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Navigating Family Estrangement While Planning Your Wedding
  The After Dark Issue makes space for the parts of weddings that rarely get talked about honestly. And few […]
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The Importance Of Good Reception Lighting
Most couples dismiss lighting when it comes to styling their wedding reception, thinking that the standard venue lights will ‘do’. […]
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Choosing Outfits for your Flower Girls And Page Boys
Image by Todd Hunter McGaw via Princess Catherine Style Brisbane Wedding With A Twist It can be tempting to leave thoughts […]
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Project Innovate 2012 “Selling For Wedding Professionals” with Saundra Hadley GET REAL Sales Coach – The Film
I’m so excited to finally show off the film of Project Innovate 2012! You’ve read the blog post, now see […]
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How To Select A Beautiful Diamond – Part 1
When I opened Holloway Diamonds (first called Precious Metals) in 1976 as a geologist with no diamond and jewellery experience […]
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Get The Groom Style – Beach Formal
Image by Sabra Creative via Groom Style – Jay Proof that beach weddings don’t have to be rolled up sleeves […]
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What Would They Know – Erin Archibald of Prior Engagement
I am so delighted to welcome this week’s expert – the lovely Erin of online wedding accessory and decor business […]
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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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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
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
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
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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