Your wedding morning will be filled with so much excitement: hair and makeup, flower deliveries, getting dressed and having photos taken.  Taking time out for yourself and your bridal party to eat will likely be the one thing that slipped your mind.

Our tip: Don’t skip brunch!  There’s a good chance you won’t have another chance to eat until you arrive at your reception venue, so you’re going to need energy for the big day ahead.

We have teamed up with Sunshine Coast catering legends, Journey Street Food to give one bride and her bridal party a scrumptious brunch platter.  

But, there’s a catch!  

You can only enter if you’re a member of our Sunshine Coast Brides’ Tribe Facebook group.

My friend, if you’re not already a member, this is your official invitation to come join our Sunshine Coast Brides’ Tribe, filled with almost 800 couples who are interested in planning a Sunshine Coast wedding.  

What makes this group so special?

We’re often told by brides-to-be that it’s their favourite Facebook group, because NO businesses are permitted to join.  You have to be engaged and planning a wedding in the Sunshine Coast region to join.  

This means no being haggled or stalked by well meaning business owners who are only interested in pushing their services.  Instead, you’ll have free access to wedding planning tips and the opportunity to ask for expert advice from Jen and Sal,  co-founders of The Bride’s Tree.  

How much does it cost to join?

It’s FREE!

The Prize

One lucky bridal party will win a brunch platter from Journey Street Food, valued at $150.  The prize includes delivery to you anywhere on the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast Hinterland or Noosa regions.

How To Enter

STEP 1: You must be a member of our free Sunshine Coast Brides’ Tribe Facebook Group.  Click here to join.

STEP 2: Fill out the below entry form.

STEP 3: Read the terms and conditions. By submitting the below form, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions here.

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Images by Rebecca Colefax.

Please note: Images are an example of a platter that is possible, however Journey Street Food may provide an alternate platter with different inclusions, to the same dollar value of $150.  This can be discussed with Journey Street Food when your order is placed.

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Our Gypsy Wanderers styled shoot in our latest magazine was not only mystifyingly beautiful, but delish. Get ready for food envy, my friends. Caterers, Capelli Foods, have really outdone themselves this time…

Menu

Antipasto Share Platter

Cured meats, olives, Artichokes, Cheeses, Nuts, Dried Apricots & Figs, Crusty Bread, Crackers

Canapes

Chicken Roulade with Romesco

Eye Fillet on Crostini with Salsa Verde

Smoked Salmon with Dill and Horseradish Cream

Reception Share Plates 

Bendele Farm organic chicken breast filled with parmesen, lemon and fresh herbs and wrapped in proscuitto

Quinoa,  red capsicum, orange segments and mint salad

Beetroot salad with green beans, goat’s cheese, sesame seeds

Fraser Island King Prawns, fresh lemon, aioli

Cumin crusted roasted pumpkin, fennel and Red oak

Rocket, pear and parmesan salad

The Dream Team

Photography: Roy Byrne Photography

Styling: Lovebird Weddings

Florals: Poppy Lane Flowers by Design

Catering: Capelli Foods

Makeup: Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry

Hair: Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair

Dresses: Judy Copley Bridal

Grooms’ Fashion: Number 19 Boutique

Accessories: Gypsy Stone 

Fashion styling: Lizz Pennings

Celebrant: Suzanne Riley

Kombi: Noosa Old Skool Kombis

Cushions and throws: Sapien Arts

Models: Ashlee Jensen, Luke Ross, Kirra Calleja, Callum , Moriah Overell, Dane Bayliss. And Mackenzie, the Chow Chow dog. 

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Now this is a fine idea for a hen’s night or buck’s night celebration – get yourself a personal chef! It’s more simple than you would imagine. Capelli Foods, who cater for all kinds of events, including weddings, offer this fine dining service right here on the Sunshine Coast. 

It’s a bit fancy having your own personal chef for the night to take you and your guests through a sumptuous gastronomic journey. Capelli Foods have a reputation as one of the Sunshine Coast’s finest caterers, so your party will be the perfect dining experience from beginning to end. And here’s the best part – not only do you get your own personal chefs for the evening, but they tidy up afterwards! 

The experienced, qualified chefs use only the freshest ingredients for your seasonally inspired meal, and the menu can be customised to meet your preferences and include special dietary requirements, such as vegertarian or gluten free. 

We are so on board with this idea – the Capelli Foods team will come to your home or other special location, making this a perfect way to ensure everybody gets to relax and enjoy scrumptious food while celebrating the occassion. 

Mouth watering yet? If you’re looking for a wedding catering service on the Sunshine Coast, you simply must consider Capelli Foods.

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The reception was set up amidst the luscious greenery of Beedazzled Fantasia, and of course decorated to perfection by Sunshine Coast wedding planners and decorators, Beedazzled Events, with super pretty floral arrangements by Sunshine Coast wedding florist, I-blossom, and amazing designer stationery by Sunshine Coast wedding invitation designer, Stand Tall Design.

Gorgeous photos were taken through the afternoon to the evening by one of our fave Sunshine Coast wedding photographers, Lindy Photography. We couldn't possibly fit all of the beautiful images in our 100-page magazine, so we are sharing the ones we did not have space for with you today. Enjoy!  

Table numbers, place cards and menus by Stand Tall Design

Macaroon bombonieres by Stand Tall Designs

Ooh… pretty floral arrangements by I-blossom

The gorgeous tableware, linens, furniture and centrepieces were arranged to every last detail by Beedazzled Events

Our beautiful bride was prettied up with hair styling by Hair by Nicola and makeup artistry by KJ Artistry. She wears a bridal gown by eVisual Bridal Boutique and jewellery by Joda Designs Meanwhile, the handsome groom wears a stylish suit and cufflinks by Suits Direct

All the little details put together by Beedazzled Events were so fine!

Wedding invitations by Stand Tall Design

The Bride's Tree Magazine Modern Glam Styled Shoot

Location: Private property, enquire with Beedazzled Events

Photographer: Lindy Photography

Stylist: Beedazzled Events

Catering: Beedazzled Catering

Florist: I-blossom

Hair stylist: Hair by Nicola

Makeup artist: KJ Artistry

Stationery: Stand Tall Design

Bride’s dress: eVisual Bridal Boutique

Bride’s jewellery: Joda Designs

Groom’s suit and cuff links: Suits Direct

Models: April and Daniel Kendall-Tory

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If your venue allows you to organise your own catering, you really can't go past Beedazzled Events wedding catering. The Bride's Tree team have personally been fortunate enough to experience their delicious food on more than one occasion, so we can vouch first hand for the mouth-wateringness of every bite!

Whether you're a real foodie, or more of a beans from can kinda gal, who needs a little help with imagining up a menu, you will get along just fine in the hands of Head Chef, Darren Frankling, and his catering team. Darren has received many accolades for his specialty dishes, made using only the freshest local ingredients.

Catering options include cocktail, buffet and formal a la carte menus, and Darren will even whip up a hamper of drinks and nibbles for the bridal party to refuel during their photo session between the ceremony and reception. Beedazzled Events will tailor menus to suit any theme or budget.

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