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The Bouquet Toss Tradition: What It Is, When to Do It, and What to Do Instead

11.08.25
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The Bouquet Toss Tradition: What It Is, When to Do It, and What to Do Instead
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The Traditions Issue

Let’s dive deep into the beautiful world of wedding traditions – both old and new!

We’ll explore how couples are honouring their heritage while creating their own meaningful customs, from ceremonial rituals to family traditions and everything in between.

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Submissions are open for our new issue: The Tradit Submissions are open for our new issue: The Traditions Issue. Got a shoot, a moment, a story you want to share? We’d love to see it⁠!⁠ ⁠ Head to the link in our bio to learn the next steps.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @bhargavboppa⁠ ⁠ [Image description: This couple is embracing in front of a wall full of colourful florals. The bride is wearing floral wedding attire with a matching veil and sash. The groom is in a cream button-down that reaches his knees, both with huge smiles on their faces.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
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When it comes to planning your wedding, one of the When it comes to planning your wedding, one of the best parts is designing and tasting your cake!⁠ ⁠ From delivery questions to size recommendations, our 20+ questions to ask your cake designer guide has you covered.⁠ ⁠ Plan smarter, not harder. Download it now via the link in bio!⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A flat lay image with a white and blue background, focusing on an iPad, with colourful confetti and ribbon draped around. The iPad reads "20+ questions to ask your cake designer".]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #PolkaDotShop #FeelGoodWeddings #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #WeddingPlanning #WeddingPlanner #WeddingIdeas #WeddingDetails #WeddingStyle #GettingMarried #CakeDesigner #WeddingStyling #WeddingGoals #AustralianWedding #RealWedding⁠
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