When we put together a styled bridal inspiration shoot for our magazine, it really does take a village. Of course it’s a very exclusive village with only the best most talented taking up residence. 

Our summer free online bridal magazine featured one of our absolute favourite shoots to date. We brought Palm Springs style to a rooftop at Mooloolaba’s Beach Club Resort for a fresh theme we haven’t seen here on the Sunshine Coast, and we must admit – it was like a match made in heaven. 

You, our lovely readers, have lapped it up, sending big love our way for this summer style, a perfect fit for our coastal vibes here on the Coast. So today you get a little peek behind the scenes at the crew who make these images of utter bridal perfection come to life. 

Images by SimonJCoulson

The first person to get her hands on bridal model, Kate, is Natalie Hunter, wedding makeup genius. As this shoot was all about warm colours and that tropical vibe, Nat set to work creating a bronzed look on Kate, and vamped it up with a blood orange bold lip. 

“It’s the constitution. It’s justice. It’s the vibe of the thing.” Chris, our groom-like model, recounts his appeal to the judges of his latest body sculpting competition. The girls just take it all in.

While the hair prep is underway with Evalyn Parsons on the tongs, the talented Miss Judy Copley is busily sorting out That Amazing Dress. Still in my honeymoon phase with this ruffled blush beauty.  Chris getting his suave on in his threads from Suits Direct. 

 And we’re off to the beach for our Palm Springs wedding ceremony shots, where Anna (Made to Match Events) and Chonnie (The Orange Blossom), stylist and florist respectively, have been setting up in the hot sun. These gals are serious troopers, who worked flat strap all day to make everything look perfect. Aside from a short Frosty Fruit break, I never saw them stop till the job was done.  It’s always nice when you work with models, who can have a laugh on the job and make the day relaxed and enjoyable. Our Palm Springs wedding couple were always laughing.  Underneath her dress, Kate is standing on a box just so she can get stung in the eyes by some harsh afternoon glare. As they say, beauty is pain. So true, just see the results… 

Class all the way..!  Later on this set up became our amazing rooftop Christmas Party with all of our wonderful vendors, who made our year so fantastic. We even ate all the donuts made by Chocolate 2 Chilli. 

Photography: SimonJCoulson | Venue: Beach Club Resort Mooloolaba | Styling + decor: Made to Match Events | White bamboo chairs: Simply Style Co. | Flowers: The Orange Blossom | Stationery, geometric + lettering laser cutting: Stimuli Couture Design | Dress: Judy Copley Couture | Bracelet: Cherrywood Designs | Groom fashion: Suits Direct | Donuts: Chocolate 2 Chilli | Catering: Capelli Foods | Hair: Evalyn Parsons Hair | Makeup: Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist | Models: Kate Radin + Chris McGeary

Coming up this week… More from our Palm Springs wedding styled shoot 

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A charming light-filled chapel location, two beautiful models, a rack full of couture bridal gowns, candles and vases, organic locally grown flowers, and an old piano = heavenly bridal magazine fashion shoot. 

We put together our dream team for our fashion shoot in our winter online magazine with great care and consideration. The results speak for themselves, but if you wondered what it’s like behind the scenes at a bridal fashion shoot with The Bride’s Tree team; here’s a little picture story for you, as captured by Chesterton Smith Photography. 

Concept + coordination Joelle Spinola, The Bride’s Tree | Photography Chesterton Smith Photography | Location Woombye Chapel | Flowers + vases Woods & Bloom | Dresses + accessories Erin Clare Couture | Hair BySARAHJANE | Makeup TF Makeup | Models Lauren Wheatley + Monique Turner 

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Our styled shoots for our online magazine take a large talented team and a lot of hours to put together. Simon J Coulson was the photographer on our most recent shoot, which had an Australian Bush theme and was set at the very secluded and gorgeous The Rocks at Yandina. 

Simon has shared some of the images we couldn’t fit in the magazine, as well as some never before seen shots  to give you a little taste of what goes on behind the scenes at one of our epic styled wedding inspiration photo shoots. 

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One of the greatest joys of putting together a beautiful bridal magazine is the exquisite photo shoots we get to put together. Our Alternative Brides shoot in our 8th edition has been getting audible oohs and aahs across the interwebs. So today I thought I’d share a little bit of insight into what it takes to make this level of beeyootiful bridal styled shoot happen. 

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The concept of this styled shoot was born in a conversation Emma Nayler and I had. We both love something a little bit different, yet beautiful beyond compare. We got to talking about how it would be great to create a styled shoot that had some gorgeous, tattooed and pierced bridal models with alternative looks sporting an elegant look that is not typically associated with “alternative.”

The first thing we knew we needed was a fabulous stylist, who would understand our vision and take it further. Well of course anyone knows the only thing better than one fabulous stylist is two, which is just what we found in sister duo Jacinta and Scienta from Style Le Aisle. The four of us met, further concepted the idea and formed our dream team. 

Jacinta and Scienta continued to come up with ideas that blew our minds, Emma and I went on fashion expeditions in pursuit of the perfect wardrobe for the day. Because we couldn’t decide between going completely alternative and traditional with an edge, we landed on the idea of doing both! 

After many a run sheet and concept mood board, when the day came around, it ran like a well-oiled machine. 

A good portion of the day is always spent in preparation. Having three models and two different fashion concepts meant there was a good-sized team involved in making the pretty happen in a timely manner. On a shoot day, we’re always chasing the light, especially when multiple locations have been planned. 

The girls from Boudoir Blush worked on the makeup simultaneously with the gals on hair from Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair. Lovely girls, who do a lovely job so professionally. 

The people who never stop all day at a styled shoot are always the stylists. You honestly will never meet more hard-working people. From arranging flowers provided by the florist, Bella Flora, to lugging tables, to stringing vines and lanterns from an arbour. Setting up is just the start, and then the primping and preening for the entire rest of the day begins, and doesn’t stop until it’s time to pull it all down. Phew! That must call for a wine at the end of the day for the Style Le Aisle gals.

We spy you, Scienta! 

Concentration face! Delyse from Jasper & Ruby Visions is a whole lot of fun to have on location. Because my job involves a lot of standing around when I’m faced with the dilemna of having people that could be almost considered too competent, this leaves me a lot of downtime. And this girl is my go-to for a laugh in between her takes of the action. 

The brief moment the stylists have to take a breather – all the models are ready, the light is just right and it’s time to shoot! 

Hair and makeup preening throughout the shoot is absolutely necessary for getting the perfect shots we were looking for. 

Kris is Delyse’s partner in crime and life – another fun personality to have at our shoots! 

Our cafe location provided so much eclectic inspiration in the decor already present. There was something different in every little nook and cranny. This place is actually a fave spot for many a planning meeting for The Bride’s Tree team. 

If you have not yet seen the finished product in our magazine, you have to check it out. Thanks to Emma Nayler Photographer for sharing these awesome behind-the-scenes shots with us. 

The Dream Team

Photographer: Emma Nayler Photographer

Film: Jasper & Ruby Visions

Styling: Style Le Aisle

Hair: Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair

Makeup: Boudoir Blush

Cake: The Cupcake Teahouse

Models: Imogen, Suzie and Elle / Florals: Bella Flora / Fashion: Eve Boutique and Elizabeth De Varga / Accessories: Eve Boutique and Elizabeth De Varga / Locations: Private Property for outdoor reception, and The Birds and The Beans Espresso Bar

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A little two-minute treat for you today. This behind-the-scenes film from our latest online magazine requires your immediate attention, as it contains your recommended daily dose of outrageously beautiful bridal style and modern elegance. It is the equivalent of 21 bottles of a grace and opulence elixir that has the same effect. Which do you think will be easier to take? 

This innovative new remedy to the aching desire for bridal inspiration is fittingly brought to you by Innovate Media, and was filmed for Volume 8 of The Bride’s Tree Magazine. 

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