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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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Ava Madison Bridesmaids 2011 Collection Shoot
You know I love my videos, here’s a sneak peek at the behind the scenes action of the latest Ava […]
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Inside The Lincoln Of Toorak
Editors Note: Please note this post was published in 2011. By now you’ll know I love videos – so I […]
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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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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
Dark Romantic Wedding Cakes Are Having a Moment
  If the rise of candlelit receptions, moody florals and richly layered colour palettes has taught us anything, it’s that […]
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Photography Wisdom
Behind The Shot: Leo Farrell, When the Sun Sets
  We’re kicking off a new series called Behind the Shot. These aren’t the shots about the pretty, or the […]
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Flower Wisdom
What Happens to Wedding Flowers After the Last Dance?
  Tahnee Skowron is the florist and plant hire specialist behind The Botanic Edit, and she has seen the part […]
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Styling Wisdom
What Couples Don’t Know To Ask Their Wedding Lighting Designer
  The After Dark Issue is about atmosphere when the sun goes down. And nothing shapes the atmosphere of a […]
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Food & Catering Wisdom
Dark Romantic Wedding Cakes Are Having a Moment
  If the rise of candlelit receptions, moody florals and richly layered colour palettes has taught us anything, it’s that […]
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