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Photo from Beachside Valentines Day Inspiration by Welsch Photography

Happy Friday Dotties! Did you catch our Beachside Valentines Day Inspiration shoot earlier this week? Did it get you in the spirit for a wonderful day with your beloved? I’m not sure our picnic will be quite as beautiful, but it will definitely involve a good view and (hopefully!) sunshine! What are your plans for the week?

It has been a very love themed week on Polka Dot Bride, let’s catch up on the week!

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Loving this fun Pom Pom Heart Wreath Tutorial

We asked our favourite vendors to chime in with “What Valentine’s Day Means To Me ” Read the stories from Your Private Chef, Amy Chan Hair and Make-Up ArtistryCarmen Rocha Design and Paperie, Amelia From Pictures and Hearts, Petal and Pod, Vivian Ashworth Hair and Makeup and Glitz and Love

Adam shares his Perth Groom Style

Just perfectly suited to this Sunday- the Emporium Hotel’s Queen Of Hearts Cocktail Friday!

Bride Rhea shares her post elopement Inspired Words

Ms Filigree went along to the gorgeous One Fine Day Bridal Breakfast

Groom Villiame shares his Inspired Memories

Cannot tell the difference between the Bombshell Pro and hand drawn calligraphy!

What readings would a celebrant choose? Melissa Cornwall shares A Few Favourite Heartfelt Readings

Our favourite Cake Pops on Etsy.

Beautiful cultural details at Alyssa and Indoi’s Enchanted Philippine Forest Wedding

Dream away with A Summer Sojourn In French Polynesia

We chat bridal gowns with Atousa Aminian of Demetrios Bridal

Cindy shares her Favourite Pocket Squares Of The Season

News Roundup 12th jan

We love a good comeback story and we are cheer-leading Victorian wedding venue Galwiji Homestead who were affected greatly by a bush fire late last year. The venue’s first wedding was set to be held in December, just before Christmas. As the fire took hold of the local area, the staff, guests and bridal party had to evacuate, devastating the business in the process. Luckily the homestead was saved and because they’ re ready and set to go for the new wedding season, they are offering Polka Dot Bride readers two nights free accommodation (for up to 12 people!) during the week prior to any wedding booking made before Easter. Head to the Galwiji Homestead to see more of this beautiful property.

Brand new Perth venue Ambrose Estate (so new we don’t have photos yet!) are offering up a very special opening offer for newly engaged couples! The first 10 couples to book their wedding reception at Ambrose Estate will receive either Bali flights and 7 nights’ accommodation or decorations for their wedding by one of the venue’s in house stylists. Free honeymoon? Let’s just say that’s a great idea! Head to their website for details.

Mens tailor Institchu have opened their brand new Brisbane showroom. Brisbane gentleman can experience the heritage listed Queen Street location and make sure that their suit is not only beautifully made but custom tailored to their own measurements in person. Visit the website for more details.

The Grounds Of Alexandria are hosting a very special Valentines Day dinner on Sunday! Guests will enjoy a bottle of Pol Roger Vintage Rose 2006, a four course meal, cocktails and drinks, live music and more all under the twinkling lights of the popular cafe. Book your tickets here.

Entries are still open for our $1000 In Vouchers From BNKR and we are loving seeing what everyone’s plans are so far! Be sure to pop over and get your entry in for that pre wedding outfit or your bridesmaids!

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Our film of the week comes from Marry Me Movies. I love that Rebecca and Shaun’s wedding day shows just not who they are on that very day, but also the story of how they started and began. The special touch and something I never thought I’d never say – a cockatoo walked the bride down the aisle. Read that story here.