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Elsie & Darcy’s Autumnal Community Wedding at Maldon Botanic Gardens

02.10.26
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Elsie & Darcy’s Autumnal Community Wedding at Maldon Botanic Gardens
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Dark green dresses with oversized orange and lilac Dark green dresses with oversized orange and lilac florals, and bouquets full of autumn leaves: oh, how we've missed Suzie & Matt’s celebration. This wedding party nailed autumnal print, so it's back for The Pattern Issue!⁠ ⁠ See the full day via the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ Photographer: @goldandgrit / Bride's Dress: @suzanneharward / Bridesmaid Dresses: @obusclothing⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A bride and three bridesmaids stand close together, laughing and looking at each other. The bride has dark wavy hair and wears a white gown with a lace V-neck bodice. The bridesmaids wear matching long-sleeved dark green dresses with a large print of orange chrysanthemums, pink roses and lilac blooms. Each holds an autumn bouquet of orange blooms, sage hydrangea, burgundy buds and red leaves, tied with ribbon. A timber building and tall trees sit behind them.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #ThePatternIssue #PatternWedding #PatternWeddingInspo
Could your honeymoon be even more magical than you Could your honeymoon be even more magical than your wedding day? ⁠ ⁠ @lisaperkovic, our resident honeymoons writer, takes us to the breathtaking @kokomoprivateisland in Fiji, where the days are slow, the ocean sparkles and romance is woven into every little detail. ⁠ ⁠ Think private plunge pools overlooking the water, breakfast with a view, a picnic on your very own deserted island and candlelit dinners beneath the stars. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to press pause on the world and savour every moment together.⁠ ⁠ If you're dreaming of a luxury honeymoon in Fiji, this one is well worth adding to your wish list!⁠ ⁠ Read Lisa’s full review of Kokomo Private Island on Polka Dot Honeymoons today. ⁠ ⁠ Photography: @kokomoprivateisland⁠ ⁠ [Image description: A beachfront villa at Kokomo Private Island in Fiji, featuring a private swimming pool, timber decking, tropical gardens and swaying palm trees overlooking the ocean. A woman in a flowing white dress strolls through the lush garden beside the sandy shoreline, capturing the tranquil, luxurious atmosphere of this idyllic honeymoon destination.]⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #PolkaDotHoneymoons #FeelGoodWeddings #Honeymoon #HoneymoonIdeas #Honeymoons #Honeymooning #HoneymoonVibes #HoneymoonDiaries #LuxuryTravel #LuxuryHoneymoon #Travel #Travelling #TravelIdeas
Have you met the wonderful @sarahogrady.celebrant Have you met the wonderful @sarahogrady.celebrant yet?⁠ ⁠ As a queer woman, Sarah knows how powerful it is to create a ceremony where everyone feels seen and included. Her ceremonies are heartfelt, funny, warm, and beautifully personal: a celebration of love in all its forms.⁠ ⁠ Find out more about how she works on the Polka Dot Directory!⁠ ⁠ Photographers: @shotfromtheheart / @nikkimccronephotography⁠ ⁠ [Image one description: A couple by a lake after their ceremony, with their smiley celebrant between them. All three smile wide into the camera as they bask in the post-ceremony bliss. The groom wears a classic black suit and bow tie, while the bride wears a white satin gown and veil. The celebrant wears a beautiful floral dress. ⁠ ⁠ Image two description: Another shot of the celebrant at a different wedding, wearing a colourful tinsel jacket and heart-shaped sunglasses. She's blowing a kiss into the camera.]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #InclusiveCelebrant #WeddingVendors #WeddingDirectory
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Melbourne-born and family-owned since 1983, Mollin Melbourne-born and family-owned since 1983, Mollini knows a thing or two about making great shoes. And their 2026 bridal collection? Very easy to fall for.⁠ ⁠ Soft satin, sculpted heels, removable pearl ankle wraps and the loveliest tulle bows make this an edit worth bookmarking for your wedding wardrobe.⁠ ⁠ Explore the collection now on Polka Dot Featured!⁠ ⁠ Stylist: @jasmineknights_ / Makeup Artist: @eloisehoganmakeup / Jewellery: @zafinoaustralia / Gowns: @grace_loves_lace / Gowns: @meshki / Shoes: @mollinishoes⁠ ⁠ Image descriptions in the comments.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #ThePatternIssue #WeddingEvents #WeddingHeels
We have a gap at Polka Dot Wedding, and we’d lik We have a gap at Polka Dot Wedding, and we’d like your help filling it!⁠ ⁠ We tell wedding stories from people of all backgrounds, living life in all kinds of ways. The ones we can rarely find, however many hours we spend scrolling, are weddings of disabled and chronically ill couples. We know much of it goes unseen, and we want to tell these stories too.⁠ ⁠ Maybe your day included a wheelchair or mobility aid, an Auslan interpreter, a guide dog, a quiet room, or a schedule built around chronic illness or fatigue. Maybe your disability is invisible, or you’re neurodivergent. Whatever your day looked like, we’d love to see how it came together.⁠ ⁠ You choose what you share and how. If you’re a photographer, planner or celebrant who’s worked on a wedding like this, send it through too. Link in bio, or send us a message!⁠ ⁠ [Image description: a bold red tile with white text that reads: "Disabled, chronically ill, deaf or neurodivergent? Your wedding belongs here."]⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWeddings #WeddingStories #RealWedding

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