Emerald Bride

2nd June 2014

  The Emerald gemstone symbolises many lovely things. Among them is love, domestic bliss, loyalty, harmony and romance. As far as gemstone fashion and styling for a wedding, this is quite fitting, wouldn’t you say?   Plus, you know, pretty. ////   A-List Vendors Makeup: Kate Ellen Makeup Artistry   Hair: The Guillotine Hair Artistry   Wedding Dresses: Erin Clare Couture   Photography: Ninique Designs / Wedding Venue: Chapel,Weddings At Tiffany’s 

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Q&A with Retro Hair and Makeup Specialists

11th May 2014

Take a look at these fun girls. How much do you seriously want them around to brighten up your wedding day morning? Elisse and Khesanh from The Beauty Case specialise in vintage and retro-style hair and makeup, as it’s a passion of theirs to provide fellow period-style enthusiasts with a specialised service. From victory rolls to pin curls, from red lips and rosy cheeks to winged liner and luscious lashes, these girls have it all covered. Love their style! Have a read of what Khesanh had to say about all things vintage in the beauty world. What do you love…

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Bridal beauty through the seasons

6th May 2014

Oh snap! Cold snap, that is… For those here on the Sunshine Coast, you will know what I’m talking about. The past couple of days, it’s as though the weather just realised it was no longer Summer and decided to finally fall into line and become the middle of Autumn. I’m not complaining, I love cardigan weather!  I also love the warm colours of Autumn that are present in the bridal makeup for our turning seasons shoot in our latest free online wedding magazine. Kate Ellen Makeup Artistry did a superb job of representing not just Autumn, but Winter, Spring…

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Angel in Disguise

16th March 2014

She is an angel in disguise. And he has no idea. He only knows he adores her with all his heart. And he’s going to marry her.  //// This is the theme the styled shoot we are sharing with you today, which has brought together some super talented Sunshine Coast wedding professionals. They have created a magical and pretty piece of inspiration for brides planning to have their husbands in awe of their angelic beauty on their wedding day.  The Angel was prettied up by a stellar team, which comprised of Sunshine Coast mobile wedding hair stylist, Liz, from The Guillotine…

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Pamper Tea Party

25th March 2013

  Who doesn’t love a high tea for a bridal shower? With pretty little cakes, ribbon sandwiches, vintage tea cups and every thing that is good and right with the world! But you know what’s hard? Baking, making sandwiches, and finding stacks of matching vintage tea cups. So don’t do it. The End.  Oh no, of course I wouldn’t leave you hanging like that my pretty little Sunshine Coast brides! Indeed I have a solution you will love. It comes in the form of everything done for you! In addition to mobile bridal hair and makeup styling, Allure Hair and Beauty offer mobile…

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A Tea Party Fit For a Hen

11th December 2012

Who doesn't love a high tea for a bridal shower? With pretty little cakes, ribbon sandwiches, vintage tea cups and every thing that is good and right with the world! But you know what's hard? Baking, making sandwiches, and finding stacks of matching vintage tea cups. So don't do it. The End.  Oh no, of course I wouldn't leave you hanging like that my pretty little Sunshine Coast brides! Indeed I have a solution you will love. It comes in the form of everything done for you! In addition to mobile bridal hair and makeup styling, Allure Bridal Stylists offer mobile…

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Bridal Beauty

5th November 2012

If you were living under a rock last week, you will be unawares we launched Volume 3 of The Bride's Tree free online bridal magazine, and it is simply beautiful! If we do say so ourselves. The magazine has so much darn pretty, it's difficult to look away. Just one element of the outstanding gorgeous is the bridal beauty in our fashion shoot, which was held at Twin Waters Golf Club.  Our gorgeous model, Ashleigh's mug was prettied up good and proper by the talented hands of Sunshine Coast makeup artist, Sally Townsend, while Taryn Smith Hair Artistry tackled her…

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Hair Design of the Week

29th September 2012

Ooh, pretty! Today's hair design of the week is actually not one, but FOUR beautiful hair styles by wonderful Sunshine Coast hair stylist, Taryn Smith Hair & Makeup. When we saw these lovely pics by Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding photographer, Artography, we just had to share the bridesmaids' 'dos as well. Aren't they simply splendid?  Sunshine Coast brides love having Taryn around on their wedding day morning for her beautiful personality as much as her amazing hair styling talents. Having had Taryn work with us on some photo shoots for The Bride's Tree online bridal magazine, we can certainly attest…

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Hair Design of the Week

22nd September 2012

This lovely Sunshine Coast bride wanted soft curls pulled to the side for her classic vintage wedding. We just love this romantic style and the asymetrical aspect is very flattering and on trend for weddings.  The creator of today's Hair Design of the Week is by Hair and Makeup Artistry Giulia, a wonderfully talented Sunshine Coast wedding hair stylist and makeup artist. Enjoy! 

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Hair Design of the Week

15th September 2012

Ooh, we really love the natural wedding hair styling Hair by Nicola is known for. That's why these pretty flowing locks have taken out Hair Design of the Week! Image by Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Pablo Pavlovich Photography.

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Hi, I’m Sally, Founder and Editor of The Bride’s Tree. Over the past 13 years I’ve written thousands of articles about all things wedding from tips and trends to etiquette and ideas. On this blog I bring you the best of Sunshine Coast and Brisbane weddings.