New Year, newly engaged? It’s time to kick off your Sunshine Coast wedding planning with the longest running local wedding event – Sunshine Coast Wedding Showcase.

We have 10 tickets to give away on our Instagram page, so head over there to score yourself one before entries close at 10:00am today.

The Details

Date – Sunday 8^th January 2023

Venue – Venue 114 Lake Kawana

Times – 10.00am – 3.00pm

Fashion Show – 12.30pm Featuring stunning gowns from Brides First Forever and Suits Direct

Wedding Vendor Giveaways

Be sure to scope out how to enter to win some fantastic prizes with the vendors showcasing on the day. One lucky Bride will walk away with a $2000 wedding dress from Brides First Forever! Another incredible giveaway from photographer Ben Connolly is a modern art wedding album valued at $2397.

Lucky Door Prizes

• Engagement photography session from Courteney Lee Photography, valued at $395
• Harley joy rides for the boys (or girls!) from Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Hire & Tours, three up for grabs, valued at $150 each
• Wedding Cake voucher, valued at $450
• Good 2 Eat grazing board for up to 40 guests, full of local produce – $600 value
• Ceremony Goodie Bags including a $250 voucher and ceremony extras from Hinterland Ceremonies by Nicky Jane
• Bridal Hair voucher valued at $295 from Rolling Scissors
• The Ultimate Vegan and Palm-free Indulgence Gift Pack from Pure Bliss Soaps, valued at $105
• Ceremony Styling Package from Cloud Nine Weddings, valued at $750

Get Your Tickets

If you miss out on our Giveaway on Instagram, you can pre-purchase your tickets here, or get them at the door.

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for the Showcase tomorrow! If you spot me there, make sure you come say hi!

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On Sunday, January 13, head along to the 25th Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase to take advantage of two unique wedding workshops. 

Floristry Session

Gwen Floral Co. will be hosting a casual Q&A session, where she will divulge tips on how to save money with flowers, things you should know when booking a florist, and how to hold the bouquet. You will be able to ask all your pressing questions about wedding floristry and walk away with a much better understanding of what is involved and where you stand as a customer. 

Latin Dance Class

Let the team from Let’s Dance Latin take you through their top tips for creating your dream wedding dance. This interactive workshop will explore essential skills for dancing as a couple, including understanding connection and how to lead and follow, plus many practical tips to ensure your first dance as a married couple is as relaxed, enjoyable and reflects you on the best day of your lives! 

Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase

Location: Venue 114 Lake Kawana – 114 Sportsmans Parade, Kawana Waters 

Date: Sunday, January 13 

Time: Doors open 10:00am 

Tickets: VIP Early Bird Tickets, $10.00 – Book Now 

Lucky door prizes: $15,000 Ultimate Essentials Package, $2000 Photography Package from Tawny Photography & Film, and more! 

Giveaway: FREE Showbag for first 400 couples valued at $65.00 

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Today, a recap of the week that was, but first we must encourage you to come along to the showcase today at Novotel Twin Waters Resort from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Make sure you seek out The Bride's Tree team at our stand, we would love to meet all of our lovely Sunshine Coast brides!

On Monday we talked all things Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase, including details on the fashion show times and the $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. 

Tuesday was the most delicious day of the week, as we shared with you 7 wedding cakes you'll love, all by amazing Sunshine Coast wedding cake decorator, Sunny Girl Cakes, who, incidentally, will be exhibiting at the showcase today

Wednesday we gave you all the goss on Sunshine Coast wedding venue, Twin Waters Golf Club. This photo is by Matt Rowe Photography, who will also be exhibiting today.

Thursday was as pretty as Tuesday was delicious, as we shared some beautiful bridal makeup inspiration from Sunshine Coast wedding makeup artist, KJ Artistry

Bill Scurry Marriage Celebrant had us all thoroughly entertained on Friday with his shenenigans as an actor in West Side Story, and one of the best dad jokes we've heard yet! Make sure you make the effort to bend his ear at the showcase today, you won't regret it! 

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There is an innate romantic feel to the venue, the lavish rooms boast fifteen foot ceilings elegantly lit with antique chandeliers, marble spa bathrooms and French doors opening up to the veranda that leads to perfumed manicured gardens. 

Wedding ceremonies can be held in the beautiful gardens, while a marquee and pavillion reception allows you plenty of space to entertain up to 140 seated guests, or 200 for a cocktail-style wedding. With six varying wedding packages available, there is plenty of flexibility for you to choose an option to suit both the style of wedding you have in mind, and of course that pesky budget.

This Saturday and Sunday, January 12-13, House of Laurels is open for inspection to anyone who would like to stop in and have a nosy, as part of the Maleny Montville Wedding Professionals Bridal Showcase. There will also be a delegation of incredible Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding professionals exhibiting there, ready to meet you and answer all your questions about your wedding day and the services they offer. 

Best of all, you can nab yourself some awesome deals especially on offer only during the showcase, and even have the chance to win some amazing prizes! Further details below images, 

All-inclusive packages incorporate decorating along with magical touches and inspiring ideas to create the picture perfect wedding for you

High ceilings with a glass skylight mean you can have your indoor wedding reception under the stars.

From the manicured gardens, themed marquee, majestic pavilion room and Roman courtyard, House of Laurels offers great scope and flexibility to ensure the picture perfect occasion.

At the end of the night, the bridal suite and all guest houe accommodation is within walking distance to the main house and reception area

The Low Down

Minimum number of guests: 50 however smaller numbers by negotiation

Maximum number of guests: 140 seated and 200 cocktail style

Operating as a wedding venue: 10+ years

Wedding days available: any day

How many weddings in a day: 1

Air conditioning: No

Adequate parking: Yes

Wheelchair accessible: with assistance

Operating hours: Wedding packages commence 30 minutes prior to ceremony time and can be extended up to 12am (charges apply) Breakfast and lunch time weddings also catered for.

Ceremony location: Garden

Reception locations: Marquee & pavilion

Music: Surround sound with Ipod connectivity and CD player

Bring own cake: Yes

Fully staffed bar onsite: Yes

BYO: No

Dance floor: Yes

Room for a band: Yes

Audio equipment with speakers and a microphone: Yes

Wet weather ceremony back up plan: Marquee

Acccess to rest of venue:  All in-house accommodation and self-contained cottages are within walking distance to the venue.  On-site dressing rooms available for Bridal Party preparations on the day.

Amazing Hinterland Wedding Professionals Showcasing at House of Laurels

Photography: Artography

Celebrants: Karen Faa

Entertainment: Mr Bojangles

Transport: Suncoast Vintage Limos

Hair and Makeup: Velvet on Montville

Cakes: Cakes by Judith Brosnan

Map to House of Laurels

Make sure you come and meet the team and find out about House of Laurels’ wedding packages on offer. You will also be able meet all of the above fantastic wedding professionals at House of Laurels on the day. 

Watch this space – tomorrow we will have another beautiful hinterland wedding venue to share with you and all of the details on what’s happening there this weekend! 

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Every one of Spicers Clovelly Estate’s ten luxurious suites has been designed with comfort as the first priority. From beautiful modern French furnishings and luxurious linens, to simple conveniences such as iPod docking stations, every one of the rooms is an oasis of calm so captivating you’ll almost never want to step outside your door.

This idyllic hinterland wedding venue is set in beautiful gardens, perfect for exchanging vows and taking bridal party photos, ideal for an intimate reception of up to 120 guests. There is a decadent, tastefully decorated dining room in the main house, or elevated Library Deck available for reception celebrations, and for your ceremony, the perfect spot under a sprawling Jacaranda tree. 

But hey, don’t take my word for it – go along on this Saturday and Sunday for an open inspection, as part of the Maleny Montville Wedding Professionals Bridal Showcase. This will be your one opportunity in 2013 to view all of the best wedding venues in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. 

You also have the opportunity to meet a stack of other wedding professionals, such as makeup artists, photographers, celebrants and more from the hinterland area, as they will be exhibiting at each of the venues. Details of who can be found at Spicers Clovelly Estate below the images. 

Spicers Clovelly Estate’s romantic Sunshine Coast Hinterland setting, beautiful reception venue, and memorable catering and service provide all the essential ingredients to make your special day perfect

Spa Anise at Spicers Clovelly Estate offers two spacious rooms with stone and timber flooring, a large corner spa and private courtyard providing the perfect tonic for tired bodies

The chefs’ creations are not only absolutely delicious, but positively toothsome to look at, as well

Relax and leave yourself in the hands of the experts for the seamless co-ordination of every detail of your special day

The tranquil Sunshine Coast hinterland provides an idyllic backdrop with its mountain air, starry night skies and lush forests

The Low Down

Minimum number of guests: Can accommodate elopements and small groups

Maximum number of guests: 80 guests for a sit down event, 120 for a cocktail reception

Operating as a wedding venue: 4 + years

Wedding days available: Every day of the week

How many weddings in a day: Only one, the whole property is dedicated to the event

Air conditioning: Yes

Adequate parking: Yes

Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Operating hours: Wedding days run from 11am to 11pm

Ceremony locations: Under the beautiful Jacaranda in the gardens or on the Elevated Library Deck

Reception locations: In the Main House or on the Elevated Library Deck

Music: Use our sound system with iPod connection

Bring own cake: Yes

Fully staffed bar onsite: Yes

BYO: No

Dance floor: Yes

Room for a band: Yes room for soloist, duos, trios and low amplified jazz musicians.

Audio equipment with speakers and a microphone: Sound equipment for music on site, microphone on Library Deck.

Wet weather ceremony back up plan: Yes, either inside our dining room opening to the courtyard or on the elevated Library Deck.

Access to rest of venue: Guests stay in our luxurious accommodation on site as part of the wedding celebrations. The bridal party has access to the whole property for photos during the wedding day.

Amazing Hinterland Wedding Professionals Showcasing at Spicers Clovelly

Celebrants:  Your Celebrant, Shona

Photography: Tanya Chesterton-Smith Photography and Andrea Sproxton Photography

Hair and Makeup: KJ Makeup Artistry and The Rolling Scissors

Videography: Sunshine Coast Videography

Flowers: Mondo Floral Designs

Cakes: Ideas in Icing

Map to Spicers Clovelly

Make sure you come and meet wedding coordinator, Michelle, and find out about Spicers Clovelly’s wedding packages on offer. You will also be able meet all of the above fantastic wedding professionals at Spicers Clovelly on the day. 

Watch this space – tomorrow we will have another beautiful hinterland wedding venue to share with you and all of the details on what’s happening there this weekend! 

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