Where to Start

All eyes are on you for your wedding day, so be sure to have your hair looking immaculate. Of course making the decision to go for an up-do, flowing locks or somewhere in-between is a personal choice. Here are a few things to consider.

1. Which style usually suits you and will have you feeling most comfortable on the day?
2. Are you wearing a veil or other hair accessory?
3. Which style will look best with your dress?
4. If you are going with a theme, is there a hair style that will best fit this theme? Eg. 1950’s period style needs structured curls with height or a beehive.

Why not take a browse through our hair style gallery, taking note of the how the hair styles work with dresses similar to yours. You can then find the contact details of the hair stylist of your choice and more images in our wedding Supplier Directory.

Allure Hair & Beauty, photo by Adori Studios

Questions to Ask

Whether you have an exact idea of your preferred style or not, give one or two stylists a call and grill them with the following questions.

Are you available on my wedding date?

Do you have other weddings booked in on the day or will you book in other wedding parties? If yes, could you please provide me with details of your scheduling on the day.

Will you replicate a style I have chosen, and/or will you suggest a style that will suit me and fit in with the style/theme of my wedding?

How long will it take to style each member of my wedding party?

Do you use strong hold products?

Will I be required to come to your salon, or will you travel to me on the day? And is there a travel fee?

Can you supply me with a full list of charges?

Will you do a trial? How much do you charge for a hair style trial?

Will you put in my veil/ hair accessories on the day?

Do I need to put down a desposit to secure my booking? 

These questions are conveniently laid out for you with space to record your answers and any additional comments in our Planning Tools section here.

Hair by Nicola, photo by Lindy Photography

To Trial Or Not To Trial

Don’t be a goose, this is not the time for winging it. Most people are quite particular with their hair, whether they realise it or not. While your stylist might find you absolutely gorgeous with a full head of curls with body, you might have spent your life trying to achieve the classic glossed down effect. It is definitely important to have a practice run and iron out any details before your big day.

If you walk away from your trial hating your hair, you have not communicated properly with your hair stylist. Make sure you speak up when you have the opportunity. A trial is, by definition, your chance to try a style and if it doesn’t work, try something else. Don’t write off your hair stylist if you weren't completely happy with your trial for one reason or another. Consider whether or not your direction was clear or if you and your stylist have different ideas of what a relaxed, bohemian style actually is. Explain your likes and dislikes, come up with an image for reference and give it another go.

Taryn Smith Hair Artistry, photo by Matt Rowe Photography

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Our gorgeous models Francesca and G sure make this unique Mexican wedding theme look amazing, and we show you how you can achieve the same look. If you want a Mexican wedding on the Sunshine Coast, here is how you will look the part on your wedding day. 

Drown-in-me brown eyes look amazing with a soft smokey brown, defined naturally and highlighted underneath with brilliant blue, that ties into the Mexican styling and offsets the beautiful red lip. A creative and striking makeup design by Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist.

Brilliant red and yellow roses and billy buttons with accents of pretty pink make for a stunning bridal bouquet for Mexican wedding. Carefully bound with pretty ribbon and a something-blue brooch pin by the creators of the pretty posy, Blooms of Noosa.

Soft curls to one side with intricate pin curl detail in the back makes for a glamorous, yet natural style for a rustic glam Mexican wedding! Liz from The Guillotine Hair Artistry is the one responsible for creating Francesca's incredible bridal hair style.

Our stunning bride, Francesca, is dressed in a couture gown by Judy Copley Bridal, a Caloundra-based designer, who custom-designs and makes the most amazing bridal gowns. Judy is one seriously talented lady, who knows the female form so well, she creates flattering styles to suit any wedding theme. Meanwhile our dashing groom, G, is dressed by Suits Direct, located in Mooloolaba. Suits Direct have an extensive range of men's suits with both hire and purchase options. G's grey suit and ivory shirt are perfect for a rustic wedding in the country.

We love the interchangeable options for a groom, especially considering our warm weather on the Sunshine Coast. Your groom will appreciate being able to take off the jacket and kick about in his waistcoat once the ceremony is over. For a rustic wedding, it's even acceptable to throw caution to the wind and go shirt only for the reception when everybody is kicking up their heels in the barn! Suits Direct have some great ranges with all the options available. 

Our Mexican Wedding Fiesta Styled Shoot Dream Team

Shoot Coordinators – Sally Townsend and Jenny Cooper

Photography – Adori Studios

Styling and Decorating – Splash Events

Flowers – Blooms of Noosa

Makeup – Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist

Hair – The Guillotine Hair Artistry

Stationery – Ink Wedding Invitations

Cake – Sunny Girl Cakes

Bride's Dress – Judy Copley Bridal

Groom's Suit – Suits Direct

Location – Yandina Station

Bride – Francesca Molina

Groom – G Holmes

See the full magazine feature for free online here

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Complementing the styling was of course the most gahmayzing florals from none other than the incomparable Blooms of Noosa, who always put together something that blows us away! There is such an abundance of talented creatives here on the Sunshine Coast! 

We chose a rustic location to contrast with the glamour and colour of the Mexican styling. Yandina Station was the perfect blank canvas for our super stylists to transform into a colourful, cultural delight. The stunning photographs by Adori Studios show the amazing work of the Sunshine Coast wedding professionals involved much better than us rabitting on about it 

We hope to inspire you with these photos of the styling, which are the ones we were heartbroken we couldn't fit in the current issue of The Bride's Tree Volume 3. We can't wait to see more Mexican-themed wedding on the Sunshine Coast! They are just so fun! 

Sunny Girl Cakes create the most incredible cakes, and they were kind enough to put together a Mexican-style cake fit for a fiesta of epic proportions!

Ink Wedding Invitations created these beautiful invitations using Mexican decorative elements

Our Mexican Wedding Fiesta Styled Shoot Dream Team

Shoot Coordinators – Sally Townsend and Jenny Cooper

Photographer – Adori Studios

Styling and Decorating – Splash Events

Flowers – Blooms of Noosa

Makeup Artist – Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist

Hair Stylist – The Guillotine Hair Artistry

Stationery – Ink Wedding Invitations

Cake – Sunny Girl Cakes

Bride's Dress – Judy Copley Bridal

Groom's Suit – Suits Direct

Location – Yandina Station

Bride – Francesca Molina

Groom – G Holmes

See the full magazine feature for free online here

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Beautiful cover image by Adori Studios from our styled shoot at Yandina Station… can you guess the unique theme of the shoot?

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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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