Real Wedding: Judith & Kevin at Maleny Manor

7th September 2014

Four years after they first met through a mutual friend, Judith and Kevin married in a stunning ceremony overlooking the Sunshine Coast hinterland at the iconic award-winning Maleny Manor. Creative Judith tapped into her childhood and youth, and chose a theme that resonated with her, having marked so many moments in her life. Alice in Wonderland was the source of childhood joy via the Disney movie and teenage fascination as Judith read and re-read the book over and over, being inspired to create artworks based on the well-known characters and the world in which they lived. And so their reception…

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Real Wedding: Emma & Josh in Maroochydore

5th August 2014

Emma looked like a dream on her wedding day when she became the wife of handsome Josh. The pair chose a waterfront location in Maroochydore to say their vows before family and friends in a super fun ceremony, officiated by Sunshine Coast celebrant, Lynette Maguire.  Their memories were captured in an outrageously beautiful fashion by none other than one of our all-time faves, Matt Rowe Photography. The couple say the most fun part of the day was their bridal party photo shoot, mucking around and coming up with creative group shots!  “There are so many great memories from our wedding…

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Real Wedding: Vicki & Ed in Noosa

7th July 2014

After meeting online through dating site, Oasis.com. Vicki and Ed became best friends and fell in love. They faced one major challenge in their new relationship. Ed is one of Australia’s heroes, serving our beautiful country in the Royal Australian Air Force. Vicki says spending long periods of time apart can be really hard, but they work just as hard to make it work.  //// When planning their wedding, they chose to have a military theme, with Ed wearing his ceremonial uniform and the eight medals he earned for his service in Afghanistan.  Vicki and Ed were married at the Noosa…

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Real Wedding: Brie & Will at Noosa Marina

16th June 2014

Ah, another beautiful Noosa Wedding. Brie and Will chose this exquisite part of the world for their nuptials because it holds a special place in their hearts, being the place they had their first weekend away together. The happy couple spent one year planning their wedding to perfection. It was a project they thoroughly enjoyed planning together, and agreed on absolutely everything.  Brie was inspired by the fairy lights in the trees on Hastings Street, and incorporated this into the wedding styling. Images by the lovely and talented Kristy from  A Look Photography Photo Booth Fun We hired a photo booth…

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Weekly Round Up

13th June 2014

Just in case you missed it…  Rubies as a bridal fashion theme.  All the details on the free Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding showcase happening this weekend.  A simple, elegant Flaxton Gardens wedding.  A whole checklist of things to do before stepping into your wedding dress.    This Weekend…  Sunshine Coast Hinterland Weddings, Sunday June 15

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Awesome Stop Motion Wedding Invitation!

4th May 2014

When Ipswich couple, Bronnie and Sam, got engaged, they wanted to put together a fun and unique wedding invitation that represented their relationship and personalities and helped their guests get a taste for the kind of event they are in for when they attend their Sunshine Coast wedding at Maison La Plage Grove on Noosa’s Main Beach in February. Bronnie and Sam came up with a super cool concept and enlisted the help of their good friend, Benjamin Danville Photographic Artist, to take approximately 1.5 gazillion images of the cute couple frolicking at the beach. Ben then stayed up to…

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Lily’s on the Lagoon Wedding

23rd March 2014

Love birds Kylie and Daniel met through mutual friends when Kylie moved into Daniel’s street. 10 years later, they were engaged to be married, and spent the next year planning their love bird-themed wedding at Novotel Twin Waters Resort. //// Their mutual adoration for each other and their three pets lead them to the love bird theme, with a classic duck egg blue and white colour palette. This styling perfectly suited the coastal location of Novotel Twin Waters Resort, which boasts its own lagoon beach, and is handy to the pristine and secluded North Shore, perfect for a bridal party (adorned…

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Engaged: Jasmine & Dave at Little Cove

11th February 2014

Hola beautiful engagement photos! Jasmine and Dave are the gorgeous couple starring on our blog today. Their engagement shoot was shot at Little Cove, Noosa, which never disappoints on the natural beauty front.  Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Karena Nuttall is the lass responsible for these here amazing photographs. Wouldn’t you just adore some just like these to have and to hold forever and ever?! Great news – you could win an engagement shoot by the one and only Karena this weekend at the Noosa Wedding Expo! Details on the expo below, plus how you can get your hands on some…

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Weekly Round Up

31st January 2014

Just in case you missed it…  We put out a magazine this week! That makes Volume 8 of The Bride's Tree free online magazine, thank you very much. We got all show-offy about our friends from The Beauty Case and their vintage-style makeup designs.  We showed you some ways you can have a pink wedding without that sickly sweet feeling. It's all in the hue.  We shared a super cute Twin Waters wedding with a rustic feel.    Hot Wedding Deal Innovate Media have an exclusive offer for readers of The Bride's Tree Magazine. See their behind-the-scenes film from our…

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Real Wedding: Chelsea & Ben in Twin Waters

29th January 2014

Chelsea and Ben are a beautiful local couple, who reside in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. After two years together, they embarked on a three-year engagement, during which Chelsea planned their dream day with the help of her mother and sister.  At Twin Waters Golf Club, they said their I Dos amongst 68 of their closest family members and friends. Their special day was captured by the talented Lee from Life and Love Photography. //// See Chelsea and Ben’s full wedding album here.  A Starting Point Before anything we looked around at venues, to get a feel for what was out…

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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.