As you all undoubtedly know, we put out our latest free online magazine last week, which features a styled shoot we are going nuts for. Coconuts! Like on a tropical island, because this is as close to a tropical island wedding you can have here on the Sunshine Coast.  There are pineapples, cocktails, a beach campfire, bongos and a guitar in the sand, and a Kombi. Oh, did I mention it is also retro-themed like a 1960’s Hawaiain Beach Resort destination wedding? Yah-huh! I know, almost too much awesome!  We were lucky enough to have the amazing team from Jasper &…

Yesterday I was lucky enough to attend the Gold Coast Wedding Fair, put together superbly by A Darling Affair duo, Carrie and Emily. I love the way these girls think. Firstly, their events are all about handmade, bespoke, vintage, out of the box. Every business involved in these fairs is basically one form of creative genius or another, so there is something not just pretty, but pretty amazing to look at every which way you turn.  Next, they pick the best venues! The Abbey was a super cool place to hold a fair, because the hall itself was spacious and…

Guest blog post by Carrie from A Darling Affair. Each month the ladies will showcase specialties from their “Darling” vendors. This months theme is: flowers! Flowers are one of our all time favourite things to do with getting married here at A Darling Affair. I was able to have a real sentimental attachment to my own bouquet as I made it myself and had foliage from my Grandmother’s garden in it. I used to dream about the day I would get married as a little girl and make little bouquets. That dream came true for me. I also had the opportunity to make…

Guest blog post by Carrie and Emily from A Darling Affair. Each month the ladies will showcase specialties from their “Darling” vendors. This months theme is: balloons! February is THE month for romantic celebrations – VALENTINES DAY! There are still true romantics out there and some of you are planning ahead, going that extra mile, to make this Valentines Day a mark on your timeline with that someone special. Proposals are numerous, kisses are many, and the words ‘I love you’ may be announced for the very first time. To help you and your valentine float away on cloud nine, allow Float Balloons to add the…