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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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How To Build A Wedding Reception Around Connection
  When planning a wedding reception, it’s easy to become focused on the logistics, timelines, formalities, speeches, entrances and ensuring […]
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So, You Want To Have A Sustainable & Ethical Wedding?
  Elise Mezner is a wedding photographer, sustainability coordinator and the kind of person who met her husband while lobbying […]
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Designing A Wedding Reception That Feels Like A Gathering, Not A Production
  What makes a wedding truly memorable isn’t always the perfectly timed run sheet or the grandeur of the production. […]
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How to Choose a Wedding Venue That Actually Reflects Your Values
  When it comes to choosing a wedding venue, it’s easy to get caught up in the inclusions list and […]
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Creating An Intentional Wedding Ceremony
  As part of The Mindful Issue, we asked Sally Bruce, a marriage celebrant specialising in non-traditional weddings in Perth […]
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Mindful Wedding Beauty: Letting Go Of Perfection To Look Your Best
  As part of The Mindful Issue, we asked Inèz Deckers, of Make-up by Inez, a hair and makeup artist […]
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How Candlelight Changes the Way Your Wedding Feels
  Before your guests notice the flowers or the table settings, they’ll feel the room. And that feeling is almost […]
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The After Dark Issue

Weddings take on a special magic after sunset. Think city lights, candlelit tables, bold night photography, and unexpected moments.

This month, we celebrate all that’s moody, sparkling, and unforgettable.

The fun that only happens when the sun goes down.

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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
What Your Photographer Wants You to Know About Shooting After Dark
  When planning a wedding, it’s easy to focus on the ceremony, golden hour portraits and all the beautiful moments […]
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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
Candles, Mood and Magic: Styling Your Reception After Dark
  If you’ve ever wondered how some reception tables look like they were lifted straight from a dream, chances are […]
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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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