Rachelle Marian has been running Sunshine Coast styling and hire business, Simply Style Co., with her partner, Mark, since she took the reins of the business in 2019. Rachelle has been working in the wedding and events industry for 15 years, but now is her time to shine as the boss lady she was destined to be! 

Rachelle heads up the family-owned and run business with her keen eye for quality design and thoughtful details, and commissions Mark to make some of their specialty decor, such as ceremony arbours and tables – and bring the muscles! The rest of the styling and marketing team are super supportive. Rachelle says, “We are each other’s biggest cheerleaders and we make a great family team.” 

Read on to hear more about Simply Styling Co. and the woman herself, Rachelle Marian.

What is a typical day like for a wedding stylist?

No day is ever same. The ever changing environment around me is what keeps me thriving! My week is filled with consults withe clients, vendor brainstorming sessions, staff pow-wows, sourcing, scheduling and strategising.

Mid-week events turn into weekend affairs, usually waking early in the morning to do our final check overs and pack the vans. We move quickly and swiftly and installation can take anywhere between one and six hours. This is where the magic happens and everything comes together – I LOVE this part. The before and after transformation is exhilarating. I sometimes catch myself taking a step back and breathing it all in.

Then we’re back again at midnight or the following morning to pack down. Events vary from weddings to private celebrations to large corporate events, hence every day is new and just as exciting as the last!

Tell me about your career as a wedding stylist.

My career spans over 15 years in wedding and event design. I began in the industry at the age of 18 and over this time, I’ve gained invaluable insight, extensive knowledge and incredible relationships on the Sunshine Coast. It has been a life dream of mine to own a business where I could grow intellectually and emotionally. So taking Simply Style Co. on was a huge decision for me and I was so nervous in the beginning, but I have an incredible support team and to be honest I am so proud of myself for taking the leap. I truly love what I do and I thoroughly enjoy seeing the weddings and events come to life with my styling and décor.

What’s new at Simply Style Co.?

We have just launched a brand-new range – The Casa Range! It’s a standout setting hand-crafted with solid teak timber and natural fibres. Perfect for guests to hang out on and will bring a modern feel to any space. We’re always on the lookout and sourcing quality furniture to complement our collection, and this fits perfectly with our values, expectations and will not disappoint. We cannot wait to feature this in our upcoming weddings.

How does Simply Style Co. stand out from the crowd?

I’m a lover of quality design, thoughtful details and the full sensory experience. I’m known to be a passionate stylist and work with a little playful humour. But most importantly I understand life is busy and hectic for engaged couples and although it is exciting and encouraging to have so much inspiration and choice available, it can be overwhelming. I am here to empower and educate couples to plan a day true to them and their story.

Share something that’s interesting about you, or something a lot of people don’t realise.

Most people may not know that my family heritage spans well over 105 years on the Sunshine Coast, mainly Noosa and Tewantin. This is my home and has been ‘home’ to our family for many years. So I guess you could say I am without a doubt “born and bred” on the Sunshine Coast. And in my time on the Sunshine Coast, I met Mark at high school when we were the young age of 16. We have been together nearly 18 years and – our love is still going strong.

Image credits: Lindy Photography, Estella Photo, Graeme Passmore Photography & Film.

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Beautifully styled in the most stunning beach location, Lauren and Joe’s wedding was a heartfelt dream of a day. The on-trend colour palette of peaches and warm neutral tones with pops of rust and peony coral were perfect for the beachside location of Sunshine Beach SLSC. The ceremony, styled by Simply Style Co., overlooked Sunshine Beach and guests didn’t have to travel far to the reception – in fact, it was right upstairs! 

Bride, Lauren, kindly shared her wedding secrets with us below… 

Why I married this man

Joe is unbelievably thoughtful and considerate. We both have strong family values, which is very important to me. He can always make me smile – no matter what mood I am in or how bad my day has been. He is one very attractive man! If you look up the word “gentleman” in the dictionary, I swear there would be a photo of Joe (right next to a photo of my Dad.)

Why he married me

Joe says, “Lauren is a kind soul who has strong family values. She makes me feel like I am important to her. She’s my rock – whenever I have a bad day, within two seconds of being around her, my troubles melt away.”

Biggest wedding-planning challenge

Our guest list – we are both from quite large, tight knit families, so even before we added any friends, our numbers were up there!

Images by Klee Photography

The Music

Walking down the aisle – Bloom by The Paper Kites

Signing #1 – Love Someone by Lukas Graham

Recessional (aisle exit): You Are The Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne

Bridal Party entrance: I’ll Be There For You (Theme From Friends) by The Rembrandts

Bride & Groom entrance: Sugar by Maroon 5

Cake cutting: Say You Won’t Let Go by James Arthur

First dance: Everything by Michael Buble

Father/daughter dance: My Girl by The Temptations

Mother/son dance: Two Hearts by Phil Collins

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: My dress – I am not a very confident person and knew I wanted to feel beautiful yet comfortable on the most important day of my life to date!

Best money-saver: Asking for recommendations from locals for decorators and florists – a few of the ones we spoke to originally wanted to charge us per head, and we couldn’t understand why (given we weren’t having anything that was on a per person basis, such as chair covers or table settings) – but the ones we worked with (Rachelle from Simply Style Co. and Sandi from Willow Bud) were absolutely amazing, well priced and gave us a completely bespoke service.

Bride’s dress: Erin Clare Bridal

Bride’s shoes: Nine West

Groom’s attire: InStitchu

Groom’s watch: Tommy Hilfiger

Groom’s shoes: Florsheim

Bridesmaids’ dresses: They each ordered their own, and were all different brands – Alabaster the Label, ASOS, Flounce London, Bec + Bridge.

Bridesmaids’ earrings: Ruby & Sage

Bridesmaids’ shoes: Kmart

Groomsmen’s attire: Shirt and pants – Sportscraft, shoes – Betts Shoes

Honeymoon: We stayed on at Sunshine Beach/Noosa for a week after the wedding. We were planning on having a honeymoon later in the year to either New Zealand or Tasmania, but COVID-19 has thrown a bit of a spanner in the works there!

Number of guests: 130

Wedding budget: We didn’t set an overall budget – we knew what we wanted, found the right priced vendors, and saved accordingly.

Actual cost of wedding: $53,000

Photographer: Klee Photography | Videographer: Castle & Crown | Venue + catering: Sunshine Beach SLSC | Stylist: Simply Style Co. | Florist: Willow Bud | Cake: Chocolate 2 Chilli | Transport: Old Skool Kombis | Makeup: Mirror Mirror Makeup Artistry | Hair: Evalyn Parsons | Entertainment: The Famo’s Duo for ceremony, Drew Wilson for reception | Stationery: Invitations – The Fabled Papery, seating chart + welcome sign – Peach Perfect | Celebrant: I Am Celebrant Sam | Wedding night accommodation: Holiday rental through Sunshine Beach Real Estate 

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Six years ago, singing teacher, Michelle set off on a Contiki tour through the Greek Islands. Little did she know her life would be forever changed when she met her future husband, Avionics Engineer, Gary. 

Gary grew up on the Sunshine Coast on his family farm, which was the perfect location for the couple to hold both their wedding ceremony and reception. Their intimate wedding with 40 of their nearest and dearest was a stunning showing of simple modern elements with chic details. 

Michelle has shared her family farm wedding planning journey and all her best tips for having a dream private property wedding from DIY elements to her fave vendors… 

Smooth Planning

We really didn’t hit any speed bumps, the planning process was fairly easy for the both of us. I think having a smaller wedding probably helped in this area too.

Planning Resources

We found a lot of suppliers through The Brides Tree website and forum, as well as lots of Googling. As we’re not local to the Sunshine Coast, it was a lot like starting from scratch as a far as planning went.

Stand-out Vendors

All of our vendors were incredible! If I had to narrow it down I would say – Bec Smith (photography and videography) she’s just a beautiful energy to have around and the final product is stunning. Fiona Duce (celebrant) made the ceremony really fun, relaxed and personal. Something For Catering – nothing was too big an ask and the staff were fantastic, not to mention the amazing food!

Images by BXCSMXTH 

Relaxed Morning of the Wedding

Our whole bridal party and my parents had a house together in Alexandra Headlands, so we all had breakfast together before the boys headed off to the farm. The morning was really relaxed and it felt really natural to all be together.

The Location 

We got married at Gary’s family farm and it was so special to be married somewhere so personal to us. Gary grew up there and it just feels like home. We couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else and I think it helped make our day feel more relaxed too.

Highlights of the Day

Definitely the ceremony. It was so beautiful to have everyone we loved so dearly there and to share that moment with them. We were both so excited to see each other as I walked down the aisle, you could just feel all the happy energy, it was really special. The formalities of the day become a bit of a blur the longer we get away from the wedding, but we will always remember the feeling of being incredibly happy and so loved. It was perfect.

Why I Married This Guy

We made this commitment to each other long before our wedding day, we can’t imagine life without each other! I think we bring out the best in one another and have a really strong foundation in our relationship.

 Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: Our biggest splurge would be photography & videography, we knew these would be the memories to look back on so they were definitely worth the investment. Bec Smith (BXCSMXTH) was absolutely amazing!

Best money-saver: We made a lot of items ourselves and put money towards our priorities for the day. One big decision we made was to have our bouquets and buttonholes done professionally, then we did the table arrangements and any other florals ourselves. This is probably where we saved the most money, as well as just doing lots of research and going for the best product for price.

Bride’s dress: Grace Loves Lace

Hair vine: La Boheme Darling

Bride’s shoes: Wanted Shoes (a very much loved pair from over the years.)

Groom’s jacket: Politix

Groom’s pants: Bruno’s Suits

Groom’s accessories: Tie, pocket square and cufflinks – The Iconic. Belt – David Jones. Socks – Happy Socks. 

Groom’s shoes: Julius Marlow

Bridesmaids’ dresses: The Iconic 

Bridesmaids’ shoes: Betts Shoes

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Their own 

DIY: All our signage, wishing well and guest book was handmade by Gary and one of my beautiful bridesmaids, Sasha. We did the table arrangements ourselves and only hired in the big items e.g tables and chairs. We also did a lot of the set up ourselves the day before.

Number of guests: 40

Honeymoon: Six Senses Laamu – The Maldives

Number of guests: 40 

Wedding budget: $30,000

Actual cost of wedding: $30,000

The Music

Aisle – Northern Wind by City & Colour

Signing – How Sweet It Is & Stand By Me

Recessional – Fire and the Flood by Vance Joy

Cake Cutting – September by Earth Wind and Fire

First Dance – Can’t Take My Eyes Off You by Franki Valley

Check out this playlist made up of Aisle Recession song suggestions from real couples, and a few from me… 

Advice for Future Brides

Plan in advance and make the most of help anywhere you can! Take a moment with your partner to just bask in the moment, because it’s over so quickly. We stood on top of the stairs watching everyone at our reception and just took it all in. Also, if you can, get videography and an on-the-day co-ordinator! It’s definitely worth it.

Our Next Big Adventure

Well, not long after the wedding we fell pregnant, so our next big adventure will be parents to a beautiful baby girl! We’re absolutely over the moon.

Michelle & Gary from bxcsmxth on Vimeo.

Photographer + videographer: BXCSMXTH | Wedding coordinator: Something For Catering | Florist: Ginger Lily & Rose | Catering: Something For Catering | Cake: Milk & Honey Cake Creative | Transport: Boomerang Bus Hire | Hair + makeup: The Beauty Case | Decor hire: Equip4Hire + Simply Style Co. | Entertainment: The White Tree | Place cards: Wooden Letters Australia | Celebrant: Coastal Weddings – Fiona Duce | Wedding night accommodation: Airbnb 

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When you get a group of talented Sunshine Coast wedding professionals together and give them creative license to deck out a stunning space as they see fit, you know you’re in for a treat. 

The Decor 

Under the canopy of a Sperry Tent, the crew from Simply Style Co. created a dreamy wedding space that brought in both timeless and trending elements. Using a modern colour palette of white, oatmeal, gold and pastel tones, they dressed the tablescape with luxurious oatmeal linen, layered with textured muslin table runners. They set the table with white Bentwood chairs, gold taper candles, bohemian crystal glassware and modern gold and white cutlery. 

The Flowers

Willow Bud‘s Sandi Shankster took to the tent with the aim of showcasing exactly what can be done in a large tent space, ensuring plenty of variations in floral designs from hanging installation to trailing pole installation and various arrangements and bouquets, so brides with varying budgets can imagine their own wedding flowers. 

“We wanted to use a current colour palette that brides have been loving for 2020 weddings but take it to the next level with adding hints of plum with the foliage and subtle terracotta tones. We subtly wanted to bring in the dried floral trend with incorporating lunaria, dried fern, preserved ruscus and other textural elements.” – Sandi, Willow Bud

Creative Crew

Styling: Simply Style Co.

Florals: Willow Bud

Photography:  Jennifer Oliphant Photographer

Stationery: Peach Perfect

Structure: Sperry Tents Sunshine Coast

Dress: Marilyn Crystelle Bridal

Ribbons: The Coterie

Hair Stylist: Rolling Scissors

Makeup Artist: Louise Henzell Makeup Artistry

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For our latest free online magazine, we partnered with White Lily Couture to bring you The Style Sessions – three unique bridal styles.

The aim was to help you find your style and break down each element from decor and styling to fashion, beauty and flowers. The location was the very versatile The Warehouse, where we were able to create a sleek modern, a dreamy romantic and a relaxed boho look. 

This film by Emilly Kaate Videography highlights all the stunning details from this shoot with three stunning bridal styles. Which one is for you? Let us know in our private group just for brides here. 

Creative Crew

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When we started The Bride’s Tree, one of our main aims was to connect brides with the talented people who could make their dream wedding style a reality. On a quest to do away with aqua chiffon chair sashes and frangipani bouquets in favour of stylish decor and artfully crafted arrangements, we founded this here blog.

Still to this day, matching you with The One, who will help you conjure up the perfect styling for your wedding day is our greatest delight. The Sunshine Coast wedding stylists in this list have it all.

Above image by Matt Rowe Photography

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Cloud Nine Weddings

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Blush Weddings and Events

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Gold Wedding Hire

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Deep Love Weddings

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Coast to Country Weddings and Events

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Dine in Style/L&L Co. Events

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Rustic tones with pops of blue and teal and soft green foliage makes for a unique Autumn wedding colour palette. Against the fresh white and cream interiors of Maleny wedding venue, Weddings at Tiffany’s.

Weddings at Tiffany’s  Wedding Coordinator, Lara, says this was a colour palette never before seen at the venue, “We are always trying to create something to inspire our brides and showcase our venue in a new light. This is how we created this Autumn inspired art piece.” 

It’s a modern wedding theme where classic meets boho style. The crew utilised the outdoor garden space by erecting a yurt to create a comfy space with both classic cream furniture and rustic elements, such as old wine barrels, which tied in with the deep stained wood used throughout the venue in both the chapel and dining room. As a centrepiece, the yurt was dressed with a floral installation acting as a chandelier-like structure and carrying the floral styling throughout. 

Tiffany’s Flowers designed eye-catching arrangements of magnolia leaf, orange roses, stephanotis and throwing in a splash of colour with thistle and blue delphinium.

Thoughtful touches of blue were carried throughout the styling by  Simply Style Co. and into the reception tablescape with rich blue napkins laid under warm copper calligraphy stationery.

Images by Tom Hall Photography   

Photography: Tom Hall Photography | Venue: Weddings at Tiffany’s | Flowers: Tiffany’s Flowers | Dress: Erin Clare Couture | Styling: Simply Style Co. | Cake: Zoë Clark Cakes | Stationery: Berry & Peg | Transport: Old Skool Kombis | Hair: Hair 4 Brides | Makeup: Makeup 4 Brides | Yurt: Montville Yurts 

Thank you for supporting our A-list Vendors, who made spectacular work of this Autumn-inspired bridal shoot… 

Learn more about… Zoë Clark Cakes + Erin Clare Couture + Tiffany’s Flowers + Weddings at Tiffany’s + Simply Style Co.

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I think I’ve said it before, so I’ll admit it once again… when it comes to seasons I play favourites. Autumn is cardigan weather on the Sunshine Coast, which is cosy without feeling deathly cold (something us lifelong Queenslanders simply don’t take kindly to). Okay fine, it doesn’t actually get deathly cold on the Sunshine Coast at all, but there’s a point of briskness mid-winter that feels rather chilly, thank you very much. Some winters, anyway. 

Back to my most endearing of seasons. Ah, Autumn. Autumn in the hinterland is something special and so is this photo shoot, providing some Autumn wedding inspiration unlike any we’ve seen before. Spectacular florals by Tiffany’s Flowers steal the show, starting with a first impression arrangement in the entryway of the Weddings at Tiffany’s chapel looking out upon the Glass House Mountains. 

Images by Evernew Studios.

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Photography: Evernew Studios | Venue: Weddings at Tiffany’s | Styling:Simply Style Co.  | Flowers: Tiffany’s Flowers | Car: Old Skool Kombis Noosa | Makeup: Louise Henzell Makeup Artistry | Hair: Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair | Bridal couture: White Lily Couture | Head piece: Shut the Front Door | Cake: Cake Designs | Doves: White Wings Dove Service

Thank you for supporting our A-list Vendors… 

Learn more about… Weddings at Tiffany’s  +Tiffany’s Flowers + Simply Style Co. + Louise Henzell Makeup Artistry + Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair + White Lily Couture

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When Kellie’s friend Kerry introduced her to a strapping young lad at a race day just two years ago, she never imagined that same friend would be the one to marry them so soon! Working alongside celebrant,Kath Tilly , Kerry was bestowed the honour of taking the lovely couple through their vows at their Noosa destination wedding.

Having previously enjoyed a holiday to Noosa together, the Sydney couple knew their family and friends would be on board for a destination wedding long weekend of wedding festivities with a break away to this stunning part of the planet. With a guest list 110 strong, they embarked on a jam-packed weekend with family lunches, ladies’ day spa visits and a golf day for the fellas.

On the day the couple said their vows in the seclusion of Maison La Plage, then took to the beach and beach reserves along Noosa’s Main Beach for a short photo shoot with their bridal party before travelling by boat to their reception at Ricky’s River Bar & Restaurant.

Bride Kellie says although their big day flew by in a flash, her and Clint made sure to steal some moments just for them, which made the whole day so much more special.

White Images made with the memory-making in the form of these here pretty images.

 “We gifted the Bridesmaids their earrings fromSamantha Wills Bridal and silk robes from Mrs Darcy, and gave the Groomsmen engraved bar tools set.”

 “Advice we got given was to chose suppliers not only for their quality as a photographer, florist, stylist etc., but for their quality as a person, too. You spend a lot of time with suppliers in the lead up to the wedding, and again on the day. We had the most wonderful team sharing our day with us, they were not only brilliant at their craft, but were awesome people and having them along for the journey was really special.”  “One of my close friends sang me down the aisle to Josh Radin’s ‘Today’. Arriving atthe ceremony and hearing one of your close friends voices helped to calm the nerves and create a very intimate ceremony.”

 “We didn’t set out with a theme in mind, however on reflection it would have been clean, fresh and elegant.”

 “Our mutual friend Kerry (who introduced us) teamed up with our celebrant to marry us on the day. She is the one other one wearing white at the end of theaisle. It was incredibly special to have her play such an important role on the day, she did the most amazing job and having one of your closest friends, and the person who introduced you, marry you was incredibly special.”

 “We really wanted to spend quality time with family and friends, some of which had travelled from overseas. We thought a 3-day destination wedding would be perfect and chose Noosa for its beautiful beaches, good surf and lots of dining options.”

Wedding Secrets

Bride’s gown: Karen Willis Holmes

Bride’s shoes: YSL

Bridesmaids’ dresses: Zimmermann

Bride’s and Bridesmaids’ accessories: Samantha Wills Bridal

Groom’s and groomsmen’s suits and shoes: Briggins

Rings: Nicholas Haywood

Number of guests: 110

Honeymoon: Hawaii

 “It was so special having some quiet time with each other in between the ceremony and reception.”

“We both love dining out and from a previous holiday Ricky’s was a favourite of ours. We loved being able to offer our guests a broader menu choice and wanted a venue on the water with sunset views.”  “We made a donation to Endometriosis Australia in lieu of a bombonniere.” “We had an amazing three-course feast with a selection of four menu options per course for our guest to choose from. It included fresh seafood, waguu beef, roasted lamb, confit duck, barramundi, pork belly, pasta and more.”

 “We loved having three days with our family and friends and sharing pre-wedding activities with them like a family lunch at Spirit House, a guys golf morning, ladies day spa, welcome drinks the evening prior to the wedding (we did this at Miss Moneypenny’s and it was fantastic) and a recovery brunch the day after on the verandah of the surf club. We also organised access for all of our guests to a nightclub after the reception closed, which on reflection was a great decision as most venues in Noosa close by 11:00pm and we weren’t ready to say our goodbyes, so the guys at Lagarto Lounge looked after us and we ended pretty much having the club to ourselves, everyone partied the night away until the early hours.”

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