Online Shopping Bibles

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There’s two NEW magazines out that are tailored to one of my addictions!

The Shop Til You Drop team have produced ‘Shop Weddings’ and Cleo has come out with ‘Cleo Click’. I love magazines devoted to shopping so it’s been a great few months!

There are some great finds in these magazines- from beautiful shoes and accessories in ‘Shop Weddings’ and inspirational online store stories in ‘Cleo Click’.

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‘Cleo Click’ even features one of my favourite blogs ‘Oh Joy!’

There are so many unique online stores/sites that have missed out in these issues so I urge you as readers of Polka Dot Bride to email and write to the editors of these magazines and let them know about the sites that you really love.

Contact Shop Weddings on shop {at} acpmagazines dot com dot au and Cleo Click on cleo {at} acp dot com dot au

ABC Of Weddings: The First Ten

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It’s time to round up the second installement of the ABC Of Weddings

Here’s another rundown of the first ten entries!

A Is For Ancestry

B Is For Bouquet Ties

C Is For Champagne (Written by Brother Polka Dot)

D Is For Dance

E Is For Engraving

F Is For Footwear

G Is For Guestbook

H Is For Hair Accessories

I Is For Initials

J is For Jewellery

Don’t forget to jump to the ‘It’s All About You’ post and tell me about yourself!

ABC Of Weddings: J Is For Jewellery

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Jammies are often worn during the wedding Journey while eating Jam and practicing the Jive in wedding Jewellery.

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Engagement Ring

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Mandy wears her engagement ring as she prepares for her wedding

Ah! The (almost) essential wedding day bling! Normally switched to your right hand during the wedding ceremony, your engagement ring is put on your left hand after the ceremony after your wedding ring (with the romantic notion that the wedder is closer to your heart)

Which is closely followed by…..

Wedding Ring

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Luba and Andrew show off their rings

The wedding ring is that one piece of jewellery that is essential to your wedding day!

Earrings

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Bride Kerri wore simple princess cut sparkly earrings

From tiny pearl studs, to long shoulder dusters, earrings can be such an elegant feature. If accompanied by a necklace and tiara, perhaps choose smaller earrings. (too much of a good thing is always too much of a good thing!) If wearing no other jewellery- go all out and be ornate as you like!

Bracelet

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Melissa chose a three strand pearl bracelet to accentuate her elegant style

Perfect to add as a little extra glitz if you’re staying simple with accessories. A thick, bold sparkling cuff can make a bold statement with a simple gown. Whereas classic pearls can scream old world glamour and looks beautiful with a more ornate lace gown.

Necklace

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Erin wore a diamond star burst necklace borrowed from her fiance’s great grandmother

From an ornate choker to a simple beaded creation a necklace is a great way to make a feature of your décolletage. A bold necklace can suit a strapless gown or a simple strand of sparkle or pearls will add elegance and simplicity, allowing your gown to take centre stage. Perhaps you could wear a necklace incorporating your birth stones, or like Erin, borrow a beautiful piece from someone special to add meaning to your wedding ensemble.

Watches

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Longines Evidenza Watch

A watch is an unusual wedding accessory choice, but may be a lovely touch- especially if the watch is a family heirloom or has special meaning to you. Try going for a metal watch with a dainty feel rather than a heavy leather band watch.

Brooch

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Jillian wore a pearl brooch on the waist of her wedding gown

A perfect way to bring attention to something you want to feature- on your dress or pinned into your hair a brooch can look modern or vintage, bold or feminine and dainty. For something different , the stones in your brooch could pick up colours of your bouquet or wedding colour palette.

Other Ways To Jewel It Up

  • Dress Jewellery
  • Hair Jewellery
  • Anklets

Images courtesy brides.com, Project Wedding and theknot.com

Valentine’s Day Treats

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I have been a bad wedding blogger. I have not even mentioned Valentine’s Day! (Admittedly because Mr Polka Dot reads this blog and I don’t want to hint at what he’s getting!)

I love sentimental gifts- a long message in a card, a box of heart cupcakes or a lovely little handmade ornament. But time gets away and thus we turn to online shopping!

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Valentine Gift Wrap from Bridal Survival, Heart Cup from Peters Of Kensington,, My Love Book from Kikki K, Be My Valentine Gift Box from Rainbow Designs, Cake Pan from Peters Of Kensington, Love Spell Bath Ballistic from Lush, Lotsa Lovin’ Biscuit Bunch from Wishlist, Bud Luvee Luxury Duck from Ekidna Kids, Love Orb Candle from Dusk, Heart Paperweight from Peters of Kensington, Cupcakes from Cupcake Corner, Cherry Cha Cha Box from Fruit Only

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