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Rainy Day Wedding Magic: Real Couples Who Didn’t Let A Downpour Ruin The Day

24.11.25
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With 2025 coming to a close, we’re taking a mome With 2025 coming to a close, we’re taking a moment to celebrate all the love, colour and unforgettable moments this year brought. Weddings, proposals, and celebrations of every kind reminded us why we do what we do – and left us feeling inspired, grateful, and full of joy.⁠ ⁠ As we step into 2026, we’re dreaming about the stories, creativity and love yet to come. What are you most looking forward to seeing next year?⁠ ⁠ Here’s to a new year full of connection, celebration, and moments worth remembering.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @annaawburn⁠ ⁠ [Image description: a shot of a couple's feet at the end of their ceremony, with red and gold petals covering the floor. The bride wears a soft pink dress with ruffles, with a pair of platform gold heels. The groom wears a cream suit with black leather shoes.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding #EndOf2025 #Goodbye2025
The holidays are here, and so is that feeling: the The holidays are here, and so is that feeling: the one that makes you want to pop the question.⁠ ⁠ If a proposal is on your festive to-do list, we’ve got you covered. Our guide with @wedeventcreators is full of tips and gentle reminders to make the moment as magical (and stress-free) as possible.⁠ ⁠ Whether it’s a sunny summer engagement or a cosy holiday surprise, a little thought goes a long way – and this guide is here to help you make that moment unforgettable.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @candid_chaser⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A black and white shot of this engaged couple holding a newspaper that reads "Save the date. Future Mr & Mrs Jackson".]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #EngagementSeason #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
From all of us at Polka Dot Wedding, we want to wi From all of us at Polka Dot Wedding, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays. ⁠ ⁠ Here’s to a festive season that sparkles in its own way, and a 2026 full of love and moments worth remembering!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @florido_weddings / Wedding Planner: @whitewhiteweddings / Lighting & Rental Furniture: @avideas_eventhire / Flowers: @garden.graffiti / Wedding Cake: @vanillapodspecialtycakes / Invitations & Stationery: @lauraelizabethdesign⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: A Merry Christmas sign in a cursive font takes up the bottom right of the photo. Behind it, we can see a cane-frame Christmas tree and dried flowers hanging from a metal beam on the roof.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #HolidayPartyInspo #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #WeddingInspiration #WeddingIdeas #WeddingInspo #StyledShoot #AustralianWedding #AustralianChristmas #CoastalChristmas #ChristmasStyling #HolidaySeason #HolidayParty
November reminded us why we love weddings: for the November reminded us why we love weddings: for the small, fleeting, extraordinary moments.⁠ ⁠ → The soft tears of a parent proud beyond words⁠ → The laughter that couples share as they sign those papers⁠ → The way a parent can't help the proud smiles⁠ ⁠ These are the memories that last. Not the details, not the decor, but the emotion captured in a single frame.⁠ ⁠ Photographers in order of appearance: @acaciaandgrace_photography / @dejanacubrilovicphotography / @placeoflove.photoandfilm⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: The mother of the bride stands off to the left with her husband, as she shares a teary, soft smile with her daughter standing at the altar. ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: The newlyweds share a teary-eyed moment after signing their marriage documents, laughing softly as they take it all in. The bride wears a satin halter-neck gown while the groom wears a three-piece grey suit with a bowtie.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: A dad walks his daughter down the aisle, as two flower girls walk ahead of them. She wears a sparkly white gown, holding a pink and orange bouquet, as her dad wears a neutral suit and can't take his eyes off her.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
In a world of screens and instant messages, tangib In a world of screens and instant messages, tangible pieces still hold magic.⁠ ⁠ Summer weddings, engagement parties, and holiday celebrations are full of moments to remember, and physical stationery is one of the first.⁠ ⁠ Invites, menus, place cards… the pieces you can keep. The pieces your guests can treasure. A little paper, a little ink, and a whole lot of memory. Dive into the full article by @forkeepsillustration for all your tangible media inspo.⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A flat lay shot of a collection of physical invitations, dried flower petals and photographs with a text overlay that reads "In a world full of pings and pixels, choosing something you can hold in your hands isn't old-fashioned. It's incredibly thoughtful. A little bit rebellious, even. But mostly, it's just, human."]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview
DIY doesn’t mean “doing it all.” It means sh DIY doesn’t mean “doing it all.” It means shaping your day with intention.⁠ ⁠ It means choosing details that feel like *you*.⁠ ⁠ It means embracing creativity over convention.⁠ ⁠ Isabel + Jack’s colourful Harvester Moon celebration shows just how stunning DIY can be: full of farm-fresh florals, handmade touches, a cake baked by the couple, and details filled with personality. ⁠ ⁠ Proof that a wedding crafted from the heart can shine just as brightly!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @_wildheart.photography / DJ: @frankie.says.sax / Catering: @Peteswoodfiredpizzas / Ceremony Officiant: @hitchedbyhaylz / MC: @hitchedbyhaylz / Cinematographer: @downtheroad_weddings / Venue: @Harvestermoon / Bride's Dress: @dissh / Bride's Reception Dress: @leolin_official / Bride's Shoes: @drmartensaustralia / Groom's Attire: @uniqloau / Groom's Shoes: @converse / Loose Flowers: @geelongflowerfarm⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: Surrounded by her bridesmaids, this bride holds a bouquet full of colours matching their gowns. Pink, yellow, blue and purple wash over the women, with the bride in a white two-piece set.⁠ ⁠ Image two description: A shot of the handmade soaps created for guests as favours, with little cards attached to each one.⁠ ⁠ Image three description: A shot of the bride and groom in front of their arbour, holding their two fluffy dogs up as they smile widely.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #WeddingStory #WeddingStories #DIYWedding #DIYDetails #WeddingMemories #WeddingInspiration #WeddingInspo #RealWedding
We couldn’t measure this year if we tried – no We couldn’t measure this year if we tried – not in numbers, anyway. But in emotion? In creativity? In connection? It was overflowing. Thank you for trusting us with your stories, your art, and your magic. Here’s to another year filled with heart-full celebrations. Photographers in order of appearance: @jamesdayweddings / @thebeautifulstrange_ / @olemonade.co / @brettscapinphotography / @ellaottavianophoto / @laurenwildcreative / @danibartlettphotography / @marganphotography / @briarsatlas / @essjayphotography / @lulu_and_lime / @momentsphotographyau / @alanataylorphotography / @hayley.morgan.weddings / @mottaweddings / @liamxquinn / @fableweddings_ / @gretawolzakweddings [Video description: Shots from weddings featured throughout the year focusing on moments. The opening slide reads “2025 was a year we couldn’t possibly measure in numbers…”] #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #2025InMoments

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