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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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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Real Wedding: Louise + Michael at Ilkley

20th July 2014

Marketing Manager Louise and Engineer Michael first met in primary school, when their families lived across the road from one another. Having known each other for such a long time, it’s no wonder Louise describes mutual respect as their greatest strength as a couple.  While the couple of five years lives locally, their family and friends travelled from Victoria to spend some time soaking up the Sunshine Coast. Oh, and of course celebrating the marital union of the very gorgeous Louise and Michael.  Jennifer Oliphant  was the couple’s chosen photographer, capturing their day in a most beautiful manner. The wedding…

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The Enchanted Forrest Wedding Inspiration

17th July 2014

We were nothing short of mystified and marvelled by this simply enchanting styled shoot. The Enchanted Forrest comes to life in wedding styling beauty on another level.  We are particularly lusty for the fresh flower necklace, featuring delicate mini succulents, created by Poppy Lane Flowers By Design.  Take a peek at a few of the shots from the shoot by Life and Love Photography.  Reception table styling is all about richness and the mystique of the forrest with deep dark wood, moss and branch centrepieces, and purple highlights.  Cloud Nine Weddings styled this table, adding goblets and crystal to amp up the romantic…

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Vintage Bride in Blue

13th July 2014

My grandmother was married in the 1940’s in a powder blue bridal gown. There is but one image of this affair that I have seen and I am seriously in love with the perfect vintage look on my brunette beauty grandmother. So this vintage-inspired styled fashion shoot really spoke to me with its powder blue wedding dress by Jennifer Gifford Designs.  These stunning images are by Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, White Images. The inspiration found in this shoot is quite outrageous. ////   The Dream Team Photography: White Images Wedding Gowns: Jennifer Gifford Designs Hairpieces and Jewellery: Conna Kelly Hair: Fabulous Everything Hair Make-up: Salon Rouge…

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Spiritual in Style

6th July 2014

  The Spirit House, Yandina is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular restaurants for its delicious food, beautiful grounds and, as the name suggests, spiritual feel. The essence of the place was captured in this styled shoot by artistic, creative Sunshine Coast wedding photographer,  Luke Going Photography.  //// Photographer: Luke Going Photography Hair: Evalyn Parsons Hair Venue: The Spirit House / Gown: eVisual Bridal Boutique / Head pieces: Aleksandrovna Head PIeces / Flowers: Wendy’s Flowers / Makeup: Photofinish Makeup / Cake: Judith Brosnan Cakes / Jewellery: Cherrywood Designs / Models: Daniela and Ash

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Vintage Garden Wedding Inspiration

26th June 2014

A perfect day. A perfect location. The perfect team of Sunshine Coast wedding professionals on hand to create something truly beautiful.  Romantic, pretty vintage with a Victorian-style double-ended couch in a toothsome blue-grey, an extension of the perfect clear blue sky.  //// This styled shoot has been lovingly photographed by someone who I would describe as a true artist and perfectionist. I am of course referring to Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Matt Rowe Photography. And oh boy, did his eye go a-wandering over some spectacular sights at Maleny Botanic Gardens. The gardens themselves are meticulously maintained and delightfully designed, but…

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Classy in the Country Attendant Fashion

17th June 2014

In our April 2013 online magazine, we published a styled shoot that was all about the little details. There was also some pretty amazing fashion in the shoot. So today we are sharing with you some more of the style and class found in this country wedding inspiration shoot with a contemporary twist. The bridesmaid and groomsman fashion to be precise. These are some super classy in the country wedding attendants, indeed! //// The tangerine dress our model, Charlotte, wears was actually the inspiration for the entire colour palette, as Hayley Shum from Wholehearted Studio, who concepted and styled the shoot,…

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Real Wedding: Brie & Will at Noosa Marina

16th June 2014

Ah, another beautiful Noosa Wedding. Brie and Will chose this exquisite part of the world for their nuptials because it holds a special place in their hearts, being the place they had their first weekend away together. The happy couple spent one year planning their wedding to perfection. It was a project they thoroughly enjoyed planning together, and agreed on absolutely everything.  Brie was inspired by the fairy lights in the trees on Hastings Street, and incorporated this into the wedding styling. Images by the lovely and talented Kristy from  A Look Photography Photo Booth Fun We hired a photo booth…

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Old Hollywood Bridal Looks

28th May 2014

Nothing says bridal glamour like old hollywood. Sharing this outrageously gorgeous styled shoot is a real treat for us today. Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, White Images, has teamed up with bridal fashion designer, Jennifer Gifford Designs, and a team of talented wedding industry professionals to create four looks inspired by iconic hollywood ladies of yesteryear.  //// These four women, Rita Hayworth, Grace Kelly, Brigitte Bardot and Audrey Hepburn, have always and will always be worth looking to for any kind of style inspiration, so why not for your dream bridal look? From the hair and makeup to the gown and…

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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.