High school sweethearts, Molly and Isaac, had one of the most unique and cool country weddings we’ve seen. Back in 2019, the pair were married in a countryside setting, yet they included tons of contemporary details in their wedding fashion and styling. 

From head to toe, the bride was a vision of modern personal style with on-trend head-turning elements, like her metallic silver boots and long shimmering cape. 

After getting ready at her parent’s local Sunshine Coast home, Molly took off in style  in an FJ stretch Holden. Her er hubby-to-be, Isaac, was awaiting her under an arbour of greenery and white florals, which offset her bridesmaids’ deep green dresses. 

Molly has kindly shared her wedding planning journey with us in her own words. Images by Yani Rae Photography 

My Wedding Day Posse

All my favourite girls. They were there to jump on my bed and wake me up, right through to offering their dresses to me when we noticed my dance outfit was missing right before our first dance!

Most Unforgettable Moment

The lightning strikes and cracks throughout our ceremony. It was so memorable that we both got lightning tattoos a couple days after. A beautiful storm rolled through right when our ceremony was scheduled. It had the darkest rumbling clouds I’ve ever seen which created such a moody, emotional and beautiful atmosphere.

The One Thing I’d Change

I would tell myself to stop checking the radar… you can’t control the weather and that storm will end up being one of your favourite parts of the day.

The Proposal

Isaac invited me to meet at our local beach lookout (Point Cartwright) where his Mum’s memorial is. He wanted to place flowers and watch the sunset together – nothing unusual for us. He then got down on one knee and popped the question while our family and a photographer watched from the bushes! We celebrated with lots of tears and champagne.

Why I Married Him

Isaac is the most loving, kind-hearted and dorky person I know! We have grown through so much together and I simply couldn’t imagine life without him.

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: We were able to get the incredible David from Josué Films to film our wedding video. He was worth every cent and more! David crawled under fences, whizzed us around the property in his car and got amongst the dance floor to capture every moment.

Bride’s attire: Two-piece by Marilyn Crystelle Bridal, Haven Cape by Chosen by One Day Bridal

Hat: Bridal Ivory Rancher hat from Lack of Color

Boots: Style Tread

Groom’s and groomsmen’s attire: Suits Direct

Groomsmen’s suspenders: LondonJaeApparel – Etsy

Bridesmaids’ dresses: Bec and Bridge

DIY: Creating our DIY confetti cones were a fun crafter-noon activity leading up to the day!

Honeymoon: Hawaii

Number of guests: 120

Advice for Future Brides

Someone gave me this advice before our wedding and I would love to pass it on! Take a couple of minutes to stand back away from the party to just admire and enjoy this moment with your partner. Watch your family and friends dance, drink and celebrate your love.

Our Next Adventure

Saving for a house.. or maybe a potential baby Witten. We don’t know which will happen first!

Photographer: Yani Rae Photography | Cinematographer: Josué Films | Florist: From the Garden Bouquets | Catering: Safe Hands Catering | Cake: Tome | Transport: F.J Indulgence | Makeup artist: Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry | Hair: Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair | Styling: Boho Sisters | Entertainment: Josie Cubis | Venue: Yabbaloumba Retreat | Dance instruction: Templeton Dance Studio | Celebrant: James McLauchlan | Photo booth: Kombi Kartel Photo Booth | Teepee camping hire: Pitch Luxury Camping

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From our latest free online magazine, full of inspiration for your Sunshine Coast winter wedding, comes this bohemian style forrest wedding.

Wrapped up in their love for one another, their wedding was inspired by their bohemian sensibilities. Dreamy and daring, without a care in the world. 

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Sarah Luthy, owner and floral styling genius behind Gwen Floral Co. was the floral designer on our most recent magazine shoot. When planning our modern boho styled shoot, we knew Sarah’s bespoke, romantic style would be perfectly suited to this shoot. 

Modern Boho Style

Style-wise, we gave Sarah the brief of a modern and edgy boho theme that would also be wildly romantic and elegant. Sarah used earthy and dried elements combined with beautiful fresh florals to create an unexpected combination, along with rich burgundy and dried neutral-toned foliages rather than green varieties. Dried florals are very on trend right now, and bring in an edgy feel. 

Hanging Installation

The hanging installation featured rambling foliage branches, striking dried palms and grasses, and carefully placed florals, all working together to enhance the beautiful space under the tipi. 

Images by Nicola Holland Photography

The Bouquet

Sarah said of the bouquet, “We love designing unique one-of-a-kind bouquets that are truly a piece of art! We love utilising depth and dimension in our designs – every single flower has been carefully designed into the bouquet so that every bloom has its own place to shine. The bouquet was luscious and abundant in florals with relatively minimal foliage and textures to complement the carefully placed blooms.”

Colour Palette

Fresh whites and neutral tones were seamlessly paired with soft blush, dusty rose and some deep burgundy accents. The stunning orchids, premium roses and dried textures were the stars of the show, complemented by a careful selection of blooms. 

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If you thought boho was going anywhere, you’d be surely wrong. Really… how very dare you! The very thought! Bohemian brides and grooms will be gracing our gorgeous wedding industry for some time to come, so strap yourself in for some seriously stunning boho inspo of the bouquet variety. 

Image credit:  Shae Estella Photo.

What makes a bouquet a boho bouquet?

First of all, say that five times fast and we’ll talk. Okay, now that’s out of the way, the second thing is that a boho bouquet should be a little bit eclectic. Combining a variety of elements works – flowers both seasonal and dried, as well as luxe imported blooms. To add texture and abundance, a boho bouquet might include the use of berries or seed pods and ample foliage. 

Contrary to popular belief, the boho bouquet does not necessarily have to include native flowers, but if you were to include natives, the stand-out bloom would have to be the King Protea. 

Bohemian style consistency

If you’re having a boho bouquet, chances are you’re hankering for a whole bohemian wedding style. It’s the consitution, it’s Mabo, It’s the vibe… that’s it, it’s the vibe – bring the whole look together by finishing off the bouquet with silk ribbons or even some macrame. I rest my case. 

Boho beauty + fashion

From your dress to your hair and makeup, your entire look from head to toe should play a part in bringing a bohemian vibe to your wedding fashion and beauty. Your hair could be wild and free with tousled waves, or even pull in the boho feels with some loose, creative braids. 

Check out these boho bouquets from some of our fave Sunshine Coast wedding florists… 

  

 

 

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Warm and welcoming, this eclectic boho chic styling under the tipi draws inspiration from across the globe, stitched together by the commonality of vintage love. 

Layered Textures 

Abundant with textiles in various textures and styles from richly coloured Moroccan rugs to furs and skins, and natural fibres, the styling of the tipi starts from the carefully curated flooring. Throughout the styling the use of embroidered cushions and macrame pieces adds more surprising elements that work together to create a boho chic vibe. 

Luxe Tipi Decor 

The tipi is laden with decor pieces thoughtfully arranged to create spaces within the space for sitting, eating, and being merry. An eclectic mix of rattan chairs, sofas and tables fill the Tipi Luxe tipi, strung with festoon lights and filled with dried floral designs in keeping with the colour palette. 

Images by Talitha Crawford Photography 

Photography: Talitha Crawford Photography | Video: Artography | Styling: Gypset Styling | Flowers: Heavenly Blooms | Tipi + lighting: Tipi Luxe | Hair: Evalyn Parsons | Makeup: The Frame | Cake: WildChild Cakes | Invitations: Blue Bird Invitations | Platters + bar: Something For Catering | Caravan Bar: The Vintage Bondwood Bar | Photo Booth: Kombi Photo Booth | Horses: Your Mane Event | Rings: Mark Neil Jewellers | Dress: Sphere Collective

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It’s an unexpected boho colour palette with rusty tones and yellow accents in the striking floral arrangements by Heavenly Blooms. The bouquet is a gathering of organic foliage, dotted with sweet mustard Billy Buttons and fastened with a deep gold ribbon.

For the reception styling by Sacred Wilde, warm brown tones and natural shades blend with the scenery. Black and white bring in pops of drama to the low-lying table setting. A diversity of textures are scattered throughout the styling with cow hide, rattan, wood, macramé and a peek of Turkish rug patterning.

Images by Emma Nayler Photographer

Creative Crew

Photography: Emma Nayler Photographer

Videography: Jensen & Young

Flowers: Heavenly Blooms

Styling: Sacred Wilde

Makeup: Jenna Turner Makeup Artistry

Hair: Hair by Nicola

Dress: Judy Copley Bridal

Model: Amber Terry, iModel Management

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Under a tipi on the green at Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Brisbane couple Emily and Andrew celebrated their wedding with an intimate wedding for just 25 of their closest family and friends, including their three children. 

Emily says the love of her life, Andrew, is the most supportive partner a girl could ask for. He’s the best daddy to the couple’s three little munchkins, and a really great surprise proposer… 

The Proposal

“Andrew and I had been together for nine years. I actually wasn’t sure we would get married – him proposing at all was a big surprise! He proposed a few days before my 30th birthday with our 10 month old daughters help. It was a very emotional, super sweet moment.” 

Wedding Vendor Goals

“Honestly we could not have asked for more from every single supplier! They were all amazing to deal with and went above and beyond what I expected! We had not met our photographer Bonnie prior to our wedding but it was like we had known her forever, she made two people who are very awkward in front of the camera feel so comfortable and Nat from Heavenly Blooms produced such stunning work with very little guidance from me. I showed her what we were all wearing and she just did her thing. I was also very worried about my makeup as I don’t wear any normally but Louise really listened and I was so happy with the result. I could honestly go on and on about all of our suppliers.”

Finding Our Vendors

“I used recommendations from The Bride’s Tree and Sunshine Coast wedding Facebook pages.”

Images by Bonnie Jenkins Photography

Live Music

“We had live music the whole day. Johanna and Jayden did beautiful renditions of ‘Passenger‘ and Kate Miller Heidke’s ‘The One You Love’ for our aisle song and Baaba Maal and Mumford and Sons’ ‘There Will Be Time’ for right after the ceremony.”

The One Thing I’d Change

“The only thing I would change is that I would hire a videographer. Planning the wedding we didn’t think we needed one, but looking back now I would love that video reminder of the day as it truly goes by so quickly.”

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: The flowers. At the beginning I was not even going to have any floral arrangements but then I saw Nat at Heavenly Blooms‘ work and had to have everything!

Best money-saver: Having an intimate wedding with immediate family and a few friends only. 

Bride’s dress: Grace Loves Lace 

Bride’s and bridesmaid’s earrings: Samantha Wills

Bride’s and bridesmaid’s shoes: Tony Bianco 

Bridesmaid’s attire: Skirt from ASOS, top from Forever New

Groom’s and groomsman’s attire: Slacks from Myer, Shirt from Roger David, Shoes from Julius Marlow

Flowergirls’ dresses: Eldest daughter wears Arabella and Rose, younger daughter wears Tea Princess 

Paige Boy’s attire: Industrie Kids 

Number of guests: 25

Wedding budget: $20,000

Actual cost of wedding: $24,000 

Honeymoon: Planning a trip for our first anniversary. 

Our Next Adventure… 

“Saving for our honeymoon and our forever home for our little family.” 

Photography: Bonnie Jenkins Photography | Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort | Florist: Heavenly Blooms | Cake: Chocolate 2 Chilli | Makeup: Louise Henzell Makeup Artist | Hair: Bride’s sister (for the bride), Rolling Scissors (bridesmaid + guests) | Rentals: The Vintage Stockroom | Decorations: AV Partners | Entertainment: Johanna and Jayden Music | Stationery: Optimal Print | Celebrant: Natalie Skye The Sunny Celebrant | Wedding night accommodation: Novotel Twin Waters Resort

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Planning a wedding with two small children is no easy feat, and Immy admits it was a huge challenge for her and her now husband, Ben. However the pair not only managed to pull it off, they did so in style. Their boho beach style wedding with plenty of genuine vintage elements was a wonderful family celebration.

Guests embarked on international travel to be with the local Sunshine Coast couple for their big day in Noosa. Their intimate ceremony witnessed by 60 of their nearest and dearest was held at Hidden Grove on Noosa Main Beach, while their reception under a giant tipi had them dancing the night away with sand between their toes at Novotel Twin Waters Resort.

The Proposal

Ben proposed at Easter, I suppose you could say the Easter bunny brought a different type of carat!

Wedding Style

“We wanted to create a relaxed atmosphere, making sure everyone had fun and enjoyed themselves. A truly memorable occasion. Most importantly enjoying ourselves too and not stressing the small things.”

Extra Special Moments 

“Probably one of the most memorable things on the day was when I  surprised Ben with a special white dove release. When Ben first saw the doves he thought they were at the wrong wedding!

Having my grandfather pass away earlier in the year was quite emotional, in tribute I had a photo and sign set up “if heaven weren’t so far away, we know you would be here today”.”

Wedding Music

“Our 3 year old daughter suggested we use her favourite song to walk down the aisle to. Of course, how could we say no! Disney princess Rapunzel’s song ‘I See the Light’.”

Images by Emma Nayler Photographer 

Wedding Secrets

Biggest Splurge: Our custom-designed rings. 

Best money-saver: Flowers. We went to Brisbane flower market at 4am and luckily have a friend with a cold room to store them. 

Bridal gown + shoes: Grace Loves Lace 

Accessories: Salita Matthews earrings

Bridesmaids’ dresses: Arnhem Clothing

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Samantha Wills

Groom’s and groomsmen’s attire: Suits Direct

Flowergirl dress: Tea Princess Australia

DIY: We collected lots of various vintage and antique pieces from op shops for our centrepieces and also spent hours making artificial ivy chandeliers. 

Honeymoon: Falls Creek, the snow! What an adventure!

Number of guests: 60

Photography:Emma Nayler Photographer | Venue + catering: Novotel Twin Waters Resort | Cake: Elisabeth’s Cakes | Makeup: Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist | Hair: Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair | Celebrant:Suzanne Riley Marriage Celebrant | Transport: Noosa Woody Hire | Music: Moove It DJs | Doves: White Doves of Noosa 

Thank you for supporting our A-list Vendors, who made Ben + Immy’s wedding so special… 

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Fiesta de Amor Menu

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Fresh flowers, figs and berries adorn the two-tiered naked cake with added shine in a touch of edible gold leaf

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Enjoy all the bohemian prettiness in these images byAKA Weddings by Katja Anton of the day when Matty married the girl next door. 

   “We were next door neighbours… I was the girl next door!”  “It has taken us awhile, but we are slowly learning communication is the key! And making time each day to listen to each other’s highs and lows for the day.”

 “As most of our friends have children, we were more than happy for them to be a part of the day. The most important things to us were fun, family and friendship.” “My two sisters Camilla and Arabella were the bridesmaids”   “I am quite a beachy girl and have always been drawn to the boho, whimsical style, so I suppose that was the initial theme. The style and theme just sort of developed as we got closer to the wedding.”

Sunshine Beach Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: The AMAZING beach house we stayed in with the wedding party for the wedding week. 

Best bargain: The venue was really inexpensive and you have uninterrupted ocean views, and my dress was only $750. I bought it online and it was absolutely perfect.

Bridal gown: Spell Bride, Byron Bay

Shoes: Baebee Block Heel Sandal, Nine West

Bridesmaids’ dresses:  Atlantis Maxi Dresses in Lilac and Pale Blue, Fame & Partners

Men’s attire: Uber Stone Suit, David Jones, Ben Sherman White Shirt, Windsor-Smith Princeton boots, Country Road belt

DIY: Mum did all the amazing flowers – the bouquets, lapels and arrangements and she sourced most of the decorations – jars and vases, candles, cushions, dreamcatchers etc. She had 60 cushion covers made to order for the couches!

Number of guests: 80

Honeymoon: Hunter Valley + Bali

Wedding budget: $30,000

Who paid: We paid with contributions from our parents

 Photographer: AKA Weddings by Katja Anton | Venue + catering: The Surf Club Sunshine Beach | Cake: Le Bon Delice | Hair: Purple Daze | Entertainment: Radio Club Band | Dance instruction: Dance Corp Dance Studios | Wedding night accommodation: Peppers Noosa Resort & Villa 

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