Fit for the modern bohemian bride, Anna Campbell’s 2019 Wanderlust Collection features exclusive embroidered fabrics, floating silks, custom-designed laces, sexy new silhouettes and mesmerising hand-beaded embellishments.

Amelie

Created from the most exquisite embroidered tulle, embellished with 3D laser cut flowers and petals, secured with glass beading and sequins, the Amelie Dress is pure romance. A full skirt drapes beautifully from your waist, with a deep neckline and sheer open back.

Amelie is available sleeveless or with raw cut tulle draped sleeve. 

The sleeveless version of Amelie is just as romantic as the draped sleeve version. We adore the in-built train, which can easily be bustled for later in the evening when you want to bust a move . #bustleforbusting 

Aria

Ivory, pearl and silver hand-beading makes the Aria Dress shimmer and sparkle with vintage-inspired Anna Campbell style.

Blair

Created with the most luxurious and exquisite custom embellishment, using hand-sewn sequins, glass beads and pearls, the Blair Dress is opulent and luxe. With both a fitted and flared skirt option available, the Blair brings detail, drama and glamour for an unforgettable bridal statement. I’ve gone all googly-eyed for that shimmer.

Jamie

The Jamie Dress makes a statement with a bold, unique corded lace, embroidered with sequins, to createan all over shimmer. 

Jamie is available with multiple skirt options, including a modern Silk Crepe de Chine, flowing Silk Tulle, floating Summer Chiffon (my fave!), fitted Lace Trumpet or the new full Empress Lace.

Paige

Romantic and sparkling, the Paige Dress embraces all things vintage-inspired. A stunning custom-designed, cream-toned embellishment is finished with draped Beaded Back Loops over an open back.

Paige is available with multiple skirt options, including a modern Silk Crepe de Chine, flowing Silk Tulle, fitted Lace Fit & Flare, fully Embellished or full circle Summer Skirt.

Wanda

Created with the most luxurious and exquisite custom embellishment, using hand-sewn sequins, glass beads and pearls, the Wanda Dress is opulent and luxe. With both a fitted and flared skirt option available, the Wanda brings detail, drama and glamour for an unforgettable bridal statement.

Available sleeveless or with an embellished draped sleeve for extra volume or coverage. I’m picking up on the mermaid reference here, and couldn’t agree more. I’d feel like a mermaid in this beauty! 

New Anna Campbell accessories, like these tassel earrings, have also just dropped with the new Wanderlust Collection. 

Winter

With a breathtakingly unique back detail, the embellishedlace Winter Dress is both feminine and strong. A sweeping, higher neckline in shimmering embroidered lace will flatter brides of all shapes and styles.

The Winter Dress is available with multiple skirt options, including a modern Silk Crepe de Chine, flowingSilk Tulle, fitted Lace Trumpet, or our new, full Empress Lace skirt. This dress is a true chameleon – it’s incredible how each incarnation looks like an entirely new dress. 

All dresses shown are from Anna Campbell Bridal‘s new Wanderlust Collection. They range in price starting from $2,599  and are available in sizes XXS to XXL. To view the entire collection, visit Anna Campbell Bridal. 

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It was a body suit designer Judy Copley had previously made that had bride Amanda heading straight for the Sunshine Coast studio to claim her own. 

Starting afresh with guipure lace and Amanda’s measurements in hand, Judy deconstructed the existing lace and then hand-stitched the pieces back together to recreate it into its own new imagining. Once the body suit was constructed with flattering sweetheart neckline and gorgeous lace straps, thousands of pearls were hand-beaded in place. The embellishments have a stunning effect. 

“I’d made a body suit, which Amanda had seen, so she came and ordered similar to her liking – changed the back.” Judy says. 

Judy made a full flowing detachable tulle skirt with dreamy floaty factor to be worn with the body suit on the wedding day. The beauty of this very special one-of-a-kind wedding dress is the body suit can be worn again with a different style of skirt or pants. 

Images by Luke Middlemiss Photography 

 Dress: Judy Copley Bridal | Makeup: Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist | Hair: Evalyn Parsons Hair | Photography: Luke Middlemiss Photography | Location: Maleny Manor + One Tree Hill, Maleny 

Thanks for supporting our A-List Vendors, who were part of Amanda + Arron’s wedding day dream team… 

Learn more about… Judy Copley Bridal + Luke Middlemiss Photography +  Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist + Evalyn Parsons Hair 

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Judy Copley says when she creates a dress for a bride, ultimately it’s the interactions she has with the bride, conversing and learning about her personality that shape her dress. Judy Copley Bridal, located here on the Sunshine Coast, is the birthplace of one-of-a-kind wedding gowns with the originality and flair that can only be attributed to designer, Judy Copley. Each of her gowns weaving its own story as Judy lovingly and skilfully creates her coveted couture bridal gown designs. 

Here is the story of a very special wedding dress… 

When planning her wedding, bride Bessie found inspiration in Judy’s own daughter’s wedding dress, created some years earlier. Bessie loved the figure-hugging design, and when Judy explains her process, it’s evident why her gowns fit her brides like a glove.

“The lace is drawn to perfectly highlight her figure. I piece different kinds of lace together, reinventing it to something completely original.” Judy says.

In fact, to create Bessie’s dress, Judy used four different kinds of lace – corded, guipure, braid and lattice lace, as well as tulle to create those sweet capped sleeves. 

Explains Judy, “We decided to add the sleeves after nailing other details, like the train length, as we went. In the end it helped to balance out the design.” 

Finally, Judy made Bessie’s tulle veil to match her dream couture wedding dress. 

Images by Figtree Wedding Photography

Bessie and Mitchell were married in the Weddings at Tiffany’s chapel in Maleny. 

Photographer: Figtree Wedding Photography | Dress Designer: Judy Copley Bridal  | Venue: Weddings at Tiffany’s | Florist: Tiffany’s Flowers | Hair: Coastal Style Mobile Hairdressing | Makeup: Janise Chan 

Thank you for supporting our A-list vendors, who made Bessie and Mitchell’s day so special… 

Learn more about… Judy Copley Bridal + Tiffany’s Flowers +  Weddings at Tiffany’s 

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Together with a small team of talented local wedding professionals,the crew from White Lily Couture created a beautifully relaxed bridal shoot with boho vibes. Among the paper bark and gum trees, the Australian bush setting provided the perfect backdrop for some of the latest bridal fashions from the Brisbane boutique. Boho vibes meet the Australian bush when White Lily Couture shoot their boho bridal gowns with Linzie Russo Photography. 

The Gowns

With a collection of gorgeous bridal gowns and a posy of fresh blush proteas in hand, they set off for the wetlands to uncover some hidden treasures. The gowns feature a mix of hand-crafted lace, floating chiffon and soft tulle for a whimsical vibe amongst the lofty Queensland gum trees and tall swaying grass.

Hair + Makeup

Dewy, glowing skin by Amber Clare Creatives and artfully undone hair by Hair by Courtney allowed the gorgeous models’ natural beauty to shine through.

Say Yes to the Dress

Spotted a dress you’re desperate to try on? Make sure you get in contact with the team at White Lily Couture to book an appointment in their Brisbane or Rockhampton stores. 

Why not make an occasion of it and book their most private and luxurious bridal suite for a true Say Yes to the Dress experience. An appointment in the Luxe Lounge includes your own dedicated Bridal Consultant throughout, bubbles and sweet treats. The lounge is designed for you and your dress shopping wingwomen to indulge in the experience in ultimate comfort. 

Creative Crew

Concept + Bridal Gowns: White Lily Couture | Photographer: Linzie Russo Photography | Hair: Hair by Courtney | Makeup: Amber Clare Creatives | Models: Connie Short + Model: Kelsey Savin 

Thank you for supporting our A-list Vendors, who created this boho bridal fashion shoot… 

Learn more about… White Lily Couture +  Linzie Russo Photography

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Wondering what’s new in modern bridal fashion? Look no further. Today we’re sharing some of the latest contemporary styles to drop at Brisbane bridal boutique, White Lily Couture. 

As the sun began to set over the water, the team from White Lily Couture made a catwalk of the end of this beautiful raw-wooden pier. The bright whites contrasted fabulously against the vivid blue-grey of the setting sky.

The Dresses

White Lily Couture chose their most fashion forward dresses from their latest intake of bridal gown styles. These wedding dresses of contrasting styles are perfect for the modern bride. 

Each gown has its own unique design feature that set it apart. Whether it be a surprising section of lace for added interest on a more simplistic style, or a full ball gown with subtle striped patterning. 

Hair + Makeup

Loose waves and a bronze makeup gave the formality of the gowns a softer look. The glowing skin by Amber Clare Creatives and artfully undone hair by Hair by Courtney allowed the gorgeous models’ natural beauty to shine through.

Images by Linzie Russo Photography

Say Yes to the Dress

Spotted a dress you’re desperate to try on? Make sure you get in contact with the team at White Lily Couture to book an appointment in their Brisbane or Rockhampton stores. 

Why not make an occasion of it and book their most private and luxurious bridal suite for a true Say Yes to the Dress experience. An appointment in the Luxe Lounge includes your own dedicated Bridal Consultant throughout, bubbles and sweet treats. The lounge is designed for you and your dress shopping wingwomen to indulge in the experience in ultimate comfort. 

Creative Crew

Concept + Bridal Gowns: White Lily Couture | Photographer: Linzie Russo Photography | Hair: Hair by Courtney | Makeup: Amber Clare Creatives | Models: Connie Short + Model: Kelsey Savin 

Thank you for supporting our A-list Vendors, who created this boho bridal fashion shoot… 

Learn more about… White Lily Couture +  Linzie Russo Photography

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Not every bride wants to walk down the aisle wearing 15 layers of tulle, sequins for days, and a veil that would cause some serious whiplash if it were caught in a snag. It is still a day, which calls for glam, though. 

Australian couture wedding designer label, Elizabeth De Varga, which also happens to have their HQ here on the Sunshine Coast, have put together some distinctly unconventional bridal fashion.

Images by Benny Jewell Photography.  

Bridal playsuit made with 3D lace and a detachable skirt, which allows the silhouette to remain the feature, while adding grandeur. 

The ultimate sophisticated low-fuss bride will choose a bustier pants suit every time. 

See more gorgeous Elizabeth De Varga fashion. 

Photography: Benny Jewell Photography | Venue: The Yacht Club Mooloolaba | Styling: Cloud Nine Weddings | Flowers: Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Studio | Hair: Rolling Scissors | Makeup: Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry| Bridalwear: Elizabeth De Varga | Yacht: Spray Cruises Mooloolaba  | Model: Nicole Alexzandra

Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase

You can meet the fine folks from The Yacht Club Mooloolaba, Cloud Nine Weddings, Ginger Lily & Rose Floral Studio, Rolling Scissors and Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry at the Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase next Sunday, January 24. 

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If you’re looking for some creative inspiration for your beach wedding, this creative shoot will inspire you to pare it back to simple natural beauty. Of course helped along by some seriously stunning bridal fashion and funky nautical styling pieces. 

Images by Chesterton Smith Photography  Flowing locks by Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair, luminous natural makeup by Sally Townsend Makeup ArtistryThe girls may be shipwrecked, but they are also well-equippede with pretty things from Coastal Vintage. For a truly coastal vibe, wicker and rope with coloured glass for a pop of colour. 

A sweet addition to any beach wedding is a tipi in crisp white to keep things light and bright. include some pretty blues and varying textures of crochet and lined, and a shell macrame hanging never goes astray.  Beachy brides looking for the perfect bridal bikini for their honeymoon or a cheeky wedding day look, Klams Noosa have the undisputed cutest in town.  Crisp, fresh florals with a lovely relaxed vibe with hessian-wrapped stems from Magnolia Grove.  Photography: Chesterton Smith Photography | Location: Little Cove Noosa | Hair / Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair | Makeup + Flash Tattoos:  Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry | Props: Coastal Vintage | Bridal gowns: Aleksandrovna Bridal | Bikinis: Klams Noosa | Flowers: Magnolia Grove | Models:  Lauren, Ellia + Summer

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So you’ve found the man and now it’s time to embark on that exciting journey that is shopping for your wedding dress! Today your choices are endless and often completely daunting. Here are a few cues from White Lily Couture Style Director, Alera Kingham to help you know when you’ve found ‘the one’.

Can I sleep in it?

Whether you’ve tried three, thirty of three hundred gowns when you find your dress the chances are you won’t want to take it off! It’s a great sign that you have found ‘the one’ when you feel the most beautiful, elegant, glamorous and flattered version of yourself. If you’d rather do the washing up and take out the garbage than have to take your dress off, it’s a done deal.

Cheers for Tears

You would be surprised that even the least emotional brides can tear up when they finally see themselves in their wedding gown. It’s that defining moment in time when the dress changes from being just a beautiful item of clothing to the proof staring you in the face – you are actually getting married! So consider a little cry a good thing and enjoy that moment that comes only from finding ‘the one’.

The One vs The Others

One sign that we see all the time is brides comparing every other gown they try to ‘the one’. Once you find it, nothing else compares no matter how many more dresses you try. This is particularly common for brides who find their gown very early in their search. So many of us today think it will take weeks or even months to find our wedding gown but if you’ve been trying on gown after gown and they don’t feel the same as the one at your first appointment it’s time to commit. 

Picture Perfect

There’s nothing like picturing yourself walking down the aisle. Until you find the dress of your dreams this is often more fantasy than reality. But when you look in the mirror and the person starring back at you is about to say their I-do’s it’s time to just say yes!

The X Factor

Often brides visit us with a list of ‘must haves’ for their ultimate gown. Cap sleeves, low back, Chantilly lace, minimal beading etc etc but often the dress that they get married in doesn’t qualify all the criteria. When it’s ‘the one’ all logic and checklists don’t mean that much anymore and the way it makes you feel becomes the deciding factor that helps you say yes to the dress!

For more expert advice check out @whitelilycouture on Instagram and Facebook.

Image by When Elephant Met Zebra. 

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I’ve been looking back on some of our earliler magazines this week, reminiscing and considering whether some of our previous content deserves some new traction. 

I happened upon this styled shoot, which we put together for our very first edition of The Bride’s Tree Magazine. I personally love a “One Dress Three Ways” article, and I’m starting to wonder why we haven’t done another since this one came out three years ago. 

What do you lovely Sunshine Coast brides think? Should we do another? Let us know in the comments or on our Facebook page. If you have a fave designer you would like us to use, we’d love some suggestions! 

Photography // Emma Nayler Photographer

Location // AnnaBella The Wedding Chapel

Styling // Wholehearted Studio

Makeup // Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry

Hair // Boho Bello

Dress + Jewellery // Angels Noosa

Hair accessories // The Sweet Life Fascinators

Flowers // Flax Flowers

Stationery // Kerrie-Anne Designs 

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Look around before the time comes and find something beautiful, funky, cool and creative to do with your bridal gown for the dress photo. Think outside the box – not even the old Hills Hoist is out of the question!

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Personalised hangers are very special

Photo by Jennifer Oliphant Photographer

A pine hanger to match the decor, and get all the girls involved!

Photo by Chesterton Smith Photography

Utilise the other decor, especially if it goes with your wedding theme. And a crochet hanger is always a winner

Photo by Nicky Stone Photography

Your lace gown will look amazing back lit, bringing out all the little details

Photo by Alan Hughes Photography

More backlit loveliness, and artistically bringing in the colour with the bridesmaid gown

Photo by Greg Gardner Photography

Get creative with the lighting

Photo by Julian Beattie Photography

Frame it in a pretty window

Photo by Andrea Sproxton Photography

Focus on the intricate detailing

Photo by Katja Anton Photography

There’s nothing wrong with a bit of Hills Hoist action!

Photo by Julian Beattie Photography

Another way to utilise the backyard, and get back to nature

Photo by Emma Nayler Photographer

Keep it real

Photo by Julian Beattie Photography

Always make use of a stunning view

Photo by Julian Beattie Photography

Dress photo bomb? I guess it’s really that special, it can steal the limelight even from your fabulous shoes!

Photo by Melanie McNiven Portraits

Have you any plans for your wedding dress photo? We would love to hear all! Share in the comments below.

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