Just in case you missed it…  We kicked off the week with a gorgeous chapel wedding.  We have all the details on The Lakehouse Wedding Soiree.  9 ways to wear a floral crown on your wedding day.  A pinboard full of sunshine.    Wedding Soiree on Today   Next Week Caloundra Wedding Collective Open Day – February 1 This exciting event gives brides and grooms considering a wedding in coastal Caloundra the opportunity to attend not one, but six wedding venue open days. There will also be wedding professionals of all kinds from celebrants to makeup artists to photographers at each…

  Have you ever looked through the pages of our magazine and wanted to walk through the screen pages, straight onto our sets to pick up and play with the trinkets, smell the flowers, touch the dresses, and run your hands over the gorgeous furniture? Well, here is your chance to live that fantasy. This weekend, four of our favourite wedding styled shoots from the past three years will be recreated for you to come and visit in person at The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast.  The Lakehouse Wedding Soiree is a luxe wedding event like no other we have seen on…

Just in case you missed it…  Who doesn't like to start their week with cute-as-a-button flowergirls having high tea? So much sweetness, one could get a toothache just looking at this shoot.  Twin Waters was the setting for one seriously elegant wedding with the prettiest of florals.  A whole whopping great pin board full of bride and bridesmaid makeup inspiration! Hurrah!  One of our top Sunshine Coast wedding hair stylists shared her five fave bridal styles for 2015.  Finishing up the week, I had to show you all a super fancy DIY – monogram linen napkins!    Wedding Event This…

There is a special kind of joy in seeing pretty little flowergirls at a wedding. Mostly because you can see the unbridled joy in their faces at being part of the occasion, being pampered and all dressed up in their finest attire. They look up at the bride and know they have never seen anyone more beautiful, and hope one day they will look as beautiful on their own wedding day.  Then they look down and see their own fun and fancy frock, and can’t believe they actually own something so beautiful. They can’t believe they can actually feel this…

Just in case you missed it…  Kicking off the year, I let you in on some of our big plans for this here blog in 2015 and shared some info on one very exciting upcoming Sunshine Coast wedding industry event.  I love different wedding traditions from all over the world and sharing them with you. Las Arras is a Latin American wedding tradition you need to know about.  Bringing sexy back in a beautiful subtle fashion. I shared some gorgeous wedding lingerie I'm obsessed with.  Finishing off the week, I thought it was a good idea for all our new…

There are many customs and traditions you can include in your wedding ceremony, which can be really beautiful. The one we are sharing today may at first seem a little old fashioned in its principles, but we are fans of tradition here at The Bride’s Tree, it’s romantic and, in this case, a little bit chivalrous.  This tradition is a little fuzzy, but it’s one we like. During a religious wedding ceremony, the groom will present a pouch or ornate box with 13 coins inside. The priest or other religious ordained officiant will bless the coins before then allowing the…

Welcome back, beautiful brides! I know we will have some brand-spanking new brides-to-be in our midst. With the Season of Joy, we always see some extra fun joy occur in the form of marriage proposals, which we LOVE. So if you are joining us for the first time, let me first say welcome. I’m Sally, editor of this here bridal blog, and I will be your wedding planning guide. Are you ready? Please keep up, we have a lot to cover.  Let me second say, you’re in for a darn exciting time, my new pals. However long you plan to…

It is time for us to sign off for another year. Wow, hasn't it been a simply wonderful year of glorious Sunshine Coast wedding inspiration! We have adored every minute, bringing you the very best this region has to offer. If you weren't already aware, let me just let you in on a little secret: the Sunshine Coast is a hub for weddings. It is not only a popular South-East Queensland wedding destination, it's one of the highest grossing region for weddings anywhere in Australia. It is up in the top wedding destinations in Australia, and people from all over…

Just in case you missed it…  You came with us through The Looking Glass to a unique wedding ceremony.  An Egyptian bridal inspiration shoot kept us guessing.  We shared our final instalment of our Christmas wedding at The Lakehouse.  A wedding trend we are really on board with in a real westival (wedding-meets-festival)!  I narrowed it down to my top 5 fave weddings of the year.    Save the Date Weddings at Tiffany's Open House – January 10-11 The perfect opportunity to inspect this wedding venue located in the majestic surrounds of Maleny Queensland.    Sunshine Coast Wedding Showcase – January 18…

Today, the final instalment of our very special Christmas wedding styled shoot. Shot locally at The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast, this gathering of tremendous talent in the wedding industry resulted in something truly special.  Images by Lindy Photography. Our beautiful bridal model wore a sensational dress from local couture designer, Erin Clare. Veil and jewellery also by Erin Clare Couture.  The Lakehouse entry way is warm and welcoming with comfy chairs, cowhide rug, fireplace and lots of interesting nautical bits and pieces. I love this part of The Lakehouse, being a person who loves a little secret spot to get away from the crowd, this…