Tara Lee Toohey | A-List Vendor Profile

10th July 2019

As a 15-year veteran in wedding photography, I'm in awe of Tara Lee's unwavering passion for what she does and the people whose lives she touches on their most memorable of days.

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17 Wedding Photos That Capture Magical Moments

10th June 2015

Something I have been wanting to do for a long time is compile a collection of my fave ever Photos of the Week. Take a look at all of these beauties from the Sunshine Coast’s hands-down best photographers. Here are 17 moments that make a wedding day. This first one, full of love and light is by Karen Buckle. Oh those dapper little guys. Love them! //// Magical… By Jennifer Oliphant Aw Nana! A beautiful moment with her grandchild on her wedding day, captured by Julian Beattie Pure happiness by Julian Beattie A field of gold by Emma Nayler The groom…

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Real Wedding: Maddie + Sam at Flaxton Gardens

24th February 2015

Brisbane couple, Madeleine and Sam, carefully chose Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding venue, Flaxton Gardens, for the spot to say their vows and celebrate their holy matrimony with 80 of their closest family and friends.  A huge part of the appeal of have a destination wedding – albeit a fairly close destination wedding – was to revel in the planning process with weekend wedding planning mini-breaks in the 12 months leading up to the big day. Looking at venues and meeting suppliers was shuffled in-between soaking up the sun and cafe hangs at Cotton Tree. I can’t say I blame them,…

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Real Wedding: Emma and Jacob in Noosa and Ilkley

18th January 2015

The best of both worlds – a chapel wedding in the country, followed by gorgeous Noosa beach bridal party photos at Little Cove, and a marquee reception at a private Noosa residence. I have to say, that sounds really quite a perfect wedding day!  Emma and Jacob planned a gorgeous affair from top to bottom, with stacks of DIY details and a country feel that we are just mad for. Raving mad to be precise. Their ceremony took place at AnnaBella, The Wedding Chapel, in Ilkley after a 12-month engagement, during which family and friends pitched in to help make…

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Styled Shoot: Egyptian Bridal Inspiration

15th December 2014

Well this is more than a little exciting. We have never seen anything like this inspirational styled bridal shoot, it is so very unique. A bunch of uber talented Sunshine Coast wedding professionals got together to create an Egyptian-inspired bridal shoot!  From the dress to the accessories and makeup by the talented Tasleema Nigh, it’s a glamourous Cleopatra-esque look we are loving like crazy. The bouquet by Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Studio screams opulence, as you would expect of an Egyptian goddess, with an oversized statement bloom and peacock feathers. Please feel free to drool over these images by Bonnie Jenkins, as we…

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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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Pin Board Love: LOVE!

8th July 2014

It’s time for some pin board love, our wonderful Sunshine Coast brides! Today we are crushing on this gorgeous pin board full of super cute Sunshine Coast wedding photography by Nicky Stone Photographer. For some sweet pose ideas, check out these 30 pics we just love. 

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Natural Vintage

25th May 2014

Genuine vintage can be found in the most likely of places – namely op shops. The dress and shoes worn by this bridal model were impressive op shop finds, in a DIY styling triumph.  Roy Byrne shot these stunning images, where nature and vintage bridal meet.    Photographer: Roy Byrne Photography Style: DIY Vintage / Dress & Shoes: Op Shop / Headpiece: DIY / Location : Forest Sanctuary / MUA : Ally Macdermaid 

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Lily’s on the Lagoon Wedding

23rd March 2014

Love birds Kylie and Daniel met through mutual friends when Kylie moved into Daniel’s street. 10 years later, they were engaged to be married, and spent the next year planning their love bird-themed wedding at Novotel Twin Waters Resort. //// Their mutual adoration for each other and their three pets lead them to the love bird theme, with a classic duck egg blue and white colour palette. This styling perfectly suited the coastal location of Novotel Twin Waters Resort, which boasts its own lagoon beach, and is handy to the pristine and secluded North Shore, perfect for a bridal party (adorned…

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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.