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Cloud Nine Weddings‘ ceremony set up and reception styling included native blooms, very much in keeping with the venue itself that is home to a mob of kangaroos and has an iconic Australian feel with paper bark trees providing a dreamy canopy.

Fortunately, the couple’s Alaskan Malamute, Jetta, was able to join in the festivities after a recent major surgery, with the help of pet assistants from Loveable Pet People.

Images + film by Tawny Photography and Film

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This 18-acre rainforest retreat is ideal for those wanting a wedding where you can have exclusive use of the property. When you book your wedding at Spicers Tamarind Retreat, you and your guests gain full use of the entire retreat for a full 24 hours.

The soothing sounds of Gardners Falls will accompany your wedding vows, adding to the ambience of your wedding ceremony at Spicers Tamarind. You will have your pick of garden ceremony locations set amongst tropical tranquility, making for an intimate event, no matter how many guests you’re hosting.

Find Your Sunshine Coast Wedding Venue From Home

To learn more about this stunning hinterland venue and others, check out our curated Sunshine Coast’s Best Wedding Venues Guide. You’ll easily be able to create a shortlist of venues with our comprehensive and detailed guide to each venue. We share pricing information, minimum and maximum numbers, curfew times, facilities, imagery, the list goes on!

As far as socially distanced wedding planning goes, this is the easiest and most efficient way to explore all the best wedding venues on the Sunshine Coast. 

Images by Ash & Stone 

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Calling all Sunshine Coast couples, who have wedding planning on their minds – we have the very best thing to help you right here. Our 29th edition for Autumn 2019 highlights some of the most spectacular ways to get married on the Sunshine Coast in our fave season. 

When it’s green and gorgeous, not too hot and there’s a distinct freshness in the air, it’s a gorgeous time for a wedding on the Sunshine Coast. No less than three real Sunshine Coast weddings with advice and all the details from real Sunshine Coast brides can be found in this edition. From the hinterland to the coast, we’ve got you covered for any kind of wedding at the top of your wish list. Each wedding is as stunning as the last, even though they each had very different budgets. 

We also have a super pretty styled shoot from exclusive Maleny wedding venue, Weddings at Tiffany’s, and we’ve announced an epic upcoming event that will be free to attend for just 40 lucky couples who are the first to RSVP. 

Enjoy our latest edition, friends, and make sure you come and say hi in our private Facebook group just for brides, and let us know which kinds of articles are your faves. 

Happy browsing, babes! 

Cover image by Jennifer Oliphant. Additional images by BXCSMXTH, Luke Middlemiss Photography, + Shutter and Lace.

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Almost immediately after becoming engaged, the search for the perfect dream Sunshine Coast wedding venue commences. After all, the wedding of the year doesn’t happen in any old place, right? 

But, *sigh*, it ain’t easy. You want the right venue with the right vibe at the right price, and it has to be somewhere all your guests will rave about for years to come. This was supposed to be fun! 

If you’re at the point where all you want to do is sit down with a nice cup of tea and a Tim Tam, review all the facts like price, food style, maximum numbers, and whether or not they have a dance floor to fit all your friends, as well as your embarrassing relatives busting a move, then we got you, babe. 

You get that cuppa, you grab those Tim Tams (yeah, I know I wrote in the singular before – what a laugh! I think as a matter of national pride there’s a three Tim Tam minimum? Pretty sure I read that somewhere…), and get ready to check out all the very best Sunshine Coast Wedding Venues from the comfort of your couch. Our brand new ebook is super easy to navigate with all the details you need to finalise your shortlist. 

Babe, this is going to save you soooo much time! 

We know you only have limited time at work after work, so you can’t be trolling websites and making phone calls trying to find out the presence or lack of the nitty gritty must-haves you’ve already put your foot down on. You want to move on to dress shopping already, and stop reading countless reviews to make sure the venue you like it up to snuff, we know! 

That’s why we spent the past 12 months visiting venues, speaking with the owners and wedding coordinators, bombarding them with a ton of questions. We asked about everything we knew you would want to know about, and we put it all neat and snug in this one little ebook. 

Don’t book your wedding venue without this

Over the past five and a half years we’ve been running The Bride’s Tree we have really gotten to know the region and all of the venues extremely well. For our ebook, we chose only those we considered the absolute best in the Sunshine Coast region. 

Testing the food was the toughest part, by far… but we did that for you, friends. 

So before you put down a deposit on your wedding venue, grab out your must-haves checklist and go to town! 

Thanks for your support

Since the very beginning we have made every piece of content – every blog post, all of our 21 magazine editions to date, each piece of advice lovingly shared on our social media and one-on-one in emails – completely free to brides. 

This time we are charging a small amount for this valuable resource, as it has taken countless hours in research, writing, liaising, and designing, since we dreamed up this idea over 12 months ago. 

We have appreciated every bit of support you show us every single day, and all the times you’ve shared your wedding planning journey with us. We hope we can count on your support once more in making purchase of our Sunshine Coast’s Best Wedding Venues ebook. We so loved putting it together for you. 

Front cover image credit: Karena Nuttal Photographer

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The Surf Club Mooloolaba is home to Mooloolaba Beach Events. The absolute waterfront location is the ideal location for those looking for a beachside venue where you can walk to and from some of the Sunshine Coast’s most stunning beach and park ceremony locations.

One of the best offerings from the venue is the option to hold your ceremony inside and still have the incredible outlook of the beach beyond the floor to ceiling glass windows.

Recently refreshed, the interior of the venue is neutral to suit any theme. Beachy vibes do particularly well in this space, as does Pantone’s Colour of the Year – Greenery, as seen in these images by Ben Connolly Photographer at Mooloolaba Beach Events. The crisp white and lush green of the fern leaves are on-trend and perfectly suited to the Sunshine Coast.

I’m not drooling, you’re drooling! Fresh seafood and tender meat dishes plated up to perfection… these would do the MKR chefs proud!

 Casually elegant is the best way to describe this Mooloolaba wedding venue with many options for dining from canapes to family feast style. 

Photography: Ben Connolly Photographer | Venue: Mooloolaba Beach Events/The Surf Club Mooloolaba | Makeup: PureEnvi | Hair: Altered Images | Suit: Suits Direct | Decorations: Beedazzled Events | Florals: Magnolia Grove

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Recently Weddings at Tiffany’s opened their doors to welcome all engaged couples to experience the sheer loveliness of this amazing Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding venue. The day of beauty and class that ensued was captured by talented local photographer, Jennifer Oliphant. 

A dreamy collection of Sunshine Coast wedding vendors put together a mock wedding that blew everyone’s socks off. If you weren’t able to make it to the Open Day, never fear, as we have the best of the day’s alluring elegance to share with you today. 

Floral arrangements by Tiffany’s Flowers, the venue’s own in-house florist. 

Local bridal couture designer Judy Copley’s incredible textile creations made an appearance at the fashion show.

Hair by Kashmiah Hair, makeup by Louise Henzell Makeup Artist. 

Weddings at Tiffany’s offers both indoor and outdoor dining. The exquisitely styled reception table you see here in the courtyard overlooking the mountains was constructed by Simply Style Co. 

I know you’ll want to learn more about Weddings at Tiffany’s, and happily we have previously published a detailed venue review, answering every question on the tip of your tongue right now. 

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Master planner, Emma, dived into wedding-planning with vigour, and absolutely managed to pull of absolute wedding perfection. She married her one true love, Nick, in a very personal and heartfelt wedding ceremony in her parents’ beautiful garden in Mons. 

One uniquely special part of their day was when Emma’s father walked her down the aisle, only to continue on to the altar to assume celebrancy responsibility! Emma says this will go down as one of the most amazing moments of her life, getting married alongside both of the most important men in her life. Awww! 

Both Emma and Nick infused their own specific must-haves into their wedding day – for car-enthusiast, Nick, that meant fabulous vintage cars. For Emma; loads and loads of flowers. Throw in a lolly buffet, live entertainment and amazing food at reception venue, The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast and everyone’s happy. 

Images by Calli B Photography

“My mum was my 2ic and so patient given I spoke only about the wedding for 8 months and sometimes called her 3 times a day!”

“When I saw Erin Clare‘s bridesmaid range, we all fell in love with her range and were so delighted when she advised we could make all three dresses to suit each of my sisters. We went with the same colour dresses, but different styles. Erin had two in a collection that we loved and we spoke about what we would like for the third dress, which she has now included in her collect and named ‘Jesse’ after my sister.”

“My advice to brides… I am a planner, so I would say plan, plan plan, I really think this eliminates any pressure and helps you enjoy the planning as well as the day. Obviously just enjoy the day, it is over in a heartbeat!”“My father is a marriage celebrant and married us, it was wonderful on the day, but to have him involved in planning the ceremony for us was also truly special. The ceremony was filled with such love and laughter and we received so many wonderful comments on how touching the ceremony was. I think it will always be one of my most treasured memories, standing up there with my two favourite men in the world! “

“We share the same values, we love a good party with friends and, he makes me laugh. I am a planner (he is not!) but this also works! I think above all, we share a very patient and completely unconditional love.”

“We had the Offenbach String Trip perform at the ceremony, which was such a nice touch in the garden. The bridesmaids walked down the aisle to Canon in D Major (Johann Pachelbel) and I walked down to the Wagner Bridal Chorus.”

“Although I had been subtly dropping hints they appeared to go unnoticed and I just knew that when he was ready he would involve me in the ring choice. He was cleaver enough to actually propose with a single diamond as he was determined to have the engagement a surprise and we had the ring made together. He purchased the diamond on Friday and all weekend I continued to foil his plans by asking friends and family to catch up or pop around! He eventually found the right moment on the beach in Mooloolaba and I was so shocked he had managed to surprise me; he had to prompt me for an answer!”“We met online, Nick sent me his number straight away and that same day we caught up for a drink at Cracked Pepper in Mooloolaba. We were there for four hours. In the dates that closely followed it was quite obviously to us both that we had found something special. Nick was so charming and chivalrous! A couple of the many things I came to love about him .”

“The reception centre at the Lakehouse was simply stunning!”

“My lolly buffet was such a hit at the wedding. I wanted it to be very classis and went with mainly white lollies and some pale pink. I was so grateful that the lakehouse let me set it up the day before, I don’t think I would have trusted anyone else to do it for me.”

Wedding Secrets

Biggest splurge: Jimmy Choo shoes

Best money-saver: Our celebrant was my Dad! DIY Flowers – we purchased roses from Jabula in Palmwoods and my cousin who is a florist flew from Melbourne to do them all.

Bridal gown: Erin Clare Couture (My dress – $5400, bridesmaid dresses $640)

Accessories: Tiffany and Co. pearl bracelet that my husband gave me for my birthday three months earlier (careful planning on my part! ) and pearl earrings.

Shoes: Jimmy Choo $890

Bridesmaid dresses: Erin Claire

Bridesmaids’ accessories: Swarovski earrings $120 each

Groom’s suit and shoes: we hired them from Ferrari ($250)

Groomsmens’ suits and shoes: Ferrari

Rings: Peter Bakker, Fortitude Valley. My husband proposed with a single diamond from Peter who then designed my ring. It was an easy choice for us to go back to Peter, we both had a rings custom made in platinum. $4500. My husband proposed with a single diamond from Peter who then designed my ring. It was an easy choice for us to go back to Peter, we both had a rings custom made in platinum. $4500. 

Honeymoon: USA + Mexico

Number of guests: 135

Wedding budget: $50,000

Emma & Nick from bxcsmxth on Vimeo.

Photography Calli B Photography | Videography BXCSMXTH | Reception venue The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast | Cake Buttercups Cupcakes | Transport 59 Cadillac Coupe de Ville + 62 Cadillac Coupe de Ville + 57 Chevy Nomad, hired from Joe Butterworth | Makeup Artist Makeup by Jess | Entertainment Offenbach String Trio + Duo from Sumeo Entertainment | Gift registry David Jones | Celebrant Rob Millen Wedding Celebrant 

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Foodies one and all, listen up. The fact that this Sunshine Beach restaurant is hosting weddings is a huge win for our kind. 

The cuisine at Embassy XO weaves its way through the provinces of China and South East Asia, along with Joos’ unique balance of flavours, textures and exciting spices. Executive Chef Seungjoo Kim continues to impress by refreshing the menu each season.

Modern Asian dining is on offer throughout the three-storey complex.  The lounge bar offers an an impressive yet approachable wine list and a great cocktail menu catering for all pallets. French glass doors open up to a mini balcony giving ocean glimpses and a summer breeze or in winter you can relax next to our intimate, warm fire.

The other location option for weddings is the restaurant dining room, where a truly Asian feel in its warm decor meets that bright, airy feel we so adore and expect of our Sunshine Coast wedding venues. 

As for the ceremony, there are several close-by locations to get the nuptials done in style. If sand is your pleasure, the beach is is but a two-minute stroll away, there are nearby parks, and the added benefit of booking a wedding with Embassy XO is you get a pretty decent wet weather back up plan to boot. 

The quick-fire portion of this Sunshine Beach wedding venue review with all the little nitty gritty details you want to know can be found beyond the pretty pictures below. 

The Low Down

How many weddings in a day: One

How long operating as a wedding venue: 5 years

How many guests: 100 stand up or 70 sit down

Adequate parking: Yes + street parking with no limitations

Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Operating hours: 12noon to midnight

Discounted wedding days: Sunday to Thursday

Beverage packages: Starting from $48 per head for four hours

Food packages: Starting from $30 per head for cocktail/yum cha or $55 per person for banquet

Sample menu tasting available: Yes, only small fee charged to cover costs

Dance floor: Yes there is room for a dance floor

Room for a band: Yes

Audio equipment: No

Wet weather ceremony back up available: Yes

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Rickys River Bar + Restaurant is the ultimate Noosa dining experience, and a picturesque, elegant setting for your Noosa wedding. It’s the perfect Noosa wedding venue for small weddings, right up to 130 people for a sit-down dinner.  A la carte menus are seasonal using both local and imported premium ingredients sourced for their taste and uniqueness. There are three and four course menu options to be enjoyed before the mesmerising backdrop of the Noosa River. 

Now, lovely news about this – you absolutely have the option of having both your ceremony and your reception more or less in one place, because the very pretty Quamby Park is right next door, and is a perfect place to say your vows. 

 The Low Down

Minimum number of guests: 50 for exclusive bookout

Maximum number of guests: 130

Operating as a wedding venue: 

Wedding days available: 7 Days

How many weddings in a day: One 

Air conditioning: Yes

Adequate parking: Yes

Wheelchair accessible:  Yes 

Operating hours: Lunch available  11.30am- 4.30pm, dinner 5.30-11.30pm

Ceremony locations: Quamby Park next door (booked through the council)

Reception locations:   Restaurant

Music:  Some restrictions, 2-3 piece band or DJ must conclude by 11:00pm

Bring own cake:   Yes

Fully staffed bar onsite:  Yes 

BYO:  No

Dance floor:  Yes 

Room for a band:  Yes 

Audio equipment with speakers and a microphone: No

Wet weather ceremony back up plan:  Can use venue from 5:00pm 

Acccess to rest of venue: Yes, from 5:30pm

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