Wedding Planning Wisdom
The Art of Creating an Unforgettable Wedding Reception
  Maddy Mathews has coordinated her fair share of weddings at Hunter Events Group, from the sprawling to the intimate. […]
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Wedding Planning Wisdom

Wedding planning wisdom is written by wedding professionals with advice on planning your wedding day, interviews with wedding professionals, tips and resources

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The Art of Creating an Unforgettable Wedding Reception
  Maddy Mathews has coordinated her fair share of weddings at Hunter Events Group, from the sprawling to the intimate. […]
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How To Feel Calm and Relaxed On Your Wedding Day
  For all the months (or even years) spent planning a wedding, it’s funny how often couples tell us that […]
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What Happens Between “I Do” and the Last Dance”
  Celebrant and MC, Zee Scott has a front row view of the emotional journey that unfolds across a wedding […]
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Nobody Remembers A Perfect Wedding
  Beth Fernandes, psychologist and founder of online therapy service Therapy From Home, has been a bridesmaid five times and […]
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The Best Parts of a Wedding Happen After Dark
  A wedding doesn’t end once the formalities are over. In many ways, it’s only just getting started. As the […]
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The Magic of a Dusk Wedding Ceremony
  Today we’re celebrating the moments that unfold as the sun begins to set, and few are as unforgettable as […]
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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 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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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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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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5 Tips For Being The Best Bridesmaid or Brides-Man
Image: Tealily Photography As an über experienced celebrant and a delightful human being, Robyn Pattison knows a thing or two […]
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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: Leo Farrell, When the Sun Sets
  We’re kicking off a new series called Behind the Shot. These aren’t the shots about the pretty, or the […]
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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
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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