Wedding Planning Wisdom
Nobody Warns You About the Post-Wedding Blues, But They’re More Common Than You Think
  A few weeks after the wedding, a couple sat in Amanda Lambros’s counselling room feeling confused. They’d loved their […]
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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 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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Planning a Wedding When Depression Has Pulled Up a Chair
  Wedding planning is often framed as one of the happiest seasons of your life. Wedding planning is often framed […]
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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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Modern Love in Australia: Why Couples Are Redefining Marriage Today
  Kate Cadet of Gathering Kate has spent her career as a celebrant watching the way couples approach marriage change […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Having A Lion Dance At Your Wedding
  Lion dancing is a tradition rooted in centuries of cultural meaning. At a wedding, it is both a blessing […]
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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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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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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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