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From Frizz to Fabulous: Wedding Day Hair Advice From a Professional

27.11.25
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Wedding hair can feel like a whole journey, no mat Wedding hair can feel like a whole journey, no matter your texture, length, or how well-behaved your strands decide to be on any given day.⁠ ⁠ Hairstylist, @erinshanley.hair is sharing her bright, honest and helpful insights on everything from embracing natural texture to navigating frizz, humidity, smoothing treatments, wigs, weaves and more.⁠ ⁠ Whether you’re a curls-all-the-way bride, a sleek-chignon lover, or someone still figuring out what feels most “you,” today's blog is here to help you step into your big day feeling confident, calm and celebrated.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to read more on Polka Dot Wisdom. ⁠ ⁠ Photography by: @talethief⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A bright, candid moment inside a cosy room where a bride and her hairstylist share a laugh. The hairstylist, wearing a black puffer jacket and a wide-brimmed hat, styles the bride’s natural curls as the bride smiles toward the camera. Another person with curly hair is blurred in the foreground, adding to the lively, relaxed atmosphere. A wooden table in front of them is filled with hair products, tools, and a glass of orange juice, capturing the getting-ready vibe of a wedding morning. Natural light filters through the window blinds in the background.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheAlfrescoIssue #AlfrescoWeddings #OutdoorWeddings #AlfrescoCeremony #OutdoorCeremony #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview⁠ ⁠
“Always know your non-negotiables, and let every “Always know your non-negotiables, and let everything else be what it will be. Learn to delegate.” – @jeremytsuei & @fifiengelhardt ⁠ ⁠ Where scripture met ceremony, where Chinese red met First Nations artistry and where family and faith united two worlds into one breathtaking day.⁠ ⁠ Explore Sophia and Jeremy’s rustic Canberra wedding over on Polka Dot Featured now!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @acaciaandgrace_photography / Ceremony Officiant: @mattmcgaw / Flowers: @poetryinflowers / Ceremony Musicians: @hiddenbrass / Band: @constcampbell / Audio Visual: @sidestageps / Groom's Attire: @thdr / Venue: @thetrufflefarm / Wedding Planner: @eventsbybridget⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Standing beneath a tree, this couple are staring lovingly at one another. On the left is the bride wearing a princess-style white gown with a beautiful full skirt, a kangaroo skin slung over her shoulder, and a rustic red-and-green bouquet in her hand. She's resting her hand on the kangaroo skin on her husband's shoulder. He's wearing a rust-red suit with a patterned tie and a white shirt.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: Here, the couple are hiding under the bride's veil, as the groom kisses her temple.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: The bride's mother is providing the groom with the kangaroo skin, securing it over his shoulders as he stares down at it.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #KangarooSkin #FaithBasedWedding #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
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If Greek island honeymoon bliss had an address… If Greek island honeymoon bliss had an address… it would be @andronis_hotels, Andronis Minois, Paros. ⁠ ⁠ Just a short ferry ride from the famous Santorini, this serene five-star hideaway feels like discovering your own private corner of the Cyclades. Honeymoons expert, Lisa Perkovic, takes us along for a sunrise-to-sunset escape filled with buttery pastries, ocean-kissed breezes and the kind of quiet romance every newlywed dreams about.⁠ ⁠ From suites designed like a white-washed Greek village to those incredible private plunge pools (some of the biggest Lisa’s ever seen!), Andronis Minois is all about slow mornings, long lunches and soul-stirring views of the Aegean.⁠ ⁠ It’s luxury, but laid back. Romantic, but real. The kind of place that wraps you in warmth from the moment you arrive.⁠ ⁠ Perfect for couples dreaming of a Greek honeymoon with beauty, authenticity and plenty of indulgent moments.⁠ ⁠ Read the full story now live on Polka Dot Honeymoons. ⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A serene coastal scene on the island of Paros, Greece. The foreground shows a whitewashed stone wall and a small terrace with two beige outdoor lounge chairs beside a narrow private pool. Beyond the terrace, rugged rocky land stretches out towards the deep blue Aegean Sea, where gentle waves roll against the shore. In the distance, scattered white buildings sit quietly along the coastline, framed by soft, hazy mountains under a cloudless pale blue sky. The late afternoon sun casts warm golden light across the entire landscape, giving the scene a calm, dreamy, and quintessentially Greek island feel.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #PolkaDotHoneymoons #FeelGoodWeddings #Honeymoon #HoneymoonIdeas #Honeymoons #Honeymooning #HoneymoonVibes #HoneymoonDiaries #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHoneymoon #Travel #Travelling #TravelIdeas #TheAlfrescoIssue #AlfrescoWeddings #OutdoorWeddings #AlfrescoCeremony #OutdoorCeremony⁠ ⁠
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