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Rowan & Annabel’s Intimate Wedding In Richmond

10.07.24
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If you’re currently venue hunting in Victoria, y If you’re currently venue hunting in Victoria, you MUST put Lancemore Macedon Ranges (of @lancemorehotels) on your list. Here's why:⁠ ⁠ → Situated in one of Victoria’s most beautiful regions? Check.⁠ → Fab food and wine? Check.⁠ → Lots of gorgeous ceremony location options? Check.⁠ → Indoor/outdoor reception space? Check.⁠ → Modern on-site accommodation? Check!⁠ ⁠ Find out more about all their amazing features and options for newlyweds over on the Polka Dot Directory. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ P.S. Wedding venues, we want to hear from you! Tap the link in our bio to chat to us about all the perks of a Polka Dot membership.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @michaelbriggsphotography / Venue: @lancemoreevents ⁠ ⁠ [Image description: Standing on a gravel road, this couple is leaning on one another as they laugh. The groom is wearing a suit with a bow tie, while the bride is wearing a whimsical gown that sits off her shoulders, with a long veil, and holds a bouquet in her hand, thrown over her husband's shoulder.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingVendors #WeddingDirectory #WeddingWebsite #WeddingInspo #WeddingInspiration #WeddingBlogger
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You've gone through the process of planning your w You've gone through the process of planning your wedding, booking your vendors, and bringing your dream to life – the last thing left to do is write up your run sheet!⁠ ⁠ Well, you're in luck! The Polka Dot Team has created THE wedding run sheet template to help! With both a PDF and a spreadsheet included, you can quickly build your run sheet with confidence. ⁠ ⁠ With every last detail planned, it's time to put pen to paper and time out every moment and plan. Do you have a wet-weather backup? Write it down! Do vendors have specific arrival times? Write it down! Have any codes or contact numbers? Write! It! Down! ⁠ ⁠ Consider yourself organised – head over to the Polka Dot Shop and grab your copy now: link in bio!⁠ ⁠ [Image description: a bright table spread with lots of glassware and foliage takes up the bottom portion of this image. Above it is some text that reads: "Our Wedding Run Sheet by Polka Dot Wedding".]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #PolkaDotShop #FeelGoodWeddings #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #WeddingPlanning #WeddingPlanner #WeddingIdeas #WeddingDetails #WeddingStyle #GettingMarried #EventPlanner #WeddingStyling #WeddingGoals #AustralianWedding #RealWedding⁠
Look, we know weddings are full of big moments, bu Look, we know weddings are full of big moments, but these? These are the moments we live for! ⁠ ⁠ Nikita looked like an alternative fairytale queen, while her mum was rocking the coolest outfit in the room like it was just another Tuesday. The vibes? Incredible!!⁠ ⁠ There was so much love bouncing between them, from the air kisses to the proud-mum eyes. These photos feel like pure joy bottled up. And if this is what getting ready looked like… imagine the rest of the day.⁠ ⁠ More of Nikita and Matt's moody NSW magic is up on Polka Dot Featured – link in the bio.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @hayley.morgan.weddings / Ceremony Officiant: @cellebrate_ / Bride's Dress: @desertmoonbridal / Bride's Shoes: @converse / Floral Accessories: @fynw.uk⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: This mum is leaning forward with puckered lips as she blows a kiss at her daughter. She's wearing a bold, eclectic outfit with a red long-sleeve top under a black-and-white gingham dress, layered necklaces, and a long black vest tucked into a red waistcorset. The bride, seen from behind, has red hair styled in soft curls and is wearing a black lace wedding dress with sheer sleeves.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: The bride and her mum stand together on a wooden jetty over calm water, holding hands and smiling at each other. Sunlight hits them softly, with boats and tree-covered hills in the background.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #WeddingDetails #UniqueDetails #WeddingDetail #AlternativeWedding
Outdoor weddings have their own kind of ease. Peop Outdoor weddings have their own kind of ease. People wander, the light shifts, and the whole day feels a bit more relaxed.⁠ ⁠ We gathered 15 ideas from real alfresco weddings to help you plan your day outside. Shade, long tables, sunset photos, lawns, candles, all the good bits.⁠ ⁠ Full post on the link in our bio⁠!⁠ ⁠ Photo by @dusktilldawnfilms⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A bride and groom stand outdoors in front of lush green bushes, sharing a joyful toast. The bride wears a sleek, strapless white gown with a long veil draped behind her, and she is smiling warmly as she leans forward with her glass. The groom wears a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt, black bow tie, and a white floral boutonnière. In front of them is a round white table covered with a cloth, holding a tower of coupe glasses filled with bright orange drinks.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheAlfrescoIssue #AlfrescoWeddings #OutdoorWeddings #AlfrescoCeremony #OutdoorCeremony
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Wedding hair can feel like a whole journey, no mat Wedding hair can feel like a whole journey, no matter your texture, length, or how well-behaved your strands decide to be on any given day.⁠ ⁠ Hairstylist, @erinshanley.hair is sharing her bright, honest and helpful insights on everything from embracing natural texture to navigating frizz, humidity, smoothing treatments, wigs, weaves and more.⁠ ⁠ Whether you’re a curls-all-the-way bride, a sleek-chignon lover, or someone still figuring out what feels most “you,” today's blog is here to help you step into your big day feeling confident, calm and celebrated.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to read more on Polka Dot Wisdom. ⁠ ⁠ Photography by: @talethief⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A bright, candid moment inside a cosy room where a bride and her hairstylist share a laugh. The hairstylist, wearing a black puffer jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, styles the bride’s natural curls as the bride smiles toward the camera. Another person with curly hair is blurred in the foreground, adding to the lively, relaxed atmosphere. A wooden table in front of them is filled with hair products, tools, and a glass of orange juice, capturing the getting-ready vibe of a wedding morning. Natural light filters through the window blinds in the background.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheAlfrescoIssue #AlfrescoWeddings #OutdoorWeddings #AlfrescoCeremony #OutdoorCeremony #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview⁠ ⁠

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