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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Designing A Wedding Reception That Feels Like A Gathering, Not A Production
  What makes a wedding truly memorable isn’t always the perfectly timed run sheet or the grandeur of the production. […]
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How to Talk About Money Before Getting Married
  Money is one of the most loaded topics in a relationship, and one of the least talked about before […]
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Mindful Wedding Decisions: The Modern Way to Plan a Wedding
  Kat Wray is a non-traditional wedding photographer and the talent behind Red Eclectic. She’s photographed hundreds of weddings and […]
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10 Ways To Create Community Spirit At Your Wedding
  Who doesn’t love a bit of community spirit! Whether it’s getting involved with a local sporting event or purchasing […]
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Photography That Respects the Nervous System
  Wedding photography should feel just as good as the images look. For our Mindful Issue, wedding photographer Tilly Roberts […]
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“Shredding for the Wedding”: The Body Pressure No One Talks About
  “Congratulations! Wed shred starts now!” Kate* looked down at her phone, reading the latest comment on her engagement announcement […]
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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 inspiration […]
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Flower Wisdom
What a Flower Grower Wants You to Know About Wedding Flowers
  As part of the Garden Issue, we wanted to explore beyond the wedding side of things and get back […]
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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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