Reception

15 Unique & Fun Ideas For Your Wedding Reception

The After Dark Issue is all about what happens after the sun sets. And while a reception doesn’t need […]

Reception

Wedding reception styling ideas, reception venues, wedding decor ideas, wedding centrepiece inspiration, tablescapes, dessert tables - all the things you need to plan a beautiful reception

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Delicious Tablescapes

As an ode to winter and the rich, delicious hues, I thought I’d share Form Over Function’s red & chocolate […]

Baby Blue Lolly Buffet

I never get tired of pretty tablescapes – I always find something to draw from them as inspiration! The lovely […]

Splendid Days Boutique Marquee Hire

One of the greatest joys I have with Polka Dot Bride is getting to know businesses and the talented individual […]

Wedding Art Prints

I love the idea of using a fun print for guests to sign instead of a traditional guest book. Some […]

Hamptons Dessert Bar

I still love dessert bars and I still love the relaxed Australian feel we always stamp on them! Perhaps it […]

Tablescape Inspiration From it’s A Date Event Design

Oh I love seeing fresh new tablescape ideas! These are from the lovely Lyndsay at Bendigo design company It’s A […]

Ten Tropical Ideas For Your Tropical Wedding

Are you dreaming of saying “I do” with sand between your toes and the rhythm of ocean waves in […]

Ceremony Featured Reception Styling

The Music Issue

Let your heart sing as we help you set the musical mood for your big day. From your walk down the aisle to your first dance, we’ll inspire your melodic moments.

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Dirty Dancing Wedding

It’s another ‘that famous dance!’ wedding, this time it’s the Dirty Dancing wedding! The bride is a wedding photographer in […]

Wedding Thriller!

I love this video- makes me giggle every time!

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Fashion

Introducing Lumière: D’Italia’s latest 2025 Collection

Designed for the contemporary bride, D’Italia’s 2025 collection Lumière redefines bridal fashion through a curated edit of separates. Each piece […]

Inspired Weddings

Tyler & Anabelle’s Chic Autumn Wedding at Element Events

We have a serious soft spot for weddings with great details, and Anabelle and Tyler’s day definitely delivered. Their garden […]

Lucky & Mandy’s Romantic At-Home Baking Engagement Shoot

When it came time to celebrate their engagement, Lucky and Mandy skipped the sweeping vistas and dramatic poses in favour […]

Inspiration Shoot

Eden, Dune & Decadence: Three Ways to Style a Garden Wedding Tablescape

What better celebration of the Garden Issue than visiting three beautiful tablescape designs from the incredible brains of From […]

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: For Mums, Mentors & Magnificent Women

It’s that beautiful moment in the year when we get to pause and celebrate the mothers, mentors, and magnificent women […]

Secret Gardens For Australian Weddings

Not every wedding wants full sun and open sky. Some are made for hidden gates, dense hedging, and gardens […]

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