It was a quick engagement for Emily and Mark, who planned their Mooloolaba wedding in only 7 months. Having known each other for 14 years since meeting at church, they simply did not see the need to muck about. The beautiful bride says they each complement one another and they are, quite simply, best friends. Aw! Mark’s pastor dad married the pair at Penny Lane Park, and then they kicked on with a shin dig at waterfront venue, Mooloolaba Surf Club. Their strict budget of $10,000 stretched to accommodate 100 guests, who started the day with a super sweet treat…

We have our spotlight firmly trained on a wedding industry veteran, who has all the secrets up her sleeve when it comes to bridal beauty. I speak of none other than the lovely Lisa from Makeup 4 Brides. Yesterday we shared our Q&A with Lisa’s hair counterpart, Kerrie from Hair 4 Brides, and discovered her to be a wealth of knowledge. Today we are spoiled yet again with the wisdom of a mobile makeup artist, who has worked on hundreds of weddings over her 14 years as a makeup artist, making brides’ beauty dreams come true.  Lisa, where do you…

Last year we ran a competition on The Bride’s Tree daily wedding inspiration blog for one lucky reader to win a Styled Lovers Photo Shoot with the talented duo over at Wholehearted Studio Photography + Styling. The prize was absolutely awesome with not only a couple’s portrait shoot at an amazing Sunshine Coast location, but also styling for the shoot to notch up the perfection of it. To ensure every little detail was accounted for, the prize also included hair and makeup by Sunshine Coast hair and makeup artist, Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry to make for a final result that…

Sunshine Coast makeup artist and beauty blogger, Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry, is definitely someone in the know when it comes to beauty matters. And when it comes to your wedding, beauty really matters! So we asked Sally to give us all her best beauty tips to get you in tip top condition for your big day.  In the lead up to your wedding, it will surely dawn on you that this may be the most photographed day of your entire life. With all eyes on you both on the day and in all the photos and film later on, you…

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…

In our most recent edition of The Bride's Tree free online bridal magazine, we featured an incredible styled shoot, which was all about modern glamour. Think lots of white, symmetry, pretty glassware and pink detailing. There was crystal, bling, and candles, and the very on-trend ghost chairs, which we love and adore oh so much.  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…

Over the next month, lovely Sunshine Coast brides, you will have the opportunity to win a "Lovers Shoot" with none other than the amazing duo that is Wholehearted Studio Photography + Styling. This husband and wife team have honed their respective crafts, so they complement one another perfectly. Hayley takes care of the styling side of the husband and wife team, and specialises in bespoke styling for weddings, parties, and has a particular eye for putting together props for photo shoots. Aaron is the creative genius behind the beautiful images, which are so lovely it hurts. The Lovers Shoot up for…

On the morning of Carly and Anthony’s Sunshine Coast wedding, Carly’s lovely bridesmaid, Kayla, made the lovely gesture of getting a cooked breakfast going. Eggs and bacon were on the sizzle, when an oil fire started… and that was the end of breakfast. The girls resorted to ice-cream and champagne for breakfast after that. And that was the last (not so) bad thing to happen that day. Despite a bit of rain in the morning, the afternoon cleared up beautifully, and this lovely young couple were able to be married under a spectacular fig tree in a whimsical garden party…

Ooh, we love a unique wedding theme, so this vintage/bohemian Sunshine Coast bride is right up our alley! And this wedding day makeup by Sunshine Coast wedding Makeup Artist, Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist… devine!   Natalie has designed a soft frosty eye makeup with a hint of peachy pink hue and a very light brown in the sockets. She applied a very soft peachy pink shimmery cheek with a glossy peachy pink lip. As with every bride, the main aim was for the base to be absolutely flawless without looking too heavy. Mission accomplished!   These stunning images are by the super talented Robeccer at Adori…

You want to meet someone super impressive? We give you Kylie-Jane, one of the Sunshine Coast most sought after wedding makeup artists. She and her team of creative and professional makeup artists at KJ Artistry make the special day of Sunshine Coast brides all the more special by providing an exceptional standard of service. KJ Artistry was a winnner in their category in the 2011 ABIA (Australian Bridal Industry Academy) Awards, 2009 & 2010 Bridal Awards Finalist and Kylie Jane herself a 2009 Young Business Woman of the Year Finalist. She even runs her own makeup training academy, and is a wife and mother…