Why choose just one wedding colour when you can have the whole rainbow? There are no rules when it comes to wedding day colour palettes, and this is a great wedding colour trend if you love every colour of the rainbow! 

In keeping with the fresh, fun theme, the bride wears a tiered tulle dress for the ceremony, changing into a satin slinky number for the reception, both from the  Billy J Hen’s Collection. Dresses like these deserve a little bling, so Peregian-based Leskes Jewellers styled both looks with their unique diamond and gemstone engagement rings, sparkling diamond tennis bracelet and matching necklace. 

The poolside ceremony features crisp white cylinder pillars  styled by Sunshine Weddings and laden with the sherbet-style rainbow blooms and accompanied bold stationery fitting the pastel rainbow colour palette. 

You’re going to LOVE this one if pretty is on your wedding day wish list and you can’t decide on your wedding colour palette – this styled shoot will prove to you that you really have no need to narrow it down; ramp the colour up instead! 

Somewhere Over The Rainbow Wedding Tablescape

Sunshine Coast stylists, Sunshine Weddings, have styled this rainbow wedding tablescape using pastels, which is such a pretty take o this popular wedding trend. Bright colours have really been making a comeback, but if you prefer to have slightly more muted tones, this colour palette gives you the best of both worlds. 

The bridal tablescape has been designed with carefully selected layers offering a diversity in textures, depths and heights. Tall tapered candles placed amongst floral centrepieces that appear to bloom and flourish right out from the table itself bring the most whimsical vibe. 

There’s a distinct ombre effect, whilst maintaining a seamless integration of the colours from yellow to purple to blue to pink. Micro blooms are arranged amongst lush, full flowers to create a most magical garden-like design where there appears to always be something to discover. 

Vendors

Concept/Planning + Styling | SUNSHINE WEDDINGS
Concept/Planning + Florals | BLOOM AND BUSH
Photography/Video + Planning | WHITE PARROT PHOTOGRAPHY & FILM
Venue & Catering | ESSENCE PEREGIAN
Celebrant | SOMMER SAUNDERS
Dresses | BILLY J BOUTIQUE
Stationery | LITTLE J DESIGN
Hair + Makeup | SUNSHINE BRIDES
Cakes | SWEET P CAKES & COOKIES
Content Creator | HONEY I GOT YOU
Jewellery | LESKES JEWELLERS
Bridal Accessories | THE WHOLE BRIDE
Models | TAMSYN + TAL

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Finding your wedding gown can be one of the most beautiful, dream experiences, or it can be a source of stress for any bride. Especially if you don’t happen to fit into the very narrow perception of what the female body “should be”, according to who even knows who! Brisbane bridal boutique, White Lily Couture, have made sure this isn’t the case when you step into their space, instead being sure to be inclusive in their sartorial offerings.

It is with great care the consultants at White Lily Couture make sure every bride gets the memorable experience in a warm, comfortable, and luxurious setting that they deserve. Petit brides, plus size brides, and everyone in-between will be presented with plenty of choice from leading bridal designers.

This shoot has brought together a diverse group of brides to showcase some options from the range of designs for all shapes and sizes at White Lily Couture.

Vendors

Gowns & Concept: White Lily Couture 

Photographer: Lauren Olivia 

Videographer: True North Films @truenorthfilms

Jewellery: The Bridal Shoppe 

Diamonds: Xennox Diamonds 

Flowers: My Little Flower Shoppe

Hair: Bombshell Hair by Alex

MUA: Xsentuate Makeup

Models: @caitlin_robertson @cassandraallen_ @tarahelizabeth_ @gillsemmanuel 

Ready to Book Your Appointment?

Book your appointment to try on some gowns with the amazing team at White Lily Couture today. For a truly unforgettable experience, spoil yourself and your wedding crew with The Luxe Lounge experience where you get your own private room to relax and indulge in some delicious treats.

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We are the lucky ones. The Sunshine Coast is heaven on earth, where the sun sets with a warmth that makes all it touches glow and gleam.

Bridal fashion and beauty for brides of the Sunshine Coast so often sees natural and unassuming meet the height of glamour and style. Much like the bridal looks designed for this photo shoot alongside the river at peaceful Mudjimba.

Perfectly relaxed waves and loosely styled pony tails and upstyles were teamed with natural bronzed makeup for coastal bridal vibes.

Model Tahlia sparkled in Chosen by Kyha, while Caitlin flounced in a full-skirted half bodice gown by local dressmaker, Marilyn Crystelle Bridal.

The Crew

Photography: Emma Nayler [Photographer] 

Concept + coordination: Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair

Hair: Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair

Makeup: Makeup Artistry by Lauren

Bouquets: Willow Bud

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If you’re looking for an alternative to a white bridal gown, a soft teal tulle is a show-stopping option. Sneak a little of the teal wedding trend in your fashion with a pair of earrings or strappy heels, or put your groom in a trendy teal suit jacket.

Wanting to go all in? A statement piece of furniture will become the Instagram photo op of your wedding reception.

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Suits Direct have been long-established as the place to go on the Sunshine Coast if you’re looking to don your groom in a stylish get-up for your wedding day. They offer both purchase and hire options, and they have suits and accessories of every kind and style.

If you’re looking for something relaxed and coastal – they’ve got it. If you’re wanting a super cool unique look complete with bow tie – they’ve got it. If you’d like to take advantage of the formal occasion by going all out with a tuxedo or morning suit – they’ve got it.

Now it’s easier than ever to have your suit fitting, as the team will come to you with a carefully curated selection for your fella to try on in the comfort of your own home.

How It Works

Covid has been a real killer for some of our beloved local businesses, and this has meant some changes had to be made. For Suits Direct, this meant moving their entire showroom to become a home-based business. Not only this, they saw an opportunity to offer a super personalised service by bringing suits to you!

When you book your appointment (scroll for info), you’ll need to provide your height, pant size, shirt size, and if you know it, your jacket size. The team will ask you about what kind of style you’re going for and select some dapper threads to bring along for you to try. You can even have all your groomsmen there together to get everyone sorted in one completely painless shopping effort.

Once you’ve chosen your suit, the team will measure you up and arrange any alterations and orders, so you’ll have the perfect fit for your wedding day.

Check out just a few suit styles Suits Direct can help you with, and find out how to book your appointment below…

Make a Mobile Appointment

Due to the effects of Covid-19 Suits Direct is now a home-based business in Aura (Caloundra West) also offering a free* mobile service within 30km of Aura. Book an appointment in Aura, or a mobile appointment 7 days a week.

To make an appointment, text or call the Suits Direct team on 0419 395 949. Appointments can also be made through email suits-direct@bigpond.com or slip into their DMs on Facebook or Instagram – @suitsdirect.

 *Mobile service is free within 30km of Aura Caloundra. For appointments over 30km away, a travel fee will be applied. 50% of the travel fee will be refunded on booking a suit hire.

Image credits: Mallory Sparkles Photography, Luke Middlemiss Photography, Alan Hughes Photography, Tom Hall Photography, Nicola Holland Photography, Images by Lou O’Brien.

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Even if you like just a little bit o’ bling, I have some sparkly bits you’re going to fall madly and deeply for. Come on, let’s get our bling on. 

 

 

 

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It is an age-old question… Well, it’s not, but it is one of those you must ask yourself as a bride. Frankly, it’s quite a fun one to ask, so we’re going to help you cover all the bases, look at it from all angles and hopefully get you closer to deciding – to veil or not to veil? 

Types of Veils

Veils are not one-size fits all – there are many, many different kinds of veils. When it comes to length you can everything from a cute blusher veil that hits right around your chin, to a short, elbow, fingertip, chapel and cathedral length veil – that’s the one the royals tend to go for (…and then some, in most cases!) 

In terms of style, you’ve got vintage-style birdcage veils, single tier or drop veils, or a more classic two-tier, ballerina, or lace-adorned Mantilla veil. Bandeau veils are making a big comeback with a boho twist. Plain or detailed with lace and beading, there are just as many varying styles of veil as there are wedding dresses! 

“I recently photographed a wedding and the veil was a part of the brides dress. I think she called it her ‘wings’. It can be amazing in photos and especially when it catches the light or a little bit of wind for that wow factor.” shared Rachel Cutler, Tawny Photography & Films. 

[This bride wears a Mantilla Cathedral-length veil. “Remember the wind – mostly if you are getting married on the beach! Positioning yourself against the wind is very important!” Valentina Pintus – Sunshine Brides, image by Tenielle Fink Photography.]

How a veil will make you feel 

Okay, first I’m going to make what I believe to be the most compelling case for a veil. Unless you happen to be Catholic and did your Holy Communion – when else in your life will you have the chance to wear a veil? 

Madeleine from White Lily Couture spends her days helping brides find their dream dress, and accessories to top it off.  She says, “In appointments with our brides, it is always the veil that takes their dream dress from just another dress on the rack to ‘This is The One!‘ There is nothing quite like the feeling of putting on a veil – all of a sudden you can see yourself saying ‘I do’, and everything else falls away.” 

How to wear your veil

This will largely come down to the kind of veil you’re having, which will also be influenced by the style of dress you’ve chosen. The best thing you can do is speak to your dress designer or the bridal boutique where you found your dress, and get their advice on what kind of veil will best suit you and your dress. 

Next you want to talk to your hair stylist about how they can place your veil. They will take into account the hair style you’ve chosen, of course. If you know you want to remove your veil throughout the day, they will teach you and your trusted person (mother, or maid of honour usually)  how to safely remove your veil so as not to upset your gorgeous ‘do.  

Hair stylist, Evalyn Parsons says of veils, “I love a veil for my brides. My fave look for a veil is to pin it below the crown and have it flow out from there. For brides who don’t love the look of the top of the veil attachment or comb, I love wrapping a braid over that or using flowers or an accessory to cover or finish it off.” 

[Two-tier tulle veil with a sweet and simple Swarovski crystal detail from White Lily Couture. “ Image by Mallory Sparkles Photography.]

[Hair by Evalyn Parsons, Image by Life and Love Photography]

They look pretty magical

When a bride walks down the aisle in her gown, veil flowing, there’s a collective intake of breath. A veil brings a certain drama to that first moment. 

“From a video perspective, veils are endless opportunities for creative, fun and beautiful shots. They allow movement, enhance the visual story telling of the day, and if they blow off and float away it’s even more dreamy.” says wedding videographer, Ashlee Jensen, Jensen & Young 

The traditional aspect

Veils conjure up certain traditional aspects. Veils (and brides wearing white, for that matter) only became popular when Queen Victoria donned both for her wedding in 1840. Purity and innocence are associated with veils, which aren’t always conducive with the modern bride’s sensibilities. Others suggest wearing a veil is simply one of those accessories you only get one or two chances to wear, and they’re a bit of pretty fun. *shrug* 

[Bride, Nicola, wore a chapel-length tulle veil without adornment to suit her clean, modern romantic style. “I loved my veil… The moment my hair stylist pinned it in and I got up to look in the mirror I finally said.. “I feel like a bride now!” – Nicola Hammond, image by Emma Nayler Photographer, Hair by Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair]

What if I don’t want to wear a veil? 

Then don’t. Do what you want, cause that’s your bizness. There are so many other options for a bride – fresh flowers pinned to the side, a full crown of flowers, a hair piece full of bling, a simple clip. Or… nothing! You could simply choose a hair style you really love and leave it at that. 

When NOT to veil

You’re blowing away

The number one reason not to veil is that it’s turned out to be too windy of a day to wear your veil. This doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t – or shouldn’t – wear your veil at all. It simply means that you may need to readjust your veil-touting plans. Gusts of wind blowing your veil in your face as you’re trying to say your vows aren’t ideal. 

Take it from somebody who has seen it all, “Love veils but if it’s a windy just… ditch it. They are too distracting for the whole ceremony – for the bride, groom, guests – everyone. And can mean you miss being present for the other special moments.” – Kath Tilly Celebrant

This doesn’t mean you can’t get some photos in your veil, so you still get that ultimate bride moment! Or you can change things up and wear it once you’re safely inside, out of the elements. 

Then again, some brides can’t imagine their wedding ceremony without their veil, and for this instance, Photographer, Bec, from Ash & Stone has a suggestion. “If it’s windy and if the veil is long enough, I just encourage one of the bridesmaids to take the end and to hold it behind their back or to place flowers on it to keep it weighted.” 

When hugs become a hazard

One of the trickiest parts of wearing a veil is having it become a literal pain when your well-meaning guests want to give you a big old smooch. 

“Take your veil off at the signing table for congrats photos! All too often I see brides heads being pulled back from hugging and getting head dragged back from it, which equals cranky feels. You can always reattach afterwards for bridal party photos!” advises Lee Burgess, Life and Love Photography. 

[Image by Karen Buckle]

Interview with Judy Copley, Bridal Fashion Designer

Tastemaker, Judy Copley, designs some of the most unique bespoke gowns we’ve seen. We asked Judy to share some of her thoughts about veils. 

What are some of the different kinds of veils a bride might choose? 

There are so many.

 A bride could choose a gorgeous sheer 100cm veil that cascades beyond the length of the train, or she could choose something short and sweet. Veils can be beautifully detailed with beading, lace, embroidery or even feathers. It could be layered, have ribbon detail or could be another colour not just white as is customary.

Do you think veils add to the overall effect or can a veil steal the focus? 

Personally, I love a veil, and in most cases a veil complements a gown. A veil adds that little bit extra, a little magic. Wearing a veil adds another element and creates movement to your wedding photos. A well-chosen veil just finishes the overall look for a bride. After all you can wear another beautiful gown on another occasion but a veil can only be worn on your wedding day so why not.  

[Your wedding veil doesn’t have to be white! Image by Life and Love Photography]

Do you think a veil still has a place in modern weddings? 

Yes, I love a veil for modern weddings, they really are timeless – as long as they are thoughtfully chosen and complement the gown not over shadow it. If the gown is simple, a gorgeous detailed veil could work, and a heavily embellished or detailed gown is beautifully finished with a sheer flowing full-length veil.

What is the best way to take a traditional element, like a veil, and bring it forth into a contemporary 2020 (well… maybe 2021, let’s face it!) wedding? 

If you are thinking of wearing a veil and want to put a modern spin on it you can look at having a veil made with beautiful detailing that mirrors the detail of the gown. The way the veil is fixed to the hair can give a modern feel to the overall look. Think of ways it can be attached rather than just fixing it at the back of the hair as is customary. 

[Image by Karen Buckle]

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For our latest free online magazine, we partnered with White Lily Couture to bring you The Style Sessions – three unique bridal styles.

The aim was to help you find your style and break down each element from decor and styling to fashion, beauty and flowers. The location was the very versatile The Warehouse, where we were able to create a sleek modern, a dreamy romantic and a relaxed boho look. 

This film by Emilly Kaate Videography highlights all the stunning details from this shoot with three stunning bridal styles. Which one is for you? Let us know in our private group just for brides here. 

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Today I wanted to share with you some tips on how to style a romantic wedding. 

In the latest edition of The Bride’s Tree online magazine, we have shared three unique wedding styles – sleek modern, relaxed boho, and this here quintessentially romantic. Let’s go with tips on how to style a romantic wedding… 

TIP 1: Create a colour palette that speaks the language of love loud and clear. Our team went for soft pastel tones with touches of gold.

TIP 2: Use lush flowing fabrics that make you want to reach out and feel them slip through your fingers. Layer them up for a sensory experience.

TIP 3: Go for luxury – long stem candles, crystal ware, gold cutlery and Hamptons-style chairs all scream luxe. 

TIP 4: Use lots of flowers where each bloom has been carefully chosen and lovingly crafted into the perfect design for romantic wedding feels.

TIP 5: Choose a dress that makes you feel like a fairytale princess. If you can’t imagine singing while bluebirds and squirrels flock to you, then it’s not romantic enough. Sorry.

Our model wears ‘Femke‘ by Nicole Spose from White Lily Couture, an enchanting ivory princess line dress with stunning off-the-shoulder illusion neckline for a true fairytale style.

TIP 6: Your handsome prince should also look the part! Muted tones to blend with the overall colour palette will have him seamlessly slotting in to the romantic wedding vibes.

Our model wears a mid-grey wool two-button single breasted suit with paisley tie from Wil Valor. 

See more from The Style Sessions in the latest edition of our free online bridal magazine.

Creative Crew

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Photography: Wylde Folk Studio | Stylist, Florals & Hire: Bonnie Blue Vintage Hire & Events | Hair & Makeup: Jade Russell Hair and Makeup | Bridal Attire: Jordanna Regan Couture | Model: Maddy Cuerton

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