Next, they pick the best venues! The Abbey was a super cool place to hold a fair, because the hall itself was spacious and atmospheric with funky built-in vintage details to enjoy beyond the pretty of the stalls themselves. Then there was the open air chapel – LOVE! 

All the visitors enjoyed a stunning fashion show featuring some of the most impressive hair I have ever clapped eyes on, and I was sent home with a sweet goodie bag with lollies and a free magazine. 

While I was there, I was Instagramming like crazy! If you're on Instagram, check out hash tag #adarlingaffair and follow @thebridestree, so next time we're at a special event, you can enjoy it along with us, and get the scoop on what's happening. 

Attending the Gold Coast wedding fair got me all geared up for the Sunshine Coast equivalent, which is taking place on August 10 at The Chapel in Woombye. As official sponsors, we will be bringing you all the details as the time nears. Stay tuned! 

Now, I was lucky enough to be accompanied by fellow blogger, Hayley, from Wholehearted Studio, who took many more (and much more beautiful) photos than I of the event, which she will be publishing on her blog this week. So keep your eyes peeled! 

Just in case you missed it…

We started the week with a bang, and a Flight of Fantasy. 

Then we introduced you to a woman, who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to wedding hair

And we got some sound advice from a wedding makeup veteran. 

We had a guest blogger on Thursday, the lovely Carrie from A Darling Affair with all things floral. 

And we rounded out the week with an artistic wedding highlights film and equally creative photos from a homestead wedding. 

Of course yesterday we shared with you a delightful Photo of the Week, this one from a Noosa wedding. 

Winter Specials

Half price hire of vintage sofas and lounges from Moments in Vintage – Vintage Furniture & Decor Hire

Half price wedding film packages for July and August 2013 from Jasper & Ruby Visions

kit and Dave. The Nut Farm Wedding from kris baldwin on Vimeo.

Brilliant Bridal Beauty Tip

By Pru Edwards – Makeup Artist

Make sure you drink plenty of water in the week leading up to the wedding, this will aid in reducing dark eye circles and fine lines. It will also have your skin glowing and dewy for a flawless makeup finish.

Have you seen? 

Amoré Wedding Stylists & Decorators

Amoré Wedding Stylists & Decorators are dedicated to offering you excellent service and will cater for all styles and budgets.

Image by Emma Nayler Photographer

Ann Hills Celebrant

Cut a Rug

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People come from all over the world to be married on our beautiful beaches and in our majestic hinterland, so being able to meet all the professionals who make these incredible weddings happen every single week is an opportunity not to be missed.

And today it is double the awesome in wedding planning, because there are not one, but two wedding expos you can attend. You can definitely have the best of both worlds today with a leisurely drive from coast to hinterland, or the other way around. 

Find more details on the Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase here. 

Find more details on A Hinterland Wedding Expo here. 

Just in case you missed it…

Monday we reviewed a surprisingly pretty Caloundra wedding venue. 

Tuesday we revealed an Angel in Disguise with a styled bridal shoot of the prettiest proportions. 

Wednesday was awesome! We were thrilled to share with you an invitation set inspired by The Great Gatsby! Gah!

Thursday was all about finding your Something Blue.

We rounded out the working week with a hinterland wedding that is one of our all-time favourites. 

And yesterday we shared our photo of the week that broke all the rules. 

Have you seen?

Novotel Twin Waters Resort

Positioned over the water with stunning 180-degree lagoon views, the award winning Lily’s on the Lagoon makes Novotel Twin Waters Resort a truly unique wedding venue. 

Coastal Weddings

Young, modern and professional, Coastal Weddings’ marriage celebrant Fiona Duce has a flair for developing a personalised wedding ceremony, unique to you. 

Tailored Photography

Wedding photography tailored to meet your every desire. A fresh, innovative and ultimately romantic record of your amazing day.

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The week started with 7 out-of-the-box ways to find your Something Borrowed

Tuesday was a bit exciting, as we uncovered what makes the woman behind Mondo Floral Designs tick

On Wednesday we shared a funky DIY project that could work for your wedding, engagement party or bridal shower

We revealed the latest range from Elizabeth De Varga – ahmayzing bridal gowns!

We showed you how a funky purple wedding makeup design can look stunning on a bride and tie in with your colour scheme

And yesterday we shared a stunning black and white wedding photograph for our photo of the week, plus all the details for the Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase coming up next weekend

New to The Bride's Tree

Clio's on Rosemount

Clios on Rosemount is the ideal Wedding Ceremony & Reception venue. A beautiful indoor/outdoor setting for couples wanting a garden celebration, in air conditioned comfort

Capelli Foods

Whether it's canapes, buffet, platters or fully catered dining, the team will create the perfect menu that is specifically catered to suit your tastes and wedding budget.

Brilliant Bridal Beauty Tip

By Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist

To keep your face looking fresh with out to much shine on the day, carry some tissues or blotting papers, to dab on the areas that become shiny, such at the forhead, nose and chin. Tissues actually do just the same job as blotting papers, so what ever suits.

I also recommend the bride to carry a powder compact to apply after blotting with tissues or blotting paper.

Image by Honeysnaps Photography
 

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Date: Sunday, May 26 (TODAY!)

Time: 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location: Events Centre, Maroochy RSL

Fashion Parades: 11:30am and 2:30pm

Prizes to be Won:  2 x $1,000 vouchers from Gowns of Elegance

1-hour on location Engagement shoot + 20×30 wall print framed from Tim McIvor Photography, $1200 value

2 nights for 2 adults at Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island

Entry Cost: $10.00 per person

Just in case you missed it…

All week we shared with you what's happening TODAY at the It's My Wedding Expo in Maroochydore

For instance, we told you about the delicious wedding cake flavours and fillings you can expect to sample.

And showed you an incredible vintage styled botanic gardens wedding from one of the photographers exhibiting at the Expo. 

We all got some stellar advice from a lovely celebrant and learnt what her mama told her, so I for one can't wait to bend her ear at the Expo and see what other pearls of wisdom she has up her sleeve! 

Then we even showed you some wedding photos that look just like a scene from The Notebook.    

 And of course yesterday we shared a simply delightful photo of the week!

New to The Bride's Tree

Cassandra Neilsen Celebrant – Coastline Celebrant

Modern, energetic, genuine & stress free is how you could describe Cassandra’s wedding ceremonies and personality. Delivering a graceful and unique ceremony is her forte.

Invitations and Beyond

Custom made, one-off wedding invitations and wedding stationery. With a large range of papers and embellishments to select from, we can create your dream wedding stationery.

Brilliant Bridal Beauty Tip

By Kerrie from Hair 4 Brides

Every 5 shampoo’s you should be treating your hair with a deep conditioning treatment especially if you are not having regular trims. And have a colour 1 to 2 weeks prior making sure the colour brings out the best of your hair style.

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Our week began with a DIY beach wedding with a funky retro mode of transportation. 

On Tuesday we gave you the goss on all of the special events coming up to mark in your diary for wedding planning goodness

Wednesday was the yummiest day of the week with a cake as gorgeous as it was delicious.

Thursday we gave you a sure fire way to ensure your rainy wedding day doesn't mess up your hair.

And we rounded out the work week with a gallery of images from a beautifully styled boho wedding to celebrate the 5th birthday of Lovebird Weddings.

Yesterday we shared an adorable black and white wedding photo for our photo of the week. 

New to The Bride's Tree

Willow & Sage Photography

Offering custom documentary/photojournalist photography for your special day with a relaxed style to show the love that brought you two together.

Lynette Maguire – Making Weddings Fun

For fun, modern weddings. Don't do boring! I specialise in 'cheese free' ceremonies that are happy, engaging and unforgettable and they're written just for you.

Brilliant Bridal Beauty Tip

By Nicola Daly from Hair by Nicola

I love using Kevin Murphy product "Fresh Hair" in my Bridal Styles. It gives hair texture and grip without looking like you have product in your hair. It's also really good for your hair, being antioxidant-rich, paraben free, and it also removes excess product from the hair. Best of all, it adds body and shine, which is important for your wedding day. 

The below photo was taken of some gorgeous little flowergirls whose hair has been set with Fresh Hair. Photo by Sheree McCarthur Photography

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Take for example a few of our newest family members featured below, who have joined our ranks… if you have never seen the oh-my-goodness-that's-incredible floral arrangements from Mondo Floral Designs, frankly you just haven't lived. Not to mention the physical beauty put together by some of our newest wedding hair and makeup artists and two wedding photographers I for one am really super excited about!

So enjoy being introduced to these new lovelies, marvel in the beauty to behold and look out for more on these amazing wedding professionals on our daily bridal blog in the near future. 

As an extra treat, we are also sharing another brilliant bridal beauty tip from one of our experts at the end of this here post. Enjoy! 

New to The Bride's Tree

Mondo Floral Designs 

Award-winning wedding floral designers, leaders in wedding floral design, with an unrivalled passion for breathtaking blooms and enthusiasm for creating unique floral concepts.

Image by Calli B Photography

Boudoir Blush

Specialising in wedding makeup the Boudoir Blush team believe in creating timeless & elegant makeup looks for your big day. We are a fully mobile service.

Sass & Niki's Wedding Hair & Makeup

Mobile bridal hair stylist, specialising in flawless & elegant wedding hair. Complementary bride trial upon booking. We are here to make your day picture perfect.

Chloe Celestina Photography

Romantic, timeless & elegant wedding photography.

Aimee Catt Photography

Aimee loves capturing moments, and weddings are full of them. Each passing moment is beautiful and Aimee will make them timeless, telling your story in a special and artistic way

Brilliant Bridal Beauty Tip

From Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist

I really recommend that the bride purchases her own lip colour,be it gloss or lipstick, this was she can top up all day and night and keep that pout powerful!

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Typically the day starts with thousands of Dawn Services held around the country. Anyone is welcome to attend these, and here on the Sunshine Coast, they are held on many of our stunning beaches. As the name suggests, the service is held at dawn. Our war veterans are proudly marched out and upheld before us as we give thanks to them, remember their fallen commrades, and pay tribute with a playing of The Last Post, a hauntingly beautiful song played on a bugle. In time gone by, this was the song played to signify the end of the day's activities in military camps and it is now played at military funerals and on commemorative days, such as ANZAC Day and Rememberance Day. 

Later in the day, school children and veterans march in droves together to more services. Last year my son wore his Great-grandfathers' medals as he marched with his fellow school mates at the Kings Beach Service in Caloundra. It was a proud moment for me as a mother, because I knew how proud he was to be representing his family and marching alongside our dearly treasured military veterans. 

It wouldn't be a true Australian celebration without a few shenenigans, so typically the day evolves into a celebration filled with two-up and barbeques and a couple of beers down at the local RSL (Returned and Services League) Club. 

Unfortunately, my son and I are sick this year, so there was no marching, no two-up. However, we did stay tucked up inside playing board games and baking ANZAC biscuits and feeling extremely lucky to be Australian. 

The Bride's Tree would like to extend our most humble of thanks to our troops, past and present. Our freedom and security is not taken for granted, but felt and appreciated wholeheartedly. 

Lest we forget.

Just in case you missed it…

This week on Monday we shared a beautiful blue wedding inspiration board.

Tuesday was full of the artistic genius of Luke Going Photography in this Montville marquee wedding. 

On Wednesday, we shared a fairy tale-like ceremony set up we absolutely adore.

Thursday was all about the fragile loveliness of bridal bouquets, as captured by one of our fave wedding photographers, who is lucky enough to see the best of the best bouquets at the beautiful weddings she photographs

Friday we reviewed a Caloundra wedding reception venue that caters for 60 up to 500 guests

Oh, and we just loved our Photo of the Week at a lovely Noosa beach wedding

New to The Bride's Tree

The Beauty Case

Whether it's the biggest day of your life or wanting to look super special for a night out, Khesanh makes it her mission for her clients to know they will stand out from the crowd. 

Melanie McNiven Portraits

Timeless, elegant and unique wedding portraiture based on the Sunshine Coast. Melanie photographs small intimate elopements through to full day coverages.

Deluxe Kombi Service

Deluxe Kombi Service offer a unique chauffeured Kombi Limousine Wedding Service on the Sunshine Coast. With the choice of our 'Vintage Red' Kombi or 'Something Blue' Kombi.

Style Le Aisle

Style Le Aisle is a boutique business specialising in weddings, events, high tea and candy buffet stations.

Image by Jennifer Oliphant Photographer

Yandina Station

A country estate with a unique vintage beauty, incredible views and open spaces, boasting a rustic dairy, original 1870's homestead and space for a marquee wedding under the Fig Tree.

I Do Makeup Artistry

Highly skilled and experienced, Danella creates a flawless and unique look to suit your personality and wedding style. Fully mobile, servicing the Sunshine Coast.

Brilliant Bridal Beauty Tip

From Tasleema Nigh Makeup Artistry

 Great skin is the start of great makeup!  I recommend starting a course of facials with a trained beauty therapist leading up to your wedding day. If you enjoy at home beauty treatments, Google a natural vitamin C serum recipe and use this to boost your skin’s radiance, clarity and smoothness naturally.  A few simple ingredients is all that’s needed.

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