New Year, newly engaged? It’s time to kick off your Sunshine Coast wedding planning with the longest running local wedding event – Sunshine Coast Wedding Showcase.

We have 10 tickets to give away on our Instagram page, so head over there to score yourself one before entries close at 10:00am today.

The Details

Date – Sunday 8^th January 2023

Venue – Venue 114 Lake Kawana

Times – 10.00am – 3.00pm

Fashion Show – 12.30pm Featuring stunning gowns from Brides First Forever and Suits Direct

Wedding Vendor Giveaways

Be sure to scope out how to enter to win some fantastic prizes with the vendors showcasing on the day. One lucky Bride will walk away with a $2000 wedding dress from Brides First Forever! Another incredible giveaway from photographer Ben Connolly is a modern art wedding album valued at $2397.

Lucky Door Prizes

• Engagement photography session from Courteney Lee Photography, valued at $395
• Harley joy rides for the boys (or girls!) from Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Hire & Tours, three up for grabs, valued at $150 each
• Wedding Cake voucher, valued at $450
• Good 2 Eat grazing board for up to 40 guests, full of local produce – $600 value
• Ceremony Goodie Bags including a $250 voucher and ceremony extras from Hinterland Ceremonies by Nicky Jane
• Bridal Hair voucher valued at $295 from Rolling Scissors
• The Ultimate Vegan and Palm-free Indulgence Gift Pack from Pure Bliss Soaps, valued at $105
• Ceremony Styling Package from Cloud Nine Weddings, valued at $750

Get Your Tickets

If you miss out on our Giveaway on Instagram, you can pre-purchase your tickets here, or get them at the door.

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait for the Showcase tomorrow! If you spot me there, make sure you come say hi!

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The Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase is on again! This is the Sunshine Coast’s biggest and longest running wedding planning event.

It has evolved into a sprawling indoor/outdoor event in a gorgeous location in the heart of the Sunshine Coast on the idyllic Lake Kawana. The winter showcase will see over 100 wedding suppliers come together in one place to make all your Sunshine Coast wedding planning dreams come true. 

The Details

Date: Sunday, June 23

Time: 10:00am to 3:30pm 

Location: Venue 114, Lake Kawana 

Cost: $10.00 Early Bird Tickets or $14.00 at the door 

The Highlights

• Over $17,000 in prizes up for grabs
• Live entertainment on two stages throughout the day
• Catwalk Fashion Parades 
• Fashion on the Lawn 
• Free interactive workshops
• Food vendors
• Over 100 local wedding suppliers

Get your Early Bird Tickets to the Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase today for just $10.00 

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On Sunday, January 13, head along to the 25th Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase to take advantage of two unique wedding workshops. 

Floristry Session

Gwen Floral Co. will be hosting a casual Q&A session, where she will divulge tips on how to save money with flowers, things you should know when booking a florist, and how to hold the bouquet. You will be able to ask all your pressing questions about wedding floristry and walk away with a much better understanding of what is involved and where you stand as a customer. 

Latin Dance Class

Let the team from Let’s Dance Latin take you through their top tips for creating your dream wedding dance. This interactive workshop will explore essential skills for dancing as a couple, including understanding connection and how to lead and follow, plus many practical tips to ensure your first dance as a married couple is as relaxed, enjoyable and reflects you on the best day of your lives! 

Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase

Location: Venue 114 Lake Kawana – 114 Sportsmans Parade, Kawana Waters 

Date: Sunday, January 13 

Time: Doors open 10:00am 

Tickets: VIP Early Bird Tickets, $10.00 – Book Now 

Lucky door prizes: $15,000 Ultimate Essentials Package, $2000 Photography Package from Tawny Photography & Film, and more! 

Giveaway: FREE Showbag for first 400 couples valued at $65.00 

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Gals and guys, tomorrow you have an incredible opportunity – not only to meet 100+ of the Sunshine Coast’s wedding vendors all in one place – but to walk away with a prize. 

One lucky couple will take away a huge $15,000 Ultimate Wedding Package from the Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase as the major prize winners. What a difference that could make to your wedding planning, huh? 

There are more prizes to be won on the day, such as a photography package from Tawny Photography & Film (above ahmayzing image is one of theirs!), valued at $1650.00. 

Here are just a few more you’ll be in with a chance to win… 

Dream Dress Giveaway

LUV Bridal will be giving away a bridal gown valued at $2000 to the big winner. 

Lucky Door Prize: Engagement Shoot 

You will be able to meet Lee Burgess of Life and Love Photography, 2017 ABIA Winner for Best Photographer in QLD, and hopefully win an engagement shoot with her, valued at $595.00 

Grooming for your Groom

There’s a $100.00 voucher for Jack Reed Barber Shop up for grabs. This place looks pretty much like the coolest place to ever get a haircut. Your groom won’t mind getting groomed before the big day – there’s a pool table to use while he waits. 

High Tea, Darling

Buderim’s Aimee Provence is giving away a $100.00 high tea voucher. The Bride’s Tree team can attest to this being the best high tea experience in around. The space and the delicious eats Aimee herself prepares onsite fresh each morning are to die for. 

Hair and Makeup 

As part of the Ultimate Wedding Package prize, makeup will be provided by A Vision of Pure Elegance, and hair by one of our A-list Vendors, the award-winning Rolling Scissors. 

When you’re done filling your wedding dream team and winning prizes, head out to the Wedding Green and have a listen to this incredible duo, The Famo’s, who will be playing live. 

Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase

Date: Sunday, July 15

Time: Doors open 10:00am 

Where: Novotel Twin Waters Resort

Cost: $10.00 Early Bird tickets, or $14.00 at the door 

Fashion Shows: 11:30am + 2;30pm – Bride, Bridesmaid and Groom fashion will be shown. 

LIMITED EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

Giveaways 

Each couple or part thereof will receive a show bag filled with information and copies of FREE Queensland Wedding, Wedding & Bride, Queensland Bride Magazine and Your local Wedding Guide. Valued at over $65.00.

Prizes

$15,000 worth of prizes to be given away at the fashion shows! It’s a lucky door entry, so get in early to ensure you get your lucky door entry in! 

SEE ALL THE PRIZE DETAILS HERE

Wedding Green

The Wedding Green is the perfect place to checkout incredible local suppliers. You’ll meet the Sunshine Coast’s finest in catering, transport, wedding stylists, live entertainment and much more. Unwind at the Wedding Green sampling gourmet food while listening to beautiful live music by some awesome local talent. 

We’ll be there! 

The Bride’s Tree are proud sponsors of Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase, and have been sponsoring the event for over seven years. We look forward to once again attending this stellar event. Hope to see you there! 

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Brides, it’s time to break out your comfy shoes, because you have some serious trawling to do. Coming up on Sunday, July 15, the biggest day for the planning of Sunshine Coast weddings will be upon us. Bring it on, we say! 

The indoor-outdoor event will showcase over 100 suppliers, many of whom have come up with special offers only available to show attendees. There will be two fashion shows on the day and live entertainment.

The lucky door prize winner of the $15,000 Ultimate Bridal Package will be drawn on the day. To go into the draw, you just need to attend on the day and fill in an entry on your way in. 

When you’ve had enough of snagging bargains and winning prizes, you can head on outside to where a variety of marquees and tipis will be set up. These will be fully decked out with table settings and floral arrangements so you won’t have to imagine what your wedding tablescape will look like. Of course there will be food vans, so you can keep your bag carrier – I mean, fiancé – happy by filling them up with delicious eats.

Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase

Date: Sunday, July 15

Time: Doors open 10:00am 

Where: Novotel Twin Waters Resort

Cost: $10.00 Early Bird tickets, or $14.00 at the door 

Fashion Shows: 11:30am + 2;30pm – Bride, Bridesmaid and Groom fashion will be shown. 

Limited Early Bird Tickets Available Now

Giveaways 

Each couple or part thereof will receive a show bag filled with information and copies of FREE Queensland Wedding, Wedding & Bride, Queensland Bride Magazine and Your local Wedding Guide. Valued at over $65.00.

Prizes

$15,000 worth of prizes to be given away at the fashion shows! It’s a lucky door entry, so get in early to ensure you get your lucky door entry in! 

See all the prize details here

Wedding Green

The Wedding Green is the perfect place to checkout incredible local suppliers. You’ll meet the Sunshine Coast’s finest in catering, transport, wedding stylists, live entertainment and much more. Unwind at the Wedding Green sampling gourmet food while listening to beautiful live music by some awesome local talent. 

 

TICKET GIVEAWAY / Fancy a free double pass to go to the @scbridalexpo on July 15th? It’s less than 2 weeks away and this time they’re also giving away over $15,000 worth of prizes. Imagine how much that is going to help with your wedding plans! We have 5 double passes up for grabs. For your chance to win a double pass, comment below and tag the person you most want to take along with you. Good luck! Winners drawn on Tues 10th July 8pm and notified on this post shortly thereafter. . You can also meet a few of our vendor faves at this event – @nicolahollandphotography, @magnoliagroveflowers and @suitsdirect⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ . Image credits: Photography: @nicolahollandphotography⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Venue: @therocksyandina ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Florals: @magnoliagroveflowers ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hair + Makeup: @allurebridalstylists ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Dress: @erinclarebridal ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Suit:: @suitsdirect ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Horse: @your_mane_event ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Gold cutlery: @goldweddinghire ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Stationery: @studiobcouture ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Bridal Hat: @lilym_hats_headpieces_bridal⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Celebrant: @coastalweddings_celebrant ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Models: Stefanie + Ben.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sunshinecoastbridalexpo #scbridalexpo #bestweddingexpos #weddingexpo #weddingideas #weddinginspiration #weddingplanning #horsesatweddings #bestsunshinecoastweddingphotographers #bestweddingvenues #weddingflowers #sunshinecoastweddingflorist #bestweddingflorists #suit #suitup #groom #groomssuit #mooloolabasuithire #sunshinecoastsuithire #sunshinecoastweddingsuithire #therocksyandina #therocks #animalsatweddings #sunshinecoastwedding #yandinawedding #countrywedding This competition is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Instagram or Facebook. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

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This coming Sunday, June 3rd, get your cute little bride and groom peaches down to Mooloolaba Beach Events for your opportunity to see their wedding team in action. The second-floor wedding space with uninterrupted ocean views will be decked out for their annual Open Day so you can picture your own big day taking place in the beachside venue.

Food and drinks will be offered to all attendees, so you can experience some of their delicious canape wedding menu. Chill with your champagne as you meet some of the venue’s favourite wedding vendors from celebrants to photographers to makeup artists.

Event Details

The Event: Wedding Open Day

Date: Sunday, June 3rd

Location: Mooloolaba Beach Events at The Surf Club Mooloolaba

Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm

Cost: Free

The Bride’s Tree team have full intention of taking advantage of the free food and drinks, so we hope to run into you there!

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The indoor-outdoor event will showcase over 100 wedding suppliers, many who have come up with special offers only available to show attendees. There will be two fashion shows on the day; the 2:30pm show is when the winner of the $15,000 Ultimate Bridal Package winner will be drawn. To go into the draw, you just need to attend on the day and fill in an entry on your way in. 

When you’ve had enough of snagging bargains and winning prizes, you can head on outside to where a variety of marquees and tipis will be set up for you to check out, alongside food vans, so you can keep your bag carrier – I mean, fiancé – happy by filling him up with delicious eats.

Sunday 21st January 2018

Show Hours:    10.00 am – 3.30 pm
Venue:             Novotel Twin Waters Resort
Admission:      $10.00 each available online for pre purchase tickets.  $14.00 each at the door

PURCHASE ONLINE TICKETS HERE

Giveaways

Each bride will receive a show bag filled with information and copies of FREE Queensland Wedding, Wedding & Bride, Queensland Bride Magazine and Your local Wedding Guide. Valued at over $65.00

Prizes

The Season has begun and wedding planning is in the air. Come along and you will go in to the draw for a number of lucky door prizes. One lucky couple will also be the winner of the Ultimate Essentials Prize worth over $15,000! The prize includes a wedding dress, suit hire, photography, accommodation, entertainment and more. 

SEE ALL THE PRIZE DETAILS HERE

Wedding Green

The Wedding Green is the perfect place to checkout incredible local suppliers including catering, transport, wedding stylists, live entertainment and much more. Unwind at the Wedding Green sampling gourmet food while listening to beautiful live music by some of the Coast’s best local talent. 

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Freebies! 

First stop on your list, Hello May! Their team will be giving out free copies of their fab magazine, but you’ll need to be quick as it’s only up for grabs to the first 100 brides who arrive. Pick it up on arrival and start pouring over it for real wedding inspiration.

Everyone loves a freebie! A Darling Affair has organised a great range of prizes to be won on the day including a free engagement shoot from the super talented Adriana Watson. Adriana is known for her stunning, natural images and is a favourite photographer on the Sunshine Coast. The guys from Ice Cream Curls are also giving away a free upgrade package valued at $250 and if you haven’t tried their delicious ice cream yet, they’ll also be giving away free tastings on the day. Yum!

Meet the vendors

The wedding fair will be jam-packed full of creative, friendly wedding vendors to chat to for wedding inspiration. Grab some styling tips from Event Letters, head over to the lovely Tenille Fink and pick her brain for gorgeous photography ideas and don’t forget to stop by Heavenly Blooms and Gloriosa Florals, because no celebration is truly complete without the perfect flowers.

Paper porn

Next stop is to check out the beautiful stationery that’s on display, because we’re suckers for some gorgeous paper goods! Be sure to check out The Frankie Collective, Little Duck Calligraphy and Lindqvist Ink for awe inspiring invitations and stunning old school calligraphy. Then make a stop at Bow and Arbour for a peek at their contemporary, magazine-style wedding albums that will knock your socks off.

Logwoods Cacti Farm Wedding styled shoot by Shae Estella Photo. Sunshine Coast Wedding Photographer.

Bridal beauty time

A bride (and her bridesmaids!) deserve to look and feel their most beautiful on a wedding day, so make sure you visit Khesanh and her team of stylists from The Beauty Case for classic and on trend hair and makeup tips that your bride-to-be will love. And go say hi to the girls at Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry, who are wizards in the makeup chair and specialise in natural, airbrushed looks.

The all-important snack situation

Time for a break? Bring along a blanket and unwind on the picnic lawn while sipping on heavenly mocktails from Head Over Wheels. These guys have created an amazing mobile caravan bar that is the perfect backdrop for a relaxed celebration.

All the pretties

Be sure to pencil in time for the fashion parade, with so many drool-worthy brands lined up, this is definitely a part of the fair that you won’t want to miss. Ivie White, Ginger and Gold, Hide and Rose and LilyM Hats , will all be showing off their latest ranges and we already know that you’ll be swooning over their collections!

Fun memeories

And last, but definitely not least, before leaving grab your BFF and jump over to the Sunshine Coast Vintage Photo Booths where Fairylight Curtains will be creating some magic with a spectacular backdrop for the ultimate photo album keepsake.

So grab your tickets now and start planning your day. Your bestie will love you for it!

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Want to know what you can expect on the day? Here’s just a sample…

Eats

Coffee + a sit down

Groom Style

Music

What a lineup! Head to A Darling Affair to grab your tickets and start planning your day.

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Get your comfy shoes on and don your penchant for sniffing out a great deal, because your best opportunity to score your dream wedding vendors and a few bargains this year is coming up!

On Sunday June 18, Brides and Grooms will flock to Novotel Twin Waters Resort for the Sunshine Coast’s longest running wedding planning event. Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase has been transformed in recent years to incorporate an outdoor wedding festival vibe, complete with mobile food vans, marquees and entertainment. 

The wedding expo details… 

When & Where: Sunday 18, 2017 at Novotel Twin Waters Resort
Times: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Ticket Prices: Early bird tickets are $10.00 each, or $14.00 each at the door
Prizes:

• Half day photography package by Immortalising Moments Photography & Film valued at $1,650.00
• Ultimate Essentials Prize package valued at $15,000 which includes a wedding gown from Luv Bridal.
• Plus a number of lucky door prizes to be given away.

The Wedding Green: Featuring live entertainment, an array of incredible local wedding suppliers, outdoor wedding set ups and much more!

Entertainment + fashion… 

10:00am 

On the Terrace: Hinterland Harps

Main Stage: Marty Sima

On the Wedding Green: Sunset Bliss Duo 

11:30am 

Main Stage: Bridal Fashion Show

Lucky Door Prize Draw

1:00pm

Main Stage: Chris & Jazzella

On the Wedding Green: Sunset Bliss Duo

2:30pm

Main Stage: Bridal Fashion Show

Lucky Door Prize Draw

Early bird ticket offer… 

Purchase your tickets online for $10.00 right here in this link. 

Getting there… 

Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase | Playback Films from Luke Middlemiss Photography on Vimeo.

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