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What Ethical Floristry Actually Means, And Why It Matters For Your Wedding

07.05.26
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What Ethical Floristry Actually Means, And Why It Matters For Your Wedding
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Alison Troup of Handpicked Ethical Floristry
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In honour of The Garden Issue, we're looking back In honour of The Garden Issue, we're looking back at Tara and Mitch's fairy garden party wedding at The Fitzroy Inn. Think golden yellow bridesmaid dresses, a ceremony backdrop dripping in pink hollyhocks and dahlias, and an embroidered floral veil that stole the whole day.⁠ ⁠ Every bouquet, every arrangement, every little detail looked like it had been plucked straight from an actual garden. ⁠ ⁠ See the rest of this beautiful day at the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ ⁠Photographer: @charlottefraserphotography / Venue: @fitzroy_inn / Bride's Dress: @bridesofbeecroft / Bride's Veil/Hair Accessories: @lavoilerose / Catering: @thechefandicamden / Bridesmaid Dresses: @billy_j_boutique / Ceremony Officiant: @beccelebrant / Engagement Ring: @@megmaskellfinejewllery / Flowers: caloona / Groom's Attire: @institchu / Groom's Shoes: @rmwilliams / Guestbook: @papier / Hair & Makeup Artist: @emilyfaussetbridal / Cinematographer: @abovebelow.visuals / Wedding Ring: @paradejewellers⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheGardenIssue #GardenWedding #GardenWeddingInspiration⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image description in comments.]⁠
For the dads who fix the button, straighten the ti For the dads who fix the button, straighten the tie, calm the nerves, deliver the speech, shed a tear, and somehow keep everyone laughing when things get a little much.⁠ ⁠ For the stepdads, grandfathers, foster dads, single dads, LGBTQIA+ parents and chosen father figures who have shown up, loved hard and made a difference.⁠ ⁠ And for anyone missing their dad today, hoping to become one, grieving a relationship, or finding Father’s Day difficult in ways that aren’t always easy to put into words.⁠ ⁠ There’s room for all of it here.⁠ Happy Father’s Day, Dotties!⁠ ⁠ Photographers in order of appearance: @wildandwoozy / @danielchaferphotography / @acaciaandgrace_photography⁠ ⁠ Image descriptions can be found in the comments.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #FathersDay
What happens when a designer who loves and embrace What happens when a designer who loves and embraces fashion for plus-size bodies gets to make her own wedding gown?⁠ ⁠ Harvest, the creativity behind @hopeandharvest, made her own wedding gown. Three pieces, 85 metres of raw silk, entirely by hand. She designed and made her husband's suit too!⁠ ⁠ And lucky for us (and you), she shared it all. The process, the memories, the in-betweens, right down to the quiet morning moment when the finished result took her breath away. How the idea came to her, how it all unfolded, and why she thinks "should" is one of the worst words in wedding planning.⁠ ⁠ Link in bio to see it all!⁠ ⁠ [Image description: Teal blue background. Bold navy serif text reads: "If someone tells you it's just a dress for one day, they haven't found or created the dress yet." Below in smaller text: "Harvest Powell" and italicised "Hope & Harvest." A thin navy divider line sits above the Polka Dot Wedding logo at the bottom.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #HopeAndHarvest #PlusSizeBride #PlusSizeFashion #InclusiveBridal #AustralianWeddingDesigner
What if your honeymoon staycation felt a little… What if your honeymoon staycation felt a little… European? You don’t always need a passport to get that European honeymoon feeling. ⁠ ⁠ @lisaperkovic checked into @hydeperthcity and discovered a city hotel serving up serious holiday energy. Think Amalfi inspired poolside afternoons, Greek feasts at FARRA, Ibiza style nights and even a little Parisian flair tucked into the suites. It’s the kind of place that makes you forget you’re in the heart of Perth CBD.⁠ ⁠ Honestly, after months (or years) of wedding planning, sometimes a little luxury, delicious food and uninterrupted time together is exactly what you need. ⁠ ⁠ Read Lisa’s full review of Hyde Perth via the link in bio. ✨⁠ ⁠ Photography: @cubbagephoto⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A stylish outdoor pool at Hyde Perth surrounded by white umbrellas, red and white sun loungers, tropical plants and modern hotel buildings, creating a relaxed European inspired resort atmosphere in the heart of Perth.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #PolkaDotHoneymoons #FeelGoodWeddings #Honeymoon #HoneymoonIdeas #Honeymoons #Honeymooning #HoneymoonVibes #HoneymoonDiaries #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHoneymoon #Travel #Travelling #TravelIdeas
Proof that garden inspiration doesn't stop at the Proof that garden inspiration doesn't stop at the bouquet; sometimes it ends up in the beard!⁠ ⁠ We couldn't resist another look at this editorial (from way back in 2017!) In honour of The Garden Issue. See the rest of this beautiful shoot we still love almost ten years on (what!!) at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ With Photographer: @tahneejadephoto / Styling & Flowers @jcrcevents⁠ / Bride's Dress: @amantebridal / Groom's Attire: @calibreaustralia / Hair & Makeup Artist: @peninsula_makeup_artistry / Model: #NashyaHearsum / Model: #ShelbyGrainger / Wooden Swing: #sketchandetchcreative⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A groom with a long red beard decorated with vibrant fresh flowers, including orange, pink, red and yellow roses, blue thistle and small white blooms, standing outdoors in a forest wearing a black suit and white bow tie with a white pocket square, eyes closed, soft green foliage blurred in the background.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeeelGoodWeddings #TheGardenIssue #FloralBeard #BeardGoals #GardenWedding ⁠
“If you're with the right person, a wedding won' “If you're with the right person, a wedding won't change anything except how you do your taxes.” – @transwitcher ⁠ ⁠ If the sun and moon got married, we imagine it might look a little like this. ⁠ ⁠ Sav and Ash brought their celestial vision to the State Library of Victoria with embroidered suits, black-clad guests, silver circlets, old books, tarot cards and a first dance to Howl’s Moving Castle.⁠ ⁠ Their winter celebration is waiting for you on Polka Dot Featured.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @jeromecole / Groom's Attire: @reignerclothing / Catering: @thebiggroup / Decor: @weddingsofdistinction / Venue: @library_vic / Wedding Cake: @missladybirdcakes / DJ: @melbentco / Harpist: @melbourneharppiano / Dance Lessons: @first.dance.melbourne / Ceremony Officiant: @tietheknotwithtom / Transport: @enriklimousines / Accessories: @fortuitus / Nails: @missjaysnailsandbeauty / Cinematographer: @claires_arms / Hair & Makeup Artist: @katemcclearyhairandmakeup / Wedding Ring: @oium_ukraine / Engagement Ring: @sunsarajewellery / Groom's Shoes: @gripfastboots / Hair Accessories: elvenstardesign / Hairdresser and Colour: @mamawest_ / Post Wedding Tattoos: @taurusteej.tattoos⁠ ⁠ Image descriptions can be found in the comments. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheGardenIssue #WhimsicalWedding #StateLibraryOfVictoria⁠
Everyone talks about the wedding day. Almost nobod Everyone talks about the wedding day. Almost nobody talks about the Tuesday six months later.⁠ ⁠ Nicola Bodle of @foxandkin spent years photographing weddings before retraining as a somatic sexologist, and she's got a pretty unique vantage point on what actually happens to a relationship once the confetti's swept up.⁠ ⁠ Dopamine spikes through planning. Then the wedding ends and so does the novelty. Suddenly you're scrolling side by side in bed instead of reaching for each other, and wondering where the spark went.⁠ ⁠ Nicola's take: it's not that something's wrong. It's a transition, and there are real ways through it.⁠ ⁠ Full piece on staying curious, planning novel experiences, and keeping intimacy alive over on the blog. Link in bio.⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Mustard yellow quote tile from Polka Dot Wedding reading: "Why do all the little things you used to find adorable now kind of irritate you?"⁠ ⁠ Image two description: Mustard yellow quote tile from Polka Dot Wedding reading: "You notice yourselves scrolling side by side in bed each night, instead of ripping each other's clothes off."⁠ ⁠ Image three description: Mustard yellow quote tile from Polka Dot Wedding reading: "Oh god, what is happening!? Where has the spark gone!?" Attributed to Nicola Bodle, from the piece "Keeping The Spark Alive After Your Wedding Day Ends."]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingProfessional

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