There’s no denying the Sunshine Coast Hinterland is one of the most romantic places to be married. Tucked away in seclusion is one particular oasis, Montville reception venue, Secrets on the Lake. 

A group of local Sunshine Coast wedding vendors recently got together to create a shoots with off-the-charts levels of romance. Some might say it’s chockers full of romance. Well, those of us who were raised on The Castle would, anyway. So, basically all of us. 

The styling team had not one reception space to set up, but two, as they wanted to showcase both a lunchtime Tipi wedding option in the gardens and an evening reception on the restaurant deck. Of course the shoot wouldn’t be complete without a lakeside ceremony. 

Take a scroll through this shoot to discover why this Montville wedding venue is one you want to make sure you consider for your wedding venue if you’re wanting a romantic Hinterland wedding. 

Vendors

Venue | SECRETS ON THE LAKE, MONTVILLE

Photography | FAINT ARTISTRY

Tipi | TIPI LUXE

Floral | LILACS AND LUCY

Stylist | CURATED WEDDINGS & EVENTS

Bridal Gown | MOON & PEARL BRIDAL

Cake | VANILLA & CO. CAKES

Jewellers | MALENY JEWELLERS

Hair & Make Up | EMILY GLASSON HAIR & MAKEUP

Social Content | CONTENT FOR THE BRIDE

Celebrant | SUZANNE RILEY

Stationary | PEACH PERFECT STATIONERY

Table Candles | PEACHY DAYS

Model | RACHEL SARAH

Lakeside Ceremony Site

How’s the serenity? Overlooking Baroon Lake is a clearing with lush greenery surrounds, making it the perfect spot at the bottom of Secrets’ immaculate gardens. 

Sunshine Coast florist, Lilacs and Lucy, brought some colour to the space with scarlet blooms in both deep and bright red with accents of powder pink and white. While Curated Weddings & Events went with classic white chairs and welcome sign to bring a fresh look to the ceremony setting. 

All in One Montville Wedding Reception Venue

Take a tiny detour off the main road between Maleny and Montville to discover Secrets on the Lake. Once you’re there, you’ll find no reason to leave as everything is on site allowing you to immerse in the celebration.

You can hold all your pre and post-wedding events in one place. Have your rehearsal dinner and next day breakfast or lunch in the restaurant. You can even stay in one of the unique treehouse villas throughout your wedding weekend and remain for a beautiful relaxing honeymoon. The wedding accommodation onsite comprises of 13 treehouses – imagine the magical moments your guests will enjoy when they come to be part of your big day!

Wedding Jewellery with a Story

Not far up the road from Secrets on the Lake  you’ll find Maleny Jewellers. Couples love to visit the local family owned and operated jewellers whenever they’re in town for their Hinterland wedding planning appointments. 

Having your rings custom-made locally is such a beautiful way to always hold a piece of the place you were married with you. You. can also find your bridal jewellery, wedding party and parents’ gifts in their well-stocked showroom with new pieces always coming in… Thanks to owner Sandra’s obsession with seeking out the most beautiful collections from all over Australia and beyond. 

Lunchtime Wedding in the Gardens

The expansive lawn in the middle of the gardens allows for enough space to hold an outdoor lunch wedding reception. While the tipi used in the shoot is a smaller option, for larger guest lists you can have a much larger tipi or two or three combined.

The styling and florals team created a seamless continuation of the colour theme designed to feel luxe and romantic. Lots of candles and fairy lights added to the atmosphere, while the cake was displayed on a rustic barrel as the reception centrepiece.

A drinks station complete with champagne coupe tower added to the wow factor for an intimate lunch wedding reception and Curated Weddings & Events styled a lounge area with a vintage sofa in deep red velvet in keeping with. the colour palette.

Dinner Recpetion on the Deck

For an evening wedding reception, couples and their guests set up on the restaurant’s deck with exclusive use of the space. More fairy lights under the elevated exposed beam ceiling and the most magical view of Lake Baroon… I mean, could you get anymore romantic than this?!

While the gardens are available for reception celebrations from 11am to 5pm, the restaurant deck is the Montville reception venue’s dedicated space for after-dark dinner and dancing with your guests.

Want to Visit this Montville Reception Venue with Ceremony Site + Wedding Accommodation?

Be in touch with the venue’s Wedding Planning team to arrange a site visit. Be warned – once you see Secrets on the Lake, you just might fall in love all over again! 

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That view. Ahh… how would you like to look out on this gorgeousness on your wedding day? 

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A-List Vendor of the Week 

Tipi Luxe 

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.  

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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! 

A-List Vendor of the Week

Melanie McNiven Portraits 

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. 

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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. 

This Weekend

Maleny Retreat Open Weekend – February 7-8 

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. 

A-list Vendor of the Week

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This Weekend 

Maleny Retreat Open Weekend – February 7-8 

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It is almost that very special day that comes about each year. That day that allows you and your sweetie to behave in as loved-up a manner as you see fit. The difference is, this year you're ENGAGED. 

You know what that means, right? Loved-up times a thousand. It's time to revel in that sweet, sweet mutual adoration like nobody's business. Why not celebrate this special time in your life by recording your love story to have and to hold forever and ever? 

A special collaboration between Paula Brennan Photographer, Wholehearted Studio and Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry allows you to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience this Valentine's Day. 

Over the upcoming Valentine's weekend you can have your very own prop and fashion styled photo shoot, complete with makeover – oh, and of course a glass of bubbly! 

You have your own hair and makeup artist for the day to give you a makeover before you step in front of the camera. 

Flowers and props will be designed specifically for you and styled on the day by Wholehearted Studio. 

Just like a celebrity, you will have your own fashion stylist, who will team items from your own wardrobe with designer items. Yes, that's right, you will have a rack full of clothes to rifle through! 

The behind-the-scenes video below shows how it all comes together…

Valentines Special – Paula Brennan from New Creations on Vimeo.

It's your love story. Captured forever. 

Have your love story captured this Valentine's Day weekend. More details… 

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