Flower Crowns, a Ballerina + a Horse

11th June 2015

Our own Sunshine Coast florist, Dezley, from  Twig and Grace, lent her talents and creativity to an exceptionally beautiful shoot for Australian bridal designer, Samantha Harward. This fashion shoot has now been featured as part of RUSSH Magazines VAMFF FFS TOP 10 was been selected for fashions biggest film festival the La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival.  The incredibly gorgeous Amy Madden and Jarryd Madden from The Australian Ballet, who star in the film, are shown here in these images wearing Dezley’s intricately and beautifully crafted flower crowns.  Directed by Nick Rieve from The White Tree. Aerial photography by Craig Parry Photography. Hair…

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Bridal Gown Designs with Individuality by Erin Clare

4th June 2015

Bush, country, beach or farm – Erin Clare Couture‘s designs inhabit every environment exquisitely. Sunshine Coast-based couture designer, Erin Clare, makes dream dresses come true for brides wanting that superbly unique design.  First five images by Simon J Coulson Photographer.  Below two photos by Kirk & Treen’s Wedding Photography Below images by Jodi McDonald

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Judy Copley’s Seaside Sirens

3rd June 2015

Let me introduce you to one of our local treasures, Judy Copley Bridal. If you’ve not yet had the fortune of delighting in her creative couture designs, please feel free to clap your hands with glee as you cast your gaze over these beauties.   Judy is inspired by the coastal lifestyle and allows the inspiration to come through beautiful fabrics and adornments.  Images by Terri Hanlon Photography The Dream Team Photography // Terri Hanlon Photography Florist // Magnolia Grove Fashion // Judy Copley Bridal Hair // Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair Makeup // Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry Location // Shelly Beach, Caloundra

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Limor Rosen: Urban Dreams

2nd June 2015

Israeli designer Limor Rosen stole our hearts last year with her Tribal Collection, and has us smitten all over again with the release of her new line, Urban Dreams.  Modern romantics will fawn over the clean lines and feminine detailing in lace and beading, so unique in their composition.  Blanch Clara Diana Evelyn Ginger Lauren Lillian Norma Olivia Sophia  Photographer: Alex Lipkin | Model: Anna Kalina | Hair: Benjamin Ruimi, Noa Levi | Make-up: Shelly Gafni | Flowers: Shozrot Holchot

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Free People x Grace Loves Lace

1st June 2015

Well this is exciting. Australia’s Grace Loves Lace has teamed up with US fashion label Free People to usher their iconic bohemian style into the wedding fashion world. Titled FPEverAfter, the collection comprises of 15 dresses featuring a range of styles, including strapless silhouettes and two-piece gowns, in romantic white French laces and silk chiffons.  Six of the newly launched dresses are the result of a collaboration with Grace Loves Lace, ensnared with their characteristically elegantly free spirited style. 

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Anna Campbell: Spirit Collection

31st May 2015

This week is Fashion Week on The Bride’s Tree, and we are kicking off with a brand new, just launched collection from one of our absolute favourite Australian bridal designers, Anna Campbell.  The “Spirit” collection sees Anna Campbell’s distinctive style meeting new silhouettes and customisable options. Interchangeable skirts have been designed to cater for every style and range from slimline fit to cascading silk tulle to a beaded drop skirt.  Anna Campbell birthed her new line from the idea that every bride’s spirit is what shines on her wedding day.  As with all Anna Campbell collections, dresses are hand-finished in…

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Bridal Fashion: Little Mermaids in Aleksandrovna Bridal Couture

21st May 2015

Shipwrecked in paradise, these Little Mermaids pretty up the shore of Little Cove, Noosa, spectacularly. If you’re looking for some creative inspiration for your beach wedding, this creative shoot will inspire you to pare it back to simple natural beauty. Of course helped along by some seriously stunning bridal fashion and funky nautical styling pieces.  Images by Chesterton Smith Photography The Dream Team  Photography / Chesterton Smith Photography Location / Little Cove Noosa Hair / Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair Makeup + Flash Tattoos / Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry Props / Coastal Vintage  Bridal gowns / Aleksandrovna Bridal Bikinis / Klams…

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The Dream Life of Bridal Boutique Buyer Alera Kingham

13th April 2015

She lives a dream life, surrounded by beautiful couture bridal gowns all day, jetting off to Barcelona to buy the gowns you will wear on your big day and sharing in that “Yes to the Dress” moment. We wanted to know more, so we barged in on Alera Kingham at White Lily Couture to find out all the goss.    Images by Terri Hanlon Photography   Alera, you have a beautiful collection of dresses in your store. How do you choose the gowns to put on your racks?  It’s very easy as a bridal buyer to select styles based on your own…

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One Dress Three Ways?

20th March 2015

I’ve been looking back on some of our earliler magazines this week, reminiscing and considering whether some of our previous content deserves some new traction.  I happened upon this styled shoot, which we put together for our very first edition of The Bride’s Tree Magazine. I personally love a “One Dress Three Ways” article, and I’m starting to wonder why we haven’t done another since this one came out three years ago.  What do you lovely Sunshine Coast brides think? Should we do another? Let us know in the comments or on our Facebook page. If you have a fave…

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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.