Reception 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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Reception Wisdom

Wondering how to host an amazing wedding reception? Our wedding vendors share all their knowledge!

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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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How to Create a Fun First Wedding Timeline
  A seamless wedding day rarely happens by accident, it’s carefully shaped behind the scenes. On Polka Dot Wisdom, Vanessa […]
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Weather-Proofing Your Wedding – Advice for Handling Heat, Rain & Unpredictable Skies
  When it comes to alfresco weddings, there’s no denying the magic of celebrating outdoors. Sunlit ceremonies, starry receptions, and […]
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Rethinking Wedding Traditions: A Modern Perspective
  When it comes to weddings, tradition often takes centre stage, but what if those traditions don’t quite reflect who […]
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Where All Good Wedding Planning Should Start – The Story
  With a background in documentary filmmaking and event planning, Diana Fisk has seen firsthand the power of story to […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Micro Wedding
  Sasha Dobies, photographer and founder of Lovebirds by Sherbet Birdie, knows that not every love story fits the traditional […]
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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 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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“Hey Mr. DJ”- What Are The Ultimate Dance Floor Crowd Pleasers?
Being a hopeless romantic who loves love, being able to do what I do is a dream come true. Weddings […]
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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
The One Thing to Bring to Your First Florist Meeting (It’s Not a Pinterest Board)
  Britt runs a floral design studio, The Botanical Connection, and she recently made the case on Instagram that naming […]
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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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