It was a destination wedding for Penny from Adelaide and Duane from Griffith. Friends and family flew in from their home towns, plus Sydney, Melbourne, New Zealand, and Florida, USA. The lovely couple had prioritised finding a waterfront location with beautiful views and great views, which they found in Ebb Waterfront Restaurant & Bar.  Penny went into full organise mode when planning her wedding, gaining inspiration from inspiration online blogs, like The Bride’s Tree! She also wanted to put all her trust and faith in the consumate professionals we have here on the Sunshine Coast. For example, one Karen Buckle…

This time last weekend, there was a gathering of vintage enthusiasts at the Adorned with Love Vintage Chic Wedding Fair in Gympie. An outrageous level of vintage pretty was all in one place, and vintage-inspired brides were in heaven as they strolled through, meeting such wedding industry professionals as Marion Jonkers Photography, who has shared with us some of her photos from the event. As a lover of all things vintage, Marion herself was loving every minute of this collective of creativity. Marion at her super pretty stall top left, and she was visited by Melita of Boudoir Blush, who…

Today’s gorgeous photo of the week was taken at a Twin Waters wedding.It features newlyweds, Chris and Peta, a super pretty bouquet of white and yellow roses, and some sunset rays casting a warm, romantic light on this most romantic moment.  Our photo of the week was taken by Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Renee Towers Photography. Happy Saturday, lovely Sunshine Coast brides!  

Eco styling is a wedding trend we are lusting after in a big, bad lustful manner. Okay, that may be a little over the top, but we really, really like it a whole awful lot! It’s about nature, and taking the raw unique elements it has to offer and constructing them in a beautifully assembled tablescape. We love the colours Splash Events have used in this theme. They have allowed the colours, understated floral arrangements, succulents and impressive twig centrepiece to take centrestage by complementing them with simple white dinnerware and clear wine glasses. A rustic feeling is brought into the mix…

Today we are thrilled to have a guest blog article by the lovely Carrie from A Darling Affair.  The annual Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair presented by A Darling Affair has once again come around! August 10th at The Chapel – Woombye is an event not to be missed by all those that love great styling of any kind. The Chapel is a blank canvas ready to be groomed and teased with stunning displays. But wait there’s more! Another hall lays behind the main chapel so you get to walk through not one but two amazing halls. The ceilings, lawn, the…

Matt needed a little convincing that having his photo taken was not in fact like going to the dentist. He’s not alone, many grooms-to-be have this concern in the lead up to the most photographed day of their life. That’s one reason why having an engagement shoot is a great idea. It’s an opportunity to have smiling and posing practice, and to get comfortable with the way your photographer works. This will undoubtedly result in better photos on your wedding day. And in the meantime, you get fabulous photos with your honey! These can even be used for your wedding…

Melbourne designer Anna Campbell welcomes an exciting new look to her boutique label with the release of a breathtakingly beautiful made-to-measure bridal range, inspired by French romance. The Gossamer Collection is the epitome of timeless, classic elegance, and is designed to create a beautiful silhouette for the bride seeking to embody both grace and glamour in a custom-crafted gown.  The gowns feature more fitted shapes than ever before seen at Anna Campbell, gently tracing the bride’s figure, defining the waist and flattering the female form. The Gossamer Collection also debuts exciting new bridal detailing for Anna Campbell, details below. Just try…

This was an exciting week for the wedding industry, and a certain thrill for a lucky few. The Australian Bridal Industry Association Award Queensland Finals were announced, and we are pleased to report of the many Sunshine Coast wedding professionals nominated, there were a number of first, second and third place winners, who are part of our family here at The Bride's Tree.   Congratulations to Rolling Scissors and Hair by Nicola, who share the honour of winning first place in the Hairdresser category. Also to second place winners, Allure Hair and Beauty in the Beauty Therapy category, and Parasols…

Jess and Sean are the subjects of today’s Photo of the Week. An honour bestowed upon few Sunshine Coast brides and grooms, and certainly I’m sure they will be well chuffed to discover they have been the chosen ones today. However, I’m sure this in no way compares to the excitement they had when they received their engagement shoot session photos back from their wedding photographer, Andrea Sproxton Photography. I mean, seriously, how much would you die of happiness for having this on your wall? This photo was taken at Coolum Beach, just one of our stunning local beaches.  

  Today we have a guest blog from Sunshine Coast wedding planner, Emma McGee, director of Wild Heart Weddings Update: Wild Heart Weddings have now merged with Something For Catering. Winter is an AMAZING time on the Sunshine Coast!  There aren’t many places in the world where winter means a mild 20 degree day with clear sunny skies and a gentle breeze.  If you ask me, these are prefect conditions for a wedding.  Below are my top 5 reasons you should consider holding your wedding during the gorgeous winter months here on the Coast. 5. Weather As mentioned above, the…