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Live Band or DJ? How to Choose Your Wedding Entertainment

26.09.25
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Live Band or DJ? How to Choose Your Wedding Entertainment
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DIY doesn’t mean “doing it all.” It means sh DIY doesn’t mean “doing it all.” It means shaping your day with intention.⁠ ⁠ It means choosing details that feel like *you*.⁠ ⁠ It means embracing creativity over convention.⁠ ⁠ Isabel + Jack’s colourful Harvester Moon celebration shows just how stunning DIY can be: full of farm-fresh florals, handmade touches, a cake baked by the couple, and details filled with personality. ⁠ ⁠ Proof that a wedding crafted from the heart can shine just as brightly!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @_wildheart.photography / DJ: @frankie.says.sax / Catering: @Peteswoodfiredpizzas / Ceremony Officiant: @hitchedbyhaylz / MC: @hitchedbyhaylz / Cinematographer: @downtheroad_weddings / Venue: @Harvestermoon / Bride's Dress: @dissh / Bride's Reception Dress: @leolin_official / Bride's Shoes: @drmartensaustralia / Groom's Attire: @uniqloau / Groom's Shoes: @converse / Loose Flowers: @geelongflowerfarm⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Surrounded by her bridesmaids, this bride holds a bouquet full of colours matching their gowns. Pink, yellow, blue and purple wash over the women, with the bride in a white two-piece set.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: A shot of the handmade soaps created for guests as favours, with little cards attached to each one.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: A shot of the bride and groom in front of their arbour, holding their two fluffy dogs up as they smile widely.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #DIYWedding #DIYDetails #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
We couldn’t measure this year if we tried – no We couldn’t measure this year if we tried – not in numbers, anyway. But in emotion? In creativity? In connection? It was overflowing. Thank you for trusting us with your stories, your art, and your magic. Here’s to another year filled with heart-full celebrations. Photographers in order of appearance: @jamesdayweddings / @thebeautifulstrange_ / @olemonade.co / @brettscapinphotography / @ellaottavianophoto / @laurenwildcreative / @danibartlettphotography / @marganphotography / @briarsatlas / @essjayphotography / @lulu_and_lime / @momentsphotographyau / @alanataylorphotography / @hayley.morgan.weddings / @mottaweddings / @liamxquinn / @fableweddings_ / @gretawolzakweddings [Video description: Shots from weddings featured throughout the year focusing on moments. The opening slide reads “2025 was a year we couldn’t possibly measure in numbers…”] #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #2025InMoments
⁠’Tis the season for surprise picnics, nervous ⁠’Tis the season for surprise picnics, nervous pockets… and engagement ring shopping. ⁠ ⁠ So today, we’re revisiting one of our favourite @thefeelgoodweddingpodcast episodes: an easy, practical guide to choosing the ring.⁠ ⁠ We’re joined by Melbourne jeweller @jasminefraserjewellery, who has spent over 16 years handcrafting custom pieces and helping couples navigate the world of diamonds, metals, styles, ethics, and budgets.⁠ ⁠ Inside this episode we talk:⁠ 💎 Custom vs ready-made⁠ 💎 Diamond clarity vs cut vs colour⁠ 💎 Ethical sourcing⁠ 💎 Surprises (good ones!)⁠ 💎 Remodelling and redesigning⁠ 💎 Proposals that don’t involve a ring just yet⁠ ⁠ If proposals are on your mind this holiday season, let this guide be your starting point.⁠ ⁠ Listen + read the transcript via the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ [Image description: ⁠A navy graphic. At the top is white text that reads "Episode 15: The Engagement Ring Guide With Jasmine Fraser" Below is a photo of Jasmine. She is looking to the side in front of a white wall. She wears a black and white striped long-sleeve top and a grey apron with the Jasmine Fraser Jewellery logo embroidered onto it.⁠ ⁠ In the bottom right hand corner is a graphic of a microphone in white, with hearts of pink and red coming out the top left. and the podcast logo. White text in the centre of the graphic reads "I think the biggest thing is you want to find someone that you feel comfortable with and that you trust, that you can work with. Especially with a custom piece, I say a little bit of my soul goes into that piece. You’d want to have that connection with the client. I think it’s equally as important for the client as it is for the jeweller because I think when you have that connection, you want to create something amazing for them."]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding #Engagements
⁠Pink defined 2025 in all its forms – blush-dr ⁠Pink defined 2025 in all its forms – blush-draped florals, electric fuchsia moments, petal-soft textiles, rose-tinted everything!⁠ ⁠ A hue that always captures the heart: and that's worth celebrating.⁠ ⁠ Photographers in order of appearance: @danibartlettphotography / @rheanna.lee.photography / @jamesdayweddings / @aimeecatt⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: ⁠Kissing his bride on the cheek, this groom is wearing a navy suit. His bride is wearing a bright pink gown with a white flower crown and vibrant florals in her hand.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: ⁠A tablescape set-up on a river, creating a beautiful floating effect. The tables are draped in light-pink and deep-maroon linens, with pink and red florals cascading around them. White chairs line the seating places.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: ⁠A bride leans down to hand something to two little flower girls dressed in pink tulle. She's wearing a white gown with a sparkly bodice, as the moment is captured in the mirror to the left.⁠ ⁠ Image four description: ⁠A bride wearing pink glasses and an off-shoulder white gown stands with her bridesmaids on the riverside. Each wears a different shade of pink dress, holding mini versions of the pink bouquet the bride herself is holding.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #PinkWeddings #PinkWedding #PinkDetails #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
⁠Purple was the quiet standout of 2025: lilac, m ⁠Purple was the quiet standout of 2025: lilac, mulberry, orchid, plum.⁠ ⁠ It threaded itself through bouquets, paper goods, and candlelit tablescapes with a softness that still held drama.⁠ ⁠ Photographers in order of appearance: @lisahaymanphotofilm / @sunnydazelovers / @mimo.weddings / @hereafter_weddings⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: ⁠a white log cake sits on a white linen-covered table, decorated with delicate purple flowers, blueberries and slices of kiwi.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: ⁠A shot of a floral piece at a ceremony, featuring purple, red, orange, and pink florals.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: ⁠two grooms laugh widely as they share their first dance in front of a pink/purple lit backdrop.⁠ ⁠ Image four description: ⁠A bride stands with her bridesmaids, all dressed in pastel pinks and purples. They stand under a droopy willow tree as the late afternoon sun sparkles in the background.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #PurpleWeddings #PurpleWedding #PurpleDetails #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
⁠Blue brought its cool, assured elegance to our ⁠Blue brought its cool, assured elegance to our 2025 features, from watery, coastal shades to deep midnight accents that transformed whole spaces.⁠ ⁠ It’s a colour with an innate calm that never fades into the scenery.⁠ ⁠ A steady, sophisticated presence all year long – and today we're celebrating it!⁠ ⁠ Photographers in order of appearance: @imagesbykevinweddings / @briarsatlas / @leofarrellphoto / @ngcreativestudio⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: ⁠Outdoor wedding table with a blue gingham runner, white plates, glassware, silver cutlery, and small floral arrangements in white vases. ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: ⁠A close-up shot of a bride is being laced into her blue and gold gown. The skirt of the dress has layers of sheer fabric with gold beading and embroidery.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: A couple walking hand-in-hand down a busy city laneway. The man wears a blue suit and bow tie, and the woman wears a dark blue, embellished evening gown.⁠ ⁠ Image four description: ⁠Close-up of a groom wearing a patterned blue jacket and tan trousers with a floral garland of peach roses and white flowers draped around his neck.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #BlueWeddings #BlueWedding #BlueDetails #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
We’re pausing our usual content today to send al We’re pausing our usual content today to send all our love to everyone impacted by the Bondi tragedy.⁠ ⁠ Violence of any kind is something we strongly condemn. Our love, hearts and thoughts are with all those affected. ⁠ There is so much grief and so many difficult moments in the world right now, and we’re always conscious of how and when we speak. We don’t always know how to acknowledge the many, many issues we are passionate about. But today we wanted to pause and acknowledge this horrible day in Australian history. ⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A navy blue background with a white heart.]

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