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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How To Create A Wedding With Hygge (Coziness)
  Let’s be honest: wedding planning can get a bit wild. With endless options, advice, and must-have lists, it’s easy […]
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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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Jew(ish) Wedding Rituals for the Modern-Day Couple
  Traditions have a way of weaving meaning into life’s biggest celebrations, and weddings are no exception. But tradition doesn’t […]
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Honouring Heritage in Modern Love – The Future of Chinese-Australian and Multicultural Weddings
  At Polka Dot Wedding, we are always inspired by the ways love and culture intertwine to create celebrations that […]
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How This Stationery Designer and Her Blended Family Created a Meaningful Wedding
  Traditions take on new life when they’re shaped to reflect the people at the heart of a celebration. For […]
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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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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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