Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To

2nd September 2013

Your wedding songs might have you tearing up, laughing with joy, or dropping it like it’s hot. Or, all of the above! The most important things is they should evoke some kind of emotion from you and your betrothed.  We recently asked Sunshine Coast brides-to-be and past brides to share their walking down the aisle song choices with us, for inspiration if you’re still undecided. The one thing we learnt when going through the responses is that Sunshine Coast couples have rather varying musical tastes! So here’s a little something for everybody:  Relaxed, Sweet Songs  Forever, Ben Harper – Melissa…

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Weekly Round Up

30th August 2013

Just in case you missed it… The sweetest Noosa wedding on the river was how we started the week, and we pretty much ended up with a toothache. On Tuesday we shared some really cool wedding traditions and customs from around the world.  Hump day brought with it some of the pretty from A Darling Affair. On Thursday we shared an incredibly unique styled shoot with Egyptian-inspired bridal style!  And Friday we shared a colourful and impeccably styled Sunshine Beach wedding from one of our fave wedding photographers.  

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Real Wedding: Greer & James at Sunshine Beach

29th August 2013

Greer and James, along with their beautiful little boy, Jude, made their vows on a private lawn overlooking Sunshine Beach, a relaxed and pretty coastal town only 10 minutes south of Noosa. They then celebrated their marriage with a cocktail wedding reception at Coconut Grove Bar & Bistro, Sunshine Beach.  We absolutely love this location choice. Every Sunshine Beach wedding we have seen has been just lovely and natural, and utilised that amazing ocean view. As for their reception venue, Coconut Grove is one of our faves. The stylish décor is interesting, yet simple and casual. It’s one of those places that feels special, but not stuffy. Plus,…

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International Wedding Traditions

26th August 2013

Here at The Bride’s Tree, we embrace all of the many and varying wedding traditions and customs of the world. One of the reasons is we are named after a wedding tradition! We are often asked where our name came frome, and the truth is The Bride’s Tree is a German wedding tradition that is about bringing all of the elements together to make for a beautiful long married life. We love that, and we are also quite fond of these other wedding traditions from around the world, as shared by SimplyBridal. There may just be a little something in…

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Weekly Round Up

23rd August 2013

We're a bit excited today, because it's only one more day until the It's My Wedding Expo at Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort! We are so looking forward to seeing all of the beautiful Sunshine Coast brides coming along and finding exactly what they need to make their wedding day complete. In case you missed it earlier in the week, here are all the details… It's My Wedding Expo Date: Sunday, 25th August Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm Fashion parade times: 11:30am and 2:30pm Location: Noosa Springs Resort, Links Drive, Noosa Heads Entry Cost: $10 per person Prizes: Two $1,000 gift…

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Spoil Your Groom with Golf

22nd August 2013

Is your husband-to-be your best friend? Do you want to make him happy on your wedding day and beyond? Then while you’re having your girls gather round for hair styling, nail painting, and makeup artistry, let him have a little fun of his own. It’s really quite simple. Have your wedding at a golf course! Not only is Twin Waters Golf Club a great wedding ceremony and reception location, it’s also a place where you can have a beautiful day, while keeping your beloved amused. Send him cruising in a golf cart with his groomsmen or to hit a few balls in…

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The Wedding that Inspired the Photographer’s Lover

20th August 2013

Today we have an oh-so-sweet guest blogger in our midst. The lovely Kari, a wonderful Sunshine Coast wedding celebrant, has written about an experience that touched her heart. Kari seems to attract the most amazing couples to marry! Images by Luke Going Photography. On the exact eighth anniversary of the first kiss, Anna and Ivan were wed in an intimate wedding ceremony with just their close friends and family by their sides.  In fact most of them were staying with them in the expansive home, looking out over Baroon Pocket Dam in Montville. But it is what this wedding inspired,…

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Vintage Bridal Inspiration + WIN Expo Tickets!

18th August 2013

This coming Sunday, August 25, there will be a gathering of the grandest kind at Noosa Springs Resort. That’s right, lovely Sunshine Coast brides, it’s again time for the splendid event that is the It’s My Wedding Expo. All things bridal will be on show, and there will be the opportunity to not only meet amazing Sunshine Coast wedding professionals, but also snap up some amazing deals only available to brides-to-be in attendance.  Date: Sunday, 25th August Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm Fashion parade times: 11:30am and 2:30pm Location: Noosa Springs Resort, Links Drive, Noosa Heads Entry Cost: $10 per person There…

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Weekly Round Up

16th August 2013

Just in case you missed it… We kicked off our week with a fun navy and lush green wedding in Doonan On Tuesday we gave you a planning your Head Table 101 On Wednesday we told you all the details about the Pelican Waters Golf Club Wedding Expo, which is this coming weekend! On Thursday, we all felt a bit more hungry than usual when we shared how you can have your own personal chef for your hen's night. And the week's end brought about a flashback to one of our all-time fave wedding films New to The Bride's Tree…

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Venue Review: Pelican Waters Golf Club

13th August 2013

Pelican Waters Golf Club is the first Greg Norman-designed golf course, located in stunning natural surrounds only 10 minutes from Caloundra beaches, and only an easy hour’s drive from Brisbane airport.  This majestic gem is set amongst natural bushland and tranquil lakes and is the perfect location to host all of your wedding day requirements You can say recite your vows on the manicured ceremony lawn, overlooking the lake, and the light and spacious reception room offers the same views in an elegant setting to party the night away in style. The club’s experienced functions and events team is on hand 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.