In search of a more accessible, yet equally secluded-feeling, option than Granite Bay for their wedding ceremony, Kirilee and Mike happened upon a sandbar in Noosa. Their 75 guests made a short boat ride to join the couple for their memorable moment. 

Todd Hunter McGaw was also there the photograph the whole gorgeous affair. “I would have to say being in Western Australia I had to trust reviews a lot as I couldn’t go and see suppliers so I actually used The Bride’s Tree for (finding) the majority of our suppliers.”

 “The ceremony location was quite special to us, it was always going to be on a beach. Granite Bay is where we went for our first date and where Mike purposed. Granite Bay was a little too far for guests to walk, but we wanted the same feeling of a secluded beach and, well, what better place than your own sandbar.”

 “For the wedding we had friends and family from everywhere, living in Karratha you meet a lot of people from around the world and we were so blessed that friends flew from WA, even some that had since left Karratha flew from North Queensland and New South Wales, and of course all our friends and family from all over Queensland were there too.”

“I think because we both weren’t looking for a relationship when we met we were ourselves and honest – bluntly honest – which now in is our greatest strength.”

 “‘Let the adventure being’ was on everything. It was always going to be a beach wedding rain, hail or shine.”

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: Custom wedding rings.

Best money-saver: DIY and purchasing my decorations not hiring them.

DIY: Reception decorations, stationery, wooden seating chart, table runner, ring box and wine box used at the ceremony.

Number of guests: 75

“The driftwood came from my grandma’s farm out west. My mum grew half of the succulents used in the centre pieces, my dad built all of the wooden signs – I designed them and Mike and I then painted them.”

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Oh how we adore this romantic, whimsical wedding styling inspiration. The location for this styled shoot was Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, and what we find most delightful about this Noosa wedding venue is that it’s entirely possible to have a pretty garden wedding and an absolute waterfront wedding in one. 

The soft pastel florals by Buderim Floral Art perfectly complement the location and the amazing concept styling by Sunshine Coast boutique wedding styling and planning agency, Lovebird Weddings. 

It’s no secret we are big fans of Karen Buckle Photography here at The Bride’s Tree, and with these amazing images, the lovely Karen has done nothing towards changing that anytime soon. 

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In our most recent free online magazine, we have shared four of the most stunningly beautiful Sunshine Coast weddings. Of course I never have enough pages to show off all of the lovely little details. So today I am sharing with you a whole gallery full of images from Tara and Henry’s Noosa Wedding. 

Lovebird Weddings took the bride’s desire to have a garden party-style wedding at the beach and ran with it. They created a pretty pastel affair with sweet vintage-inspired details. They perfectly combined a classic fresh floral theme in pretty pastels with the natural beach setting. They married them, if you will, and the two concepts are nothing if not living happily ever after in these images by Karen Buckle Photography. 

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We have seen some of the most beautiful Noosa weddings on the planet lately. Well, on the Sunshine Coast. On the Noosa. Ahem. The point is, today’s wedding is a prime example of a stunningly gorgeous wedding in Noosa. 

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Was it a day of blue skies and glistening water? No. Was there sunshine through the clouds, giving it a heavenly glow appearance? Not so much. It was actually pouring with rain. Oh, did it pour. So the bride and groom’s Plan B ceremony location was put in place. They utilised cute clear umbrellas, the bride loved. And when there was a break in the rain, Bayleigh Vedelago took photos throughout Noosa, and the cloud cover made for perfect conditions for gorgeous photos. 

Their 73 guests then joined them for a reception at Berado’s Bar & Restaurant, with awesome music, delicious food and gorgeous styling by Splash Events. 

Florals by Willow Bud and makeup by Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist

“My sister came to pick out my dress, then we surprised my mum with it when she arrived back from overseas.”

“My three best friends and my sister were bridesmaids.”

“It was an incredible moment to have my Dad walk me down the aisle, there was a sense of calm and silence just before we walked and it was an amazing reflection of what we have been through as father and daughter and what was ahead of me in the future.”

“We wrote our own vows and is was amazing to finally hear them.”

“My wonderful husband purchased one of my favourite artworks and I bought him a very special Mido watch.”

“Don’t stress about the weather; clear umbrellas are just as cute.”

Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest splurge: The Bride’s dress

Best bargain: Bridesmaid dresses and boys’ suits

Bridal gown: Darb Couture

Accessories: A little find in the middle of the shopping centre

Shoes: Joanne Mercer

Bridesmaid dresses: Sheike

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Zu

Groom’s suit and shoes: Roger David and Myer

Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Roger David and Myer

Rings: Le Gassik, custom made 

DIY: Centrepieces, invitations, dessert bar

Number of guests: 73

Wedding budget: $22,000

“I wanted the wedding to stand out for my guests with things that were a little different from tradition.”

“We had an open style menu where our guest could order what they wanted instead of an alternate drop. Everyone appreciated this. The food at Berardo’s is exquisite.”

“We had a live singer and pianist who played all kinds of music to suit everyone. It was the best!”

A-List Vendors 

Photographer: Bayleigh Vedelago

Florist: Willow Bud

Caterer: Berarado’s Bar & Restaurant

Cake: Maison De Provence

Makeup Artist: Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist

Hair Stylist: Hair 4 Brides

Rentals: Splash Events

Decorators: Splash Events/ Willow Bud

Entertainment:  Janine Parkinson

Celebrant: Jacqueline Smith

Wedding Night Accommodation: French Quarter

Leah has blogged stacks more details and photos from her wedding, check it out.

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Emily and Jordan had an amazing time the day they became husband and wife in a Noosa wedding at the gorgeous Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar. 150 of their closest family and friends, including a 45-strong contingent that flew in from Melbourne for the joyous occasion enjoyed a beautifully styled ceremony. Oh, it sure was styled up good and proper, by none other than the delightful team at Lovebird Weddings. 

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While the happy couple and the bridal party took to Hastings street in search of trees lit up with fairy lights, and just the right spot a little ways up from Noosa Main Beach, the rest of the guests stayed on at Noosa Waterfront for a special afternoon tea. This was followed up with a festive cocktail reception, where yummy mini gourmet burgers, pork belly nibbles, noodle boxes and mini gourmet pizzas were served. Delish! 

I found my getting ready for my wedding day more relaxing than I do getting ready for work sometimes. Surround yourself with people who are good problem solvers and who will take control if something goes wrong so that you don’t have to.

I hired a back up venue; it meant we could tell everyone to stop stressing about the idea of an outdoor wedding because if it does rain we will just take the indoor option. 

My grandmother was our wedding celebrant and it was her last wedding before she retired. She knew our whole story and has been part of it since we first started dating, loved us so much. She was able to take such joy in sharing it and joining us together as husband and wife.

Grandma was the celebrant, the videographer and musicians were all good friends from Melbourne, and our parents joined us up the front to pray with us during the ceremony.

We had 180 guests for the ceremony and 150 for the reception. 45 of those guests flew up from Melbourne for the wedding. 

Our Hand-picked Team That Made It All Happen

Photographer: Anya Maria Photograpy

Decorators: Lovebird Weddings

Hair Stylist:  Evalyn Parsons Hair 

Florist: Buderim Floral Art / Makeup Artist: Shima and Gloss / Entertainment: DJ Ryan Anderson / Wedding Night Accommodation: RACV Resort Noosa

The things that were most important to us were that people saw the love we share together, that we had enough food and drinks for everyone, and thanks to Noosa Waterfront, that was no problem at all!

Prior to our wedding day Jordan and I lived separately and had saved ourselves for each other. So the wedding day was super special and a day of many firsts. All our guests knew about it too so everyone was really excited for us and there was an amazing energy because of it it.

Our Wedding Secrets Revealed

Best money saver: Using friends to help us out with driving/hiring the wedding car, the filming of the wedding and serving/organising an afternoon tea for the guests after the wedding before entering the reception.

Bridal gown: Maggie Sottero – Presca

Groom’s and groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Roger David

DIY: We made wooden signs and chalk boards that directed people to the ceremony venue and had quotes and information on them, and we made all the invitations to the wedding/engagement party. We also had an Instagram hash tag which worked really well. 

Number of guests: 150

Wedding Budget: $18,000

It was raining in the morning so both mums were stressing but I had no doubt it would stop and clear in time for the wedding, plus my sister’s bridesmaid dress’ zip completely broke. I dropped the ring during the ceremony as I tried to put it on Jordan’s finger, so we had no REAL disasters at all. We were very blessed. 

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Anna and Ben’s romance began in the workplace. He was the head chef and she the manager of the restaurant, where they both worked. Their love blossomed over the next four years before they became engaged. Anna, now a teacher, planned the entire wedding over the next 12 months with lots of help from her devoted family along the way. 

One heart-melting moment from their Witta church ceremony was when Anna’s father walked her down the aisle, and then married the pair in his capacity as a Pastor. Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their 65 guests kicked on for a Noosa reception at RACV Noosa Resort. There are many memorable moments from this wedding, all of which were captured by Alan Hughes Photography. You can see the full wedding album here. 

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In the bride’s words…

Special moments

Having my Dad who is sick with Motor Neuron Disease walk me down the aisle was the greatest gift, also marrying the love of my life and getting to share with all my friends and family was truly special.

Gifts exchanged

I gave my sister, who was bridesmaid, a pair of earrings to wear on the day. Ben gave his groomsman a bottle of Irish whiskey. Ben sent me a beautiful big bunch of flowers to my room on the day and I snuck into his room the night before we got married and placed a bottle of Jameson’s (his favourite whiskey) into his room wrote him a poem and note.

Family a priority

I involved my family as much as I could. My dad is a Pastor so he was able to perform the ceremony and marry us. My brother, Chris, plays the guitar so he played for my first dance. My Aunty Tania is a music teacher so she played the piano as I walked down the aisle. I also asked a few other family members to say bible readings. My little nephew was my ring bearer and carried the rings down the aisle. Any way I could involve them I did. 

Designer dress

My sister, Kiri, helped me to design my dress and she designed her own bridesmaid dress. 

Unique guest book

Instead of having your typical guestbook I got Katie from ipuzzleu to build and make a puzzle for our guests to sign.

The Happy Couple

We meet when we were both working in restaurant. I was the restaurant manager and he was the head chef. The main thing that makes us work together is how open and honest we are with each other. We like to make each other laugh.

Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest splurge: Honeymoon and couture gown. 

Best bargain: I didn’t really have a money saver bargain. As I know I want and it was hard to cut corners.

Bridal gown: Erin Clare Couture- $4000 (including veil)

Accessories: Hair pins (brought online), and earrings from Lovisa.

Shoes: Wedding shoes from Zu Shoes

Bridesmaid dresses: Ultra Suite (Brisbane)- $300- It was custom made for her.

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Hair pins (brought online)

Groom’s suit and shoes: Rodger David (Suits) and Shoes Myer

Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Rodger David (Suits) and Shoes Myer

Jewellery/rings: Gloss Jewellery- Sunshine Plaza

Gift registry: We had a wishing well.

DIY: Stationery – seating plan,  wedding menus, wedding invitations, and ceremony booklets with the help of my brother, who is a graphic designer.

Number of guests: 65

Wedding budget: $35,000

A-List Vendors

Photographer: Alan Hughes Photography

Decorators: Splash Events

Makeup Artist: Natalie Hunter Makeup

Florist: iBlossom / Caterer: RACV Noosa Resort / Cake: Lorinda from Ideas in Icing / Bombonnieres: Candy Addictions / Transport: Noosa VIP Limos / Hair Stylist: Moda Fusion / Entertainment: DJ – Moove it DJs / Celebrant/Other Officiary: My Dad / Wedding Night Accommodation: RACV Noosa Resort. 

Take a peek at Anna and Ben’s complete Wedding Album 

If you loved Anna & Ben’s photos, you are in luck, because you can meet the man responsible for them at the Noosa Wedding Expo this coming weekend. Here are all the details… 

Noosa Wedding Expo

Noosa Springs Resort

Sunday, 16th February

10am – 3pm

Entry is $10 per person (pay at the door)

Fashion Parades will be at 11.30am and 2.00pm

Major Prizes

Fraser Island Honeymoon package from Kingfisher Bay Resort

Honeymoon package and spa treatments from Noosa Springs Resort

Photographic package from Tim McIvor Photography

Engagment photo session with Karena Nuttall – Photographer

Expo Specials

Many of the exhibitors will be holding special deals for expo-goers only, and all areas of wedding services will be represented at the expo. From transport to photography, from jewellery to cakes. You really can plan your entire wedding in one outing, and save a stack of money while you are at it. 

Ticket Giveaway

Tell us below in the comments which wedding services or products in particular you are hoping to lock in at the expo and we will send you two tickets to join us at the Noosa Wedding Expo this weekend. Today we are giving away two double passes.Winners will be notified via email, so be sure to include your email address in the comment.

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It was so hard to choose from all of the amazing shots taken of this wedding by Feather & Stone Photography to include in our free online magazine layout, so we created a Gallery of all of the leftover images for your viewing pleasure! Take an oggle right here. 

It is with extra excitement that we share this with you today, as a little (Love) birdie told us that Lovebird Weddings is today celebrating their 5th birthday! A huge Happy Birthday and congratulations on this milestone goes out to director, Trudy, and all the lovely Lovebird ladies. We are so impressed by the achievements you have made over the past five years in your ingenious styling work and look forward to seeing what you make of the next five and beyond. 

Keep an eye out on our blog over the coming weeks, as the Lovebird Lovelies have some big plans afoot to commemorate this momentous occasion, and we will be bringing them to you first. 

See the full Gallery of Images right here. 

The Hand-picked Team That Made It All Happen

Photographer: Feather & Stone

Wedding Planning and Decorating: Lovebird Weddings

Florist: Mondo Floral Designs

Makeup Artist: TF Makeup

Caterer: Sails Restaurant

Hair Stylist: Ziggies Hair on Hastings Street

Celebrant: Celeste Frost
 

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The pair dreamt of an Australian beach wedding in beautiful mid-morning light. For their Noosa wedding ceremony, they chose an incredibly beautiful spot at Casuarina Gardens, Noosa Heads, where there are also so many great spots to have idyllic photos taken. Like the ones we have here by AKA Weddings – Katja Anton Photography. We are definitely big fans! 

After the ceremony and bridal party photos, Ali and Adam travelled in style to their restaurant wedding reception at Noosa River. Rickys River Bar + Restaurant was the absolute perfect waterfront wedding venue for this loved up couple and their 102 guests to enjoy amazing food and wine. 

“We wanted a morning wedding to catch the best of a spring day and have the whole day and evening to celebrate.”

“When planning our wedding, we prioritised working together, keeping it true to our personalities, staying grounded!”

Wedding Secrets Revealed

Biggest splurge: Reception venue

Best money-saver: Using a local, family-run salon for hair and makeup

Bridal gown: Abbey Bridal

Accessories: Myer

Shoes: Alan Pinkus 

Bridesmaid dresses: Forever New 

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Myer

Groom’s suit and shoes: Studio Italia

DIY: Collection of bottles and jars for flowers and arrangement of reception flowers and invitations

Number of guests: 102

“For food we had tapas on arrival, then a two-course, modern Australian a la carte menu our guests were able to order from on the day. This was an important feature for us as we didn’t want the typical alternate drop chicken or steak. Our Guests said how great was to choose.“

“The reception venue had excellent food and great wine. Being able to offer fantastic food and drink was important to us.”

Ali & Adam’s Hand-picked Team That Made It All Happen

Photographer: AKA Weddings – Katja Anton Photography

Florist: Blooms of Noosa 

Reception Venue + Catering: Rickys River Bar + Restaurant 

Decorators: CL Weddings and Events

Cake: Cupcakes Cuisine

Transport: Limo: Noosa VIP Limousines  Boat: Noosa Dream Boats Bus: Noosa Hinterland Tours and Charters

Makeup Artist: Sophie Maffina

Hair Stylist: River Terrace Hair Studio

Celebrant: Judy Brooks – Marriage Celebrant

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