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Estel & Shannon’s Ethereal Forest Wedding in the Dandenong Ranges

04.08.26
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"Make sure the wedding reflects you both and do wh "Make sure the wedding reflects you both and do what feels right, not what you 'should' do.”⁠ ⁠ Bridget and Frances got married in the garden at Bridget’s parents’ home, and it’s the little details that drew us in. ⁠ ⁠ Flowers from the garden, thrifted furniture, family treasures, their beloved malamute and a cake cut with an heirloom sword: what’s not to love?!⁠ ⁠ Oh, and their love story started with a box of hostage Krispy Kreme doughnuts.⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in bio to see the full celebration!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @findinghappyphotography / Makeup Artist: @amelia_brooke95 / Hairstylist: @houdinionfranklin / Ceremony Officiant: @kathtilly_celebrant / Bride's Dress: @wilderlybride / Bride's Dress: @wendymakinbridal / Catering: @pink_buns_tas⁠ ⁠ Image descriptions can be found in the comments.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheGardenIssue #GardenWedding #GardenWeddingInspiration⁠
What actually makes a wedding unforgettable? It’ What actually makes a wedding unforgettable? It’s not necessarily the guest count, the styling or how much you spend. Sometimes, it’s simply the energy of the couple.⁠ ⁠ When you’re present, relaxed, and genuinely enjoying your celebration, your guests feel it too. ⁠ ⁠ On Polka Dot Wedding today, Maddy from @huntereventsgroup shares the story of a 27-guest wedding that completely changed her perspective on memorable receptions. She's also sharing practical tips couples can use in their own wedding planning.⁠ ⁠ Read more via the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @by.hiddenleaf⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A candid wedding reception moment featuring a newlywed couple laughing and dancing together on the dance floor. The bride wears a modern white wedding dress with a cowboy hat and holds a champagne flute, while the groom wears a dark suit, burgundy tie and matching cowboy hat. They are captured mid-movement, smiling and holding hands, with warm reception lighting, a live musician and an elegant indoor wedding setting in the background.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview⁠ ⁠
There’s the moment the nerves finally disappear. There’s the moment the nerves finally disappear. The “we did it” feeling, and the newlyweds actually start enjoying their wedding.⁠ ⁠ Then there are all the moments nobody planned for: a grandparent watching the dance floor, old friends swapping stories, a flower girl asleep across two chairs, someone fixing a tie before the dancing begins.⁠ ⁠ On Polka Dot Wisdom, we have the fabulous @zeescott__ sharing what she sees from her front row position, and why the moments couples remember years later aren’t necessarily the ones that made it onto the run sheet.⁠ ⁠ Read more via the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A red text tile with white text reading: "It begins as a celebration of two people. By the end of the night, it has become a shared memory for every person in the room" – Zee Scott, What Happens Between "I Do" And The Last Dance."]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview
Dreaming of saying "I do" in a garden that feels h Dreaming of saying "I do" in a garden that feels hidden from the world?⁠ ⁠ We've rounded up Australia's best secret garden wedding venues, state by state, from a garden tucked beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge to a Spanish castle deep in Queensland rainforest. ⁠ ⁠ Link in bio for the full list!⁠ ⁠ Photo by @damienmilan_photographer from Claire & Sammy’s Summer Wedding at Wendy’s Secret Garden⁠ ⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A bride and groom hold hands while walking through a lush, jungle-like garden path lined with palms and tropical foliage. The bride carries a cascading bouquet of peach and blush blooms with trailing ribbon, and glances down at the groom's watch as they walk together in dappled sunlight.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheGardenIssue #GardenWedding #GardenWeddingInspiration⁠
These aren't the shots about the pretty, or the in These aren't the shots about the pretty, or the inspiration for your Pinterest board. They're the in-between, the moments that memories and stories are made of - our favourite part and, to be honest, is always what we care about most.⁠ ⁠ So we're introducing a new series called "Behind the Shot." Read more at the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ "On this occasion, I was capturing a backlit and moody image of Holly & John when John said, 'Let's do some against this wall too.' It was a very different background, but I swung my light around just as John pulled Holly in for an unexpected dip. I probably wouldn't have chosen this background for a shot, but sometimes you have to be ready for anything.⁠ ⁠ I love the spontaneity of the moment and their joyful reaction to it."⁠ – Melbourne photographer @leofarrellphoto, on this shot from Holly & John's wedding.⁠ ⁠ [Carousel description: The couple against a blue graffiti-covered wall at night, where the couple is captured in a dip kiss, and then the couple laughing at the camera.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview⁠
“Take vendor recommendations from friends of wed “Take vendor recommendations from friends of weddings you've attended – you've already seen the vendor in action!” – @belinda_colaco & @darrencolaco ⁠ ⁠ We're pretty sure Darren won the wedding planning negotiations when he secured McDonald's cheeseburgers for the reception! But before the 10 pm cheeseburger delivery, there was an ocean-view ceremony at Terindah Estate, gorgeous pastel florals, classic black tuxedos, a Milla Nova gown and a whole lot of dancing.⁠ ⁠ Laura from @perlaphotography captured Darren & Belinda's beautiful Bellarine Peninsula celebration, including all the fun bits in between: read their full feature now!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @perlaphotography / Venue: @terindahestate / Catering: @truffleduck / Transport: @luxridebellarine / Wedding Cake: @colourmecake_geelong / Cinematographer: @forthefuturefilms / Celebrant: @celebrantsallyhughes / Alterations: @biancocouture / Bride's Dress: @luvbridal / Bride's Shoes: @mollinishoes / Bridesmaid Dresses: @becandbridge / Cufflinks: @clinks_com / DJ: @geelong_entertainment / Flowers & Decor: @theposieplace / Groom's Attire: @ysgtailors / Groomsmen Attire: @blacktieclassic / Hair & Makeup Artist: @hairbychristined / Makeup Artist: @studio2makeupandhair / Lighting: @friday.hire⁠ ⁠ Image descriptions can be found in the comments. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheGardenIssue #GardenWedding #PastelWedding
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