Last weekend my man cub and I threw caution to the wind, exited our lives in the most cheeky manner (two days of school and work respectively), and took to the open road. Our destination: Fraser Island. The world's largest sand island is located only 2.5 hours by car plus 40 mins by ferry north of the Sunshine Coast, and yet I had never been. Shameful, I know! It's almost like a requirement of Sunny Coast locals to regularly trip to this beautiful spot. Now I can say I know just why.  We are not the camping types. Okay, I…

Dan and Melika travelled all the way from London to have their wedding day in Queensland, Australia… in the rain! Who would believe it! However, they never let it dampen their day for a moment, even saying the rain added a certain touch of magic to their special day.  Wanting to give their international guests a unique wedding to remember, they chose cattle station wedding venue, Yandina Station to hold their beautiful wedding for 101 guests. Yandina Station is beautifully maintained with luxury cottage accommodation, but also has a rad rustic old barn to hold wedding receptions in. This really…

Whenever we have worked with Matt Rowe Photography, we have been struck by the care he takes in ensuring he gets just the right shot. He’s looking for perfection, and he does not stop until he gets it. This is evident in today’s Photo of the Week, which is from an engagement shoot in Bli Bli.  It’s an outrageously gorgeous sunset love story for Djanisa and Rana, and we are hopelessly in love with it! Matt Rowe is one Sunshine Coast wedding photographer to watch – you mark our words. Have a beautiful weekend, lovelies!   

Last week we brought you a fine selection of bridal upstyles for blondes, so today we thought we had better do the brunette brides a solid and show you some gorgeous styles for our dark-haired beauties as well.  There is nothing more elegant than glossy locks expertly curled, twisted, braided and pinned atop a bride’s crown for her wedding day. Whether it be a high structured bun, a low chignon, or some cascading curls pulled to the side for a striking asymmetrical style, each of these pretty bridal hair styles has their place in a Sunshine Coast wedding. We love…

I don’t know if it’s true that blondes have more fun, but one thing I know for sure (yes, full Oprah-style) is that we can all find plenty of enjoyment in today’s hair inspiration. Especially for you, lovely Sunshine Coast brides of the blonde persuasion, I have collated some of the prettiest bridal upstyles for fair-haired brides.  From the relaxed to the intricately structured, from the asymmetrical to the… well, the symmetrical, here are some fabulous styles fit for any kind of Sunshine Coast wedding, that you can draw plenty of inspiration from. Of course they have been created by…

Just engaged and celebrating their love are Dan and Melika. How sweet are these two, and how sweet is the location, Montville Lake Terrace! This place is quite magical, so we can see why Dan and Melika’s incredible Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Matt Rowe Photography, found so much inspiration when shooting here. Impeccable interior design is just the cherry on top of the icing that is the amazing Montville location the Lake Terrace cottage is located in. This place just screams romance and relaxation, which is why it’s a great spot to stay for your wedding night, and make a little…

Welcome back to all of our beautiful readers! We have enjoyed our break so very much, we are feeling refreshed and ready to bring you more beautiful in 2013 in the form of wedding inspiration like you have never seen before.  We absolutely live to inspire brides in their wedding planning, whether it be with their decorating and styling, venue choices, blooms to use, fashion, hair. makeup and more. So we get a real kick out of discovering when you have taken on board our advice, and do a little dance of joy when we receive photos through from the…

It may have been raining in Yandina, but this couple's spirits were far from dampened. Just look at the beautiful happiness upon their faces. We adore this couple. He is a chivalrous lad holding the umbrealla for his bride. However, she's no shrinking violet – here she is hiking up her dress and getting on with it! Puddles be gone!  Matt Rowe Photography is responsible for today's Photo of the Week, a beautiful black and white wedding photo from a Yandina wedding. Love!   

  Where to Start All eyes are on you for your wedding day, so be sure to have your hair looking immaculate. Of course making the decision to go for an up-do, flowing locks or somewhere in-between is a personal choice. Here are a few things to consider. Which style usually suits you and will have you feeling most comfortable on the day? Are you wearing a veil or other hair accessory? Which style will look best with your dress? If you are going with a theme, is there a hair style that will best fit this theme? Eg. 1950’s…

It has been yet another beautiful week on the Sunshine Coast, which is without a doubt living up to its name. It is no wonder this is the most popular time of year to be married here. The sun has been shining, our beaches are sparkling with white sand and blue waters, air is so clear, the view from the hinterland is endless.  We have also had a wonderful week at The Bride's Tree HQ, as we have found ourselves terribly inspired by all of the amazing Sunshine Coast wedding professionals once again.  Monday we kicked off with one of…