As a writer, I love a blank page. That moment before I start typing, before I even know where my fingers hovering above the keyboard will take me is my favourite. I take a deep breath, sometimes pause a moment, and then something happens – my mind clicks in, and it all starts coming out. Sometimes in small parts, sometimes it starts with one idea or concept and grows. Sometimes is floods uncontrollably, and I need to take a moment to gather myself and organise my waves of thoughts crashing into my consciousness.  This is why I love Maleny Retreat….

The Sunshine Coast’s newest absolute waterfront purpose-built wedding venue is centrally located at Brightwater, overlooking the lake. Inside, the décor promotes warmth and stylish nautical opulence. Inside The Lakehouse you will find beautiful interior styling, which has two key elements – stag heads and antlers, and a hint of the nautical. The little touches, like oars and a cow hide rug beside the fireplace in the welcome area give you an instant feeling of warmth.  There are two gorgeous ceremony locations on site, making this venue perfect for those couples wanting a carefree wedding day, where everyone can relax from…

Straight up, I’m pretty sure anybody who visits Maleny wedding venue, Weddings at Tiffany’s, will look no further for their dream wedding venue. It is so ridiculously perfect it’s not even funny.  On site is a gorgeous non-denominational chapel, which sits in the perfect position to take in panoramic views of the Glasshouse Mountains. A huge wall of windows looking out at that priceless view creates the altar backdrop. I particularly love this feature of Tiffany’s, because it has that outdoors-in feeling, giving you the best of both worlds without the risk of your hair being blown about or drizzle putting…

Let’s finish off the week with a little ray of sunshine! I wanted to share wiht you a whole pin board full of sunshine in fact. Take a look through these images from one of our fave Sunshine Coast reception venues, Sunshine Beach Surf Club.  Have a fabulous weekend if we don’t see you at The Lakehouse Wedding Soiree! 

  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…

  The thing I love about Matt Rowe Photography is that no matter how many weddings we see come out of any popular Sunshine Coast wedding venue, he always finds a unique angle. Believe me, we cannot say the same of every wedding photographer, and that gift is invaluable.  Anjela and Brad were so taken with Matt’s talents, they commissioned him to capture their big day at Novotel Twin Waters Resort. The venue was chosen with the idea of having a destination wedding weekend away, so all their family and friends could spend some time together, getting to know one another. They particularly…

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…

The Sunshine Coast’s largest dance floor resides at this Mooloolaba wedding venue, and it overlooks the ocean. The Yacht Club will accommodate up to 180 guests, and will tailor a package to suit a wedding of small numbers, too. The professional and flexible wedding coordinator helps you every step of the way – even arranging a water taxi for you and your guests to and from your canal-front accommodation. Or BYO watercraft!  The charming location in Mooloolaba, being one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular coastal towns, offers the perfect waterfront experience. There are beach or canal-front ceremony locations within walking distance, making…

Dining on delicious fine food and wine in a gorgeous, comfortable setting on the Noosa River waterfront… Who doesn’t want that kind of Sunshine Coast wedding!  //// 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…

Emily and Jordan had an amazing time the day they became husband and wife in a Noosa wedding at the gorgeous Noosa Waterfront Restaurant & Bar. 150 of their closest family and friends, including a 45-strong contingent that flew in from Melbourne for the joyous occasion enjoyed a beautifully styled ceremony. Oh, it sure was styled up good and proper, by none other than the delightful team at Lovebird Weddings.  //// While the happy couple and the bridal party took to Hastings street in search of trees lit up with fairy lights, and just the right spot a little ways…