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Elvyra & Denny’s Uluwatu Destination Wedding Image by Ever Motion Photo

An unintentionally Mexican-themed week has seen the patterned team at Polkadot Bride meet up for a lunch of tacos, guacamole and fabulous cocktails, in addition to the wonderfully colourful weddings featured on the blog and Mr Herringbone’s Tequila Chicken! How the Mexican stars have aligned!

We’ve had a lovely week losing ourselves in the warmth of gorgeous weddings, delectable DIYS and a heap of sage advice from our experts. So if you missed anything, or just want to re-visit the pretty pages, here’s a roundup of our specialty blogs.

This Week On Polka Dot Weddings

Polka Dot Weddings is the blog where real brides write about their weddings and share their experiences. Inspiration abounds so click on each image to read more.

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1. Real Bride – Drown the Gown – Fiji Style 2.Real Bride Advice – Inspired Words – Chas  3. Real Wedding –  Luke & Kristy’s Western Australian Romantic Handmade Wedding  4. Real Wedding – Mia & Eben’s New Zealand Wilderness Wedding 5. Real Engagement – Michele & Eric’s Fringe World Engagement Photos 5. Polkadot Hot Spot – Guest Transport

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This Week On Polka Dot Wisdom

Polka Dot Wisdom is a treasure trove of advice, news and wedding planning tips! Written by wedding professionals you could almost plan your whole wedding by following this, the wisest of all blogs! Click on the images to read more.

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1. What Would They Know? – Catherine Stephens from The Lake House 2. Vendor’s Favourites – The Remote Resort 3. Expert Advice – Interior Design Your Wedding 

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This Week On Polka Dot Made

Polka Dot Made is your source for all things handmade including weekly DIY projects to make for your wedding or engagement.

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1.Etsy Roundup – Pearl Beaded Sashes 2. Tuesday Type – Rosabella 3. DIY – The Professionals – Jessica from Jekki Lu Handmade 4. DIY Tutorial – Homemade Pumpkin Pie 5. Cocktail Friday – The London Club’s Bohemian Mojito

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This week on Polka Dot Honeymoons

The wedding is over, the dust has settled and now it’s time to get away from it all! Find resort reviews, inspiration and real honeymoons every week on Polka Dot Honeymoons.

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1. Real Destination Review – Sundowners and Safari 2. Real Wedding – Elvyra & Denny’s Uluwatu Destination Wedding 3. Polkadot Travel Lounge – Suzelle from Travel Counsellors 

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This week on Polka Dot Groom

Polka Dot Groom is dedicated to all things groom. Inspiration, advice and style for the Australian groom.

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1.Groom Style – Bespoke Shoes and Leather Bow Ties from Wootten 2.The Dish with Mr Herringbone – Tequila Chicken 3. Real Groom – Inspired Memories – Piero 4. Real Groom StyleNamha

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Giveaway time! Miki.o creates modern and vintage inspired wedding invitations and stationery, with an online store bursting with a collection of fun, colourful and modern designs inspired by memories, travel, books, objects, nature and geometry.

And this month, Miki.o has a great offer for Polka Dot Bride readers!

For a limited time only, all Polka Dot Bride couples will receive 25% off all stationery in the miki.o online shop!

Simply enter the code P0LKAD0TBR1DE513 at the checkout for your discount.

Offer ends 30th June 2013 5pm Australian EST. Discount applies to orders of $250 or over. Offer is not redeemable for cash or credit.

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Are you a budding photographer, or want to brush up on your skills? Then check out the lovely winter camera workshop with the talented Neiyo  in Melbourne this August! To find book your place and find out more, head to her website!

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Calling all couples in Brisbane! The second Wedding School class of the year, hosted by The Wedding Collective, will be held at the fabulous Lightspace on Wednesday 12 Jun – and there are two pairs of tickets up for grabs!

It is an exciting night of planning tips and tricks to ensure Couples go straight to the top of the class! With special guest speakers from The Wedding Collective, this is sure to be a night of unmissable style and planning advice. Add to this divine canapes, delicious drinks and surprise entertainment, and you’ve got an event not to be missed!

To enter, simply leave a comment below and tell us, in 25 words or less “What are your most burning wedding questions you would like to have answered at the Wedding School?”

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More for the Gold Coast brides! Sugar & Spice Events has just announced that Enamoured – A Winter Wedding Fair will take place on June 16!

With 30 fab exhibitors, amazing glam style plus professionals on hand to help you create the day of your dreams – you’ll find what you need at Enamoured. They are even giving away a WEDDING! All the details of the competition can be found on their website.

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Circle of Love has hit Melbourne, and to celebrate, the lovely team are offering all Polkdot Brides a $100 discount off their wedding package!

Circle of Love provides a unique and luxury approach to outdoor wedding ceremonies, with a large portfolio of beach, garden and deck wedding ideas that brides will adore.

To enquire or book, send an email to [email protected] or call on 0407 862 101.

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The celebrations continue with the announcement from gorgeous stationer Alannah Rose that they have lowered their minimum order to 30 on most items (previously 50). This is particularly good news for couples having small and intimate weddings.The best part though – they are offering Polka Dot Bride readers free shipping on any order placed this week! Simply enter the code dotship on checkout!

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A beautiful video to round out the week, with  the story of not just the wedding day itself, but of how the couple met. Courtesy of the good folk at Pepper Image.

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