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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Photography Wisdom

Advice to brides and grooms from wedding photographers, from choosing your photographer to rainy day weddings, and interviews with wedding photographers,

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5 Things You Must Do Before Picking Your Wedding Photographer
About James White Photography: Hey! We are James and Daniela, husband and wife team here at James White Photography, located on […]
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What Would They Know? Matt Brown of Stone & Wool Photography
Poring over Matt’s work is such a delight. A self-proclaimed “big softy that craves great love stories and people with […]
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5 Expert Tips For Getting Great Portrait Photography On Your Wedding Day
You’re getting married, you’re organising your vendors, and you’re at the point where you’re facing the classic conundrum that is […]
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Through The Photographer’s Lens: A Wedding Venue Tour of Tasmania
In considering this article it was nice to pause and reflect on the variety of weddings I’ve been fortunate enough […]
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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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How to Set Expectations with Your Wedding Photographer (The Right Way)
Your wedding day is, without a doubt, a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s also one that flies by in the blink of […]
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Why Your Wedding Timeline Needs More Wiggle Room
  Wedding photographer Jennifer MacDonald of Liminal Wonderland has built a reputation shooting weddings between Melbourne and Scotland, and along […]
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The Mindful Issue

What if your wedding felt as good as it looked?

Planning a celebration with intention means choosing eco-friendly details, accessible venues, and rituals that truly matter, creating a day that’s personal, inclusive, and unforgettable.

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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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10 Wedding Venues You Will Love in the Hunter Valley
  Today on Polka Dot Wisdom, we’re escaping the Winter blues and transporting you to the marvellous Hunter Valley through […]
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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: Brett Scapin, The Wedding That Never Left Home
  It’s time for another instalment of Behind the Shot, where we ask a photographer to share one of their […]
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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
Stripes, Checks and Knowing When to Stop: A Guide to Patterned Wedding Linen
  Pattern on a table can lift a wedding or tip it into just a bit too much. Carina of […]
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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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