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Photo by Tricia King via Tanya and Adam’s Stormy Spicers Hiddenvale Wedding

I must admit this year Spring feels a little like the above wedding photo, which by the way comes from an amazing wedding story – definitely one to read! Rain on a wedding day always makes for the most magnificent stories and this one almost takes the cake!

We have had so much gorgeous wedding (and honeymoon!) goodness around Polka Dot Bride this week. So let’s round it up!

 

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Rounding up our picks of Useful Wedding Favors

Talking beautiful wedding cakes with Cristina Cvetkoski of A Little Bit Fancee

The Polka Dot Travel Lounge – Bec From The World As Bec Sees It

Sarah shares her post wedding thoughts in Inspired Words

Loving Andrew‘s gingham bow tie in Groom Style

A modern take on handlettering with the Delikat font

For the true romantics- 6 Heart-Inspired Places To Pop The Question

We dive into Frequently Asked Questions About Feather Touch Eyebrows

Off to the isle of green! Ireland: Feel Like Royalty On Your Honeymoon

Rainy Day Romance – Tips To Get Through A Wet Wedding Day

Magic moments at this Stormy Spicers Hiddenvale Wedding

Loving the recipe for Vernon’s Pink Gin Pitcher and long Summer nights

We spend Five Minutes With….Simone from Roombas @ Mt. Aitken

The ultimate romantic honeymoon – Honeymoons A-Z: Venice

A sweetly scented gift – learn how to make scented lavender hearts

Create memories in your own backyard with these tips for a backyard wedding

Selecting your wedding day jewellery can be tricky – our guide to choosing the perfect pieces

Chris shares his memories of his Barossa Valley wedding

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For stunning gowns, you will want to check out the dates for the 2017 Demetrios Preview Trunkshows! Not only will you see the very new collection of gowns, if you purchase on the day you’ll also be treated to a host of specials (including discounts). The first one is from November 3rd-12th at Dion for Brides in Perth, 24th November-4th December at Shazzam Toronto Bridal near Newcastle, 8th- 18th December Rosa & Mary’s Bridal Shop  on the Gold Coast, and finally at Sposabella Bridal in Sydney from the 12th-21st December. Visit the website for more details.

We love when small businesses do grand things and Melbourne calligrapher Danielle of  Design In Words has launched a Pozible campaign to send her to the USA and learn from one of the calligraphy greats – Pat Blair, to not only hone her skills but to strengthen the connection of Australia to the rest of the world when it comes to the art of calligraphy – including Danielle’s dream of a calligraphy conference right here in Australia. Click to check it out!

Beautiful new venue Centennial Homestead is hosting a wedding showcase on the 15th of November between 5pm and 7pm. This stunning garden venue in the heart of Sydney will be decorated to show off its stunning versatility as well as showcasing favourite vendors and of course – plenty of bubbles! Be sure to visit the website to register your place!

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Our film of the week comes from The White Tree. The wedding of Rochelle & Kurt, with it’s gorgeous country location captures all the country charm I love about Australia. Sweet flower girls with flower crowns, the dirt plains which act as such a magic backdrop and the party which you know will never be forgotten.