Wedding Planning
The Emotional Load of Wedding Planning: The Stuff That Doesn’t Make the List
  There are endless wedding to-do lists. Book your photographer this far out. Don’t forget the seating chart. Pack for […]
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Wedding Planning

How does one plan a wedding? These features will show you the way!

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What to Do If It’s Windy On Your Wedding Day: The Need To Knows
  For The Alfresco Issue we’re talking about everything Mother Nature can throw at you. So, the forecast says “breezy” […]
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Australian Wedding Budget Guide: What Does A Wedding Celebrant Cost In Australia?
  As part of our Australian Wedding Budget Series, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most important […]
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Australian Wedding Budget Guide: What Does A Wedding Cake Cost In Australia?
  Welcome to Polka Dot Wedding’s Australian Wedding Budget series – where we interview wedding pros so that you know […]
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Australian Wedding Budget Guide: What Does A Wedding Photographer Cost In Australia?
  Planning a wedding in Australia and wondering what everything actually costs? You’re not alone. While Instagram shows us the […]
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How to Plan A Wedding with ADHD: A Simple Guide
  Planning a wedding can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming—especially if you have ADHD. One minute you’re […]
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Top Tips For Making Sure Your Wedding Is Accessible (From Those Who Know!)
  While we’ve long talked about the pretty, the sentimental, the romantic when it comes to weddings, we’ve missed one […]
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How To Look After Your Nervous System While Planning A Wedding
  A wedding is a huge hit on a nervous system. A nervous system that let’s be honest, in 2026, […]
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The Alfresco Issue

As the weather warms up, we’re celebrating the magic of outdoor weddings! Picture gorgeous receptions under the setting sun and dancing beneath the stars.

We’ll cover everything from stunning styling ideas to practical planning tips – like wet weather backup plans and all those important outdoor wedding considerations.

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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 […]
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Inspired Weddings
Tim & Stephanie’s Romantic Wedding at Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
  When Stephanie and Tim started planning their wedding, they kept coming back to one idea: an elevated garden party. […]
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Engagements
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 […]
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Inspiration Shoot
Otherworldly Metallic Sculptural Wedding Editorial Shoot
There’s plenty to be said for knowing when to let a location do the talking. At Flinders Blowhole on Victoria’s […]
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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 […]
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Wedding Venues
The Moody, The Candlelit, The Gothic, The Dramatic Wedding Venues of Australia
Not every wedding wants to be bathed in light. Some are made for candlelit stone walls, vaulted ceilings, and rooms […]
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