Fun and Fancy Flower Girl Dresses

11th January 2015

There is a special kind of joy in seeing pretty little flowergirls at a wedding. Mostly because you can see the unbridled joy in their faces at being part of the occasion, being pampered and all dressed up in their finest attire. They look up at the bride and know they have never seen anyone more beautiful, and hope one day they will look as beautiful on their own wedding day.  Then they look down and see their own fun and fancy frock, and can’t believe they actually own something so beautiful. They can’t believe they can actually feel this…

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Real Wedding: Madeleine & Corey in Maleny

18th November 2014

On a typically beautiful day in Maleny, Madeleine and Corey got hitched. Their dream Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding was all about having a fun and enjoyable atmosphere with a hint of vintage charm. The lovely couple commissioned the likes of some of The Bride’s Tree’s fave wedding professionals to ensure they had an amazing wedding day.  This is evident in the images below by Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Andrea Sproxton Photography. Madeleine’s pink and lilac bridal bouquet was a sweet vintage posy by Willow Bud. //// Madeleine was a classically beautiful bride On my wedding day it was very overcast however it didn’t…

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Designer Blooms

3rd August 2014

The stunning images above and below are portraits by Andrea Sproxton Photography of the bouquets designed for an Elizabeth De Varga shoot by Sunshine Coast wedding floral designer, Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Studio. They are nothing short of swoon-worthy.  The Dream Team Photographer: Andrea Sproxton Photography Flowers: Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Studio High Tea: Chocolate 2 Chilli Fashion: Elizabeth De Varga / Locations: Maleny Manor and The Beauty Academy, Brisbane / Hair and Makeup: La Bella Brides You can see more from Andrea Sproxton, Ginger Lily & Rose, and Chocolate 2 Chilli in the latest volume of The Bride’s Tree Magazine, free to view and download.     

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Wedding Film: Jessica & Sean at Noosa Waterfront

18th May 2014

Jessica + Sean // Cinematic Highlights from Innovate Media on Vimeo. Jessica and Sean were married at the always beautiful Hidden Grove and travelled by Deluxe Kombi to their Noosa Waterfront Restaurant reception. Their day was captured on film by Innovate Media, have a listen of the meaningful words spoken at their nuptials. Lovely!  A-List Vendors Cinematography: Innovate Media Reception: Noosa Waterfront Restaurant Photography: Andrea Sproxton Photography Suits: Suits Direct Mooloolaba  Entertinament: DJ: Sunshine Coast DJs Transport: Deluxe Kombi Service If you would like to see more photos of their special day, head over to Andrea Sproxton Photography’s blog. The details and stunning photography…

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1950’s Vintage-style Sunshine Beach Wedding

13th October 2013

Good day to you, lovely Sunshine Coast brides! It delights me to kick off this beautiful Monday morning with an absolutely gorgeous Sunshine Beach wedding. Hands-down, the star of this wedding is, as it should be, the bride, Kelly. She absolutely shines with her 1950’s-inspired hair and makeup with a contemporary twist.  //// The other shining brilliance is the photography, so wonderfully captured by one of our all-time favourite Sunshine Coast wedding photographers,  Andrea Sproxton Photography. These are some of the most gorgeous photos we have ever featured on The Bride’s Tree; we are extremely excited to share them with…

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Photo of the Week

12th July 2013

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.  

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New Elizabeth De Varga Range

5th June 2013

Ooh, brides, do we have a treat for you today! One of our fave photographers, Andrea Sproxton, has shot the recently launched 2013 Elizabeth De Varga Couture Collections and Studio Collections, and they are ahmayzing!  You can see the love and care that goes into each and every gown, and I personally have seen this process first hand in their Sunshine Coast-based workshop, where you can view their new range in their showroom next door by appointment, or in their flagship store in Brisbane.  Enjoy these amazing images, taken at Maleny Manor and The Beauty Academy by Andrea Sproxton Photography The new…

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Photo of the Week

3rd May 2013

What’s not to love about today’s Photo of the Week? This gorgeous submission came in from amazing Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Andrea Sproxton Photography. We simply fell in love with this one! We love the romantic soft light and the beautiful moment between these pretty newlyweds. Rose and Scott were married in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Congratulations on your beautiful day! We are sure you are loving your wedding photos to the moon and back! 

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Some Beautiful Blooms

24th April 2013

Beautiful fresh flowers intricately sculpted to perfection is something you will hopefully experience on your wedding day. A bridal bouquet is an accessory you will have but once, and it will be your constant companion on your special day. It can be a reflection of your personal style, the theme of your wedding, the surroundings or location, or the season.  On her travels, Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Andrea Sproxton, happens upons some of the most gorgeous blooms in the biz. Here she shares some of her most recentlhy photographed florals from the talents of the best Sunshine Coast florists.  Left…

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Photo of the Week

22nd March 2013

Katrina and Brenton were married at the Maroochy Botanical Gardens, a gorgeous spot for a Sunshine Coast wedding on one of our amazingly beautiful days. What a great choice of ceremony location, and a fantastic choice of wedding photographer in Andrea Sproxton Photography.  Andrea has a great personality and sense of humour, so it’s no wonder these groomsmen are enjoying leading the groom astray in a bit of harmless posing shenanigans! Way to calm the nerves before the bride arrives! We love this hilarious Photo of the Week. We hope you do, too, lovely Sunshine Coast brides! Happy Weekend to…

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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.