About Polka Dot Bride
Polka Dot Bride is an Australian wedding blog dedicated to inspiring you to create a beautiful wedding uniquely yours.
In my younger days I collected all kinds of bridal information, a lot I still have today. I’d drag my dad to the photocopier and have him help me photocopy my favourite bits out of bridal magazines- bits I still have today. My collection of bridal magazines is one I am slightly red faced about, but throwing them out would be too painful!
I’ve always loved what a wedding represents- a big celebration surrounding the love of two people (corny?? maybe) Now as I have grown older and am part of the industry I love the different facets of weddings- the divine couture, stunning papers, delicious food- and who knew there were so many options for a veil?
I’m always scouring international sites for the latest in wedding trends and am continually amazed by the fresh, unique and stylish ideas available. I look everywhere for inspiration- gardens, books, a beautiful piece of crockery.
I’m all for doing things traditionally, but admit there’s a slight touch of anti-bride in my system, I believe that’s more to do with making your wedding unique to you and a heck of a lot of fun! I love a wedding where the couple shines.
I hope to touch on anything wedding related that is useful to today’s bride- style, unique finds, fabulous suppliers all with a little bit of fun thrown in! I want to inspire you, to make you dream, to ease the wedding stress and to create an event that is beautiful, and is you.
Located in Australia, the options are somewhat harder to find, but when you find one it’s all the more fun!. In this blog, I discover the unique, the stylish, the fresh and the quirky wedding ideas for Australian (and international!) weddings- most of all I hope to discover things that can make your wedding fun and about YOU!
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Want to know where to start? Check out my ABC Of Weddings series, look at some of the real weddings I’ve featured, or check out everything polka dot!
Want to contact me? Check out my contact page!
I so agree with the sentiment. Having planned stylish events in Australia for many years, we became frustrated at the lack of beautiful products here for our stylish brides. So, we went overseas and imported the wares ourselves. Pink Frosting – the now online wedding shopping mecca – was born! And we haven’t looked back since… We now exclusively import gorgeous pieces from all over the world for our Australian brides who shouldn’t miss out on the very best for their special day! Love your work, Ms Polka!
Comment by Pink Frosting — December 11, 2007 @ 6:44 pm
We at The Pink Book love your fresh ideas and daily inspiration! Thanks for a great blog!
PS- Tag, you’re it!
Comment by The Pink Ladies — April 26, 2008 @ 6:02 am
I’m bookmarking this for future reference.
I make flowers from ribbons and adding wedding specific products to my lines–slightly distracted by adding two online shops– but just wanted to mention that one of my first customers on Etsy is from Australia and she purchased a silk flower to wear in her hair at an island wedding.
So, I would love to help Australian brides with heirloom quality ribbonry flowers.
(btw, I found you through EmilieDuncan BookmarkWorthy site via Twitter)
Great Site you have/ Looking forward to reading more
Comment by Flowersbyfarha — May 20, 2008 @ 5:45 pm
Loooove this blog! What a GREAT resource for brides!
Comment by Jasmine* — June 13, 2008 @ 6:05 am
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Pingback by I Feel Like Dancing, Love… « IT’S A JAIME THING… — November 15, 2008 @ 6:31 pm
Hi Ms Polka Dot,
this is a great site. As a wedding video producer, I meet so many brides who are in desperate need of such a fantastic resource. Planning a wedding was always a huge indertaking, but even more so today with the cost involved. The pressure is really on, to get it right and somehow, still have fun and enjoy that one day that goe.s so quickly for the couple. I really enjoyed reading Cathrin De’Entremont’s piece. In particular, urging couple’s to think outside the square and do something different for their wedding day.
I am going to put a link to you on our wedding Video Website because this is a great resource.
Keep up the good work.
Doug Wiggins
Producer
Video Innovations, Sydney
Comment by Doug Wiggins — January 25, 2009 @ 1:01 pm
I am so impressed with your blog and the work you have done. I am hoping to start up an event design business in Adelaide and have now bookmarked this site as one for myself and every aussie bride to refer to!
x from
http://summerpicnicwedding.blogspot.com/
Comment by Gabrielle — March 16, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
Thank you for doing such an awesome job!!
I’ve recently started a Wedding stationery boutique because i think Australian Brides deserve Good quality stationery.
Comment by Bianca — June 11, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
What a lovely blog…
I discovered you on Twitter and will check in regularly to see what’s new. I’m always looking for fresh ideas and inspiration – my husband and I have a retail store in the industry.
Keep up the great work.
Vikki
Very Special Celebrations
Bomboniere, Accessories, Keepsakes
Comment by Very Special Celebrations — August 1, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
Rather, they met members of the other camp. ,
Comment by Crazy32 — October 22, 2009 @ 9:10 pm
What did you learn or take away from that session? ,
Comment by His_wife88 — October 23, 2009 @ 8:41 pm
Hi!
I am a nationwide calligrapher and was curious if you would be interested in doing a blog post on calligraphy? I love everything you do on your blog and find it very inspiring and a great resource! I hope to hear back from you!
Comment by jennifer gillespie — January 8, 2010 @ 5:06 pm