Venue Review: Coolum Beach Surf Club

19th August 2013

Oh to relax on a sprawling deck, overlooking the ocean as the sun sets on your magical Coolum Beach wedding day. How simply splendid this would be! If it’s absolute waterfront you’re hankering for, well this is the perfect Sunshine Coast wedding venue for you. Coolum Beach Surf Club is set right in the middle of one of the most beautiful spots on the Sunshine Coast. And that is saying a lot, since we are hit smack bang in our faces with natural beauty every which way we turn in our beautiful-one-day-perfect-the-next piece of the globe.  The function room at the Coolum Beach Surf Club can…

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Vintage Bridal Inspiration + WIN Expo Tickets!

18th August 2013

This coming Sunday, August 25, there will be a gathering of the grandest kind at Noosa Springs Resort. That’s right, lovely Sunshine Coast brides, it’s again time for the splendid event that is the It’s My Wedding Expo. All things bridal will be on show, and there will be the opportunity to not only meet amazing Sunshine Coast wedding professionals, but also snap up some amazing deals only available to brides-to-be in attendance.  Date: Sunday, 25th August Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm Fashion parade times: 11:30am and 2:30pm Location: Noosa Springs Resort, Links Drive, Noosa Heads Entry Cost: $10 per person There…

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Weekly Round Up

16th August 2013

Just in case you missed it… We kicked off our week with a fun navy and lush green wedding in Doonan On Tuesday we gave you a planning your Head Table 101 On Wednesday we told you all the details about the Pelican Waters Golf Club Wedding Expo, which is this coming weekend! On Thursday, we all felt a bit more hungry than usual when we shared how you can have your own personal chef for your hen's night. And the week's end brought about a flashback to one of our all-time fave wedding films New to The Bride's Tree…

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Wedding Film: Lauren and Matt at Noosa Waterfront

15th August 2013

We adore this gorgeous couple! Lauren and Matt were married at Chaplin Park in Noosaville, and their beautiful wedding ceremony was filled with love and laughs and pure joy as you will see from this wedding highlights film by Sunshine Coast wedding cinematographer, Innovate Media.  Their reception with all it’s oh-so-sweet styling was held at the stunning Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, located right next door. Just have a listen to their super cute vows, where gorgeous Lauren promises Matt she will expand her culinary skills to more than just cobb loaf and mashed potato, amongst other things. Love it! The highlight of…

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Venue Review: Pelican Waters Golf Club

13th August 2013

Pelican Waters Golf Club is the first Greg Norman-designed golf course, located in stunning natural surrounds only 10 minutes from Caloundra beaches, and only an easy hour’s drive from Brisbane airport.  This majestic gem is set amongst natural bushland and tranquil lakes and is the perfect location to host all of your wedding day requirements You can say recite your vows on the manicured ceremony lawn, overlooking the lake, and the light and spacious reception room offers the same views in an elegant setting to party the night away in style. The club’s experienced functions and events team is on hand to…

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Head Table 101

12th August 2013

A seating chart at your actual wedding ceremony isn’t always necessary, traditionally all of the members attending in support of the bride sit on one side and the members attending to support the groom are on the other side. Many couples have chosen to abandon this tradition, as they believe that through their union, everyone is family so there shouldn’t be a seating plan. Now, putting together a seating arrangement for the reception is a whole other ball game. Does the happily married couple prefer a sweetheart table, or would they rather be surrounded by their bridal party, or their…

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Real Wedding: Laura & Zac in Doonan

11th August 2013

Whoever said blue and green should never be seen did not foresee the pretty that can be enjoyed by lush greenery against a classic navy. This was the colour theme for Laura and Zac’s elegant Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding with an edgy twist we are loving on in a crazy way.  The couple kept with tradition in a Catholic church wedding in Tewantin, followed by a marquee wedding reception in Doonan at the bride’s parents’ home. Quite the extravagant backyard wedding for only 220-odd guests! To keep costs down, the bride organised a lot of DIY, and enlisted the help…

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Weekly Round Up

9th August 2013

Are you coming to see us today, little Darlings? Because we are at A Darling Affair at Woombye Chapel, and we really want to gaze upon your beautiful faces and hear all about your wedding plans and dreams. So come visit!  If visiting The Bride's Tree team isn't motivation enough to come along today (yeah, I know, as if – we are so worth it!), there will also be the most creative, innovative, funky, wonderful wedding professionals to meet, prizes to be won and goodie bags to get your mitts on. Doors open at 10:00am, see you there! Photo of…

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See you tomorrow, Darling

8th August 2013

We have two tickets to give away to A Darling Affair‘s vintage and handmade wedding fair, which is at Woombye Chapel tomorrow! Let us know in the comments what you’re looking for at the fair tomorrow – a venue, photographer, hair and makeup, florist or even something unique and different, which you are sure to find there if anywhere! Be sure to include your name and email address so we can notify the winners by 5:00pm.  Doors open 10:00am Entry cost $10 First 300 people through the door score a goodie bag and a free copy of WHITE Magazine Fashion parades…

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Behind the Scenes Styled Shoot Film

5th August 2013

As you all undoubtedly know, we put out our latest free online magazine last week, which features a styled shoot we are going nuts for. Coconuts! Like on a tropical island, because this is as close to a tropical island wedding you can have here on the Sunshine Coast.  There are pineapples, cocktails, a beach campfire, bongos and a guitar in the sand, and a Kombi. Oh, did I mention it is also retro-themed like a 1960’s Hawaiain Beach Resort destination wedding? Yah-huh! I know, almost too much awesome!  We were lucky enough to have the amazing team from Jasper &…

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Hi, I’m Sally, Founder and Editor of The Bride’s Tree. Over the past 13 years I’ve written thousands of articles about all things wedding from tips and trends to etiquette and ideas. On this blog I bring you the best of Sunshine Coast and Brisbane weddings.