Let’s talk about wedding gifts for groom and groomsmen. The groom’s wedding day jewellery and accessories not only complete his look but also provide a meaningful opportunity to gift something special to the important men in your life.

Watches: A Timeless Choice

A watch is not just an accessory—it’s a statement. For the groom, a quality timepiece can add elegance and sophistication while serving as a lifelong reminder of the big day. Maleny Jewellers offers an exquisite range of watches for both the groom and his groomsmen, from sleek, modern designs to more traditional styles. Whether you choose a sleek contemporary all black timepiece or a refined metal band, a well-chosen watch will add that final touch of sophistication and serve as a lasting memento of the wedding.

Thoughtful Wedding Gifts for Groom & Groomsmen 

The act of gifting jewellery to the groom, groomsmen, and fathers is an age-old tradition that not only expresses gratitude but also adds a special personal touch to the celebration. The groom may choose to present his groomsmen with matching cufflinks, watches, or rings as a token of appreciation for their support throughout the wedding planning and on the big day. 

When selecting groom gifts and groomsmen gifts, it’s important to consider items that are both meaningful and practical. A personalised gift like engraved cufflinks, a watch, or a custom ring makes for a thoughtful gesture that shows appreciation for the men who are supporting the couple on their wedding day. These items will not only be cherished on the day but will serve as reminders of their important role in the couple’s lives long after the celebration.

For the father of the groom and father of the bride, personalised jewellery makes an especially thoughtful gift. Maleny Jewellers’ engraved cufflinks are a beautiful, sentimental option that will leave a lasting impression. These heartfelt gifts add a layer of emotion to the wedding day and are sure to become treasured keepsakes.

Cufflinks: Small Details, Big Impact

One standout gift idea from Maleny Jewellers is their engraved cufflinks—an emotional and sentimental gift for the groom, groomsmen, and fathers. One of the most unique sets features cufflinks engraved with the word “DAD” and a child’s fingerprint, creating a deeply personal and meaningful gift. Not only are these cufflinks a beautiful addition to the wedding day outfit, but they also serve as a cherished keepsake for the men who play important roles in the couple’s lives. This meaningful gesture will undoubtedly bring tears of joy to the fathers and create lasting memories long after the wedding is over.

Rings: Symbolising Love and Commitment

While wedding rings are the most significant symbol of commitment, the groom may also choose to wear a signet ring or a bracelet to complement his personal style. Maleny Jewellers offers a beautiful selection of men’s rings, from classic gold and silver bands to designs with intricate engravings, ideal for making a statement without overshadowing the wedding band. For a personal touch, consider having your rings custom-made, with unique engraving options to mark the special occasion.

Semi-Formal Wedding Dress Code for Men

• Suit
• Dress shirt 
• Leather dress shoes
• Pocket square (optional)

Cufflinks and a nice watch in a metal, black or with a smart navy face will complete the look. Try adding a signet ring for an additional statement piece. 

Casual Wedding Dress Code for Men 

• Sports Jacket
• Oxford shirt
• Chinos
• Smart casual shoes or boots

Any kind of nice watch or jewellery will work for a casual groom or groomsman and cufflinks are optional… but who doesn’t love a bit of bling for a wedding? 

Bling Week is brought to you by The Bride’s Tree—helping you make your wedding day shine from every angle. Explore wedding gift ideas for grooms and custom wedding accessories today at Maleny Jewellers to find the perfect piece to complement your wedding style.

Images by Elk & Fir and Shae Estella | Groom fashion by Black Jacket Suiting

Frequently asked questions about gifting for the men who play a special part in a wedding

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Through stunning visuals and captivating storytelling, this short film by Jensen Creative brings you along for the groom’s journey. From the quiet moments of contemplation to the anticipation-filled arrival to the wedding ceremony location at Yandina Station, you’ll see it all in The Ultimate Groom Experience. 

Grooms are getting involved! 

We know the time where your Groom would simply show up in his suit – hopefully wearing appropriate socks – is done. That and maybe the pre-wedding cake tasting use to be pretty much where his involvement in the wedding would end. Our modern day Grooms are getting actively involved in the planning process.  They want to make sure their wedding day is as much about them as their partner. 

A Groom’s Wedding Day Morning

So, I went about designing The Ultimate Groom Experience with a team of Sunshine Coast wedding professionals.  Check it out here  to inspire ways to make sure he gets the day of his dreams, too. 

From his cut, shave and facial session to his wedding morning breakfast, fashion, gifts and more – this wedding day morning is everything a groom could possibly hope for.

VENDORS

Photographer | ELK & FIR

Grooming | HIS BARBERY & LIFESTYLE

Mobile bar + espresso | TIPPLE & BEAN

Suits + accessories | BLACK JACKET SUITING

Groom tees | THE BRIDE’S TREE SHOP

Watches + jewellery | MALENY JEWELLERS

Boudoir albums | ELK & FIR BOUDOIR

Venue + accommodation | YANDINA STATION

Videographer | JENSEN CREATIVE

Content creation | SAY I DO SOCIAL MEDIA

Model | Fabien via THE BRIDE’S TREE CREATIVE AGENCY

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It’s the bride’s day.

That’s what we’ve always been lead to believe. These days, however, grooms are getting more involved and indulging in the day, too. 

No longer satisfied with being told they can choose the cake flavour and show up shaved on the day, grooms want it to be their day as well. I’m so here for it! 

That’s why I set about putting together a stellar team of Sunshine Coast wedding pros to design a Groom’s experience that makes him feel spoiled, pampered and part of the proceedings in a meaningful way. 

Read on to discover the crucial step-by-step guide to The Ultimate Groom’s Experience and learn how you could WIN a $2650 Groom’s Suit Package.

VENDORS

Photographer | ELK & FIR

Grooming | HIS BARBERY & LIFESTYLE

Mobile bar + espresso | TIPPLE & BEAN

Suits + accessories | BLACK JACKET SUITING

Groom tees | THE BRIDE’S TREE SHOP

Watches + jewellery | MALENY JEWELLERS

Boudoir albums | ELK & FIR BOUDOIR

Venue + accommodation | YANDINA STATION

Videographer | JENSEN CREATIVE

Content creation | SAY I DO SOCIAL MEDIA

Model | Fabien via THE BRIDE’S TREE CREATIVE AGENCY

STEP ONE – THE GROOMING OF THE GROOM

Groom’s Haircut, Shave and Facial Specialists

Kick off with a wedding morning, or day-before grooming session that will see him transform from scruffy to suave with the help of Julia from HIS Barbery & Lifestyle.

Our gorgeous groom model, Fabien, was in the chair for not just your average cut and shave. Julia gave him a classic style fit for the most dashing of grooms and clean lines so sharp they would give you a papercut. 

The Full Experience

Being treated to the full pamper experience is what it’s all about. Julia keeps a fridge stocked with favourite local craft beers (did you know the Sunshine Coast is the craft beer capital of Australia?) and Fabien was pampered within an inch of his life with a Restore and Relax Facial. This involved a facial steam to open up his pores, a mask treatment, and a delicious facial massage with essential oil infused products designed to nourish the skin. His noticeable post-treatment glow completed the wedding-ready groom pampering session. 

Booking your groom and groomsmen in on the wedding day or days leading up to the wedding is super easy – just follow this link. 

Looking the Part

Fabien wears our Groom Est. 2024 and Hubby Est. 2024 tees, available in black, white, navy, grey and light blue – find them in our online shop. Use code GROOMX for 15% off all tees and hoodies for a limited time. 

Created specifically ahead of our shoot, The Neon Lady, custom designed the barbery’s new “Tru to Self” signage. At their Sunshine Coast workshop, they design and create the highest quality neon signage for businesses and brands, as well as special occasions – like weddings! 

STEP TWO – GIVE HIM SUSTENANCE

Mobile Bar + Espresso

Our friends from Tipple & Bean came along to elevate the experience for our groom. Not only do they make a mean espresso with all their staff being talented and qualified Baristas, they also make the best cocktails. 

The bar itself is a sleek black dream, adding sophisticated old world charm with a modern edge to any occasion. Imagine starting the day with espressos all round for the bridal party, and then bringing the bar to the guests as they gather for your ceremony. It’s a great way to BYO your beverages while maintaining that professional service and RSA. 

Tipple and Bean offer a range of packages from 2, 3, 5 and 6 hours, depending on the requirements for your occasion. Custom packages for longer hours can be arranged upon request. 

Starting the Day Off Right

When you wake up in the countryside serenity of the cottages at Yandina Station, you’ll want to take a few moments to relax on the verandah and enjoy the outlook to the sprawling paddocks as far as the eye can see. You might even spot their majestic white Brahman cattle grazing by the dam. 

You’ll be treated to a hearty breakfast platter to set your day off right. Seasonal fruits, coffee, juice and yummy pastries will fill his tummy, making sure any pre-ceremony beverages are well prepared for! 

STEP THREE – GET THE LOOK

Groom’s Suit + Wedding Fashion Accessories

His suit is important, and we’ll get to that. But let’s talk accessories. I want to draw your attention to the meticulously selected jewellery and accessories in the men’s formal fashion looks you’re about to enjoy… devour… delight in. 

Fabien has been dressed by Brisbane-based menswear Black Jacket Suiting in a carefully curated selection of looks, which are styled to perfection with their matching shoes and belts. For every groom purchase and hire, they also supply socks (genius – I can’t tell you how many grooms and groomsmen forget to bring black socks to the wedding!), cufflinks and a thoughtful gift of a bottle opener. Grooms love the sleek Black Jacket Suiting branding. 

Our friends at Maleny Jewellers brought the looks together with jewellery and watches to complement the tone and style. This first black and grey ensemble, for example, was paired with a beautiful black watch. The European style is chic with the streamlined open-collared black shirt and pants, shiny black shoes and watch, topped off with the grey suit jacket. 

STEP FOUR – LOVE LANGUAGE TIME

Gift for Groom

Make his day with a gorgeous gift. One of the aforementioned watches from Maleny Jewellers would make an ideal wedding day gift for any groom – especially one that would pair with his suit. 

Another idea is to surprise him with a boudoir album. Our photographer, Carissa, who took all of these  stunning images here on our Ultimate Groom Experience shoot is not only a sought-after Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, but she specialises in Boudoir Sessions with Elk & Fir Boudoir. 

Sensual, yet classy and elegant, Carissa holds regular Boudoir Photo Sessions on the Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane, empowering women feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The results speak for themselves – as does the reaction from our groom model! Although these weren’t even images of Fabien’s own wifey for lifey, he still very much delighted in the surprise package. 

Make it Personal

The creative jewellers at Maleny Jewellers are always coming up with new ways to make their pieces meaningful and memorable. They specialise in engraving – your intimate messages, notable dates, and other special touches, like fingerprints of little ones on necklaces and cufflinks. 

You can find all your wedding day jewellery at Maleny Jewellers – from engagement rings to wedding bands, cufflinks for the groom and his whole bridal party, and of course jewellery for the bride and bridesmaids. 

Now it’s time to make her day with a gift she will treasure forever. Sending her a heartfelt card and piece of jewellery she can wear on the day will melt her heart. 

MORE ON STEP THREE…

Men’s Wedding Fashion 

Moving on to a black tie look for the classic groom with a twist on the traditional black tuxedo jacket, here opting for a navy look. It’s equally chic, yet that little bit softer and allows our groom to stand out from the crowd. This look would look fabulous to allow the groom to shine while the groomsmen kept it traditional in all black. Amping up the look, we styled this attire with gold jewellery and a mixed metal watch. 

And finally, scroll to find a look that is popular with grooms getting married at Yandina Station. A softer, grey suit paired with simple white shirt and tie. Mix it up with a tie to suit your wedding colour theme and accessorise with tan belt and shoes, and silver jewellery and watch. 

WIN a $2650 Custom Suit Experience

Black Jacket Suiting and The Bride’s Tree have partnered to give one lucky groom the luxury of creating their dream wedding suit. This prize will provide the winner with the perfectly fitted and styled garment to ensure they will be the ultimate Prince Charming.

Prize Inclusions 

• Custom 2-Piece Suit
• Custom Shirt
• Premium Tie
• Premium Shoes
• Premium Belt

Value: $2650 

How to Enter

Simply head to Black Jacket Suiting to complete the entry form. Competition closes 11:59pm June 30. 

Can’t Get Enough of the Ultimate Groom Experience Content? 

Head to our Instagram and TikTok to see Reels of the entire shoot day, including some behind-the-scenes content shot by Wedding Content Creator, Jas, from Say I Do Social Media. 

COMING SOON 

We were also fortunate to have Ashlee from Jensen Creatives on board to shoot some footage from this shoot, including drone footage of the expansive Yandina Station. Coming soon to the blog – stay tuned! 

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Suits Direct have been long-established as the place to go on the Sunshine Coast if you’re looking to don your groom in a stylish get-up for your wedding day. They offer both purchase and hire options, and they have suits and accessories of every kind and style.

If you’re looking for something relaxed and coastal – they’ve got it. If you’re wanting a super cool unique look complete with bow tie – they’ve got it. If you’d like to take advantage of the formal occasion by going all out with a tuxedo or morning suit – they’ve got it.

Now it’s easier than ever to have your suit fitting, as the team will come to you with a carefully curated selection for your fella to try on in the comfort of your own home.

How It Works

Covid has been a real killer for some of our beloved local businesses, and this has meant some changes had to be made. For Suits Direct, this meant moving their entire showroom to become a home-based business. Not only this, they saw an opportunity to offer a super personalised service by bringing suits to you!

When you book your appointment (scroll for info), you’ll need to provide your height, pant size, shirt size, and if you know it, your jacket size. The team will ask you about what kind of style you’re going for and select some dapper threads to bring along for you to try. You can even have all your groomsmen there together to get everyone sorted in one completely painless shopping effort.

Once you’ve chosen your suit, the team will measure you up and arrange any alterations and orders, so you’ll have the perfect fit for your wedding day.

Check out just a few suit styles Suits Direct can help you with, and find out how to book your appointment below…

Make a Mobile Appointment

Due to the effects of Covid-19 Suits Direct is now a home-based business in Aura (Caloundra West) also offering a free* mobile service within 30km of Aura. Book an appointment in Aura, or a mobile appointment 7 days a week.

To make an appointment, text or call the Suits Direct team on 0419 395 949. Appointments can also be made through email suits-direct@bigpond.com or slip into their DMs on Facebook or Instagram – @suitsdirect.

 *Mobile service is free within 30km of Aura Caloundra. For appointments over 30km away, a travel fee will be applied. 50% of the travel fee will be refunded on booking a suit hire.

Image credits: Mallory Sparkles Photography, Luke Middlemiss Photography, Alan Hughes Photography, Tom Hall Photography, Nicola Holland Photography, Images by Lou O’Brien.

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One of Australia’s leading men’s fashion labels, Politix, offers a vast selection of suits appropriate for our warm Springtime here on the Sunshine Coast. Politix is renowned for quality, classic cuts and contemporary detailing. 

Top 5 Tips for the Spring Groom (or any groom, really)

1. Dress for the Season 

Discard the vest. This isn’t the time of year for a 3-piece suit. Don’t even consider a Morning Coat. Again this creates unnecessary heat. Go for lightweight, breathable fabrics, like the new flattering Stretch range from Politix, designed for comfort. 

2. Be unique with your details. 

It’s nice to choose something that sets you apart from your groomsmen, whether it’s a different colour tie, pocket square or boutonniere, or even an entirely different colour suit. Try to maintain some continuity, though – perhaps the same colour shoes and belt, or the same check. 

3. Consult your bride. In fact, give her final say. It’s just easier this way. 

You’re not allowed to see her dress, but there’s nothing stopping her giving the go-ahead (or let’s face it, vetoing) yours! In fact it’s for this very reason that her dress is under wraps that you need her guidance on your attire. You want to make sure you are dressing to complement her, and keep up with the level of formality set by her dress. 

4. Steam. Polish. Tuck. Remove. 

Steam your suit and shirt. Polish your shoes. Tuck in your shirt and make sure your tie, bow tie ends and pocket square are tucked away as they should be. Remove all tags from your clothing, sunglasses from your face or head, and anything at all from your pockets. Oh, and you could probably stand to clean under your nails and have a shave and a trim while you’re at it. 

5. Have your suit tailored to fit you perfectly. 

Consult the salesperson in store, or clothing chart online, and even then take your suit to a tailor to make any alterations required. Even if it’s a minimal hemming, trust me it will be worth it for that well-put-together polished look you can admire in your photos for years to come. Nobody likes bunching suit legs. 

Below are some gorgeous options for grooms and groomsmen for Spring by Politix. 

Take a peek through the Spring Racing range from Politix for some great men’s formalwear options for a Spring/Summer wedding. 

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When you walk down that aisle in your amazing dress, your groom will meet you in his finest. The big question is, what exactly does his finest entail? Perhaps it’s a full three-piece suit with the perfect accent of a boutonniere you have helpfully prearranged with your florist? Your hipster fella might be the bow tie and braces type with his cute bold striped socks tucked away there, ready to make their appearance later on when the bridal party photos begin. 

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If it’s a beach wedding, your handsome man may even just be wearing a nice pair of slacks and an open shirt, completely casual. Whatever his vision, or yours, of his wedding day attire, it should fit in with the style and theme of your day. And he should feel comfortable in his get up. 

Below is a helpful guide to everything from casual to semi-formal to black tie. Take a browse, what will you want to see your man sporting the day he becomed your lawfully wedded husband?

All of the suits above are from Suits Direct, which have some fantastic hire or buy options. It’s best to make an appointment to drop by and have a try on and arrange any necessary alterations.

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Yesterday we released our latest free online bridal magazine, which features a series of interviews with some of the wonderful (and some might say ruggedly handsome) men of the Sunshine Coast wedding industry. We thought it was about time we gave some attention to the fellas, so we took them out to The Yacht Club Mooloolaba for the day, Wholehearted Studio dressed them in some funky nautical fashion from Yd. and set sail. 

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Since there were far too many awesome photos of these now part-time models to fit in the magazine, we wanted to share some more with you today. You can view the entire album of images by the very talented Cassandra Ladru Photography. Cassandra was such a peaceful, calm person to have along on our shoot full of big personalities. She seemed to just casually shoot the guys, and just look at the result! 

I also knew you would want to read the full interview transcripts, so you can get to know the guys better, and maybe have a bit of a giggle! 

Aaron Duncan – DJ

What are your passions? Music. Family. Sushi…..not necessarily in that order

Who inspires you? My ‘cut a rugrats’   

What is true love? It’s unconditional.  It’s warts and all.  It’s not needing to impress, but wanting to anyway

What is style? I got nothin, sorry!

Roy Byrne – Photographer

What are your passions? Photography and Travel are two of the things I’m most passionate about. Being able to tell stories through imagery helps me to not only tell my own story but the stories of the people I meet.

Who inspires you? Mostly my friends and family, their support and encouragement of what I do pushes me to keep doing the best I can.

What is true love? There are novels about what true love is, I doubt I can sum it up in a few words but I’ll give it a go! My idea of true love is an unconditional love, accepting each other knowing all your faults as individuals and as a couple. The peace of knowing that someone else in this vast universe knows your deepest, darkests secrets and still accepts you is my idea of true love.

What is style? I cant answer this, I have none.

What’s your favourite part of a wedding? I always look forward to the exchanging of the vows, especially when couples write they’re own. its kind of corny but the honesty and perfect love that goes into those promises is such a beautiful thing to witness.

What do you do when you have bloke time? Bloke time is usually spent in the surf.

1. Miss Jordan Pie (That’s the name of the lovely creature that I share my life with, an adventure on the seas wouldn’t be complete without her)

2. Super obvious but a camera

3. Guitar

4. One of our small olive trees to remind me of home when I get homesick.

5. Rum so I can pretend I’m a pirate.

Where would you sail away to? Can I say everywhere? First destination would be to the Mediterranean I think. France, Italy, Greece, Croatia it’s all good!

What would you name your hypothetical yacht? TheWanderer

And how big would it be? (Does size really matter when it comes to yachts..?) Size doesn’t matter as long is it can handle two people and a whole lot of adventure.

Got any tips for grooms? Your about to marry the woman of your dreams, I don’t think you need any tips! Just relax, be yourself and enjoy the day with your friends and family.

Got any tips for groomsmen? I’m pretty sure groomsmen have it the easiest out of the bridal party, just don’t pass out at the alter(this has actually happened)

Funniest thing you’ve seen happen at a bachelor party?(Within reason, guys!!) What happens at a bachelor party stays at a bachelor party.

Alan Hughes – Photographer 

What are your passions? Of course – I know it’s a cliche, but my work is my passion. I’m lucky enough to have a job that I love – being a part of someone’s special day every week has got to be the best job in the world! Away from photography my passions are movies and music – I pretty much have music on all the time whilst editing wedding images – different genres for each different part of the wedding too!

Who inspires you? I get inspired everyday – I see inspiration in so many ways: mother nature, my children, my wife, other photographers who have been at the top for donkey’s years and still produce the goods (like Marcus Bell) and old masters and pioneers of photography like Bresson, Salgado and Erwhitt.

What is true love? This has taken me the longest to answer as it’s difficult to put in words – I would say you can only realise it’s ‘true’ love for sure after several years. When you have been through the good and bad times and are still together, looking out for each other and accepting each other’s imperfections and flaws without hoping they’d change. 

What is style? I think that style is something that finds you. If you just be true to yourself in the way you dress, decorate and of course in photography, do what feels right and what ultimately comes natural to you – your style will be uniquely yours.

What’s your favourite part of a wedding? If I had to pick one particular part – it would be the few minutes before the ceremony – the father giving away his daughter and then the first look the couple have of each other as the bride approaches for the ceremony – so much emotion and energy that’s been building up towards that special moment 🙂

When and where did you get married? We got married back in 1999 (in the black and white days according to my kids) at the Chelsea Football Club stadium in London. It was an amazing day and we waltzed (not literally) up the aisle to Nat King Cole’s Let’s face the Music and Dance!

What do you do when you have bloke time? Between the wedding photography business and spending time with my family – there’s not too much ‘bloke’ time and that’s how I like it. During the week when I need a break from editing images I like to go for jogs along the beach near my house or play the guitar and occasionally (about 3 times a year) I’ll go out and  pretend to play golf.

If you set sail, what five things would you stow away? I’m really trying to not to repeat myself here by not saying my camera – a very large movie DVD collection, my ipod/iphone, a karaoke machine (as no-one would be able to hear me in the middle off the ocean!), scuba gear and a large supply of chilli flakes!

Where would you sail away to? The Whitsunday Islands – paradise

What would you name your hypothetical yacht? Hypothetical Indeed!

And how big would it be? (Does size really matter when it comes to yachts..?) Big enough to be not the smallest in the harbour

Got any tips for grooms? Arrange some surprises for the wedding day – ie. sending her a letter for her to open while she’s getting ready before the ceremony and maybe a special gift – she’ll always remember it. Drink plenty of water in the morning to stay hydrated and if you have to drink alcohol – pace yourself, as it’s a long day!

Got any tips for groomsmen? As above with the groom – drink plenty of water during the day and pace yourself. Don’t go wild the night before the wedding…

Funniest thing you’ve seen happen at a bachelor party? What goes on on tour – stays on tour!

Matt Rowe – Photographer

What are your passions? Music, Photography

Who inspires you? Nature

What is true love? It’s a knowing, a passion and a course with predominantly smooth sailing but the muster and endurance for the tumultuous times too.

What is style? Ever-changing fashions, but what pulls it off is confidence (and a little bit of unique daring).

What’s your favourite part of a wedding? As a photographer – it’s taking the location photos. As a guests it’s a toss up between the vows and the speeches.

When and where did you get married? Spring time under a huge fig tree overlooking the Glass house mountains

What do you do when you have bloke time? Play guitar and jam with friends – a bonfire is the ideal location for this.

If you set sail, what five things would you stow away? My wife, my daughters and cats – and a guitar and camera

Where would you sail away to? Patagonia via the pacific Islands

What would you name your hypothetical yacht? Milana (after my two daughters)

And how big would it be? (Does size really matter when it comes to yachts..?) Big enough to do what it needs to do with pride!

Got any tips for grooms? It’s your day – go with it; it’s all about you and your bride. Enjoy.

Got any tips for groomsmen? If you can heckle the groom and each-other, that can be really helpful. (Just not during the ceremony)

Funniest thing you’ve seen happen at a bachelor party? You’re not supposed to remember all of that!

Jayden Toohey – Videographer

What are your passions? My wife, daughter, my business & filming and surfing.

Who inspires you?  Wow I actually had to really think about this one, lists of cinematographers popped in my head but really it’s Tara my wife. She watches pretty much every video highlight before the bride & groom see it and tears it to shreds.  Once I wipe my eyes and finalise my edit it’s always such a better video because of her. Every great videographer should have a Tara.

What is true love? I once heard (and probably agree with) True love is a long game if you look back on your death bed and can say I really loved that person then that is true love, going through life together.

What is style? Style is great! specially in the video world, we could all shoot the same wedding and come out with such a different end product and that is the beauty of each individuals style, they are so different. 

What’s your favourite part of a wedding? I know it is really cliché but “That moment where the groom is waiting nervously for his bride and those moments while he watches her walking towards him. For me that was an unforgettable experience at my wedding and so hard to hold the tears back.

When and where did you get married? 2006 Kawana Beach

What do you do when you have bloke time? Surf or go to double island, both are great thinking time while still having a blast. 

If you set sail, what five things would you stow away?  Can you stow away your family? What’s the fun setting sail with out them – The other 3 items they can decide as I’ll have everything I need.

Where would you sail away to? Probably Tahiti. I get seasick and the waters there are fairly protected (once you get there) and it looks amazing.

What would you name your hypothetical yacht? I have an actual yacht, is it bad that I haven’t yet named it?

And how big would it be? (Does size really matter when it comes to yachts..?) Depends on how you use it! But in all seriousness the smaller yachts are so much fun for day sails and the bigger ones are great for several days on the water.

Got any tips for grooms?  Think about your bride to be, love on her, give her a gift, write her a little note, open her door, tell her she has never looked more stunning, hold her hand, treat her like a princess, chances are this is what she always wanted so why not give it to her

Got any tips for groomsmen?  If you’re doing a speech remember it’s not a 21st speech, be honouring towards the couple comment on their strengths believe me these speeches always go down well and are so much more memorable. 

Funniest thing you’ve seen happen at a bachelor party?  TBA – I have one coming up soon so I’ll keep you posted…

Lee Bevington – DJ

What are your passions? Family, fun and music.

Who inspires you? People that follow their passion and succeed.

What is true love? When can you just sit next to someone, not say a word and be content.

What is style? A creative persons way of doing thing.

What’s your favourite part of a wedding? Speeches. Love the stories and the love expressed.

When and where did you get married? Eloped at Coolum Boardwalk in November.

What do you do when you have bloke time? Excuse me?

If you set sail, what five things would you stow away? MacBook Pro, Pocket Wi-Fi, iPhone, clean underwear and coffee.

Where would you sail away to? I don’t like to travel so Bribie Island.

What would you name your hypothetical yacht? Ima. Ima Yacht.

And how big would it be? (Does size really matter when it comes to yachts..?) Big enough for 10 people.

Got any tips for grooms? Go easy on the drinks and make sleep a priority the night before.

Got any tips for groomsmen? Be a mate not a maggot.

Funniest thing you’ve seen happen at a bachelor party? What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

Kris Baldwin – Videographer

What are your passions? Travel, Cameras and Making Films with my wife

Who inspires you? Anyone who choses a career they love and goes for it no matter how hard.

What is true love? running a business with your wife, spending every waking moment together and loving every minute of it. How do we do it?

What is style? Being completely yourself and doing it really well

What’s your favourite part of a wedding? The dancing. I sometimes forget I’m not a guest and want to dance. 

When and where did you get married? We were married in Buderim Forest park in the rainforest like a couple of hippies. 

What do you do when you have bloke time? HA. In the very small amount of time I’m not working? Rock climbing. 

If you set sail, what five things would you stow away? Laptop, camera, Djambe (drum), spotify, skateboard

Where would you sail away to? Pacific islands.

What would you name your hypothetical yacht? Bye Bye,

And how big would it be? (Does size really matter when it comes to yachts..?) Very large. 

Got any tips for grooms? If you usually have a beard don’t shave it off for the sake of your wedding day. Stand strong brother. 

Got any tips for groomsmen? Try not to get too drunk guys. At least until after the speeches. Oh do I have some incriminating footage on my hard drives. 

Funniest thing you’ve seen happen at a bachelor party?  I want to say it happened to a friend of mine but alas I cannot. My ‘Friends’ Wrapped me, shoulders to ankles, in glad wrap and buried me in a hole at the beach up to my neck and left me there to dig myself out. Did i mention i was also made to wear a pink mini skirt and crop top. 

The Dream Team

Photographer: Cassandra Ladru Photography

Concept + Coordination: Sally Townsend, The Bride’s Tree

Stylist: Wholehearted Studio

Venue: The Yacht Club

Makeup: Makeup 4 Brides

Hair: The Guillotine Hair Artistry

Fashion sponsor: Yd. 

Catamaran: Set Sail Cruises

Vintage props: Coastal Vintage

Models: Alan Hughes, Matt Rowe, Jayden Toohey, Lee Bevington, Aaron Duncan, Kris Baldwin, Roy Byrne

Take a peek through the full album of images from our Nautical-themed shoot! 

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Today we have a guest blog post from the lovely Tammy Fox Suits Direct, Mooloolaba. As the owner of Suits Direct, Tammy is abreast of all the latest trends for groom and groomsmen fashion, and here she answers some pressing questions about picking a suit and accessory trends for men. 

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What are the most important things to consider when picking out a suit?

When you are choosing a wedding suit there are several key factors to consider. I believe the first one is the overall style and colour theme of the wedding. The wedding theme should be reflected throughout the wedding party so whether you are having church, beach, vintage, garden or rockabilly styled wedding the attire should fit the style.

The next thing is get the correct fit for your special day! To look your best a proper fitting is an essential part of getting the correct suit size and fit. This is where a professional can assist you and will ensure the journey of selecting a suit is a pleasant one. An appointment with a professional can take the stress out of choosing the right suit and will give you loads of free advice with regard to styling and fitting.

An important thing to remember with styling is to ensure you feel very comfortable with what you are wearing this will ensure you feel confident.

Above image and thumbnail was taken by Aaron Shum Photography for feature in the April 2013 edition of The Bride’s Tree magazine, showcasing slim fit black suits from Suits Direct

What are the latest trends?

THE LOOK: The latest trends are 2 button slimfit suits, the jacket is tapered at the waist and the trouser is slim line to keep the balance and overall look. These suits can be extremely complimentary to those who have a slim to average physic. However staying with trends doesn’t work for everyone, body type should dictate if you should choose a regular or slimfit suit.

TRENDS IN TIES: Long ties are slimmer and bow ties are patterned and bold.

Is black the only option when it comes to suits for weddings?

Black is not the only option there are many other choices for wedding suits. However, black is still a very popular colour for weddings, there are so many positives about black, it’s striking, goes with any colour, looks amazing on most people and never dates as long as the style is current.

What other colours are there to choose from?

Charcoal has a huge following where wedding parties are concerned. The greys are elegant and soft but rich enough to make a statement in any wedding party. Country Vintage styling has been very popular with many requests for light coloured suits including beige and light grey. We are seeing requests for a slowly emerging sophisticated navy suit which I believe will become popular for weddings again.

Above image and thumbnail by Robecca McLean Photography (previously Adori Studios) for feature in the Volume 3 of The Bride’s Tree magazine, showcasing grey waistcoat and slacks from Suits Direct

Are bow-ties or ties more popular for weddings?

Long ties are still the most popular tie for weddings, whether it’s the traditional wide tie for the sophisticated look or the slimmer long tie for those who like to keep on trend. Bow ties are still popular but are more suited to black tie weddings of which there are fewer here on the Sunshine Coast.

Above image and thumbnail by Lindy Photography for feature in the Volume 2 of The Bride’s Tree magazine, showcasing silver suit from Suits Direct

What can the groom do to stand out?

The groom can wear a different coloured tie and hanky usually the same colour as the bride to unite them and keep a streamlined look. He could also have a flower while the groomsmen go without. A vest is a popular way to distinguish the groom from his groomsmen or vice versa.

The other styling option given to grooms who really want to stand out from their groomsmen is to have a different coloured suit. We have recently styled weddings where the groom will wear a charcoal with black satin trim jacket with the groomsmen in light grey with black satin trim jacket ensuring the suit style itself remains the same.

Finally, it’s really important that the bride and groom have input into the styling of their very important day but also be assisted and guided by professionals who can give them ideas and create the special day they so look forward to it. 

Suits Direct is on Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba, and offers a wide range of suits for hire and purchase. 

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So in the spirit of cleaning up the act of every last well-intending, yet clueless, Sunshine Coast groom, we have asked seasoned professional, Tammy Fox of Suits Direct to give us the skinny (and not so skinny…) on what it takes to have your man perfectly tucked into a debonair get-up for his special day. Your special day… both of yours’ special day! 

When fitting a suit jacket, what are the most important things to make sure you get right in terms of fit?

Comfort is very important, ensure that the jacket fits nicely between the top of the shoulders, that there is a little room when the button/s are done up at the front of the suit and the sleeves are at the correct length.

How much room should you allow with a waistcoat/vest?

This varies from person to person generally depending on shape but everything should look neat and tidy, you should be able to do up the buttons comfortably and should taper to flatter the waistline while allowing room for couple of cold beers.

What is the perfect length of tie?

Ideally the tie should just reach the tip of the belt, this gives a nice balance and melds everything together.

What are the things you should consider when choosing pants size?

A measuring tape! There are a lot of mysterious sizes presented to our guys these days and it can be quite deceiving to buy a pair of board shorts that are a size 34 when in actual fact your waist measures at 36. Professional measuring can assist with this, the trousers in our store are exact to size; if we measure your waist at 36 then you are generally a 36.

There are other things to consider, such as body shape, if you are a forward in the footy pack then you will need to take into account those muscly thighs which could mean you require the next size up in a trouser rather than what your waist size dictates. The waist can be tailored to fit if need be.

Why get a professional suit fitting?

A professional suit fitting is an experience the guys really enjoy, although they may not expect that before they get there. By making an appointment with a professional means taking the guess work and stress out of what might ordinarily be a painful experience with a DIY. We take them from boardies to suits in a matter of minutes and we love it! It’s very rewarding to see the expressions of pride and happiness on ladies’ faces when their groom-to-be steps out of the change room, in what may be the first suit they have ever seen on their fiancé! There is definitely something special about being a small part of someone’s wedding day.

Tammy and her team at Suits Direct fit formal suits to measure and alter accordingly every single day for both hire and purchase suits from their Mooloolaba store. To save yourself the headache of measuring up, you can book in (to avoid waiting turns!) with Tammy for a suit fitting at Suits Direct or dop in to the store Brisbane Road Mooloolaba.

Images by Whimsy Studio, Photography by Gilly

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Whether it be tears or glee, the reaction is an emotional one that brides absolutely delight in reliving later on when they gaze upon their beautiful wedding albums. Especially the fortunate Sunshine Coast brides who have been clever enough to hire one of our amazing Sunshine Coast wedding photographers, like the ones responsible for the images below. 

So today we are setting aside all things bridal and making it all about the men we do so dearly love and adore. I will give you fair warning – a hanky may be required! 

A true emotional moment. Don't you just love him?

Glee!

The moment he has waited for has finally arrived!

Images above by Andrea Sproxton Photography

These next ones are from Emma Nayler Photographer 

He can't believe his luck!

The affection and pride is evident

He is found

The anticipation is almost too much!

Another gleeful groom. Adorable!

Overwhelmed with love and amazement

Now if you're not yet reaching for your hanky, just one moment please, we'll get you yet… take a peek at these next couple by Adori Studios! 

Holding it in as best he can…

… then giving in to the moment. We adore this man!

I know you're already tearing up, but wait, there's more! These last ones below are by Julian Beattie Photography

Nervous excitement with more than a hint of admiration

He's built up this moment, and he's full of anticipation…

… and he's overcome with emotion. Naw! 

Only has eyes for his bride

It's a beautiful thing this marriage biz. He knows it

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