Church vs Nature

31st October 2012

  When you want to have a religious ceremony, deciding upon where to commit your matrimonial vows is a tricky one. Depending on your religion, you may have no choice – a church ceremony is perhaps a must. If you belong to a religion not so strict on the location of the ceremony, you may have the opportunity to keep your religious aspect, and your dream natural setting, too. CHURCH The surroundings Many old and new churches have beautiful interiors. The wooden pews, the stain glass, and wood or stone flooring are features that make a church ceremony feel extra…

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Photo of the Week

27th July 2012

Look at these awesome little dudes! If this pair don’t kick start you to have a super Saturday, I just don’t know what will. Seriously, just – look at them! This moment in time was captured by the brilliant Karen Buckle Photography, whose work we love and adore with all our little hearts. As a top Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Karen would be lucky enough to happen upon gorgeous little people like this all the time at weddings. Now, I know that many people like to have a child-free wedding, allow the parents to kick back and enjoy the party, and…

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Venue Review: Novotel Twin Waters Resort

21st June 2012

Ceremony? Check. Reception? Check. Accommodation? Check. Beach and garden photo locations? Check. Catering? Check. Decorations? Check. Peace of mind that absolutely everything is organised and running smoothly? Check and check. Right about now if you're squinting your eyes and tilting your head in suspicion at the idea that all of this could be found in one place for your Sunshine Coast wedding day, shame on you! Have I ever steered you wrong before?! Not a chance. Novotel Twin Waters Resort is a place where you can really hold a fantastic shindig. The first thing we love about it is that…

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Photo of the Week

11th May 2012

Doesn't this look like a fun bunch? What a fabulous moment to capture! This bridal party are quite clearly having the time of their lives, and Karen Buckle, awesome Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, was right amongst all the action.  What do we love about this picture? Mostly the joyous moment in time that will never happen again, but will forever be remembered now. Also, the lush green with the pop of pink colour in the bridesmaids' dresses, and the spectacular chandelier. Who doesn't love a chandelier hanging in a tree at a wedding? Simply divine! 

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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.