Think 50′s, Carolina Herrera dresses back in the late 80′s early 90′s, Cath Kidston and more recently Zooey Deschanel in New Girl (quote: “I rock a lot of polka dots.”) whilst humming to Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini and you’ve got one quirky and playful wedding. Your hubby will probably scream “NO!” at your suggestion but assure him that you’ll be incorporating the print sparingly and promise him you won’t go overboard (No polka dot table cloths unless you want your guests to leave early by making them dizzy). Play with circular shapes, be it using flowers, balloons or lanterns to create your spin on the print. Go with strong colours and part with the baby pinks and purples. No one wants to attend a wedding that looks like a kid’s party. Polka dots can be sophisticated too.
Dots are the new hearts.
Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Elizabeth Anne Designs via Cheap Unique Weddings, Aaron Shintaku Photography via Polka Dot Bride, Lauren Venell's Wedding via Do It Yourself, Poppiseed Designs via Polka Dot Brides, Root Photography via Disney Wedding Blog, VP Gifts, Three Little Words via Delightfully Engaged (two photos), Etsy, Meg Perotti Wedding via Elizabeth Anne Designs
Who wouldn’t want a bite?
Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Adi & Cat Benner via The Knot, Glen Edwards Photography, Harrison Long Photography via Fifties Wedding, Antonis Achilleos via The Knot, Matt Emrich Photography via Dandelion Flowers, Philly Mag via We Heart Sugar, The Wedding Shoebox via MaddyK, Michelle Doll Cakes via Brides.com
Add a touch of whimsy to the bridal party.
Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Amina Michele, The Knot, Easton Events, Love Life Images via Table 6 Productions, Innocenti Studio, Pure Magnolia Couture via Etsy, Sunshine Guerilla, The Knot Australia, Brooke Schwab Photography via The Knot, Elizabeth Messina via Inside Weddings, Holly Cromer Pretty Little Weddings, Meg Perotti
Dots galore.
Photo credits (clockwise from top left): Apertura Blog via Elizabeth Anne Designs, I Am Michelle Pham Blog, Design Gal & Her Handy Man, Tim Halberg via Kelly Oshiro Events, The Wedding Line
2 Comments
Wow, this is such a thorough roundup of a real fun idea! Brides-in-planning should take note. :-)
I love polka dots. It’s my favourite print! Oh and then there are stripes too.