With Polka Dot Bride being all about everything Australian, I want to celebrate Australia Day today with a look at why I love Australian weddings so much! The team and I are taking the day off (as is the Australian way after all!) to spend with our families, but I’ll be back tomorrow again!
I love the backdrops of mountain ranges…
Photo from Cara and Bruce’s Wedding by York Street Wedding Photography
The browns of freshly sown fields…
Photo from Kimberley and John’s Wedding by Jonas Peterson
The golden light of tropical Islands…
Photo from Amanda and Brett’s Wedding by Lisa Michele Burns
Of beautiful country houses, their stories hidden inside…
Photo from Domonique and Nick’s Wedding by Stephen Henry Photographics
To icons that are recognisable world over…
Photo from Katie and Stephen’s Wedding by SugarLove Weddings
and rolling hills of golden, sun dried grass.
Photo from Sayuri and Luke’s Wedding by David Robertson
I love our love of fashion…
Photo from Prue and Andrew’s Wedding by Infinity Photography
Unique style…
Photo from Kate and Tim’s Wedding by Jonathan Ong
And, of course, shoes.
Photos from Laura and Jacob’s Wedding by Studio Sixty Photography
I love that there are just as many beautiful weddings in ballrooms…
Photo from Geetha and Andrew’s Wedding by gm photographics
As there are on the beach…
Photo from Emeila and Anthony’s Wedding by Pobke Photography
And in the country.
Photo from Kylie and Chris’ Wedding by Infinity Photography.
I love our native blooms…
Photo from Sandra and Richard’s Wedding by David Henry Photography
and our talented local designers…
Photo from Lisa and Anthony’s Wedding by Candice Ottaway for O Photography
And touches that pay homage to our country.
Photo from Emily and Chae’s Wedding by Filip Welna
I love that we embrace our religions…
Photo from Athena and Dariusz’s Wedding by Marcus Bell of Studio Impressions
And cultural traditions.
Photo by from Cindy and David’s Wedding by Lara Luz
I love that we don’t take ourselves too seriously…
Photo from Natalie and Shayne’s wedding by Lakshal Perera
We’re not afraid to laugh at ourselves…
Photo from Nicola and Steven’s Wedding by Michelle Fiona Photography.
Even when it rains…
Photo from Kim and Christopher’s Wedding by Matt Reed.
Or cry.
Photo from Emma and Andy’s Wedding by Samm Blake.
I love that we know how to dance…
Photo from Nat and Mark’s Wedding by Bec+Fo
Oh yes we love to dance…
Photo from Sally and Ben’s Wedding by Leo Farrell Photography
And sing our hearts out.
Photo from Michelle and David’s Wedding by I Love Wednesdays
But what I love most of all.. is that we feel deeply…
Photo from Cheyenne and Nic’s Wedding by Leah Kua
We rock our own personal style…
Photo from Annalies and Simon’s Wedding by Beth Carter Photography.
And love with everything we have.
Photo from Julie and Pedzi’s wedding by You Can’t Be Serious Photography
Happy Australia Day!
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January 26, 2012 at 9:35 pm
love the first dress :X is just stunning
January 27, 2012 at 12:24 am
Beautifully said Ms Polka! I really loved reading this post and it made me very proud to be a young aussie. Happy Straya Day to you
January 27, 2012 at 6:54 am
Very beautiful pictures of these weddings! Looks really nice with the different environments also!
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January 27, 2012 at 7:03 am
Soooooo many beautiful shots!!!
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January 27, 2012 at 11:15 am
Gorgeous post Ms Polka Dot! Love the diversity, colour and laughter xx
January 27, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Truly beautiful Ms Polka! Couldn’t have said it better myself!
-xxx-
January 28, 2013 at 6:07 pm
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