When friends introduced Melina and Michael at a football (soccer, but we’re calling it football in Australia now, didn’t you know?) game at Suncorp Stadium, who knew it would eventuate to saying “I Do”? 

The Brisbane couple chose Maleny for their destination wedding on the Sunshine Coast, where they celebrated with 78 guests at Maleny Manor. They planned their Maleny wedding over two years with the bride using her expertise as an interior designer to perfect every last detail. 

The Colour Palette 

“I always wanted soft pink and always loved black… it then gradually evolved with the additions of peach, grey, gold and burgundy. I wanted a very elegant and classy wedding.”

The Dress 

“My mum attended every dress fitting with George Wu – we both developed a great relationship with him. I was so sad to have to stop visiting! Thankfully my sister is getting married soon and he will be making her dress too so I will be able to crash her dress fittings so I can enjoy his great personality and admire his talents.

“I believe if you can afford to buy a bespoke gown you really must do it – there really is no other experience like it. Being able to work with someone like George Wu to create a masterpiece especially for you was so special.”

Mist on the Mountain

“It was raining all day! But the rain cleared just before the ceremony and lasted all through our photoshoot. We were so lucky. The rain left this amazing mist and fog that engulfed the valley, creating a magical romantic atmosphere. It then poured later in the night which allowed for some great evening rain photos!

“Don’t let the weather stress you out! It will be a magical day regardless.”

The Entertainment 

“We had various old and new music by our entertainer Graham Hobson. He DJ’d and also sang live. I also requested three Italian songs be played to pay tribute to my heritage which was so much fun. It was great coz even my 80+ year old grandparents started
dancing.

“We also hired a photo booth, which we believe was one of the best decisions we ever made. It was so much fun and it was fantastic viewing all the photos after the wedding as we were able to see the fun that our guests were having that we didn’t get a chance to see. It is extremely hard getting to talk to all your guests so it was a small insight into their night.”

The Best Day EVER 

“We both had so much fun and felt it was a true celebration of us as a couple. My favourite moment was walking down the aisle and seeing Michael waiting for me at the end.

“(It was so special) having all our family and friends around us in such a beautiful location. We thought our ceremony was very heartfelt and genuine and believe that’s what weddings are all about. The love.”

Images by Matt Rowe Photography 

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: My wedding dress! 

Best bargain: Our bonbonniere – I ordered personalised scented candles through Etsy, which were really well priced!

Bridal gown: George Wu

Accessories: Roman and  French

Shoes: Nine West 

Bridesmaid dresses: A Formal Affair 

Bridesmaid accessories: Roman and French

Groom and groomsmen’s attire: Wil Valor suits, Florsheim shoes 

Jewellery: AG Designer Jeweller 

DIY: I bought $8 terrariums from Kmart to add to the styling of the day. I also had a small table with photos of our grandparents who have passed so that they could be remembered on our special day.

Honeymoon: Queenstown, New Zealand

Number of guests: 78

Photographer: Matt Rowe Photography  | Film: Joseph Bertossi | Venue: Maleny Manor | Flowers: Mondo Floral Designs | Makeup: Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist | Hair: Evalyn Parsons Hair | Cake: Cake Designs | Bombonnieres: Mahina | Transport: Mystic Mountain Tours | Photobooth: Rockin’ U Wild | Decorators: Lovebird Weddings | Entertainment: Graham Hobson

Thank you for supporting our A-List Vendors, who were part of Melina and Michael’s wedding dream team… 

Learn more about… Matt Rowe Photography + Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist + Evalyn Parsons Hair

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Take a peek at this example layout from a recent Sunshine Coast wedding the incredible Tanya photographed. The story of this couple's wedding day is so beautifully portrayed in this album. We love the way we are taken on a journey from start to finish with Tanya's stunning images. We can only imagine the emotion the couples must feel every time they proudly take family and friends through their wedding day photographs in these albums!

Magazine-style Album of Amanda & Tom

Noosa Springs Golf Resort & Spa

Matted Album of Angela & Jarrod

Maleny Manor

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What a beautiful commemoration of your wedding day! Not only are the designs of all of these shoes incredibly beautiful, I just love the special content – the first date memories, the coordinates of where the wedding will occur, or, like this first pair, a likeness of the iconic wedding venue for one Sunshine Coast bride, who was fortunate enough to enjoy a beautiful wedding day at award-winning hinterland wedding venue. Maleny Manor. Below image supplied by Maleny Manor. 

Deborah Thomson of Figgie Shoes hand paints on your awesome heels, stylish flats, or even your super cool sneakers for your wedding day footwear. Any pair of wedding shoes can be painted on, excepting patent leather shoes, and you can choose any which special message or picture to include in your own personalised shoe art design. Wedding shoes never looked so special! Below images by Figgie Photography

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These photos are the first of the left overs from our magazine spread in the current edition of The Bride's Tree free online bridal magazine, Volume 2. Our stunning model, Francesca, was captured so beautifully by Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding photographers, Artography. Francesca wears Because The Night bridal lingerie by Brisbane-based designer, Thousand Dancers.

Location: Maleny Manor

Photographer: Artography

Makeup Artist: Powder Me Makeup Studio

Hair Stylist: Velvet on Montville (now Dot & Birdie)

Lingerie: Thousand Dancers

Florist: Mondo Floral Design

Model: Francesca Molina

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With one of the best views on the range, impeccably kept grounds and romanticism you could cut with a knife, the sheer beauty of the place is the first thing you notice on arrival. The second thing you notice is the warm welcome from managers Marlene and Simon Murray and their fantastic team. Forget the pretty landscape, delicious food, and stylish interior nothing short of design perfection, it’s the staff that are the best asset at The Manor. Well, you know, try to forget… And fail intently! When we visited, it was soon clear we would be left with nothing but a very lasting impression indeed.

If you are searching for a guaranteed beautiful and seamlessly coordinated wedding, you only need hear of Maleny Manor’s well deserved amazing reputation for putting on a delightful day for couples every single week. If that’s not enough, they have the awards to prove it! Maleny Manor has been named the number one wedding venue in Australia by the Australian Bridal Industry Academy several times over.

We always think it’s great when you can have your ceremony, bridal party photos and reception with your guests all in once place, especially if you have invited out-of-towners, who don’t necessarily know their way around. The amazing thing is with Maleny Manor, you can have all of that, plus your wedding night accommodation for yourselves, as well as your close family and bridal party as part of your wedding package.

THE LOW DOWN: 

Minimum number of guests: 50, (80 on Saturdays)

Maximum number of guests: 120 for sit down dinner, or 150 for cocktail menu

Operating as a wedding venue: 10+ years

Wedding days available: Any day of the week. 

Air conditioning: Yes.

Adequate parking: Yes.

Operating hours: Weddings run from ceremony start to reception end for 8 hours with final close at 11:30pm. Options for 6-hour packages and lunchtime weddings also available.

Ceremony locations: Hilltop Pavillion or on the grounds under a spectacular Ash Tree.

Reception locations: The restaurant, and/or garden party in the gardens.

Music: 5 stack CD player available for background music.

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: The Pavilion is fine for wet weather.

Acccess to rest of venue: Yes, bridal party photos can be taken on the grounds, and wedding night accommodation is available, and included in some packages for the bride and groom, and other family or guests. Wedding packages also include use of the boudoir for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready with hair and makeup.

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Great news! One of the Sunshine Coast’s premium wedding venues is holding a showcase this weekend. If you are planning to be married on the Sunshine Coast, you simply cannot miss this event. 

Maleny Manor, located in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland certainly is gorgeous inside and out, with absolutely incredible views and the most amazing spots both on the grounds and in surrounding areas for bridal party photos. However, we've heard the best assets of Maleny Manor are hosts, Marlene and Simon, who expertly and seamlessly run weddings at their enchanting establishment all year round. 

This weekend, from Friday January 13th, through to Sunday 15th, not only will you be given the opportunity to tour this stunning ceremony and reception venue in one, but Sunshine Coast wedding vendors will be available to meet and quiz on their products and services. You will be able to meet celebrants, hair and makeup professionals, entertainers and even view some floral design examples and take a peek inside a photo booth, which are a popular way to capture the fun had at your wedding reception.

There will be lucky door prizes and complimentary wine and cocktail menu tasting. Fantastic! I’m there.  

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