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Maria & Macaulee’s Whimsical Summer Wedding at Rupert on Rupert

16.09.26
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What if your wedding ceremony felt like you, and n What if your wedding ceremony felt like you, and not a production? ⁠ ⁠ @meganjordancelebrant asks couples on Polka Dot Wisdom to pause before getting caught up in the noise of wedding planning and come back to the heart of it all: why you’re getting married, how you want to feel, and what matters most to you.⁠ ⁠ From finding your “why” to choosing three wedding values to guide your decisions, Megan shares a beautiful reminder that your wedding doesn’t need to tick every box or follow every trend. It just needs to feel right for you.⁠ ⁠ Read more via the link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A muted pink text tile with white text reading: "No one is grading your wedding against a bingo card of wild experiences." – Megan Jordan, "What If Your Ceremony Felt Like You And Not a Production?"]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview
Your wedding timeline doesn’t need to account fo Your wedding timeline doesn’t need to account for every single minute. In fact, wedding photographer Jennifer MacDonald of @liminalwonderland believes that the best images often happen in the gaps.⁠ ⁠ The moments you can’t schedule, like the extra five minutes with your Dad before the ceremony or your best friend seeing you dressed for the first time. Even a ridiculous laugh over dinner. These are the moments that make up your wedding day, and they’re much easier to capture when you’ve left a little breathing room in the schedule.⁠ ⁠ Jennifer also shares her thoughts on embracing the weather, choosing a wedding day that feels like you, and why you should be thinking less about what you’re “supposed” to have and more about how you want the day to feel.⁠ ⁠ Read more on Polka Dot Wisdom today. Link is in our bio! ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @liminalwonderland ⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A wedding ceremony takes place in a beautiful garden setting, with a newlywed couple standing beneath a large leafy tree as they exchange vows. Guests are seated on white chairs surrounding the ceremony space, with colourful, abundant floral arrangements lining the aisle. The bride wears a simple white gown with a long floral-trimmed veil, while the groom wears a black suit.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview⁠
“It felt like a giant slumber party.”– @ctcl “It felt like a giant slumber party.”– @ctclaire & @ronyyboo ⁠ ⁠ Imagine booking out your wedding venue and turning the whole place into one giant party with your favourite people. That’s exactly what Ron and Claire did!⁠ ⁠ Their spring celebration at Lancemore Lindenderry brought friends and family from all over the world together, with dancing flower boys, a sapphire engagement ring, outfit changes, and plenty of laughs along the way. See more on Polka Dot Featured now.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @jonong / Accommodation: @lancemoreevents / Band: @melbentco / Flowers: @poppyculture_hq / Hair & Makeup Artist: @makeupbyellyliana⁠ ⁠ Image descriptions can be found in the comments.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheGardenIssue #GardenWedding #GardenWeddingInspiration⁠
“The entire day felt like the perfect reflection “The entire day felt like the perfect reflection of us. “ – @mothermaria_ & @macauleeowen ⁠ ⁠ We’ve talked secret gardens, seasonal blooms and alfresco celebrations this issue, but Maz and Mac are here to remind us that the garden can come inside too!⁠ ⁠ Their whimsical wedding at @rupertonrupert was filled with colourful hanging florals, candlelight and all the things they love most: their favourite people, excellent food and a very good party. ⁠ ⁠ See it all in the full feature now live over on the website – link in our bio!⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @jacksongrantweddings / Flowers: @_ripplestudio / DJ: @keidanmorleymusic / Venue: @rupertonrupert / Bride's Shoes: @cultgaia / Hair & Makeup Artist: @caitlinrobinettehair / Makeup Artist: @danifischermua / Groom & Groomsmen Attire: @oscarhunttailors / Ceremony Musicians: @wearepaperhearts⁠ ⁠ Image descriptions in the comments.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheGardenIssue #GardenWedding #WhimsicalWedding⁠
The best wedding photographs aren't always the one The best wedding photographs aren't always the ones you planned for. Sometimes, they're the ones that happen in the middle of real life.⁠ ⁠ For our latest "Behind The Shot", Melbourne wedding photographer @brettscapinphotography shares a favourite from Ruby & Harry's wedding, photographed in their own lounge room, just minutes after their ceremony.⁠ ⁠ They're dressed spectacularly, but if you just look a little closer, you'll find the things that make the photograph theirs. Limoncello, family stubby holders, a little one's trike, rose petals and even a packet of baby wipes. Those little details aren't styled. They're simply part of the story.⁠ ⁠ Read more today via the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A newlywed couple pose together in their cosy living room after their wedding ceremony. The bride, wearing a simple off the shoulder white wedding dress, stands behind the groom with one hand resting on his shoulder and a drink in the other. The groom sits in a vintage leather armchair holding a drink, both looking relaxed and smiling. In the foreground, a coffee table is scattered with half eaten wedding snacks, drinks and flowers, adding an unstyled, lived in feel to the photograph.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingPro #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional #WeddingInterview⁠ ⁠
For The Garden Issue, we’re looking back at Bec For The Garden Issue, we’re looking back at Bec and Elliot’s glorious picnic wedding under the wisteria arch at Burnley Gardens. ⁠ ⁠ A day built almost entirely from op-shopped and thrifted pieces, a bouquet dripping in ribbon, and a vintage bathtub full of chilled drinks. ⁠ ⁠ Bec walked down the aisle in colour, not white, exactly as she’d always planned. And the ducklings who crashed the reception? Still one of our favourite details ever. See the rest of this beautiful day at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @amandaalessiphotography / Bride’s Dress: @elliatt / Accessories: @theholdlabel / Band: @heyjack_co / Hairstylist: @meganharrisonbridal / Catering: Your Private Chef / Catering: @lazydayz_grazing / Dessert Table: @cupcakecentral / Dessert Table: @lamannapatisserie / Flowers: @floral_alchemy_ / Wedding Ring: @cullenjewellery / Engagement Ring: @cullenjewellery / Wedding Coordinator: @liamxquinn / Ceremony Officiant: @meganjordancelebrant / Groom’s Attire: @vanheusenau / Groom’s Shoes: @roddandgunn⁠ ⁠ [Image description in comments.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheGardenIssue #GardenWedding #GardenWeddingInspiration⁠
“Build marriage on a firm foundation of love, tr “Build marriage on a firm foundation of love, trust and loyalty.” – @anabelle.dunbar & @tylerdunba.r ⁠ ⁠ The night before their wedding, Anabelle and her bridesmaids headed to the Rocklea Flower Markets, picked out their flowers and then spent the evening putting the bouquets together while doing face masks. ⁠ ⁠ That alone would have won us over, but then there’s the incredible satin gown, Spanish-inspired lace veil, all-black bridal party and gorgeous garden setting at Element Events!⁠ ⁠ Head to the full feature for a closer look at all the details we can’t stop thinking about.⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @in.full.frame / Bridal Salon: @moonandpearlbridal / Venue: @elementeventsvenue⁠ ⁠ Image descriptions are in the comments. ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #TheGardenIssue #GardenWedding #GardenWeddingInspiration⁠

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