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Behind The Scenes
Grown Not Flown: Connecting Growers To Local Consumers
  We first came across Nikki Davey when we saw her on the news for winning a 2023 AgriFutures Rural […]
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Behind The Scenes

Behind the scenes at wedding launches, wedding events, decor inspiration, cake and wedding gown creation and more.

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A Day in the Life of…….Lucy Leonardi
My typical weekday begins at 9:30am where I go through on average 12 inquiry emails from brides/grooms-to-be overnight. I check […]
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Behind The Scenes – Karen Willis Holmes – The Silver Shoot
If you’ve been reading Polka Dot Bride and Polka Dot Wisdom for any length of time, you’ll know I love […]
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A Wedding Planners Tale: The Rainy Wedding
The weather had been inclement in the lead up to the wedding and we had planned for an outdoor ceremony […]
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Ava Madison New Store Opening
Opening a store was a big move for us but a necessary step in moving the business forward. We have […]
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Matt and Katie And Their Wedding Photography Spoof Video
A few weeks ago, many many talented photographers gathered in Brisbane for the 2011 AIPP Hair Of The Dog conference. […]
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A Birdy Good Time
While weddings can be really hard work for vendors, it’s nice to know there’s room for lots of fun too! […]
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Creating “Fiore” – A New Release Of Floral Origami Wedding Invitations
When I was planning my wedding in 2010, I wanted to create wedding invitations that unfolded to reveal all the […]
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The Destination Issue

Destination weddings are back and more beautiful than ever!

We’re exploring everything from dreamy European venues to hidden gems closer to home.

Get ready for stunning real weddings, practical planning guides, and all the insider tips you need to plan your perfect destination celebration.

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Polka Dot Featured on Film…

Behind The Scenes With Triple R Luxury Car Hire
Specializing in classic wedding cars, such as Rolls Royces, Bentleys and Jaguars, at Triple R Luxury Car Hire, we’re passionate […]
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The Making Of A Couture Collection
Image via Paddington Weddings We’re so excited to share our behind the scenes video, “The Making of A Collection” with […]
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Expect The Unexpected: Filming in the Wet
Jasmin and Jordy had been together since they were teenagers, and were married surrounded by hundreds of family and friends […]
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What Would They Know?
What Would They Know? Davina Adamson of Black Finch Jewellery
  If you’ve ever walked into a jewellery studio and felt like you’re meant to already know what you want, […]
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Cake Wisdom
Eco-Conscious Florals For Your Wedding Cake & Styling!
Creating a wedding that is more sustainable, and more aware of the environment and the impacts we have on the […]
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Photography Wisdom
Golden Hour Magic: How to Capture Stunning Outdoor Wedding Photos
  Lighting can make or break wedding photography, and few moments offer better conditions than golden hour. That short, powerful […]
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Flower Wisdom
Wedding Flowers That Just Spark Joy
  Flowers have long been woven into the story of weddings, but beyond tradition and aesthetics, flowers have a remarkable […]
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Styling Wisdom
How to Feel Confident, Comfortable and Joyful in Your Wedding Suit
  One of the things I keep coming back to, especially as we put together our Joy Issue, is how […]
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Food & Catering Wisdom
Bubbles Decoded: The Difference Between Sparkling Wines & Champagne
Christmas and New Year’s may be over for another year, but that doesn’t mean we need to put a cork […]
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