Classic Beauty for the Beach Bride

3rd February 2015

A beach wedding can be as casual or as classically elegant as you see fit, lovely Sunshine Coast brides. Take our gorgeous model, Kirra, here. Sporting a relaxed chignon hair style and natural, but striking makeup, the elegance is amplified in a couture gown by Erin Clare Couture.  “Ella” was created with laser cut lace and layers of soft tulle. The illusion neckline and plunging back are delicately embellished with this unique lace. Adding to the polished bridal look, an exquisite posy bouquet of cream and dusty pink roses with dusty miller leaves, and an arrangement of fresh florals in Kirra’s…

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GIVEAWAY: Lovers Photo Shoot with Styling

2nd September 2012

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…

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Makeup Design of the Week

23rd June 2012

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…

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Spotlight on a Supplier: KJ Makeup Artistry

20th June 2012

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…

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Makeup Design of the Week

9th June 2012

So you want to know if you can look pretty, sexy, glamourous and on-trend on your wedding day… The simple answer is, yes indeedy-do! Today's makeup design of the week was created by Sunshine Coast wedding makeup artist, Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry, for Volume 1 of The Bride's Tree free online bridal magazine vintage glamour styled shoot. This striking design is a charcoal smokey eye makeup design with distinct feminine touches with pretty pink detail and a lilac-based nude lip. The focus is on the eyes with super glamourous false lashes and defined eyebrows, creating a vintage style with a…

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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.