ALL THE BEST IDEAS FOR YOUR SUNSHINE COAST WEDDING
27th March 2015
Our review of a definite must-see lakeside Sunshine Coast wedding venue.
A hinterland wedding with next-level dreaminess…
Our galleries of coastal outdoor wedding ceremony locations on the Sunshine Coast.
Engagement rings celebrity-style.
20th March 2015
A great guide to formality barometer of groom fashion.
A wedding film with the funkiest fashion.
Gorgeous warm engagement shoot in Bli Bli.
One more for the grooms! This time it's Secret Men's Business (and maybe there's some eye candy for the ladies, too… Maybe.)
Do you think we should do another One Dress Three Ways on The Bride's Tree?
13th March 2015
That view. Ahh… how would you like to look out on this gorgeousness on your wedding day?
A DIY wedding styling feat of the vintage persuasion.
We launchedd a giveaway of The Styling Workshops… and we drew a winner.
A whole pin board full of delectable delicacies that are 100% as amazing to taste as they are to look at.
A floral expert shared her fave bridal table centrepieces.
6th March 2015
A farmstay DIY wedding that promises to inspire and bring a smile to your face.
20th February 2015
An easy-to-watch Maleny wedding film with gorgeous styling and lots of emotion.
Amazing wedding dresses that are absolutely to die for.
Romantic, whimsical Noosa wedding inspiration.
A whole bunch of pin boards full of incredible wedding photography.
A Noosa Waterfront wedding with some of the most gorgeous lilac flowers we've ever seen.
I, for one, cannot wait to see more weddings held in the giant Nordic tipis Tipi Luxe specialise in. This is a fabulous new addition to the Sunshine Coast and Queensland.
13th February 2015
Monday went off with a bang and a stunningly gorgeous summer wedding shoot with inspiring beauty, fashion, styling and florals.
Then we had one amazing Sunshine Coast wedding cake creator share her five fave cakes from the past year.
I reviewed a Maleny wedding venue with its own chapel that boasts one of the most gorgeous panoramic views on the coast.
We shared a whole pin board full of floral lovin'.
And finished off the week with a sweet-as-pie pre-wedding film, that will really get you in the mood for Valentine's Day!
Melanie's work is best described as timeless, elegant and unique. Capturing momentous moments and all the little details in between is what she does best. This talented lass takes an unobtrusive approach to a wedding, quietly observing and waiting for natural, beautiful moments ot unfold in front of her lens, always on the lookout for creative ways to freeze those special moments in time.
6th February 2015
The big news this week – we released our 12th edition of The Bride's Tree magazine! So. Much. Pretty.
I named my Editor's picks for my fave real weddings in our Summer 2015 magazine.
Because we are the sharing type, we shared some pics from our fashion shoot that didn't make it into the magazine.
We brought you 33 wedding signs to help your guests navigate your wedding.
And finished off the week with an adorable Caloundra wedding, complete with a trip to the Caloundra Air Museum.
Hinterland wedding venue with all the possibilities in the world. If you're looking for a venue where you get to be as creative as you like, then you will love the expansive blank canvas that is Maleny Retreat. You are only limited by your imagination! So head on out there and let your imagination run wild.
31st January 2015
Since we were all celebrating Australia Day on Monday, we kicked off our blogging week on Tuesday with an engagement shoot full of life and love.
We kept the upbeat vibe going with a wedding film that doesn't quit.
Then we kept it classy with a Maleny wedding in the rain that was less drizzly and more dreamy.
And finishing off the week, we shared a special project set to take place over the Valentine's Day weekend you can join in on.
This exciting event gives brides and grooms considering a wedding in coastal Caloundra the opportunity to attend not one, but six wedding venue open days. There will also be wedding professionals of all kinds from celebrants to makeup artists to photographers at each venue, ready to meet you and as locals themselves, give you great wedding tips.
Hinterland wedding venue with all the possibilities in the world. If you're looking for a venue where you get to be as creative as you like, then you will love the expansive blank canvas that is Maleny Retreat. You are only limited by your imagination! So head on out there and let your imagination run wild.
Florist Kellie's signature style is coveted by brides seeking distinctive, high-quality, organic designs for their big day. Seasonal, locally-sourced, natural elements are incorporated in all wedding designs and every bouquet is hand-crafted and inspired by the season.
23rd January 2015
We kicked off the week with a gorgeous chapel wedding.
We have all the details on The Lakehouse Wedding Soiree.
9 ways to wear a floral crown on your wedding day.
A pinboard full of sunshine.
This exciting event gives brides and grooms considering a wedding in coastal Caloundra the opportunity to attend not one, but six wedding venue open days. There will also be wedding professionals of all kinds from celebrants to makeup artists to photographers at each venue, ready to meet you and as locals themselves, give you great wedding tips.
Hinterland wedding venue with all the possibilities in the world. If you're looking for a venue where you get to be as creative as you like, then you will love the expansive blank canvas that is Maleny Retreat. You are only limited by your imagination! So head on out there and let your imagination run wild.
This team of professionals have you covered with everything from hair and makeup to beauty and nails. Conveniently located in the heart of the hinterland in the township of Maleny, plus they offer a mobile service for weddings throughout the entire Sunshine Coast region.
9th January 2015
Kicking off the year, I let you in on some of our big plans for this here blog in 2015 and shared some info on one very exciting upcoming Sunshine Coast wedding industry event.
I love different wedding traditions from all over the world and sharing them with you. Las Arras is a Latin American wedding tradition you need to know about.
Bringing sexy back in a beautiful subtle fashion. I shared some gorgeous wedding lingerie I'm obsessed with.
Finishing off the week, I thought it was a good idea for all our new brides-to-be to get hold of one dirty long wedding day checklist.
Weddings at Tiffany's Open House – TODAY and Tomorrow! This is the perfect opportunity to inspect this wedding venue located in the majestic surrounds of Maleny Queensland. Take the whole family along to enjoy all the Hinterland region has to offer. Lock in your wedding date with the Tiffany's coordinators, and meet some of the local wedding vendors. You can even taste some of the delicious Tiffany's food everyone raves about!
Sunshine Coast Wedding Showcase – January 18
The Sunshine Coast wedding industry's biggest wedding expo! There will be two fashion shows throughout the day with beautiful gowns and accessories to inspire you to create your own picture perfect wedding.
The Sunshine Coast's most luxe wedding suppliers will showcase their work in a new, high end Wedding Soiree to be unveiled in January 2015.
Sweet inside and out. Your wedding cake is the centrepiece of your wedding, and the cutting of the cake is one of the most photographed moments of your wedding. Learn more about Coast Wedding Creations and ask for a no-obligation quote on your dream cake today.
19th December 2014
You came with us through The Looking Glass to a unique wedding ceremony.
An Egyptian bridal inspiration shoot kept us guessing.
We shared our final instalment of our Christmas wedding at The Lakehouse.
A wedding trend we are really on board with in a real westival (wedding-meets-festival)!
I narrowed it down to my top 5 fave weddings of the year.
The perfect opportunity to inspect this wedding venue located in the majestic surrounds of Maleny Queensland.
Sunshine Coast Wedding Showcase – January 18
The Sunshine Coast wedding industry's biggest wedding expo! There will be two fashion shows throughout the day with beautiful gowns and accessories to inspire you to create your own picture perfect wedding.
The Sunshine Coast's most luxe wedding suppliers will showcase their work in a new, high end Wedding Soiree to be unveiled in January 2015.
12th December 2014
We started the week with a bride and groom and a gorgeous horse.
Then we revealed more of our Christmas-themed wedding shoot, this time focusing on the yummy part – the food!
We helped you answer the question, "Do I need a wedding planner?"
It was time for a crafternoon, so we got our wedding DIY on.
We ended the week with a bride and groom and a gorgeous horse.
The perfect opportunity to inspect this wedding venue located in the majestic surrounds of Maleny Queensland.
Sunshine Coast Wedding Showcase – January 18
The Sunshine Coast wedding industry's biggest wedding expo! There will be two fashion shows throughout the day with beautiful gowns and accessories to inspire you to create your own picture perfect wedding.
The Sunshine Coast's most luxe wedding suppliers will showcase their work in a new, high end Wedding Soiree to be unveiled in January 2015.
28th November 2014
Just in case you missed it…
We kicked off the week with a marquee wedding, complete with amazing floral chandeliers.
And kept the gorgeous real weddings rolling with one with fabulous offbeat fashion.
Hump day brought with it a pin board showing an exquisite French Provincial-style hinterland wedding venue.
Another stunning real wedding! This one is a beach wedding with the perfect bride in blush pink.
Lastly, we took you for a spin with some rad song choices for your first dance.
The perfect opportunity to inspect this wedding venue located in the majestic surrounds of Maleny Queensland.
Sunshine Coast Wedding Showcase – January 18
The Sunshine Coast wedding industry's biggest wedding expo! There will be two fashion shows throughout the day with beautiful gowns and accessories to inspire you to create your own picture perfect wedding.
The Sunshine Coast's most luxe wedding suppliers will showcase their work in a new, high end Wedding Soiree to be unveiled in January 2015.
7th November 2014
We shared the menu from our Gypsy Wanderers styled shoot. Warning: Food envy will ensue.
My five best tips on how to enjoy Melbourne Cup when you work at home (furry friends in tow.)
A sweet chapel and a sweet kombi makes for a super sweet soiree of the wedding variety.
Gorgeous garden wedding styled shoot with old Hollywood glamour- inspired fashion.
Wild Heart Weddings has released some brand new wedding coordination packages, which allow couples to be footloose and fancy free on their wedding day. Once they have planned their own wedding from top to toe, a wedding professional steps up on the day, taking on the reigns to ensure all runs smoothly.
31st October 2014
The big news of the week – we put out our latest magazine, and by gosh, it's a doozey.
We shared a gallery of images from a gorgeous Noosa wedding venue.
Some good ideas for important wedding day jobs for trusted people.
An engagement shoot in a row boat that is to die for.
Conveniently located in Mapleton close to wedding venues and restaurants.
Gorgeous Sunshine Coast wedding venue with floor to ceiling windows that give your guests a stunning outlook from Coolum Beach to Mooloolaba.
24th October 2014
8 of the world's cutest wedding cake toppers.
A gorgeous Noosa engagement shoot, and your chance to win a wedding photography package.
DIY: Paint-dipped flower jars.
A classic, elegant Maleny wedding.
5 of the most beautiful Sunshine Coast ceremony spots.
Full day coverage with world-class documentary-style wedding photographer, Simon J Coulson! Simon is new to the Sunshine Coast, having ventured all the way from the UK to make our little paradise his home. We are honoured to have him joining the local wedding industry, and can't wait to see him put his talents to use here.
There are undoubtedly many beautiful weddings in his future, and one lucky bride and groom can win him for the day to photograph their wedding! You have only one week left to enter, which you can do via his Facebook page.
Australia's premier supplier of high-quality wedding decorations and supplies.
A prime location wedding venue in Maleny with unsurpassed views of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Documentary wedding photographer capturing real smiles and emotions.
17th October 2014
Private chef for your hen's party anyone?
6 ways to scale back the old guest list.
GORGEOUS spring colours in this real wedding in Maleny.
A peek inside one boutique wedding photography studio + home office.
AnnaBella Chapel wedding film.
Beautiful 100-year-old chapel, perfectly positioned at the foot of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.
Couture clothing for girls and boys from newborn to 12 years. Perfect for weddings or any other special occasion.
A charming and secluded venue to host both your wedding ceremony and reception, overlooking the beautiful Maroochy River.
10th October 2014
The bridal couture collection that gave me goosebumps
My interview with a vivacious Sunshine Coast celebrant you just gotta love.
#ThrowBackThursday brought us Sparkles and Light
Everything you need to know about a gorgeous affordable waterfront Mooloolaba wedding venue.
"I am an explorer. I love to travel around Australia, and the world, finding beautiful weddings and wonderfully charasmatic couples, capturing and sharing their stories."
Create beautifully stunning bespoke wedding cakes for brides across the Sunshine Coast, hinterland and Brisbane.
Patricia Quinn is an elegant wedding celebrant with creative ideas, a lovely sense of humour and a passion for making your ceremony meaningful, memorable and magical.
19th September 2014
We told you how you can continue to be a bride beyond your wedding day.
A gorgeous and fateful Noosa beach wedding.
Furry flowergirls and woolly guests for a Sunshine Coast farm wedding.
7 ways to style navy bridesmaid dresses.
My fave paper wedding DIY yet.
Bridal makeup with a unique, friendly and personalised touch, using the finest products and equipment, the team creates the perfect look for you and your bridal team.
Kathryn loves everything about weddings, and has worked in the Sunshine Coast wedding industry for the past ten years. Kathryn is committed to making this part of your wedding stress-free.
Synonymous with elegant, stylish and contemporary weddings.
12th September 2014
A real wedding that will blow your socks off… a Mad Hatter's tea party wedding theme!
Forest wedding styling inspiration.
A beautifully styled engagement shoot.
Vintage glam wedding inspiration.
Andrea Williams' 5 everyday actions for working at home success.
29th August 2014
One bride's journey to making her wedding dress dream come true.
How a wedding prize winner put her good fortune to good use.
One of our fave versatile wedding DIY projects.
Anna Campbell's new off-the-rack collection, Forever Entwined.
The proposal that has me nominating this guy for Fiance of the Year!
22nd August 2014
More from our funky retro Caloundra wedding magazine feature
Boutonnieres at their finest
A beeyootiful Maleny wedding the bride really got right
An awfully gorgeous Noosa wedding on the waterfront
Our sweet 2.5-minute "Hide Away With Me" highlights film from our latest magazine
15th August 2014
The easiest way to elope to Noosa.
Striking bridesmaid fashion in elegant black.
A Yandina Station wedding with amazing florals.
5 tips for working from home from a super dooper wedding planner.
An enviable engagement shoot – babes in the bush.
8th August 2014
Who should write a wedding reception speech?
Maroochydore waterfront restaurant wedding.
What it's like to be married with children.
More fashion and beauty from our garden wedding magazine shoot.
It was everything we expected and a little bit more. More fun. More fashion. More vendors. More pretty.
Here are some photos of A Darling Affair 2014 from the official fair photographer, When Elephant Met Zebra.
1st August 2014
Pretty Hastings Street wedding
Photographer Emma Nayler's own engagement shoot
We launched our 10th edition of The Bride's Tree Magazine!
Just shooting the breeze with some of the men of the wedding industry + nautical themed shoot
25th July 2014
Just in case you missed it…
One of the most stunning chapel weddings we've seen.
A Noosa wedding where the wet weather backup plan came into play.
An incredible wedding decoration DIY you will LOVE.
[GIVEAWAY] Time to win yourself and five of your besties a night away in Noosa, complete with High Tea.
18th July 2014
Blue vintage-inspired bridal fashion.
A Darling chapel wedding photo shoot.
Meet Mary Bruce, Sunshine Coast celebrant.
Our wedding venue review of Rickys River Bar & Restaurant.
Enchanted Forrest wedding inspiration shoot.
11th July 2014
This styled shoot has a spiritual theme, shot at one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular restaurants.
A Noosa wedding with a military theme.
Pin board love for LOVE! Complete with great poses for wedding day photography.
The life of a fabulous Sunshine Coast florist.
The wedding film with everything.
4th July 2014
All the details on A Darling Affair, the hottest wedding event in town.
Cakes, cakes, cakes! Wedding cakes! Some of the most amazing cakes we've seen from our latest magazine.
Confetti guns, balloons and the beach: a seriously adorable engagement photo shoot.
Tech savvy brides love an online wedding save-the-date.
A winter warmer – spring came early with this Maleny Manor wedding inspiration shoot.
27th June 2014
Pin board love: Bliss before the big day.
The Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase is on tomorrow!
Why have one wedding cake when you can have all the cakes? It's… dessert tables!
The cutest couple ever in their Noosa Waterfront wedding
Maleny Vintage Garden Wedding Inspiration
20th June 2014
The styling genius of one local Sunshine Coast stylist.
A Noosa Marina wedding with the most stunning bridesmaid dress colour.
Classy eclectic country wedding fashion.
An intimate and unique Peregian Beach wedding styled shoot with antiquities in the gorgeous styling.
A homage to the red-lipped bride, and why you want to consider this bold statement for your winter wedding.
6th June 2014
A Greek Orthodox wedding on a Noosa Beach – completely unorthodox, really! Love it!
Emerald green wedding theme bridal fashion shoot
A Maleny marquee wedding with jumping castle and lawn games
A whole pin board of vintage wedding styling
Wedding DIY: Maypole, a lovely old wedding tradition
30th May 2014
Nature meets vintage bridal in a stunning simplistic styled shoot
Suited up – your man needs this guide to formalwear
6 steps to a stress-free wedding morning
Backyard wedding highlights film
Old Hollywood glamour bridal style
16th May 2014
My Q&A with retro bridal beauty specialists from The Beauty Case.
An engagement shoot on Sunshine Coast beach with fur babies.
The traditional ceremony order of service explained.
Aztec Day of the Dead Mexican Stationery Suite!
Noosa Boathouse destination wedding for couple from Canada
9th May 2014
An awesome stop motion wedding invitation.
I shared my experience test driving a spa party, perfect for a hen's day.
Bridal beauty through the seasons from our magazine shoot.
Beachy bohemian bridal shoot at Twin Waters.
A rustic country wedding complete with glorious flower crown.
2nd May 2014
We are back in all our blogging glory, my lovely Sunshine Coast brides! And although it was a short week, we had plenty of pretty to share with you all, and of course one very exciting new little one to show off… our ninth edition of The Bride's Tree Magazine! Can't believe we are almost in double digits!
Here are the other highlights from the week…
A sweet chapel wedding with a marquee reception and gorgeous styling details.
A super fun Noosa River restaurant wedding with awesome fashion.
Babin' brides in boots we can't get enough of.
Happy Saturday, my lovely ones. See you Monday! Keep an eye on Facebook for plenty of inspiration over the weekend.
11th April 2014
A surpise wedding, posing as a marquee engagement party at Maleny Retreat
Plenty of inspiration in 1920's bridal fashion and beauty
Blonde bombshell brides and their fabulous hair stylin'
5 ways to honour your children on your wedding day
Beeyootiful bridal boudoir shoot in the Sunshine Coast woods!
Early bird tickets for A Darling Affair's Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair are on sale now. Ensure you don't miss out and save yourself five bucks by getting in early!
Experience the magical feeling of being escorted to your wedding in a Princess horse & carriage! Princess Carriage Hire is offering a half price hire special for weddings within the Sunshine Coast region. Terms & conditions apply. Contact: info@princesscarriagehire.com.
Here are some pretty and pretty cool things I happened upon this week in the Sunshine Coast wedding world…
Dixie was flowergirl for her mum and dad at Flaxton Gardens, sporting a fresh flower collar by Willow Bud, and captured by Emma Nayler Photographer.
Lovebird Weddings have teamed up with Calli B Photography, and Mondo Floral Designs and a whole team of amazing wedding professionals to bring you a Great Gatsby-inspired shoot that most definitely inspired me for one!
Oh my sweet ninny, this cake is gah-gah gorgeous! It was lovingly created to perfection by Sunny Girl Cakes, and donned with fresh flowers by Willow Bud. Willow Bud share a little something from their weddings each weekend on Instagram – follow @willowbudflowers
4th April 2014
10 reasons you can't afford not to hire a wedding planner
Flower crowns, ballerinas and horses – oh my!
DIY wedding at Kawana Beach wit a luxury Kombi!
A Cotton Tree wedding that breaks tradition
14th March 2014
Gorgeous honeymoon fashion for a resort or island getaway.
A woodland themed Yandina Station wedding with lots of fabulous details.
An inspiring Sunshine Coast wedding professional, who grants wishes to the terminally ill.
A review of a fabulous Sunshine Coast garden wedding venue, as affordable as it is pretty.
A Twin Waters wedding with two furry guests – one invited, one gatecrasher!
7th March 2014
A sweet as pie Maleny wedding highlights film
An engagement shoot atop Mount Coolum
A wedding with a super savvy bride who scored her ahmayzing wedding dress for just $500!
A review of a popular Peregian Beach restaurant-come-wedding venue
A gorgeous Maleny Manor wedding with pretty peach garden wedding theme
28th February 2014
Just in case you missed it…
Puppy love in this gorgeous Lovers Shoot
10 bomboniere ideas for vintage weddings
A laid-back destination wedding at Cotton Tree
All the imperative questions you need to be asking your prospective cake decorator
A wedding decoration DIY anyone can manage
21st February 2014
An event not to be missed this weekend is the Open Day at The Yacht Club. If you haven't seen this Mooloolaba wedding venue yet, this is the perfect opportunity, as it will be beautifully decked out as though a wedding were occuring in the function room, and with the amazing weather we are having, you can see the waterfront venue in all its splendour. Hey, you may even score a prize – while I cannot guarantee that, I can guarantee there's a glass of bubbly waiting there for you.
We went behind the scenes on both of our styled shoots from our latest magazine this week. Take a peek at this film from our elegant Lakehouse shoot, and these photos and the story behind the making of our Alternative Brides shoot.
Lots of love for this engagement shoot featuring Fiona & Chris, and their pal George.
We shared a Valentine's Day proposal story that involved a seaplane flight to Double Island Point.
A real wedding with a fair theme! Complete with Ferris Wheel and candy cart.
Whoa. Hold the phone. This shot is all kinds of beautiful, and I can't stop looking at it. Matt Rowe never disappoints with his artistic expression, exhibited through the love stories of Sunshine Coast brides and grooms.
Holy exciting, Matt Rowe has teamed up with a bunch of Sunshine Coast wedding professionals to offer up a prize worth fighting for. Well, at least worth entering – I'm pretty sure you won't have to engage in any fisticuffs over it, I'm just saying you would if you had to.
14th February 2014
This, my friends, is our super pretty Bride's Tree stand that will be present at the Noosa Wedding Expo this coming Sunday. It was styled by one of our faves – the gorgeous Hayley from Wholehearted Studio. It's a real treat getting to be amongst this level of pretty for the day! Especially amidst the miriad of other prettiness at the Expo that is always guaranteed. If you happen to be in the local area or able to make it to Noosa tomorrow, we encourage you to make the effort. It's always an awesome day. We promise to be your guides and point you in the direction of whatever kind of product or service you happen to be hankering for on the day! More details here.
A quirky hinterland wedding with vintage elements
Super gorgeous engagement shoot at Little Cove, Noosa
That magic moment in time, according to one wise and wonderful local celebrant
A sweet Witta Church wedding
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