Sam and Hannah are now married, but before they tied the knot they got together with their wedding photographer, Mallory Sparkles, to commemorate their pre-wedding selves. It was the perfect snapshot in time to, well take some snaps of this special time in their relationship. 

The relaxed couple took to Mudjimba Beach where Mallory made sure the images captured Sam and Hannah just as they are. 

Hannah said of Sam, “Both of us grew up in small beach towns on opposite sides of the world. This is what sparked both of our love for all things beach, nature, travel, and adventure.

“Being raised 8000 miles away from each other, seemingly we were two individuals never meant to meet. Against all odds, we found each other; soulmates. Together, we enjoy exploring, are major foodies, and have a laid back lifestyle.”

Images by Mallory Sparkles Photography

How to WIN Your Own Shoot with Mallory

If you’re engaged, you need to listen up. This kind of opportunity doesn’t come along every day, my friend. 

Run (okay, scroll), don’t walk (or scroll too slow), to the bottom of this post, where you simply must enter to win an engagement shoot with none other than Sunshine Coast photographer, Mallory Sparkles. 

You choose the location(s), you choose the style and props; you get the pics to keep as a treasured memory for life. 

The Prize 

• Engagement shoot for up to 2 hours at up to 2 locations with Mallory Sparkles Photography redeemable anytime in 2020 (subject to availability)
• All the best images individually edited + you’ll receive the high res digital images delivered through a private online gallery, downloadable for print, web and social media.

Total Prize Value: $550.00 

HOW TO ENTER

FILL IN THE FORM BELOW. 

Competition commences at 7.00am (EST) on Monday 2nd September, 2019 and closes at 8.00pm (EST) Wednesday 18th September, 2019. One winner will be chosen and notified by email. We will also announce the winner on Facebook. 

*Please note that by entering the competition, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions here.

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At this blessed time in your relationship life it is a beautiful moment in time to capture forever. An engagement session with one of the Sunshine Coast’s finest photographers, who not only knows her stuff photographically, but the lay of the land, plus has a sparkly personality to match her name. Mallory Sparkles that is. 

Carissa and Brendan made the wise decision to book such a shoot, and took to both the forrest and the beach for their photo session with Mallory. As you will see from these images, they had a genuinely fun time enjoying one another and frolicking on the beach, and their happiness shines through these images just like that perfect light captured by their photographer. 

Below these images are all the details on how you can win an engagement shoot at two locations with Mallory Sparkles Photography, valued at $550. But in the meantime enjoy these stunning light-filled images with love and laughs, and plenty of sparkle! 

The Prize 

• An engagement shoot for up to 2 hours at up to 2 locations with Mallory Sparkles Photography
• All the best images individually edited + you’ll receive the high res digital images delivered through a private online gallery, downloadable for print, web and social media.

Total Prize Value: $550.00 

HOW TO ENTER

FILL IN THE FORM BELOW. 

Competition commences at 7.00am (EST) on Wednesday 6th February, 2018 and closes at 8.00pm (EST) Wednesday 21^st February, 2018. One winner will be chosen and notified by email.  We will also announce the winner on Facebook. 

*Please note that by entering the competition, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions here.

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We’re pals right? And pals tell it to us straight. 

I’m not going to ask you if I look frumpy in this dress, but I am asking you to be honest, amiga. See, here at The Bride’s Tree our days revolve around putting out the very best ideas for your wedding here on the Sunshine Coast. It’s a daily mission we have to give you exactly what you need to make your wedding the very best. Because you deserve it! 

Come on, sister, you can confide in me – which part of your wedding planning is keeping you up at night? Have you been having trouble finding something in particular? Worried about wedding etiquette? Need help with budgeting or finding your dream team of wedding suppliers? Maybe you just don’t know where to start. Whatever it is, I want to know so I can help! I’m just a really great friend like that. 

And since you’re so dear to me, I want to give you something for helping me do my job better. I have a gorgeous one-of-a-kind Rose Quartz ring from Joyero Jewellery, valued at AUS$165 to give away to one lucky reader, and all you have to do to enter our giveaway is respond to a few short questions in this here link. 

Photography: Terri Hanlon Photography | Location: Moffat Beach | Flower crowns: Magnolia Grove | Dresses: Erin Clare Couture | Rings and bracelet: Joyero Jewellery | Kombi: Deluxe Kombi Service | Hair: Evalyn Parsons Hair and Rolling Scissors | Makeup: Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry and Noosa Makeup | Models: Mahlia + Shaanti

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There is a reason the largest density of weddings in Queensland occur right here on our beeyootiful Sunshine Coast. Not to brag… (okay, definitely to brag like a downright Braggy McBraggerston), but we just have it all, what can we say? Mountains of unquestionable beauty, beaches the world’s finest would envy, and weather that is famously ‘beautiful one day, perfect the next.’

Although unofficial, I feel like this volume of The Bride’s Tree Free Online Bridal Magazine is an ode to our breathtaking region that sprawls from coastal Caloundra to world-famous Noosa, unless you go the long way via the prettiest hinterland you ever will see. I may be a little bit in love, I’ll be honest. If the Sunshine Coast were a person, would I marry it? Look, that’s a great question and one very hard to answer, because frankly, I feel like he would be a little out of my league… 

Moving on. 

In association with the release of this edition we are also running a giveaway! Brisbane-based designer, Joyero Jewellery has partnered with us to give one lucky lady a stunning Rose Quartz ring that is one-of-a-kind, as worn in our Boho Beach Beauties photo shoot. It is valued at AUD$165, and all you need to do to enter is tell us what you want to see here on The Bride’s Tree! The prize can be sent anywhere in the world, so absolutely everyone can enter. The best part is, we are all winners from this one, as we are going to use your responses to make sure we are giving you all exactly what you want and need from us so you can keep on planning your dream Sunshine Coast wedding. 

Photography: Terri Hanlon Photography | Location: Moffat Beach | Flower crowns: Magnolia Grove | Dresses: Erin Clare Couture | Rings and bracelet: Joyero Jewellery | Kombi: Deluxe Kombi Service | Hair: Evalyn Parsons Hair and Rolling Scissors | Makeup: Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry and Noosa Makeup | Models: Mahlia + Shaanti

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We all love our Mums. Especially during these special times when she’s right by your side, helping with wedding gown shopping, joining in on crafternoons, being your wingman at all the bridal expos and always there with an honest opinion that’s meant from the heart at your wedding makeup and hair trial. 

I bet one of her absolute fave parts of this whole wedding-planning caper is the florist consultations. Mums just love flowers! The lovely Nat from Heavenly Blooms knows all too well how deeply Mums adore beautiful blooms, so she has kindly agreed to donate one of her own stunning arrangements, valued at $150 + postage, as a special Mother’s Day treat to one lucky Mum of one of our Facebook followers. 

To enter, visit our Facebook page and comment on the giveaway post. Terms and Conditions apply and can be found on the post mentioned. 

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We’re bursting with excitement because we’ve teamed up with Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa to give away the ultimate Hen’s Champagne High Tea & accommodation package valued at over $1000. The best part is, the lucky winner gets to share the prize with up to five of her besties! 

The winner and her five besties will enjoy an afternoon champagne high tea at Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa’s Noosa Beach House Peter Kuruvita with flowing sparkling wine, an impressive list of exotic teas, served with tiers of the quintessential high tea components including delicate finger sandwiches, sweet canapés and freshly baked pastries and one night accommodation at the Sheraton Noosa Resort & Spa, located on Hastings Street, Noosa.

Total prize valued at over $1000.

The competition commences at 7.00am (EST) on Tuesday 21st July, 2014 and closes at 8.00pm (EST) Tuesday 5th August, 2014. For competition entry details, plus the full terms and conditions, visit The Bride’s Tree Facebook Page. 

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SUZIE PLEDGER

Winning caption:

Your girlfriends will always be by your side, even when you tell them to go jump!!

CONGRATULATIONS Suzie and a BIG THANK YOU to everyone that entered the competition!

This competition is now closed.

It’s GIVEAWAY time! We are very excited to announce the biggest prize we have ever given away. It is a package experience worth $5000. The best part is, the lucky winner gets to share the prize with up to 3 of her besties!

The Lucky Winner Will Receive…

• 4 Lucy and Loo convertable dresses

• A Photo shoot with Sabra Creative Photography, at Flaxton Grove + a disk of images for each of the 4 winners

• Professional hair & makeup services for all four ladies by Dot & Birdie and Powder Me Makeup Studio.

• High Tea Pampering session at Flaxton Grove including a pedicure, High Tea + a gift bag for each of the four ladies, all from Allure Hair and Beauty

• Accommodation for the 4 winners + 4 friends (total of 8 people) at Flaxton Grove

• A bottle of champagne.

Total prize value: $5000.

How to Enter

‘Like’ ALL the Facebook pages of our generous sponsors listed below, and The Bride’s Tree Facebook page found here. Complete the entry form at the end of this post and tell us your caption for the last photo below.   This will provide you with your official entry into the giveaway.

SABRA CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY

It is Sabra Creative Photography‘s mission to create carefree, timeless and creative wedding imagery inspired by nature, coupled with professional, friendly service and presented using quality products wrapped in clever, earthy packaging.

Sabra Creative Photography’s Facebook page can be found here

LUCY AND LOO

Lucy and Loo make luxurious convertible dresses and tops that are so soft and lovely on your skin you will never want to take them off.  Twist and wrap these convertible dresses into over 50 different styles! Dress it up for weddings, dress it down for resort wear.  Seriously, you will LOVE the Lucy and Loo Dress!

Lucy and Loo’s Facebook page can be found here

FLAXTON GROVE

Flaxton Grove is a grand three story manor home which is surrounded by acres of English style gardens, complete with swimming pool and gazebo, all perfectly manicured within the gated entrance.  It is a beautiful accommodation venue a short stroll from their other world renowned venue, Flaxton Gardens.

From vast coastal views to the adjacent rolling hills, mature gardens and grand winding pathways, Flaxton Grove is the perfect location for a photo shoot and an overnight’s stay.

Flaxton Gardens’ Facebook page can be found here

ALLURE HAIR AND BEAUTY

Who doesn’t love a high tea? With pretty little food, vintage tea cups and every thing that is good and right with the world! Well, in addition to mobile bridal hair and makeup styling, Allure Hair and Beatuy offer mobile Tea Party Pampering events which are perfect for bridal showers. They arrive at your venue and style a beautiful table of High Tea-inspired treats, served on pretty vintage tea ware, all to be enjoyed while being pampered with with gorgeous organic products.

Allure Hair and Beauty’s Facebook page can be found here

POWDER ME MAKEUP STUDIO

Whether your style is soft, natural, classic & traditional or bold and dramatic, Powder Me Makeup Studio have up to 20 years experience ensuring a professional finish that wears beautifully throughout the day.  Their stylists are exclusively yours on your wedding day – as they only do one bridal party per day to ensure a personalised service.

Powder Me Makeup Studio’s Facebook page can be found here (images by AWPP)

DOT & BIRDIE 

Dot & Birdie is a quirky cottage in Maleny where you will be pampered and beautified, whether it be for a special occasion or everyday!

Dot & Birdie’s Facebook page can be found here

Caption This Photo Below to WIN!

BONUS ENTRIES!

This step is not compulsory but it will improve your chances to win! If you would like to share this giveaway with your friends and family to receive an additional 2 entries per day for the duration of the competition, this will drastically improve your chances to win!  To share and obtain your additional 2 daily entries, click here and ‘public’ share this image via Facebook (it must be shared as public as we do need to be able to verify it.) Then copy and paste this in your status ‘Come and enter this amazing giveaway at The Bride’s Tree for a chance to win “A Big Day Out With Your Besties”. Complete this option and again, fill out the entry form below with a new caption idea.  AND remember you can do this each day to gain a total of 30 bonus entries for this step! COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook or any other social media platform i.e Twitter, Instagram, Google+. You are providing your information to The Bride’s Tree and not to Facebook. Entry is only open to entrants who are 18 years old and over. The competition commences at 7.00am (EST) on Monday 25^th March, 2013 and closes at 8.00pm (EST) Monday 8^th April, 2013.  The winner will be the best photo caption entry and will be chosen by The Bride’s Tree. The prize must be redeemed on Friday 24^th May, 2013.  If you are not available on this date then unfortunately you are not eligable to enter. You must be a page “Liker” of the following business Facebook pages to be eligible to participate and enter the competition:  The Bride’s Tree, Lucy and Loo, Sabra Creative Photography, Flaxton Gardens, Allure Hair & Beauty, Dot & Birdie, Powder Me Makeup Studio. The prize is not transferable or refundable for cash or product. The prize can only be redeemed together as a group on FRIDAY 24^th MAY, 2013.  Due to supplier availability, this date cannot be changed and cannot be split up over several days. If you are not available on this date, unfortunately you are not eligible to enter and your entry will be withdrawn from the competition. Please ensure you have read the full terms and conditions of this competition, here.

Remember, you must like the following Facebook pages to validate your entry:

Like Lucy and Loo on Facebook

Like Sabra Creative Photography on Facebook

Like The Bride’s Tree on Facebook

Like Flaxton Gardens on Facebook

Like Allure Hair and Beauty on Facebook

Like Powder Me Makeup Studio on Facebook

Like Dot & Birdie on Facebook

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Some we have past time with lately are by newcomers to the Sunshine Coast, Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Design Studio. Prior to their recent relocation, Ginger Lily & Rose were popular wedding floral designers based in Sydney for the past six years. We're thrilled they chose the Sunshine Coast to grace with their wealth of knowledge and talent! Check out their gahmayzing work below.

Spring gypsy-inspired bouquet containing Sweet Pea, Sweet William, Erica, Paperwhite Narcissus, Juliet David Austen Roses, Peony Roses, Parrot Tulips, solidaster, freesias and wax.. Photo by Lee Todhunter

Bridal bouquet of Pink Parrot Tulips, Magadi Roses, Sweet Avalanche Roses, green sims, hydrangea and Hypericum Berry, along with ivy! How stunning!

Above six images by Finessence

Bridal bouquet of Antique Roses, purple and white hyacinth, Silver Suede and Phalaenopsis Orchids

You can meet Julia from Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Design Studio when you attend the Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase this coming Sunday, June 24. We will be there, too, and we would love to meet you all!

Show Hours: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm 

Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort

Admission:  $10.00 per person

Giveaways: Each bride will receive a showbag filled with information and copies of FREE Brides Diary magazine, Ideal Bride, Sunshine Coast Brides, Queensland Wedding, Wedding & Bride and Queensland Bride Magazine. Valued at over $75.00

Fabulous Prizes: Warm up your winter wedding planning, come along and you will go in to the draw for any number of lucky door prizes valued at over $10,000.00.  Try your luck at winning a wedding gown from Hills in Hollywood and stick around to go into the mega "Wedding Package Draw" which will be after the second fashion show.
Total Prize Giveaways – Valued at over $10,000

GIVEAWAY TICKETS!

Want to come along for free? Today we have a double pass to give away to one lucky bride. To enter, simply share in the comments below the flowers you are hankering to have in your own bridal bouquet! Our fave response will win the tickets!

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