So you want to know if you can look pretty, sexy, glamourous and on-trend on your wedding day… The simple answer is, yes indeedy-do! Today's makeup design of the week was created by Sunshine Coast wedding makeup artist, Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry, for Volume 1 of The Bride's Tree free online bridal magazine vintage glamour styled shoot. This striking design is a charcoal smokey eye makeup design with distinct feminine touches with pretty pink detail and a lilac-based nude lip. The focus is on the eyes with super glamourous false lashes and defined eyebrows, creating a vintage style with a…

The iconic Maleny wedding tree. It actually resides on private property, but the owners are extremely kind each and every weekend to allow Maleny brides and grooms to have their photos taken with their tree and view. It's a seriously stunning view, that's for sure, and all of the best Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding photographers know how to find it. The team from Artography are such photographers, who have the scoop on all the best spots for photos in the hinterland. This family owned and run operation is full of the passion you would expect from wedding photographers with amazing artistic talent in…

All of the best wedding themes share something a little bit personal and special to the couple. Integrated cultures, loves and passions make for fantastic ways to show your guests why and how your personalities make you a great couple. You know, it's not just about the clothes you wear, the music that's played and the food that's served; a wedding people will talk about will be one where the love is felt by everyone. That's why I really love when an effort is made in personal wedding theming from start to finish. And the start is not the moment you walk…

Since becoming engaged, have you ever had a moment where you have thought to yourself, "Hmm, this wedding caper is slightly more overwhelming than I originally anticipated." Or, "Oh my goodness, I'm going batty and I just don't know where to even begin!" How about, "If only an expert in this kind of thing would come along and tell me what to do!" I have a spot of good news for you, my fine little bridal friend. There is such an expert right here on the Sunshine Coast, who will in fact give you a nudge in just the right…

When choosing the people who will stand up with you on the most important day of your life, you want to make sure you get it right. First, you want to ask yourselves a few questions: How many attendants can we afford to have? Whether you are paying for the dresses, suits, shoes etc. or you’re asking your attendants to do so, there are other costs involved that you will have to bear – bouquets, button holes, gifts for your attendants etc. Are there any expectations to have any particular people? If your sister had you in their wedding party, they may…

You know something that rarely gets much attention at weddings? A really nice button hole (or boutonniere if you’re fancy.) We love a good button hole at The Bride’s Tree. It’s a sweet little detail you can be quite creative with if you put your mind to it. I mean, really, if you’re a Sunshine Coast bride and you’re trying to tell me you don’t need another wedding detail to agonise over, you’re lying! Face it, you’re a bride! There are never enough agonising wedding decisions to go around! We found some lovely button holes to share with you today,…

Happy Monday, brides! What a wonderful week to be planning a wedding. We thought we might kick it off with a little treat of the leftover variety. These gorgeous images by Emma Nayler Photographer of our Garden Picnic styled shoot were not all able to fit in our first edition of The Bride's Tree free online magazine, which came out in April. When you have something this delicious in your mitts, you sure want to share it around, so enjoy this little taste from our One Dress, Three Ways shoot at AnnaBella The Wedding Chapel. It was a gorgeous location,…

The Sunshine Coast has so many beautiful natural locations to be married, so it's no wonder many brides that get married here love to have their makeup simply natural and beautiful. Today's stunning makeup design of the week is by Sunshine Coast wedding Makeup Artist, KJ Artistry. Beautiful bride, Tessa, asked for a natural look to enhance her features without being too overbearing. I am sure you will all agree, mission accomplished! Image supplied by KJ Artistry

The wonderful thing about having a 3:00pm beach wedding on the Sunshine Coast is that come sunset, you're in the throes of having your bridal party photos. There is just nothing more beautiful than a lovely loved up couple on their wedding day with a sunset backdrop. What a memory to have forever! We fell in love with this photograph for the beauty of the couple and the sunset with the contrast of the cute dinghies on the beach and the Duporth Ave skyline. Not only this, it was also taken by one of our favourite photographers, Eliza Addision. This…

Are you positively revelling in your newly found status as an engaged woman? Are you delighting daily in dreaming of your big day? Are you relishing every delicious moment of considering and planning and making bridal decisions? Well, so you should! This time is not going to last forever, so make the most of it! This is one time in your life where you can completely indulge in the little details to make one perfect day that's completely beautiful and totally you. And of course, as they say it's the journey, not the destination… well, okay, in this particular instance,…