Engaged: Melissa and Ben in Doonan

14th August 2014

This handsome couple from Sydney came up to the Sunshine Coast to meet their wedding photographer, Alan Hughes Photography, and a holy gorgeous engagement photo shoot ensued. While they plan to marry in Yandina, their engagement session was held in Doonan, which, for those playing at home, is basically the country/inland part of Noosa.  Having the shoot before their wedding was all about discovering how Alan works in a way to make his subjects relax, enjoy and end up with beautiful pics to boot. I’d say mission accomplished. 

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Real Wedding: Renai & Paul in Noosa

28th July 2014

Exactly one year to the day after they became engaged, Renai and Paul married at Hidden Grove, and then 104 of their family and friends joined them for a reception at Noosa Boathouse Restaurant. The date they chose, also happened to be Renai’s Nan and late Pop’s 60th wedding anniversary. Aww!  Renai and Paul’s bridal fashion and styling is to die for. Alan Hughes Photography caught every special moment along the journey of their very special wedding day.  Most Special Part Being able to share our wedding day with my lovely Nan and late Pops 60th wedding anniversary. Honeymoon We are off…

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Underwater Wedding Photography

20th May 2014

Now here is a unique idea for you. Once you are married, why not do a “trash the dress” style photo shoot with a difference and go underwater!  //// Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Alan Hughes, convinced newlywed couple, Elisha and Stephen, to take a leap of faith and go below for their post-honeymoon photo shoot. I bet they are not sorry he did, these photos are nothing short of incredibe!  We love the way Elisha’s dress flows in the water, and they have somehow managed to create an incredibly romantic set of images. I’m sure not all of us could…

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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.