Time for another mixtape! This one is all about the processional. I’m a big fan of wordless songs for this but only included two today!

Here are some ‘different’ choices for your walk down the aisle, different eras, different tempos and a different feel to each. I hope it inspires something for you! (I had to include "At Last" By Etta James, these days it’s almost a crime not to!)

I was reading recently how Aussie brides are shunning the white wedding dress and turning to colour for their big day.

I love love love a bride in colour! It’s such a great expression of oneself and a beautiful way to feel and look unique!

Wildberry Photography loves brides in colour so much- Vanessa dedicates a whole section to coloured brides on her website.

Here are some of my faves of hers (I especially love the matching veils, it takes the gown from a formal ballgown to sassy, chic bride!).

Bride Lauren & Bride Bec

Kim at Parisian Events recently noted how black bridal gowns are all the vogue in France and Australian bridal designer Mariana Hardwick has even designed a few darker toned gowns in her latest ‘Garden Of Earthly Designs’ collection which you can also in my chocolate & grey inspiration board.

If you’re not quite brave enough to go for a full on colour like those above, a pastel variation on a colour can also work. A soft mint green, a baby pink or a soft blue can all bring colour to the gown while still looking like a traditional bride.

Are you going for white or colour? What are your reasons?

L-R Henry Roth, Sarah Gale, Kristy Hinze, Jayson Brunsdon

Check out this good looking foursome captured at Melbourne’s Nobu a few weeks ago (I know, I’m jealous too- where was my invite?)

These four are the new faces of Australia’s own Project Runway which is set to hit Aussie TV in July.

Did you notice the first smiling face? That’s our friend Henry Roth who is one of the designers of the wedding dress Polka Dot Bride is giving away. Can’t you tell he’s as excited about the giveaway as me?

Here’s what they had to say about him:

Australian designer Henry Roth has spent the past ten years in New York working on his own label and has featured on US television programs such as Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, The View, Extra, and Style Court where he spent two years as a judge. Roth is the man who will mentor the Project Runway Australia designers and help guide the search for our next big name in fashion.

Sarah Gale stands beside Henry, as a fashion designer, Sarah is going to join renowned fashion designer Jayson Brunsdon (far right) as a judge on the show and gorgeous supermodel  Kristy Hinze (second from right) will be be hosting.

Project Runway will air exclusively on Arena and shooting begins this week.

So would you like to own your own little piece of designer goodness? To enter the competition to win a $1400 Henri Josef wedding dress, which, just create an inspiration or mood board around the dress and email it to win at polkadotbride.com! Entries close Monday 2nd of June 12am Australian EST. Check out the full competition details here.

Don’t forget to include the dress in your board and a full list of your sources!

Here’s some great Etsy gifts for your bridesmaids- all in pretty pink!

Compact mirror from Bodacious Divas MakeFunCrafts, Thanks Schmanks card by maybeyoushoulddie, earrings by LilikoiDesigner, wristlet by littleoddforest, fascinator from begurple

Image via Brad Paris from nymag.com

Antony Todd has often been called one of the world’s best interior designers, and we can claim him as our own! Antony who now resides in new York styling homes, businesses and fabulous events.

Growing up in Melbourne (where it’s said he dropped out of uni!), Antony worked in stage production and flew the nest after a holiday to New York in 1992.

After decorating for New York house wives, he landed his first big gig In 2005 when he was booked to decorate the ballroom for the 50th anniversary of the United Nations by Bill & Hillary Clinton.

Still returning for frequent retreats to Australia, Antony’s career blossomed leading him to decorate events for Glamour Magazine, Elle McPherson, Sienna Miller and the editor of Martha Stewart Weddings own big day- Darcy Miller.

With a brilliant talent for florals, Antony believes in keeping things simple and stylish- but never boring! His interiors have graced the cover of Vogue (not least his own apartment!) and his use of colour has wowed many design fanatics.

Antony opened his own New York store in 2006 and has even released his own cutlery line! He also makes an appearance on Martha Stewarts Wedding DVD Collection and his work frequently appears in Martha Stewart Weddings.

Don’t forget to start getting your entry together for our Win A Wedding Dress competition! Just create a mood board or inspiration board around the Henri Josef gown up for grabs. Your entry must include at least one of the three photos of the gown and must include the sources!

Entries must be received by Australian EST June 2nd 2008 and emailed to win@polkadotbride.com check out the entry for full details here.

Red bouquets don’t have to consist soley of roses, I love these combinations of textures and unusual blooms.

Bouquet by Janie Medley Floral Designs via The Bride’s Cafe and Elese Theur, Calla Lilies by Banche Flowers, bouquet from Brides In Bloom, bouquet by Jose Manuel Zavala from brides.com, bouquet from Brides In Bloom, bouquet from Best Buds, Bouquet by Janie Medley Floral Designs via The Bride’s Cafe and Elese Theur

Anya captured on her wedding day by Vanessa Hall of Wildberry Photography

To all the beautiful women out there who support us, guide us, hold us, laugh with us and most of all love us. Happy Mother’s Day!

To my own mother- thankyou for being such a strong, beautiful women who I admire so much and love with all my heart.

A holiday by the beach is certainly sounding appealing right now. Here’s five spots beside the water to laze away your honeymoon days.

1. Bedarra Island

Located on the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland’s coast, Bedarra Island offers secluded accommodation for a maximum of 32 guests a any one time. With only 16 villas located on the island, each is hidden away in the rainforest. The Pavillions (pictured above) feature ocean views over Hernandia Bay with a private heated plunge pool.

2. The Cook Islands

Image from Lonely Planet

The Cook Islands are a group of 15 Pacific islands located about 3550 kms from Auckland, New Zealand. Rarotonga is the capital and there are a multitude of resorts and luxury honeymoon style accommodation options for any budget and couple. Food and shopping are aplenty, recreation is wide and varied and relaxation? It’s a requirement!

3. Broome

Image from Travel Australia

Located in Western Australian, Broome is the home of Cable Beach- a beach of over 20kms of pure white sand. A lot of history is captured at Broome with fossilised dinosaur footprints at Guantheaume Point. Broome is only a hop, skip & a jump away from The Kimberleys- a treasure trove of red desert unexplored wilderness.

4. Fiji

The tropical paradise of Fiji is located consisting of 333 islands and many different ‘groups’. Located only a 3hr 50min flight from Sydney, Fiji offers a wide range of activities including white water rafting, diving, trekking, massages, candlelight waterside dinners,

Luxury accommodation ranges from hidden villas to over water bures and the sky is guaranteed to be blue and the water crystal clear!.

5. Maldives

The Maldives are said to be where Robinson Crusoe was set, so cast yourself away and forget the city smog and traffic jams while you enjoy the deep lagoons of the beautiful Maldives.

Snorkelling, surfing and even hopping on a submarine are all part of the Maldives treats. occupying over 90,000 sq km, there are over 1,190 small islands.