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Caitlin & Alex’s Black-Tie Marriage Celebration at Rendezvous Hotel

03.09.25
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Caitlin & Alex’s Black-Tie Marriage Celebration at Rendezvous Hotel
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"It was raining, and he asked if I would dance in "It was raining, and he asked if I would dance in the rain with him. He spun me around, and when I turned back, he was on one knee."⁠ ⁠ From teenage sweethearts to devoted parents, Claire and Caleb's love story has been decades in the making. Their wedding at @ancoraweddings was a perfect mix of heartfelt moments and playful surprises.⁠ ⁠ Every memory was beautifully captured by @laurenwildcreative, from their sparkler-lit last dance to the quiet moments shared just between the two of them. Head over to Polka Dot Featured now to see this romantic celebration in full.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @laurenwildcreative / Flowers & Decor: @demavi_weddings / Entertainment: @partyliaison / Hairstylist: @missybridal / Cinematographer: @sunnydayfilms / Gowns: @madewithlovebridal / Venue: @ancoraweddings / Makeup Artist: @facebyjenn / Groom's Attire: @wilvalor⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Standing in the afternoon sun is a bride and her three bridesmaids. From left to right, we have a bridesmaid in a baby pink/purple silky dress, followed by the same dress in buttercup yellow. The bride is in her white halterneck gown and veil, and finally, the last bridesmaid is in a baby blue version of the same dress. Each woman is holding a bouquet filled with pink, orange, and green florals.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: A close-up of the seating chart, which is full of floral seeds addressed to each guest. Each seed pack is decorated with a watercolour version of the flower inside.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: The bride and groom clinking champagne coupes as they stand in front of a lake. The groom is wearing a classic black suit with a white shirt and black tie.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #TweedHeadWedding #SoftWedding #CoastalWedding #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
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