Happy Monday Dotties! The final countdown of winter is underway- the lovers of sunshine and spring know that the season is just about to gear up!

Settle in, give some precious time to yourself and peruse our Polka Dot Directory which is chock full of great vendors who love being in the wedding profession. We have Venues, we have Cakes, we have Jewellery and Transport – we even have Entertainment and Wedding Planners!

Check out the Polka Dot Directory for wedding vendors who will love your wedding as much as you!

Photo two by Mike & Amy Photographers Photo three by Love By Shae

Only an hour’s drive from Melbourne is the beautiful Yarra Valley and right in the heart of this wine and gourmet food region is Yarra Valley Lodge. What can we say about this gorgeous venue – 2 golf courses at your fingertips, immaculately kept grounds and gardens, a lake (yes, you can have your wedding outdoors to take advantage of the stunning landscape or cosily inside), 20 to 180 guests with space for a dance floor, and of course as would be expected in this region, gourmet food choices and a range of local wines to savour. Accommodation in 102 beautifully appointed rooms is available, along with attractions for your guests such as hot air balloon rides, wineries, breweries and the odd kangaroo or two crossing your path. Treat your guests to a long wedding weekend of the best this region has to offer, with your wedding in this beautiful venue the pinnacle of the experience!!

We asked Silika from Yarra Valley Lodge five questions in five minutes:

What is the most important piece of advice you can give to engaged couples?

To enjoy the engaged part! It’s like Christmas .. a huge part of getting married is the anticipation and planning right up until the big day!

Tell us about a hidden talent you have?

Being able to put our prospective engaged couples instantly at ease. We have such a rich and long history of weddings at Yarra Valley Lodge – we know what we are doing, and we do it extremely well.

As a vendor, what excites you about the wedding day?

Seeing it all come together, the guests arriving, the excitement in the air. Everyone loves a wedding! And seeing how the scene has been set. Every wedding is so unique and personal to the bride and groom, it’s just wonderful to see how individuality shines through each and every wedding we have at Yarra Valley Lodge.

What are you known for?

Our ridiculously picturesque scenery. The photos say it all. Whether it is rain, hail or shine, all the photos are simply stunning, set across our lush, rolling hills, with kangaroos bounding past, lakes, and a beautiful golf course. Plus we are all in one package!

If you could choose a song to play for the rest of your life what would it be?

Chateau – By Angus & Julia Stone.

Visit Yarra Valley Lodge’s page to find out more about our Vendor Of The Week. Yarra Valley Lodge is a member of the Polka Dot Directory.