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Outdoor Wedding Entertainment: How to Handle Wind, Space & Equipment Challenges

19.11.25
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Outdoor Wedding Entertainment: How to Handle Wind, Space & Equipment Challenges
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The Alfresco Issue

As the weather warms up, we’re celebrating the magic of outdoor weddings! Picture gorgeous receptions under the setting sun and dancing beneath the stars.

We’ll cover everything from stunning styling ideas to practical planning tips – like wet weather backup plans and all those important outdoor wedding considerations.

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“Don’t make choices on behalf of other people, “Don’t make choices on behalf of other people, do things that bring the two of you joy!” – @brandon_b_lo ⁠ ⁠ Zesty dress code? Tick. ⁠ ⁠ Queer joy? Overflowing. ⁠ ⁠ Jewish tradition? Woven into every moment!⁠ ⁠ Brandon and Dan’s Melbourne wedding was a celebration that didn’t just sparkle: it glowed, captured in all its glorious chaos by Nat of We Are All Stardust. ⁠ ⁠ Their full feature is now live (and trust us), you’re going to want to see this one – link is in the bio.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @weareallstardust_ / Accessories: @stateofelliott / Venue: @zincatfederationsquare / Flowers: @fernandfallowevents / Ceremony Venue: @fed.square / Groom's Attire: @perte_dego / Cinematographer: @thesewildeyesvideo / Wedding Ring: @cushlawhitingjewellery / Chuppah Music: @skovmusic⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: In a greenhouse bursting with green and red tones, this couple pose in front of the camera. The groom on the left is wearing a slate-green suit with delicate silver embroidery down the front and the end of the sleeves. He is resting his arms and weight on his groom's shoulder, with one leg kicked up behind. The other groom is wearing a deep blue suit with colourful green and orange floral embroidery in the same spots as his groom. ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: Guests look on as the groom's ceremony takes place under a chuppah, as light floods in the large geometric windows behind them.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: Here is a close-up look at their suits, as the couple sits and holds hands.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
Melbourne friends, we know you’ll feel this - sp Melbourne friends, we know you’ll feel this - spring (let alone summer) has barely whispered at us this year. So we went looking for those moments that only happen when the sun is warm on your skin. The puffer jackets come off, the evenings stretch long, and wedding season feels full and bright. Here are a few of our favourite moments (from real PDW weddings) that feel unmistakably like summer. 1. Quiet moments in the garden. Nikeisha & Jonathan, captured by @daisyandpineweddings 2. Ceremonies outdoors, surrounded by the best people. Michaela & Scott, captured by @kirrajayde at @wattleparkchalet 3. Dappled shade during vows. Ariana & Matt, captured by @vanessanorrisphoto 4. Wandering through the gardens in the heat of the day. Stacey & Tom, captured by @itsbeautifulhere 5. Toasts under festoon lights. Claudia & Will, captured by @jmtweddings 6. Dresses in every colour. Isabel & Jack, captured by @_wildheart.photography 7. Speeches as the sun sinks low. Claudia & Will, captured by @jmtweddings 8. Coloured glassware catching the light. Courtney & Al, captured by @kittyloveslove 9. Golden hour portraits. Briony & Zach, captured by @redeclectic 10. Bright florals and fresh fruit. Matt & Olivia, captured by @mottaweddings (continued in comments)
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“We felt incredibly grateful to all the guests w “We felt incredibly grateful to all the guests who had flown in from the UK, making it even more special. All we wanted was a big party, and that's exactly what we got.” – @fionnamcnee ⁠ ⁠ We can’t get enough of this one: a Scottish wedding dream brought to life under the warm Margaret River sun. ⁠ ⁠ From tartan ribbons woven through bouquets to a handfasting ceremony and the sound of bagpipes echoing through the gardens, every detail was steeped in heritage, heart and a whole lot of joy.⁠ ⁠ See all the beautiful moments (and the tartan twirls!) on Polka Dot Featured now!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @photogerson / Venue: Riverglen Chalets / Reception Venue: @margaretriverdistillery / Wedding Planner: @erin.hansen.events / Ceremony Officiant: Diane Moore / Catering: @cheeselouisemr / Flowers: @scentiment_flowers / Band: @gallusceilidhband / Musicians: @brightsiderofficial / Musicians: @south.sound.events / Hair & Makeup Artist: @emilybarnes.hair / Hair & Makeup Artist: @makeupbyscout_ / Hair & Makeup Artist: @makeupbyindi_ / Bag Piper: @perthbagpipes / Cinematographer: @noordinaryloveweddings / Dessert Table: @harlequindessert / Bride's Dress: @truesociety_tuscanybridal / Groom & Groomsmen Attire: @the.house.of.tartan.perth / Wedding Ring: @rohanjewellers ⁠ [Image one description: A groom dressed in traditional Scottish attire, including a tartan kilt, smiles warmly as he stands opposite his bride. The bride, wearing an off-the-shoulder ivory gown and long veil, holds her vows wrapped with a piece of tartan fabric.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: ⁠A close-up look of the groom's kilt and sporran, with a red and green tartan pattern.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: ⁠The newlyweds share a joyful moment by a champagne tower. The bride, still in her elegant off-the-shoulder gown, smiles as the groom takes a sip from one of the coupe glasses. The table is adorned with vibrant florals in red, pink, orange, and green.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #ScottishWedding #FusionWedding #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
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