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Cocktail Friday – Summer Garden Spritz
  There’s something about a garden wedding in summer that just feels easy. Chairs slightly crooked on the lawn. Kids […]
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Cocktail Friday – Spiked Organic Cucumber Lemonade
We wanted to create a cocktail, for The Green Issue that honoured the mission of reducing waste, of paying attention […]
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Etsy Roundup – Organic Wedding Gowns
  1. Linen wedding dress by EcoLinenDress, 2. Organic wedding dress with leaf print by SimkaSol, 3. Claire winter wedding […]
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Cocktail Friday – Junk Lounge’s Matcha Magic
Now we all know that for our ‘The Green Issue‘ we’re referring to eco or environmentally friendly weddings…not the literal […]
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Seedling Wedding Favours Tutorial
As we are celebrating all things green and earth friendly this month at Polka Dot Bride, cost effective, recyclable and […]
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Cocktail Friday – Spiked Dirty Chai
I have to be honest and say that chai is one of my favourite treats on an Autumn day, but […]
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Cocktail Friday – The Spaghetti House Trattoria’s Ferrero Martini
Alas, a destination wedding bound for Italy’s Le Marche region in Autumn may not be on the cards for all […]
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AgraWool Sideau Florist Foam Sustainable Alternative on a table in block form, being used to hold flowers, and also broken down with water
Review: Agrawool’s Sideau Natural Floral Foam Alternative
  We’ve mentioned before that traditional floral foam (still widely used in the floristry industry) is a toxic, environmentally disastrous […]
DIY Tips & Tricks DIY Tutorials Made
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The Tropical Issue

Take me to the tropics!

Lapping waves, vibrant florals, barefoot ceremonies in the sand, starlit receptions under palm fronds and coconut cocktails! Take me now.

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Vincent Mango tropical wedding cocktail recipe by Rooftop at QT Melbourne

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Cocktail Friday: The Elderflower Gin & Tonic
Today on Cocktail Friday we raise our glasses to the exquisite art from Elizabeth of ELK Prints, who have crafted […]
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Cocktail Friday: The Drunken Apple from Running Postman Bar
Hey there, cocktail enthusiasts! Today, we’re super excited to introduce you to a true gem, The Drunken Apple cocktail from […]
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Cocktail Friday: Chocolate Orange Martini from Running Postman
Today, we are excited to share with you a delectable recipe for a Chocolate Orange Martini, courtesy of Running Postman […]
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DIY Tutorials
A Bringing Back Blue Polka Dot Made DIY Roundup
  Beautiful, bonnie blue – a hue to fall very in love with, and is a star colour in the […]
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Cocktail Friday
Cocktail Friday – Golden Hour Whiskey Cocktail
  There’s just something about the light at golden hour, isn’t there? It’s hands down one of the best parts […]
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Meet The Makers
Boho Luxe Huntress
The Huntress & Co. is a rustic bohemian design and lifestyle brand based in Gippsland, Victoria. Creator Klaire Anderson makes […]
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Downloads & Freebies
Free Bridesmaid Proposal Cards & DIY Tutorial
Looking for creative and affordable ways to make your wedding planning experience even more special? As a terrific treat for […]
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Recipes
Creamy Coconut Ice Heart Favours Tutorial
Is there a childhood Aussie treat that is more romantic (if a treat could be romantic) than our old favourite […]
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DIY Celebrations
Minna & Simon’s Love-Filled DIY Engagement Party
Minna & Simon’s Love-Filled DIY Engagement Party is incredibly fun and kistchy, and we’re so excited to share it with […]
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