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Chris & Ruedelle’s Modern Elegance Wedding at Marriott Gold Coast

02.09.25
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Chris & Ruedelle’s Modern Elegance Wedding at Marriott Gold Coast
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Let @nunuau bring your floral + event dreams to li Let @nunuau bring your floral + event dreams to life! With a flair for detail and a passion for creating unforgettable moments, their team transforms visions into reality – from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations.⁠ ⁠ 📍 Based in the Sutherland Shire, working across Sydney, Illawarra, South Coast, North Coast + Southern Highlands.⁠ ⁠ See more of their stunning work (like these incredible floral details from Alex & Josh's wedding) on the Polka Dot Directory – link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Psst! Wedding vendors: want your work seen by our incredible audience? Join Polka Dot Membership via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @mattashton_photo⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Standing hand-in-hand at their ceremony, this couple is in front of a stunning, colourful floral arbour. The bride is wearing a white off-shoulder gown with a veil flowing down her back. While the groom is in a classic black tux. The arbour is bursting with pink, orange, purple and white florals that climb taller than the people around it.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: A close-up of three vases on the table at the reception, full of pink, orange and purple flowers once again.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: Another shot of the table at the reception, this time focusing on the floral decor at the end of each table, full of red, purple and white florals.⁠ ⁠ Image four description: Another detail shot from the reception, this time a floral piece that frames the white brick fireplace along the back wall. With the same peach, red, white and purple floral tones.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingVendors #WeddingDirectory #WeddingFlorist #FloralStylist #WeddingWebsite #WeddingInspo #WeddingInspiration #WeddingBlogger
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It’s taken almost a year, but we couldn’t thin It’s taken almost a year, but we couldn’t think of a better way to welcome spring than by sharing the State of Wedding Media!⁠ ⁠ Last year, we asked you to share your thoughts on inclusion in wedding media. We wanted to step back from assumptions and really understand what’s happening and who isn’t being seen.⁠ ⁠ Your voices came through loud and clear. As we expected, wedding media still has some glaring gaps, but your responses reminded us why this work matters so much. Representation isn’t just about images. It shapes how people feel, what they can imagine is possible, and who they see themselves as in their own stories.⁠ ⁠ The full report is now live via the link in our bio, along with a downloadable PDF. This carousel is just a little taste of what you shared.⁠ ⁠ Here’s to spring, new beginnings, and making space for every story in weddings.⁠ ⁠ Image description in comments.⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #StateOfWeddingMedia #WeddingInclusion #InclusiveWeddings #WeddingRepresentation #DiversityInWeddings #WeddingIndustryInsights
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