dress: @honeymoon.studios / Groom’s Attire: @fabriclab_melb / Hair & Makeup Artist: @meganharrisonmakeup / Ceremony Venue: TreasuryGardens / Ceremony Decor: @weddingsofdistinction / Ceremony Officiant: @marrymesarahb / Engagement Ring: @hlsk / Wedding Ring: @hlsk / Wedding Cake: @cob_street_cakes / Reception Venue: @bonnyfitzroy / Flowers: @danielwellington / Bride’s Shoes: @jimmychoo / Groomsmen Shoes: @aquila_est1958⁠ ⁠ [Video description: short snippets from Sophie and Daniel’s wedding flash across the screen as “Cherry Blossom” by Horrorshow plays in the background.] ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #GardenWedding #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding
⁠When your dog sprints across the park during yo ⁠When your dog sprints across the park during your first look and does zoomies around you… you know it’s going to be a good day!⁠ ⁠ From picking witnesses out of a hat to sealing the ceremony with tequila, Alex and Georgia’s Melbourne wedding was equal parts heartfelt and playful.⁠ ⁠ Now live on Polka Dot Featured – head on over!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @aleksandarjasonweddings / Beverages: @thecocktailqueen / Bride’s Dress: @grace_loves_lace / Bride’s Jewellery: @anjajagsch / Bride’s Shoes: @fluevog / Bridesmaid Dresses: @azazieofficial / Bridesmaid Dresses: @jjshouseofficial / Bridesmaid Dresses: @myer / Catering: @babajiskitchenevents / Musicians: @mattjamesportelli / Ceremony Officiant: @yourcelebrant.alycebailey / Ceremony Venue: @glasshausdesign / Cinematographer: Kyle Lapthorne / DJ: @djfruitsaladofficial / Dog Chaperone: @idopaws_ / Flowers: @thriveflowers / Groom’s Attire: @boss / Groom’s Shoes: @ferragamo / Groomsmen Attire: @ydaustralia / Hair & Makeup Artist: @loveco_beauty / Photo Booth: @beautyandthebooth / Reception Venue: @75reidst / Rental Furniture: @onebigdayeventhire / Ring (bride): @lukemaninov / Ring (groom): @uniformblackstore / Transport: @foxy_the_kombi / Transport: Aussie Budget Coach Hire / Wedding Cake: @cakesoffantasy / Wedding Coordinator: @weddings.by.e⁠ ⁠ [Video description: Short clips from Alex and Georgia’s wedding play as soft background music accompanies the couple reading their vows.] #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #MelbourneWinterWedding #WeddingStory

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