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The Prettiest Expo Stand in all the Land!

admin — Mon, 27 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000

I’m going to get a little bit smug here, I’m sorry, but it’s entirely called for. Because it is now widely known that The Bride’s Tree is the bearer of the prettiest expo stand in all the land. And this is where my smugness ends, because while I would love to take credit for it, the concepting and styling genius belongs entirely to Hayley Shum from Wholehearted Studio.

This time last year we launched our first ever expo stand at the It’s My Wedding expo, and exactly one year later, we have had a complete redesign by the same clever lass, who put together the first and we launched it on Sunday.

Last year our custom designed stand was a vintage blogger’s office, complete with typewriter (did you know they blogged on typewriters in the olden days?), and pretty vases of flowers and all kinds of knick-knacks. This year, Hayley went for a more simple, clean, contemporary look.

Hayley made use of the wooden laser cut sign we had (why wouldn’t you – it’s amazing), and our wooden click clack flooring (because the carpet in most venues don’t tend to go with our style and would ruin the aesthetic flow.)

Hayley then added a wooden easel housing a gold elaborate frame custom designed for our stand, and inside was our first ever magazine cover. Two bentwood chairs custom-painted in pale pink to match The Bride’s Tree’s funky, yet feminine look. And hello some mini lightbox awesomeness! All of Hayley’s props are available for hire.

Festoon lights added to the eclectic feel, in contrast with the florals by Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Studio for a feminine touch

Our backdrop this year is billowing white curtain, and atop our sign we have garlands of ivy, littered with pretty florals, put together by another of our faves, Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Studio.

Contact Wholehearted Studio for prop hire enquiries.

For all of those out there looking for a fancy stand for your next showcase event, well – come at us with some competition for the best stand around! Contact our not-so-secret weapon, Hayley, from Wholehearted Studio for stand design commissions.

The Dream Team

Styling and Concepting: Wholehearted Studio

Flowers: Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Studio

Photography: Wholehearted Studio

Bearers of Amazing Stand: The Bride’s Tree!

The next time you can see our pretty stand is in just a few weeks at the Sunshine Coast Hinterland Wedding Expo. See you there!

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Thing Finder Files

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Recently we published a series of guest blog posts from a lady who oozes style from her very pores. Sounds like it could be awkward, but it is actually very impressive. Hayley from Wholehearted Studio Styling is a weddings, photo shoots and events stylist, a wardrobe stylist, interior decorating extraordinaire, and personal style guru. She also happens to have a knack for finding the most unique little treasures in local stores and thinking up unique ways to use them as wedding favours, decorations and guest books for your Sunshine Coast wedding.

And so she became our resident Thing Finder, who we adore oh so much, we simply had to bring you the full collection in what we like to call…

The Thing Finder Files

Wooden Place Cards & Guest Book Idea

Blackboard Heart Favours

Zinc Heart Wedding Favours

Vintage-look Glass Float Favours

Blackboard Bunting

Message in a Mason Jar

Boho Tile Wedding Gift

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Remember to Win Awesome Stuff This Weekend, Won’t You.

admin — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 19:00:00 +0000

Right, it's Friday. The work week may be over, but your task list has one thing on top priority. You simply must be sure to try your darndest to win an awesome prize. Hmm, but what kind of prize could you win?

I'm pleased you asked. You can actually win an awesome styled shoot with syling by Wholehearted Studio. I think they must inspire one another on a daily basis. There is no other reasonable explanation for their sheer brilliance in their respective crafts. I mean, seriously, just look at these inspired photographs with their impeccably stylish styling, and imagine the pillow talk!

You can win a styled shoot just like one of these below, and work with Hayley to come up with something that speaks to you in your own unique style as a couple. But that's only the tip of the iceberg, you also will come away with amazingly beautiful photos of you and your love, as Aaron has a true gift for capturing special memories destined for treasuring by all who possess them.

In addition, you will also win hair and makeup styling by Sunshine Coast wedding beauty stylist, Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry. So you will look your very most stunning self for your photo shoot. Whether it's an engagement, anniversary, or simply a "we love each other" shoot, you are eligible to win.

All you need to do is enter via our promotions tab on our Facebook page. The prize is worth $640!

So, here's the important part: the competition closes on Monday, so the weekend is crucial. Get onto it, my lovely Sunshine Coast brides!

Photos by Wholehearted Studio Styling + Photography

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