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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How To Choose Your Transportation

14th June 2012

  Traditionally, the bride arrives at her wedding in style. A horse-drawn cart is super romantic, a limousine a modern traditional option, while some like to make a big splash with a beautiful classic car or even a boat or helicopter! WHERE TO START If you’re not your typical rev head or grease monkey, you may have no strong feelings about your mode of transportation on your wedding day. This might be when you call on your groom-to-be to make the hard decisions. However, all brides want to be comfortable, so make sure you have some input, too. Depending on…

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Photo of the Week

4th May 2012

This is why brides and grooms have sunset photos. Right here, this is the very embodiment of the reason. Holy spectacular rainbow sky! This image by Shawn of Sabra Creative is just so stunning, we can't stop looking at it. It's nothing short of astonishing, it really is. Sunshine Coast brides are so lucky to have these drop dead gorgeous surroundings! The pink of the sky, and the gorgeous purple reflection from the clouds and that hint of blue coming through and those tips of the clouds bright coral, as if on fire… to die for! The bride and groom themselves look…

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Coral Wedding Inspiration

19th March 2012

The use of the very versatile colour, coral, in your vintage-style Sunshine Coast wedding will really impress your guests. Plus, although it's a very on trend colour, when styled in this subtle and tasteful way, it won't date in your wedding photos in years to come.  This vintage coral wedding inspiration board gives you plenty of great ideas for how you can infuse this soft, feminine hue into your wedding styling. The ideas are so simple, like adding a sweet cream and coral fabric flower belt to your wedding gown. When thinking of complimentary tones, almost anything goes. Cream, ivory,…

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Matthew Eager Bridesmaid Dresses

5th March 2012

Lacking inspiration for your bridesmaid dresses? Prepared to be not only inspired, but spoiled for choice.  Matthew Eagar is an Australian designer, who kicked off his career at age 15, when he left school and struck out on his own designing gowns for small boutiques here and there. That was back in 1987. Now his designs are found in selected boutiques and department stores nation-wide. Ooh, we just love a dreamer come good story here at The Bride's Tree!  And we sure LOVE these ah-may-zing bridesmaid dresses for your Sunshine Coast wedding! From the island glamour to the fun party…

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Photo of the Week

2nd March 2012

There is something really special about this photo by Lindy Photography. The beautiful bride's lace veil and intricately designed dress are spectacularly photographed by this awesome Sunshine Coast wedding photographer. We love how Lindy has captured the serene look on the bride's face. No nerves walking down the aisle for this bride, that's for sure! The composition and lighting in this photograph is to die for. Of course, this is to be expected when we're talking about Lindy Photography, who has been photographing weddings from Noosa to Caloundra and beyond for a good many years. Lindy brings a wealth of knowledge…

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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.