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Wendy & Jeff’s Elegant Wedding at Sergeants Mess

25.01.24
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“It was a first for both of us to do something s “It was a first for both of us to do something so big for a first date, but it seemed to work!” ⁠ ⁠ Step into a kaleidoscope of tradition and colour with today’s feature! Jamie and Carla’s vibrant wedding was filled with bright blooms, sparkling details and misty-eyed guests at every turn. ⁠ ⁠ Join us over on Polka Dot Featured to see their beautiful day now.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @danielkukecphotos / Wedding Planner: @theweddingcollaborator / Bride's Dress: @lillimarcs / Flowers & Decor: @polyanthi.florist / Cinematographer: @dragonflyproductions.lv⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Holding hands as they both smile widely, this pair of newlyweds is pressed up against each other, foreheads smooshed as they turn back to the camera behind them. The bride is in a sparkling white gown with a low back, while the groom is in a classic suit with a hot-pink velvet jacket.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: A shot of the couple at their ceremony as the groom is smashing a wrapped glass. The sunlit outdoor ceremony is surrounded by loved ones looking on with big smiles.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: The bride sits with two bridesmaids on either side of her, wearing deep emerald dresses and holding bouquets in pinks and purples. The bride herself is wearing the same dress as earlier, but now wears a veil over her face as she smiles softly at the groom off-camera. She's holding an abouquet full of pink, orange and purple florals.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #JewishWedding #ColourfulWedding #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
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Did you know that traditional floral foam is still Did you know that traditional floral foam is still widely used in the floristry industry? ⁠ ⁠ Unfortunately, it is made from toxic microplastics and can’t be composted. Enter AgraWool Sideau, which is a natural, biodegradable alternative made from basalt rock fibre. ⁠ ⁠ Finding it's new home on Polka Dot Made, florists Tahnee from @thebotanicedit (formerly Miller Rose Botanic) and Donna from @thefreoflorist share their honest reviews of this eco-friendly floral foam substitute.⁠ ⁠ How does it hold water?⁠ ⁠ Is it easy to shape?⁠ ⁠ How do you dispose of it?⁠ ⁠ They share the real pros and cons of Sideau and what it means for sustainable floristry.⁠ ⁠ Read their full thoughts today via the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ Captured beautifully by @redeclectic⁠, this story first appeared on Mindfully Wed, and we’re so glad to now share it as part of Polka Dot Wedding.⁠ ⁠ Photography: @redeclectic⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A close-up of a florist’s hand with red-painted nails inserting a green flower stem into a brown block of AgraWool Sideau, a natural floral foam alternative, placed inside a white ceramic vase with scalloped edges. The eco-friendly foam block is made from basalt rock fibre and is used to securely hold flower stems for sustainable floral arrangements. The setup sits on a striped tablecloth, with a watering can blurred in the background, symbolising environmentally conscious, foam-free floristry practices.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview #WeddingTutorial #Tutorial #DIYTutorial #WeddingDIY #DIY #HandmadeWedding #Handmade #CraftTutorial #DIYWedding #WeddingBlog
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