• Featured
  • You
  • Wisdom
  • Made
  • Honeymoons
  • Directory
  • Podcast
  • Shop
  • Advertise
  • About
  • Directory
  • Shop
  • Podcast
  • Contact Us
  • Make A Submission
  • Login
  • Register

Jess & Will’s Intimate Villa Wedding at Iron Gate Estate

10.04.26
Featured Inspired Weddings
Jess & Will’s Intimate Villa Wedding at Iron Gate Estate
‹ PREVIOUS
VIEW ALL PHOTOS FOR THIS STORY
NEXT ›
Ms Houndstooth (Ashleigh)
BY
Ms Houndstooth (Ashleigh)
PHOTOGRAPHY
Hayley Morgan Weddings
VIEW FULL PHOTO GALLERY
Story Snippets
Style
Classic
Romantic
Surprise
Vintage
Setting
Bar
Event Venue
Garden
Urban
Location
Australia
Hunter Valley
New South Wales
Sydney
Season
Spring
Colours
The Mindful Issue

What if your wedding felt as good as it looked?

Planning a celebration with intention means choosing eco-friendly details, accessible venues, and rituals that truly matter, creating a day that’s personal, inclusive, and unforgettable.

READ MORE

Search our Vendors

View Vendors
OR SEEK A VENDOR BY NAME...

More for you...

Polka Dot Featured
How To Look After Your Nervous System While Planning A Wedding
  A wedding is a huge hit on a nervous system. A nervous system that let’s be honest, in 2026, […]
READ MORE
Polka Dot You
Nathan & Alana’s Joyful Music Filled Wedding at Abbotsford Convent
  “Festival meets house party” might sound like a bold brief for a wedding, but when one half of the […]
READ MORE
Polka Dot Wisdom
Ethical Wedding Fashion With Lost In Paris Bridal
  The ultimate ethical wedding dress: recycled, zero waste, ethically made and oh so beautiful. A like minded soul, owner Alyssa […]
READ MORE
Polka Dot Made
Cocktail Friday – Violet Sunset Gin Fizz
  There’s a moment at a lot of weddings that I love. It’s after the ceremony, before the dance floor […]
READ MORE
Polka Dot Honeymoons
Why Cornwall Is the Perfect All Weather Honeymoon for Rest, Reset & Romance
  For couples seeking a honeymoon that feels as restorative as it is romantic, today’s feature for Polka Dot Honeymoons […]
READ MORE

Follow Us on Instagram...

@polkadotwedding
How fun and refreshing is this bright and cheerful How fun and refreshing is this bright and cheerful tutti-frutti wedding tablescape colour palette? @cricut_anz has just released some easy new tools to help you DIY your wedding day and make it unique, custom and personalised in every possible way! Jump to our Story now to see more inspiration. [Image description: A close-up up of a table-setting on a white tablecloth with white plates, gold cutlery and hot pink, orange and yellow linens, accessories and candles]
“Don’t feel pressured by others’ expectation “Don’t feel pressured by others’ expectations and think outside the box about what is really important to you.” – @jessholgy ⁠ ⁠ Jess and Will kept things close with a family-only ceremony in the Hunter Valley, then gathered their friends weeks later for what everyone thought was an engagement party… until the real story started to unfold. ⁠ ⁠ See more via Polka Dot Featured.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @hayley.morgan.weddings / Engagement Ring: @simoncurwoodjewellers / Cinematographer: @Lovin.films / Venue: @Irongateestatewines / Ceremony Officiant: @Kahlia.wilkin.celebrant / Hair & Makeup Artist: @Lynseytarrant_bridal / Reception Venue: @willietheboatman / Reception DJ: #DanielAndaloro / Groom's Attire: @oscarhunttailors⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Walking past the camera, this couple can't help but smile. The groom is wearing black slacks with a white shirt with one button undone. The bride is wearing a white A-line mini dress with floral appliqué, tightly gripping her groom's hand. ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: A shot from the ceremony, where the couple are sharing their first kiss. The bride is wearing a floor-length white halter-neck dress with a vintage lace veil. He's wearing a black suit with a grey waistcoat. A bush full of white flowers can be seen behind them.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: Walking in the vineyards, the couple are still hand-in-hand, still with huge smiles on their faces.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #SurpriseWedding #IntimateCeremony #RealWedding
Planning your wedding shouldn’t come at the cost Planning your wedding shouldn’t come at the cost of your wellbeing.⁠ ⁠ If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or constantly “on”… this one’s for you.⁠ ⁠ In our latest Mindful Issue feature, we’re diving into how to support your nervous system while planning, because feeling calm, present and grounded is just as important as the details themselves.⁠ ⁠ From slowing down your thoughts to creating space for rest (yes, even during peak planning season), this is your reminder that you don’t have to do it all at once, and you don’t have to do it alone.⁠ ⁠ Read the full article via the link in bio.⁠ ⁠ With thanks to Lauren Antonenko @lozantonenko, Carlie Byrom @lifebraintraining, Mick Owar @primalrecoverymelb and Suzana Mihajlovic @your2minds⁠ ⁠ Photography: @leofarrellphoto⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A couple walk arm-in-arm down a softly lit city laneway at night. The person on the left is wearing a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt and bow tie, smiling warmly as they look toward their partner. The person on the right is wearing a fitted, floor-length black evening gown with intricate beading and sheer panel details, carrying a small silver clutch and looking ahead with a relaxed expression. They appear joyful and connected, mid-conversation. The setting is in Melbourne, lined with restaurants and cafés, with glowing signage overhead and outdoor seating visible to the side.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheMindfulIssue #MindfulWeddings #MindfullyWed #IntentionalWedding #SlowWedding⁠
We’re kicking off our Mindful Issue with a honey We’re kicking off our Mindful Issue with a honeymoon destination that’s all about slowing down.⁠ ⁠ The fabulous @lisaperkovic takes us to Cornwall, where moody coastlines, cosy hideaways and soul-soothing spa moments create the perfect setting to rest, reset and reconnect.⁠ ⁠ Because sometimes, the most romantic honeymoons aren’t about chasing the sun… but embracing the moment, whatever the weather.⁠ ⁠ Tap the link in our bio to read more.⁠ ⁠ Photograph: @scarlethotel ⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A peaceful coastal scene overlooking a wide, sandy beach and rolling ocean waves under a soft blue sky. In the foreground sits a small, curved wooden barrel sauna with a round window and a simple door, nestled among lush greenery and native plants. Two sculptural white outdoor chairs are placed on either side, creating a calm, private space to relax. Beyond the sauna, the landscape opens out to dramatic cliffs on the left and an expansive shoreline dotted with tiny figures of beachgoers in the distance.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheMindfulIssue #MindfulWeddings #MindfullyWed #IntentionalWedding #SlowWedding⁠
When “just a hotel” turns into your favourite When “just a hotel” turns into your favourite part of the trip. A few quiet moments by the water, a few hours that slip by unnoticed… and suddenly, you get it. p.s. Isn’t @crowneplazafiji stunning?! [Video description: Short clips of a hotel flash by in quick succession as text reads “When they say ‘it’s just a hotel.’ But the hotel looks like this:” as “Meet Me Halfway x I Follow Rivers [Altego Mix] plays in the background.] #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #FijiHotel #BeautifulHotel
What if love looked a little wilder than usual? No What if love looked a little wilder than usual? Not polished or predictable, but windswept and a little undone. Today's shoot leans into that feeling, unfolding on a hilltop where lace catches the breeze and everything feels just a touch untamed.⁠ ⁠ Find it now over on Polka Dot Featured!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @liminalwonderland / Venue: @scrub.hill / Makeup Artist: @thedistinctivedame / Styling: @pearl.creative.styling / Flowers: @larkspur_flowers__ / Celebrant: @celebrant_jam / Model: @ec_dual / Model: @violet.eleonore / Gowns: @gwendolynne / Veil: @julliabridal.official / Jewellery: @stephaniebrowneau / Accessories: @stephaniebrowneau / Bustier: @corde_couture_ / Stationery: @luckynotedesign / Signage: @mickeylovesjacqui / Candles: @theweddinghaven / Video: @davelepage_ / Decor: @weddingsofdistinction / Napkins: @songbirdsilk⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: A quiet moment deep in the woods, where the light filters softly through the trees. Two brides stand facing each other, their golden gowns draped across the forest floor, as their celebrant reads from a worn book. Smoke curls at their feet, and wild florals spill from their arms. ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: In black dresses and veils now, the brides are captured in this black and white shot. One bride sits on the floor with her arm resting over her bride's legs. The other bride sits on a low stool, gazing down at her bride on the floor as a black veil drapes over her shoulders.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: A close-up look at the tablescape inside a smoke-filled room, with dramatic gold candelabras with white taper candles lit, white linens with silk napkins and dark, moody florals scattered across the surface.]⁠ ⁠
Calling all buttercream lovers and party people!⁠ ⁠ @bentoandbubbles is not your average workshop – it’s a 2-hour happy hour full of cake decorating, prosecco (or non-boozy bubbles!), snacks, and (of course) non-stop laughs.⁠ ⁠ You’ll learn how to pipe with @zeescott__s signature silky buttercream and decorate your own adorable 4” Bento cake!⁠ ⁠ Held in Coburg North or Fitzroy North (or they can come to you!), this is the ultimate hens party, birthday bash, or team event idea.⁠ ⁠ Buttercream. Bubbles. Bops on the playlist. What more could you want? Find out more on the Polka Dot Directory – link in bio.⁠ ⁠ psst! Head to the link in our bio to see if a Polka Dot Membership is a good fit for your wedding business!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @nikkimccronephotography⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A group of women are delicately piping a trim on a small buttercream cake, with Zee herself in the background chatting away. A disco ball hangs overhead as soft light filters in through an unseen window.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #PreWeddingActivity #GroupClass #GroupActivity #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingVendors #WeddingDirectory #WeddingWebsite #WeddingInspo #WeddingInspiration #WeddingBlogger

Take a little peek around
the feel good weddings website

Discover

  • Featured
  • Wisdom
  • Made
  • You
  • Honeymoons
  • Podcast
  • Shop
  • The Mindful Edit
  • Wedding Footprint Calculator

Directories

  • Wedding Directory
  • Honeymoon Directory

Search By

  • Categories
  • Inspired Weddings
  • Images
  • Colour
  • Location
  • Style
  • Setting
  • Season
  • Monthly Issues

Meet & Greet

  • About
  • Diversity and Inclusion Statement
  • Contact Us
  • Log In

Show & Share

  • Make a submission
  • Submit your wedding or honeymoon
  • Advertise with us
  • Badges

Newsletter Sign Up

Join Polka Dot Circle
for Polka Dot Fun delivered direct to your inbox.
  • DD slash MM slash YYYY
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

© Copyright Polka Dot Wedding 2026

Sign up to our newsletter, Polka Dot Circle
for Polka Dot Fun delivered direct to your inbox.
Join today
...AND GET A
FREE WEDDING
INSPIRATION GUIDE
Name(Required)
DD slash MM slash YYYY
DD slash MM slash YYYY

Send a Message
To:
Name(Required)
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Hidden
Want to sign up to the Polka Dot Circle newsletter?
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

LOG IN

Log In

Lost Password?

JOIN THE FEEL GOOD WEDDING BLOG

We've created a central space for couples, vendors and partners.
Register now

Search
Open toolbar Accessibility Tools

Accessibility Tools

  • Increase TextIncrease Text
  • Decrease TextDecrease Text
  • GrayscaleGrayscale
  • High ContrastHigh Contrast
  • Negative ContrastNegative Contrast
  • Light BackgroundLight Background
  • Links UnderlineLinks Underline
  • Readable FontReadable Font
  • Reset Reset