It was just like a dream. A dessert mirage that day in Noosa when the stars aligned bringing the talents of some of Noosa’s finest together to make some magic. Champagne sequins and hints of pretty pastel combined with the seemingly arid natural surrounds in this secret spot in Noosa, and the result is beyond stunning.

Each vendor involved in this shoot is not only an outstanding local Noosa talent, but a true artist and master in their field.

Images by Mallory Sparkles. 

 The retro “Bridget Bardot-esk” vision Brook wears is by Noosa-based designer, Alex Mearing. The champagne fully sequinned gown is almost too much beauty to handle.  Mallory Sparkles, true to her name lights up a room and her intoxicating joy shines bright like a diamond showing the world in the same light through her lens. 

Emilia from Bloodwood Botanica utilised her signature “sculptural style” to create a romantic floral scene of natives, orchids and fragrant roses in a soft pastel palette. 

Emilia says, “In creating the concept and floral design, we were inspired by the unique landscape and natural beauty that was in abundance on location in Noosa.” 

 The wildly talented Kendra of Wild Child Cakes created her mesmerising “Gold-flaked Salted Caramel Mudcake”. This combined with the creamy tones of the white sandy oasis and golden glow of the dress resulted in a decadent pairing. 

Meet Daisy. Daisy is a natural in front of the camera. Would like to know how you enjoy her fancy floral necklace by Bloodwood Botanica. We think it’s pupperly gorgeous and just the right amount of extra, Daisy. Would snuggle enthusiastically. 14/10 #weratedogs    Shannon Hope Makeup Artist created a 60’s-inspired look by applying a winged eye and soft glowing skin to enhance Brooke’s natural beauty.   Bridget Bardot vibes were the order of the day with Brooke’s locks swept into an effortless untamed style with volume and a distinctly 60’s bustle in the back. Styling by The Fox & The Dandelion Hair Bar. 

Photography: Mallory Sparkles Photography | Florals & Concept: Bloodwood Botanica | Cake: Wild Child Cakes | Makeup: Shannon Hope Makeup Artist | Hair: The Fox & The Dandelion Hair Bar | Dress: Alex Mearing | Model: Brooke Styles | Puppy model: Daisy Styles 

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Directly opposite their ceremony spot is The Surf Club Sunshine Beach, where they held their banquet-style reception with live music under a clear marquee with lights-a-twinklin’. 

Miranda and Ashley’s beautiful Sunshine Beach wedding was styled by Splash Events and photographed by Nick Evans. 

“Ash and I gave each other a hand-delivered letter to each other, via the groomsmen, on the morning of the wedding, it was so romantic and personal and we will have those letters forever.” “Ash gave the groomsmen handmade cufflinks as gifts and I gave the bridesmaids small gift boxes including head pieces, earrings and casual dresses to wear whilst we got ready for the wedding.” “My younger sister, Kaitlyn, sang Adele’s version of ‘Make you feel my love’ during the reception and it was breathtaking! ” “My sisters were my bridesmaids and they helped me with almost every decision, from my wedding dress right down to the seating plan.”

“Our wedding-planning inspiration came from bridal magazines, a number of blogs and social media inspiration pages including The Bride’s Tree, The Lane and Pinterest.” “Ash had his best friends as his groomsmen; my sisters were my bridesmaids.” “I sourced a number of different things from a variety of suppliers to ensure that the wedding was what we both wanted. It took a lot of time to find the right suppliers to deliver on our dream wedding within our budget.”  Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: Probably the styling! I kept wanting to add layers of embellishments when I would see options from the stylist! We also had a bit of a splurge on our bar tab as we both wanted to ensure that we provided premium wine and beer.

Best bargain: The flower bouquets. My original florist unfortunately closed down about six weeks before the wedding and I managed to find a floral stylist from the Gold Coast. 

Bridal gown: Karen Willis Holmes 

Jewellery: Ashley Douglas Jewellers (my husband!) made all of my beautiful jewellery. 

Shoes: Tony Bianco

Bridesmaid dresses: Zimmerman + Sheike 

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Earrings – Ashley Douglas Jewellers, head pieces from Nestina Accessories

Groom and groomsmen’s suits: MJ Bale

Groom and groomsmen’s shoes: Aquila

Jewellery: Ashley Douglas Jewellers (the groom!) 

Honeymoon: New York + Hawaii

Number of guests: 95

Wedding budget: $40,000

“We had banquet style mains with a combination of seafood (prawns, oyesters and moreton bay bugs), beef medallions, chicken with prosciutto and pesto rubbed lamb cutlets. It provided our guests with the ability to share all of the different tasting plates.”  

Photography Nick Evans | Flowers Pocket Full of Sunshine | Venue + Catering The Surf Club Sunshine Beach | Cake Studio Cakes | Makeup  Monique Seage Makeup Artist | Hair Beauty on the Move | Styling Splash Events | Entertainment Triple Shot Entertainment | Stationery Minted | Celebrant Butterfly Ceremonies | Wedding night accommodation Stayz (pet-friendly accommodation)

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There is nothing I can say about the quintessential beach wedding that this styled shoot doesn’t say all on its own through this amazing imagery by Jennifer Oliphant Photographer.

Photography Jennifer Oliphant Photographer | Hair Evalyn Parsons Hair | Makeup The Ballerina Bride | Stylist Made to Match Events | Flowers Orange Blossom | Dress Made with Love Bridal | Location Kawana Beach | Model Georgia

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They were just two ex-pats living it up in London – she had been there six weeks, while he was a local inhabitant of six years – when a mutual Australian friend came to visit. Over a restaurant dinner, sparks flew, and the rest is history! Four short years later, they were walking down the aisle at the oh-so-lovely Hidden Grove, Noosa. 

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Anita’s Greek heritage was prevalent in their ceremony, with plenty of tradition, just going to show that you can have the best of both worlds. A Greek Orthodox, or really any, religious beach wedding is not against the rules at all anymore, and we love that! A Noosa restaurant reception followed.

The family business is olive farming, so there was a strong olive theme throughout the wedding right from the start, when they sent out their calico-printed invitation, wrapped around the pot of baby olive trees! Adorable! They also gave jars of olives for the wedding favour. 

This is a simply beautiful wedding with gorgeous ceremony decorations by Splash Events.

“All of my nieces and nephews were either candle holders or flower girls, they each played a part“

“The string quartet was also a really nice touch”

“Both of my parents walked me down the aisle“

“We had a greek orthodox ceremony and during the service the priest makes you sip wine from a cup – our priest didn’t realise that he had poured a lot into my mouth and i couldn’t swallow any more red wine, consequntly it spilled out of my mouth and onto my dress. The priest said that because this had happened our first born child will be a boy!”

“We had our bridal party photos taken in Noosa national park and Noosa Main Beach“

“One of the reasons that we chose Berardos is because guests can choose what they want to eat – we chose the entrees and three mains, and guests chose from those. Berardo’s is known for its fresh seafood so we had plenty of that!“

Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest splurge: The Bride’s Father’s custom-made suit!

Best bargain: The flowergirls’ posies were a DIY project, made from artificial peonies found online

Bridal gown: Designed and made by Svetlana Martynova (Gold Coast, 0401027089) – she was amazing, she also made my birdscage and flower; Material was from Selective Fine Fabrics

(Brisbane)

Accessories: Earrings from Wedding Bling   

Shoes: Zu

Bridesmaid dresses: Charlie Brown

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Thousand Island Dressing

Groom’s suit and shoes: Zenetti

Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Ted Baker

DIY: Cake was made by a family friend, flower girl posies, all decorations at the ceremony site and the wedding, bombonnieres (we had alternate old school tule with sugar-coated almonds and a jar of family olives), stationery

Number of Guests: 74

Budget: $25,000, both sets of parents chipped in.

A-List Vendors

Decorators: Splash Events

Venue: Berardo’s / Photographer: Artography / Florist: Flax Flower / Makeup Artist: Tara Monroe / Hair Stylist: Freelance Cath / Ceremony Entertainment: Offenbach Strings/ Reception Entertainment: Noosa DJs

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If it’s absolute waterfront you’re hankering for, well this is the perfect Sunshine Coast wedding venue for you. Coolum Beach Surf Club is set right in the middle of one of the most beautiful spots on the Sunshine Coast. And that is saying a lot, since we are hit smack bang in our faces with natural beauty every which way we turn in our beautiful-one-day-perfect-the-next piece of the globe. 

The function room at the Coolum Beach Surf Club can cater for up to 100 for a sit down dinner. There is space for a dance floor and a band, and you also have exclusive access to your own deck overlooking the ocean for the duration of your reception. 

There is a lot of great accommodation options within very close walking distance – everything from holiday houses and luxury apartments to a caravan park. 

If you choose this fantastic venue for your beach wedding, you will be assigned your very own wedding coordinator to take you through the process every step of the way and ensure your wedding runs smoothly on the day. The executive chef creates delicious wedding reception menus of canapes and three course meals your guests will absolutely love, along with the fully staffed bar! The Surf Club has very affordable wedding package options available that will really surprise you (and delight the person/s fitting the bill!)

You can meet the amazing team at the It’s My Wedding Expo this Sunday. All the info and how to get your hands on a free double pass below the photos! 

Get married right on the sand of one of the most beautiful Sunshine Coast beaches

Alternative to the sandy wedding ceremony (or wet weather backup plan) is tying the knot on your exclusive oceanfront deck

The Down Low

Minimum number of guests: 70

Maximum number of guests: 120

Wedding days available: Monday to Sunday

How many weddings in a day: One

Air conditioning: Yes

Adequate parking: Within close proximity

Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Operating hours: Mon – Thurs 10am -10pm Fri and Sat 10am – Midnight Sunday 8am – 10pm

Ceremony locations: On the beach or wet weather backup plan on the deck

Reception locations: Function room

Bring own cake:   Yes

Fully staffed bar onsite: Yes

BYO: No

Dance floor: Dance floor space

Room for a band: Yes

Audio equipment with speakers and a microphone: Yes

Wet weather ceremony back up plan:  Available on the deck

Acccess to rest of venue: Yes

It’s My Wedding Expo! 

Meet the excellent wedding coordinators from Coolum Beach Surf Club and stacks more Sunshine Coast wedding professionals!

Date: Sunday, 25th August

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Fashion parade times: 11:30am and 2:30pm

Location: Noosa Springs Resort, Links Drive, Noosa Heads

Entry Cost: $10 per person

Prizes: Two $1,000 gift vouchers from Gowns of Elegance

Two nights at Kingfisher Bay Resort on Fraser Island

Two nights in a luxury apartment at Noosa Springs Resort + full buffet breakfast, sparkling wine and chocolates on arrival

$1,200 photographic shoot from Tim McIvor Photography

FREE TICKETS!

To WIN a double pass to the It’s My Wedding Expo, simply comment below with your email address and let us know whether you’re thinking Sunshine Coast beach or hinterland for your wedding and why you’ve made that choice. We can’t wait to hear all your plans!

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If it’s absolute waterfront you’re hankering for, well this is the perfect Sunshine Coast wedding venue for you. Coolum Beach Surf Club is set right in the middle of one of the most beautiful spots on the Sunshine Coast. And that is saying a lot, since we are hit smack bang in our faces with natural beauty every which way we turn in our beautiful-one-day-perfect-the-next piece of the globe. 

The function room at the Coolum Beach Surf Club can cater for up to 100 for a sit down dinner. There is space for a dance floor and a band, and you also have exclusive access to your own deck overlooking the ocean for the duration of your reception. 

There is a lot of great accommodation options within very close walking distance – everything from holiday houses and luxury apartments to a caravan park. 

If you choose this fantastic venue for your beach wedding, you will be assigned your very own wedding coordinator to take you through the process every step of the way and ensure your wedding runs smoothly on the day. The executive chef creates delicious wedding reception menus of canapes and three course meals your guests will absolutely love, along with the fully staffed bar! The Surf Club has very affordable wedding package options available that will really surprise you (and delight the person/s fitting the bill!)

More details below the photos. Enjoy! 

Get married right on the sand of one of the most beautiful Sunshine Coast beaches

Alternative to the sandy wedding ceremony (or wet weather backup plan) is tying the knot on your exclusive oceanfront deck

The Down Low

Minimum number of guests: 70

Maximum number of guests: 120

Wedding days available: Monday to Sunday

How many weddings in a day: One

Air conditioning: Yes

Adequate parking: Within close proximity

Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Operating hours: Mon – Thurs 10am -10pm Fri and Sat 10am – Midnight Sunday 8am – 10pm

Ceremony locations: On the beach or wet weather backup plan on the deck

Reception locations: Function room

Bring own cake:   Yes

Fully staffed bar onsite: Yes

BYO: No

Dance floor: Dance floor space

Room for a band: Yes

Audio equipment with speakers and a microphone: Yes

Wet weather ceremony back up plan:  Available on the deck

Acccess to rest of venue: Yes

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Lara and Tim say hiring Emma from Wild Heart Weddings to help plan their wedding, as well as coordinate the whole event on the day, was the best move they ever made. Knowing they were on a very tight timeframe, it really meant a lot to have cool, calm and collected Emma encouraging them every step of the way, and never once saying it’s not enough time. Instead, she always maintained her composure, giving the bride and groom the feeling of ease they so wanted with their wedding planning. They even saved money by having Emma scope out all the bargains for them. 

Not wanting a traditional wedding, but to simply have a fun and easy day full of great food and dancing, they chose waterfront restaurant, Montego’s On The Bay on Kawana Island. With its own sweet little beach on the bay, the white sandy secluded spot was perfect for an intimate ceremony, and plenty of pretty spots for photos, there was no running around to get to the reception! 

“I hired a wedding planner and coordinator, as I wanted my family and friends to be able to relax and enjoy the day as much as possible.”

“It was overcast and windy, but the rain held off till later in the night, so we couldn’t ask for more than that.”

“We wanted our son involved in the ceremony.  He carried the rings down the aisle in a little sand bucket.  It was really sweet.”

Amazing impressive cupcake tier cake by Sunny Girl Cakes

“We had a DJ with lots of 80’s and dance music. We’re not a very traditional couple, we just wanted to have cocktail party with lots of dancing.”

Lara’s sage advice for future brides

“Don’t stress! The day is over before you even get a chance to blink and when you have time to reflect on it, you don’t want to be thinking of how unnecessarily stressed you were.”

Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest Splurge: The reception food and beverages. We wanted everyone to have a good time and a full belly. 

Best Money-Saver: Hiring Emma from Little Owl Events! She helped save money for us on everything. 

Bridal gown: Brides of Brisbane $1500

Accessories: Great grandmother’s engagement ring

Bridesmaid dresses: Purchased online from China 

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Personalised rings

Groom and groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Connor store in Caloundra, roughly $170 each

DIY: Bouquets

Number of guests: 85

Total cost of wedding: $18,000, paid for by the bride’s parents

Lara & Tim’s Hand-picked Team That Made It All Happen

Wedding Planner: Emma McGee, Wild Heart Weddings

Entertainment: Lee Bevington  

Celebrant: Ann Hills Celebrant

Cake: Sunny Girl Cakes

Photographer: Aimee Catt Photography / Caterer: Montego’s On The Bay / 

Makeup Artist: Heather Smith,Tan Addiction / Hair Stylist: Universal Hair Studios, Caloundra

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Ana didn’t have a specific theme in mind when planning her wedding, so she relied upon her stylist and florist to guide her in the right direction. The results are absolutely amazing, so it just goes to show that allowing seasoned professionals to do what they do best can really pay off! We absolutely adore the bright, happy, colourful wedding styling of the ceremony and reception with impressive baby’s breath centrepieces in tall vases. Blooms of Noosa are one of the most creative florists out there, and they really put together a breathtaking sight. 

Their reception was held at Rickys River Bar + Restaurant, a stunning, classy waterfront restaurant in Noosa, and the perfect location to celebrate through the night after a Noosa beach ceremony. The location itself is amazing, the food to-die-for, and the decor divine. 

Ana and Josh wanted to involve their beloved family and friends in their wedding ceremony as much as possible. Ana’s sister wrote a beautiful letter, their sister-in-law picked a beautiful poem to read at the ceremony and they included a Rings Warming Ceremony, whereby their rings were passed amongst the guests for good wishes. 

The absolutely incredible photos below are by one of the most talented photographers on the Sunshine Coast, Jennifer Oliphant Photography. We love her vibrant images, which have captured the emotions and special moments of the day so beautifully. 

Enjoy, and make sure you take a peek at the full list of amazing Sunshine Coast wedding professionals, who made this day happen for Ana and Josh.

“Josh got me the earrings that I wore, my friend who walked me down the aisle got me my bridal garter and my bridesmaids got me blue underwear! But the most special piece was the veil I wore, it was my husband’s mother’s, the one she wore on her wedding day 40 years ago!”

“Our little nephews were our page boys, we had our closest friends in our Bridal party and in my dad’s absence one of my best friends walks me down the aisle.”

“Our personalised vows which we kept secret from each other were a special moment of the day, it was incredibly emotional to share them and those words are going to be always in our minds. Before mine, I read Josh a Poem that I absolutely love! ‘I Carry Your Heart with Me’ – EE Cumings “

“We believe that to success in a relationship is more than finding the right person you need to be the right person, we listen to each other, we argue but we also resolve the problems we face, the differing cultures and backgrounds also makes everything interesting.“

Ana’s Advice for Future Brides

• Savour the moment; it goes so quick!!… When you are walking down the aisle take a deep breath and breath in the moment, the beauty of it, your family and friends warm faces when they see you, your husband to be… enjoy that moment, it’s a treasurable memory!
• People love having opinions and mostly they are doing it out of love but remember is your day, have it as you have always imagined it… people don’t have to love what you love.
• Your wedding is also important for your family; it’s worth it to accommodate some things for them, like a couple of extra invitations for example or seating plans.
• Make a list of shots that you would like to have, look at bridal blogs, magazines… any source of inspiration and have a list that you can give to your photographer.
• Be happy and grateful for the people that want to be part of your day; attending and even more being part of wedding party takes people’s time and it costs, people that accept your invitation really want to be there for you!
• Include make up to touch-up yours after the ceremony, it can get really emotional [I cried pretty much the 30mins that it lasted!] and you want to be photo ready right after it!

“We have very similar goals and expectations from each other.“

“We arrived to the reception at Rickys in a classic boat; we were sipping champagne on the most beautiful sunset cruising around Noosa River. It was absolutely stunning and it was some private time that we really enjoyed.”

Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest splurge: The reception venue, we wanted amazing food and water views.

Best bargain: Our cake, was absolutely delicious, the best one that we tried, (and we tried many!), our celebrant recommended us a local lady, we saved lots of money!

Bridal gown: Maggie Sottero gown from Brides of Brisbane

Bridesmaid dresses: They were made in Colombia, much cheaper!!

Groom and Groomsmen’s suits and shoes: Spurling Bridal & Formal Wear

Jewellery: Swarovski earrings, a gift from the groom

Number of guests: 72

The Hand-picked Team That Made It All Happen

Photographer: Jennifer Oliphant Photography

Florist: Blooms of Noosa

Venue + Catering: Rickys River Bar + Restaurant

Cake: Richie’s Bakery

Transport: Noosa Dream Boats   

Hair and Makeup Artist: Beauty on the Move

Accommodation: Viridian Noosa Residences

      Decorators: Love Bird Weddings

Celebrant: Natalie Banner, From This Moment Ceremonies

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For transportation, the couple hooned around town in awesome hired red and yellow Mustangs, first to their ceremony at Ravenwood Park, Noosa Sound, and then on to their reception at Trio’s On The River at Noosa Marina.

When planning their wedding, Larissa and Lewis placed their highest level of importance on finding the right photographer. They wanted to be able to look back and relive their magical day for years to come with beautiful images that told their story. They couldn’t be happier with the result in these amazing photos by Level Eleven Photography.

“My mum was amazing, without her there wouldn't have been a wedding!”

 "We met through a mutual friend. It's funny we lived in Noosa for our whole lives, had mutual friends, even went to the same school, but never met!"

“At Trio’s we were able to have a formal area for dinner and speeches then an amazing area for dancing and celebrations.”

A Word of Advice From the Bride

“Slow down, enjoy and remember if something doesn't go according to plan on the day it’s okay, you’re most likely the only one that's going to know about it!”

Larissa & Lewis' Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest splurge: The reception took over half the budget, but they say it was worth every cent

Best bargain: Alex & Alex shoes from a vintage store in Eumundi

Bridal gown: Sugar & Spice Bridal

Accessories: Nan's wedding band, Swarovski 

Shoes: Alex & Alex ruby slippers

Bridesmaid dresses: Paco from Sketch Noosa

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Swarovski tennis bracelet & earrings 

Groom’s suit and shoes: Yd 

Groomsmens’ suits and shoes:  Yd

Jewellery: Rosendorff Jewellers  Bombonnieres: DIY Jars from online and conversation hearts and lolly buffet lollies sunshine coast confectionery warehouse

DIY: The table place cards, invitations, the gorgeous L&L wedding sign was made by Lewis, all the table setting birdcages and signs were made by the couple, flower arrangements, flower girls' and junior bridesmaid dresses, lolly buffet.

Number of guests: 80

Total cost: $12,000

The Hand-picked Team That Made It All Happen

Photographer:  Level Eleven Photography

Florist: Noosa House of Flowers

Caterer: Trio's On The River

Cake: Chocolat Patisserie

Transport: Stangfever International

Makeup Artist: Makeup by Jana

Hair Stylist: Ziggies Hair

Decorators: First Class Functions

DJ: Elite Sounds Entertainment

Stationery Supplier: DIY

Celebrant: Joyclyn Humphries  

Other: Digi-Diary video guest book kiosk, nails Shellac by Pia Pedersen 

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We love this image, it's just so fun. Lindy has captured the moment perfectly – the looks on the brides and groom's faces are priceless! What a beautiful day they had.

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