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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What Would They Know? Expert Interview with Steve from At The Beep
We’re all about making memories here at Polka Dot Wedding so it comes as no surprise that when offered the […]
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Why You Should Have Non-Alcoholic Drinks At Your Wedding
For those looking to stay dry post-July, or now identify as sober-curious, a wedding might sound like your worst nightmare. […]
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5 Ways To Make Your Haldi Ceremony Stand Out In All Its Yellow Glory!
  Quite possibly one of my favourite pre-wedding events in a South Asian wedding is the Haldi ceremony. A colourful […]
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I Hope You Dance: How To Find The Perfect First Dance Song
Choosing your first dance song may not be one of the more easy, straightforward decisions when it comes to wedding […]
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Outdoor Or Indoor: Working Out Which Setting Is Right For You!
It’s a question every engaged couple has to ask at some point in the wedding planning process. Sooner rather than […]
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Take a Seat: Tips On How to Nail Your Reception Seating Chart
Planning out your seating chart is an art form. Brooke from Planning With Purpose suggests a glass of wine in […]
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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: 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
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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