Everybody knows you don’t need an invitation to a party at Mr. Gatsby’s house, unless of course you are a very important person, and you are requested to attend for a very specific purpose. For example, to witness the marriage of some very special people, who, among their many admirable qualities, happen to have fabulous taste in stationery.  Whoa Nelly, are we L.O.V.I.N.G this stationery set, inspired by The Great Gatsby! It was designed by the super clever, Ivy Invite. If you’re not planning a full Great Gatsby-inspired wedding, I’d like to suggest this would make a simply fabulous engagement…

Gorgeous couple, Zara and Richard, were married on an absolutely beautiful day in paradise on the Sunshine Coast, in coastal town, Caloundra. They made the best use of their spectacular surroundings at their chosen wedding venue, Pelican Waters Golf Club.  The Golf Club is, as you would expect, perfectly maintained to, well, perfection. Each blade of grass is always cut to just the right height. Each garden is pristine, and there are both wide open spaces and sweet spots for pretty posing for wedding photos.  Take a peek at these amazing photographs by the ever lovely Lindy Photography.  You can…

Just in case you missed it…  The week started with 7 out-of-the-box ways to find your Something Borrowed Tuesday was a bit exciting, as we uncovered what makes the woman behind Mondo Floral Designs tick On Wednesday we shared a funky DIY project that could work for your wedding, engagement party or bridal shower We revealed the latest range from Elizabeth De Varga – ahmayzing bridal gowns! We showed you how a funky purple wedding makeup design can look stunning on a bride and tie in with your colour scheme And yesterday we shared a stunning black and white wedding…

Black and white wedding photography is just so classically romantic. Lauren and Kim were married at the Caloundra Powerboat Club, and today this beautiful image from their wedding day is our photo of the week. This lovely offering is by Adore Photography, who you can meet at the Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase next weekend. All details below.  Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase Sunday 16th June 2013 Show Hours: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm  Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort Admission: $10.00 each GIVEAWAYS Each bride will receive a show bag filled with information and copies of FREE Brides Diary magazine, Ideal Bride,…

When coming up with your wedding colour theme, you may choose a colour that really works on all levels. Like this lovely bride, Ashleigh, who married her beau, Steven, in pretty coastal Caloundra. Ashleigh’s wedding was infused with a beautiful deep royal purple, and she managed to use the colour in absolutely everything from her bridesmaids’ gowns to her bouquet, from ribbon and floral decorative elements, and even down to her eye makeup!  We love this bold look for a bride, it’s something different to wear on your wedding day, but not too far out of the box, either. This…

Ooh, brides, do we have a treat for you today! One of our fave photographers, Andrea Sproxton, has shot the recently launched 2013 Elizabeth De Varga Couture Collections and Studio Collections, and they are ahmayzing!  You can see the love and care that goes into each and every gown, and I personally have seen this process first hand in their Sunshine Coast-based workshop, where you can view their new range in their showroom next door by appointment, or in their flagship store in Brisbane.  Enjoy these amazing images, taken at Maleny Manor and The Beauty Academy by Andrea Sproxton Photography The new…

Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue – four little items or adornments you can have with you on your wedding day are said to bring you good fortune for your married life. It’s a sweet tradition many brides incorporate into their wedding day.  Last week, we covered your Something Old. Now Simply Bridal are bringing us a few out-of-the-box ways to find your Something Borrowed.  Thumbnail image by Alan Hughes Photography

It's been a big week for The Bride's Tree team. We have been hanging out in mansions in the Sunshine Coast hinterland with our $5000 Big Day Out with your Besties winners. Now we want to be their best friends, too! And we have been meeting hundreds of brides at the It's My Wedding Expo, where we revealed our new contemporary eclectic styling for our expo stand. Don't worry, lovely Sunshine Coast brides, we made sure we shared all of our behind-the-scenes and… Just in case you missed it…  Our week began with a vintage bridal look that had me…

I’ve become convinced the incomparable Karen Buckle carries sunshine with her wherever she goes. Her photos are always so light-filled and full of life! We couldn’t go past this happy, colourful photo from Kris and Heidi’s wedding at Rickys River Bar & Restaurant in Noosa. What a gorgeous couple!  A well-deserved photo of the week, and a very happy Saturday to all of our lovely Sunshine Coast brides!

Earlier this year, we ran a competition to win a $5000 big day with your besties. The prize was to take three of your best gal pals with you to enjoy the most amazing day with pampering, high tea, a photo shoot, new dresses and a night away in a mansion in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Not too shabby at all!  Our winner, Suzie, was beyond thrilled when she received the news she had won, and gathered her gals for the best day ever! Despite one of her girlfriends unexpectedly being unable to make it, the remaining three had the…