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The Shoebox Test – Why Wedding Stationery Still Matters

27.08.25
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“From a couple who wanted to elope, but ended up “From a couple who wanted to elope, but ended up having a pretty big wedding, we have absolutely no regrets and would 100% do it all over again” – @mysterycolourer & danthropologist92⁠ ⁠ Rustic vibes, a decade of love, and a celebration worth every page. Liza and Daniel’s wedding at Petrichor Farm is now on Polka Dot Featured!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @marganphotography / Alterations: @lusiana_k_ / Getting Ready Robes: @bride_tribe / Bride's Dress: @fashionablyyoursbridal / Bridesmaid Dresses: @stfrock / Dance Lessons: @subsdancedancestudio/ Musicians: @ryandavidmusic / Engagement Ring: @jamesallenrings / Flowers: @peonynpearl / Groom & Groomsmen Attire: @thdr / Groom's Tie & Bowties: @peggyandfinn / Hairstylist: @ajhairandbridal / Makeup Artist: @makeupbysuziie / Venue: @petrichor.farm / Wedding Ring: @arnoldcojewellers⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Strutting towards the camera, this pair of newlyweds is casting sassy looks at each other as they hold hands. The groom is wearing dark green pants and a matching waistcoat, with a white shirt and a floral print bow tie. The bride is wearing a fitted white dress with a deep V in the front, with her bustle hanging from her wrist.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: A close-up shot of the bride's bouquet, full of rustic florals. The groom has his hands resting on her hips, while she leans back into him. ⁠ ⁠ Image three description: A close-up of the couple kissing, with the sunset illuminating behind them. The bride has wings hanging from the back of her gown, which she's draping up around him as she grabs his hair.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #RusticWedding #CountryWedding #CanberraWedding #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
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When Melbourne wedding photographer @georgiawiggs⁠ and her wife, Cat, packed their wedding gowns for their New Zealand South Island honeymoon, they knew adventure was waiting, but nothing could prepare them for the moments that would take their breath away.⁠ ⁠ From kayaking at sunrise in Milford Sound to landing on a glacier at Franz Josef, and of course, slipping back into their gowns for portraits among the most stunning backdrops imaginable.⁠ ⁠ Their trip is a beautiful reminder that honeymoons don’t have to be rushed or perfect. It’s the still mornings, slow hikes, and spontaneous moments that you’ll treasure forever.⁠ ⁠ Ready for a little travel and love story magic? Tap the link in our bio to hear more about Georgia and Cat’s unforgettable honeymoon adventure in New Zealand. ⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @georgiawiggs⁠ ⁠ [Image description: Two brides dance together in a golden field at sunset, both wearing flowing gowns. One wears a sparkling silver dress with wide sleeves, while the other wears a romantic white gown with soft layers. Behind them, rolling hills, a calm lake, and distant snow-capped mountains create a breathtaking backdrop under a pastel sky. The scene feels joyful, intimate, and magical.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #TheTraditionsIssue #FeelGoodWeddings #WeddingTraditions #ModernWedding #CulturalWeddings #InclusiveWeddings #WeddingInspo #PolkaDotHoneymoons #Honeymoon #HoneymoonIdeas #Honeymoons #Honeymooning #HoneymoonVibes #HoneymoonDiaries #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHoneymoon #Travel #Travelling #TravelIdeas #NewZealand
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