Wedding Budgets
Australian Wedding Budget Guide: What Do Wedding & Engagement Rings Cost In Australia?
  As part of our Australian Wedding Budget Series, we’re investigating the real costs behind the many different elements that […]
READ MORE

Wedding Budgets

We discuss wedding budgets, finance issues, tips and the real costs of weddings for you and your wedding guests

Our latest articles...

Choice Wedding Report Roundtable
Last year, Choice Magazine (an independent Consumer based publication in Australia) did a survey on whether vendors really charge more […]
READ MORE
The End of Febusave
Phew! We’ve come to the end of Febusave! Over 9000 people pledged to save for the month of February which […]
READ MORE
W Is For Weddings – Behind “The Wedding” Word Part Two
Chelsea and Mark by Renee Brazel Welcome back to part two of our feature article “W Is For Weddings – […]
READ MORE
W Is For Weddings – Behind “The Wedding” Word
Anna and James by Zoom Photography In 2009 the Australian magazine, Choice, ‘sought quotes from 60 reception venues, cakes makers, […]
READ MORE
Wedding Budgets and Bothers
Issy’s wedding bouquet captured by Angela Higgins Photography One of the first things people ask me when they get engaged […]
READ MORE
Antonia Kidman on Being Money Confident
An Australian journalist and TV presenter, Antonia Kidman is never far from the spotlight. She’s presented two TV series, The […]
READ MORE
Australian Wedding Budget Guide: What Does Wedding Videography Cost In Australia?
  Next up in our Australian Wedding Budget series: Wedding Cinematography – or, as just as many call it, wedding […]
Featured Inspired Wedding Films Videography Wedding Budgets
READ MORE
The Joy Issue

A full-hearted issue for the weddings that made everyone happy. Real weddings bursting with energy, meaningful traditions that spark joy, surprise performances, and family moments that make you smile every time you remember them.

READ MORE
Polka Dot Monthly Issues ›

Polka Dot Featured on Film…

Australian Wedding Budget Guide: What Does Wedding Videography Cost In Australia?
  Next up in our Australian Wedding Budget series: Wedding Cinematography – or, as just as many call it, wedding […]
READ MORE

Our latest articles by category...

Fashion
Daughters Of Simone Unveils Their Fall/Winter 2026 Collection: “Moon River”
Inspired by American themes and cultures, Daughters Of Simone are known for their free-spirited essence and love for the 70s […]
READ MORE
Inspired Weddings
Madeleine & Jack’s Alfresco Black Tie Wedding in Summertown
With the Adelaide Hills as their backdrop, Madeleine and Jack created a black-tie garden wedding that felt thoughtful and personal. […]
READ MORE
Engagements
Gabby & Brooke’s Waterside Engagement Party at Long Neck Brewery
Soulmates from the very beginning, Gabby and Brooke share a bond they describe as out of this world. They celebrated […]
READ MORE
Inspiration Shoot
Whimsical Garden Elopement Styled Shoot at Rocklea Farm
  Set against the beautiful Rocklea Farm in Stonehaven, Victoria, today’s whimsical elopement shoot is a stripped-back take on the […]
READ MORE
Gift Guide
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 […]
READ MORE
Wedding Venues
European-Inspired Wedding Venues In Australia (Updated for 2026)
  We first put this list together back in 2024, because we kept seeing the same thing pop up in […]
READ MORE

Got a love story you’d like to share?

Share the Love
We'd love to hear about your wedding experience.
Submit your story