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How To Choose A Wedding Makeup Artist
Australian makeup artist Ashley Morales shared an Instagram carousel on the questions to ask before you book a wedding makeup […]
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What You Need to Know Before Talking to Your Ethical Jeweller
    I guess the first thing you need to know is ethical jewellers don’t necessarily wear hemp trousers and […]
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Behind the Door with….. Bell Street Bridal
Images 1 & 2 via Bell Street Bridal One of the most exciting parts about getting engaged is choosing your wedding […]
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Green & Gorgeous – Our Favourite Eco Friendly Wedding Ideas
Image via Nina Hamilton Photography It is often assumed that an eco-friendly wedding entails a compromise in style, yet it’s […]
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What Would They Know? Lindy Yewen of Lindy Yewen Photography
Here at Polka Dot Bride, we love telling stories. This goes beyond writing pretty words. We actually jump up and […]
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Let’s Chat Sustainable Weddings With Sandra Henri of Less Stuff, More Meaning
Pearl Button Bridal by Sandra Henri Photography Enjoying a long career photographing weddings, it was a ‘mid life opportunity’ that […]
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What Makes An Engagement Ring Ethical?
Photo Credits: Zoe Pook Jewellery Is all the greenwashing getting you down? Are you tired of sifting through information to […]
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How To Mix Prints In Bridesmaid Dresses
  Mismatched bridesmaid dresses are Tessa Hartnett’s favourite topic, and print is having a moment. For The Pattern Issue, the […]
Bridesmaid & Groomsmen Wisdom Fashion Wisdom Wisdom
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The Pattern Issue

We’re celebrating weddings full of personality! From tartan suits and patterned veils to striking stationery or show-stopping cakes, see how patterns tell your story.

This issue is all about designs that pop and make your day unforgettable.

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Polka Dot Featured on Film…

10 Sydney Wedding Venues You Will Love
  Today on Polka Dot Wisdom, we’re transporting you to some fantastic Sydney wedding venues through the lens of Lovereel’s wedding photographers […]
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10 Southern Highlands Wedding Venues You Will Love
  Today on Polka Dot Wisdom, we’re transporting you to the marvellous Southern Highlands through the lens of Lovereel’s wedding photographers and […]
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The Secret Sauce to an Unforgettable Wedding – It’s All About the Games
  Today on Polka Dot Wisdom, we have seasoned wedding MC, Nathan Cassar sharing the secret sauce to an unforgettable […]
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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: Dani Bartlett, Somewhere Between Portraits
  It’s time for another instalment of our Behind the Shot series, where we ask photographers for a favourite candid […]
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Flower Wisdom
Getting Wedding Flowers Right, Whatever Your Budget
  Every couple starts their floral planning the same way, a folder of saved images and a budget that has […]
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Styling Wisdom
How to Start With Pattern At Your Wedding
  Having featured over 25 of their beautiful weddings, we know Mornington Peninsula-based Poppy Culture (florists by training) knows 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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