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Breaking the Rules – Redefining Marriage on Your Own Terms

05.06.25
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Golden gowns. Big bows. Bowties on dogs.⁠ ⁠ A Golden gowns. Big bows. Bowties on dogs.⁠ ⁠ A wedding party ready to party – and a Krispy Kreme wall that didn’t last long... Ashley and James know how to throw a celebration that’s fun, stylish, and very well-dressed. ⁠ ⁠ Hit the link in bio to see more.⁠ ⁠ ⁠Photographer: @azure_creative_photography / Band: @paperboynewcastle / Bride’s Dress: @moirahughescouture / Bridesmaid Dresses: @shonajoy / Bride’s Reception Dress: @astonbridal / Catering: @sproutevents_ / Creative Direction & Styling: @theeventartists / Hair & Makeup Artist: @glossgirlbridalstory / Makeup Artist: @bronzedbyimogen / Transport: @foreshorekombihire / Venue: @tocalhomestead / Ceremony Officiant: @nelldarkjones_celebrant / Wedding Planner: @huntereventsnsw⁠ ⁠ [Video description: photos from Ashley and James’ wedding flash across the screen as “Sunny” by Chris Montez plays in the background.] ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding #CountryWedding #ClassicCountryWedding
“The day is going to be perfect! No one remember “The day is going to be perfect! No one remembers or knows about the little things that have gone wrong. Also, remember to eat and drink so you can party!” – @sumaiya__az & @zdrilla⁠ ⁠ Tradition meets modern elegance in Sumaiya and Nick's dreamy pastel holud at @gledswood.⁠ ⁠ With styling by @nokshaevents and photography by @ngcreativestudio, every detail was infused with intention and love.⁠ ⁠ Sumaiya and Nick’s celebration is now live on Polka Dot Featured – link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @ngcreativestudio / Bride's Dress: @abhinavmishra_ / Makeup Artist: @Shairyjalilmua / Stylist: @Nokshaevents / Venue: @gledswood / Hairstylist: @hairwithlinda / Entertainment: @bollywoodlive_sydney / Cinematographer: @rolling_canvas_ / Catering: @urbantadka_sydney / Choreographer: @bollywoodchoreography⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Sitting on a bench in front of a sparkly, pastel, mirror-decorated backdrop is a couple in equally sparkling outfits. The groom on the left is wearing a sage green sherwani with gold detailing and gold pants, holding a white parasol above him. The bride is also holding a parasol, but she's wearing a gilded lehenga, featuring a sage green skirt embroidered with flowers and bedazzled with tiny mirrors throughout the entire outfit.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: Here, the bride is on the dance floor with her guests, who are all wearing colourful leghenas of their own. They range from deep reds to vibrant blues and baby pinks.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: A closeup of the bride's hand on her groom's knee and the beautiful detailing on her skirt.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #SouthAsianWedding #HoludCeremony #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding #PastelWedding
Is letterpress or hot foil wedding stationery in y Is letterpress or hot foil wedding stationery in your future? Take a look at the gorgeous work of @deciduouspress, hand-crafted in Tasmania.⁠ ⁠ They offer a collection of customisable designs with an aesthetic that is elegant, classic and romantic – full of hand-drawn illustrations, refined typography and thoughtful details. Invitations, thank you cards, custom maps, menus and more… they’ve got everything you need covered!⁠ ⁠ Want to see these pieces IRL before ordering? You can request a free sample pack to be sent straight to your house! This is a great way to feel the incredible quality materials and letterpress printing firsthand. ⁠ ⁠ See more of their stationery on the Polka Dot Directory: link in bio.⁠ ⁠ !!! Wedding vendors – Click the link in our bio to find all the perks of a Polka Dot Membership.⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: A deep forest green envelope sits on a table, with a beautiful citrus design printed on a high-quality white envelope liner. ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: Another angle of the liner, this time with a letter inside to show how opening the envelope would look.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingVendors #WeddingDirectory #WeddingStationery #LetterPress #WeddingLetterPress #WeddingWebsite #WeddingInspo #WeddingInspiration #WeddingBlogger
Just a girl, standing in front of a staircase, swo Just a girl, standing in front of a staircase, swooning over ceramic vases and fluffy blooms!!⁠ ⁠ Seriously though how cool is this setup? A little unexpected, a lot beautiful, and the perfect detail to set the tone for a country wedding that was full of creative, thoughtful touches from start to finish! (Find more beautiful details from this wedding at the link in our bio.)⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @smithandarcher / Flowers: @katiemarxflowers / Venue: @butterland_⁠ ⁠ [Image description: on a wooden open-frame staircase sit six white dual vases across five different steps with rustic white florals and greenery sprouting from each opening.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #CoolGirlWedding #CeramicLove #CreativeWeddingDecor #AustralianWedding #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #WeddingDetails #UniqueDetails #WeddingDetail
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 in! Do vendors have specific arrival times? Write it in! Have any codes or contact numbers? Write it in! ⁠ ⁠ 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
Can we take a moment to appreciate this dreamy bab Can we take a moment to appreciate this dreamy baby’s breath stole crafted by @dondelamour?!⁠ ⁠ Draped in living glamour, this piece was inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s iconic fur stole – reimagined as a living tribute to the wild. “I wanted something alive – a piece of the earth to embrace me, a stole woven from the delicate whispers of baby’s breath,” @amanda.sampol.diggens shared.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @imagesbykevinweddings / Stole: @dondelamour⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: A bride and her bridesmaid are getting dressed in front of a large mirror. The bride is wearing a stunning blue gown with intricate floral details, with a baby's breath stole around her shoulders.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: The same duo is now looking in the mirror at the full details of the bride's outfit, with the beautiful floral stole on full display.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #WeddingDetails #UniqueDetails #WeddingDetail #BabysBreathStole #FloralStole #FlowerStole #WhimsicalWedding
Are you dreaming of a wedding full of love, joy, a Are you dreaming of a wedding full of love, joy, and less stress? The team at @wedeventcreators knows a thing or two about planning and styling weddings to perfection.⁠ ⁠ With their detail-driven approach to wedding planning, they'll handle everything from start to finish. Whether it's coordinating vendors, creating a schedule, offering styling tips, or anything else you need, they will be in your corner throughout the entire process. ⁠ ⁠ For over a decade, they've turned couples' wedding dreams into reality. And with over 400 hireable items on their website, your creativity knows no bounds.⁠ ⁠ If you're planning a wedding on the South Coast of NSW, make your journey a breeze by connecting with the team at @wedeventcreators. ⁠ ⁠ psst! Are you eager to showcase your services to incredible couples Australia-wide? Visit the link in our bio to discover how we can help elevate your business!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @sebastian_paynter_photo⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: An arm reaching for a champagne flute, draped in a silky gossamer sleeve. The table is covered in white linens, baby's breath and delicate crystalware. ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: A shot of a long tablescape, lined with wooden chairs and bookended with a large white floral display. The room is lit with warm lighting, and a matching table runs along the large wall of windows overlooking the venue in the background.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingVendors #WeddingDirectory #WeddingStylist #CreativeStylist #WeddingPlanner #WeddingWebsite #WeddingInspo #WeddingInspiration #WeddingBlogger

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