Our winner, Suzie, was beyond thrilled when she received the news she had won, and gathered her gals for the best day ever! Despite one of her girlfriends unexpectedly being unable to make it, the remaining three had the time of their lives, and Shawn from Sabra Creative was there to capture every moment of their amazing time. 

Okay ladies, prepare to be green with envy… 

Flaxton Grove is a luxury mansion, run by wedding venue Flaxton Gardens. It is indescribable, (but I’ll try…), super luxurious, impeccably decorated in style and everything you could wish for in your mansion for the weekend. It sleeps up to 16, so the girls had plenty of room to move!

Kicking off the day with a spot of pampering, the girls were treated to hair styling by Dot & Birdie… 

… and airbrush makeup by Powder Me Makeup Studio, making them look and feel fabulous!

More pampering ensued with pedicures all round, as they enjoyed their high tea from Allure Hair and Beauty

Allure Hair and Beauty know how to put on a pampering high tea like nobody’s business. They bring all the pretty styling in lace and floral tablecloths, flowers, crystal wear and china, they cater with the scrummiest of tasty treats, and even hand out really amazing gift bags with even more pamper items!

Almost too good to eat! Almost…

To really look the part in their luxurious Flaxton Grove surrounds, the girls donned their Lucy and Loo dresses, each in their own chosen colour with embellishments and tied to their own preferences to suit their body types

Lucy and Loo designer, Leah, helps Suzie into her pretty pale pink number

The ladies all loved the look and feel (so soft and luxurious!) of their full length convertible dresses by Lucy and Loo

Winner, Suzie, and her two besties, Kerry and Tammy looked and felt a million bucks!

Directly across from Flaxton Grove is a lookout with the most beautiful view of the hinterland and coast, all the way to the ocean. Amazing! 

Thanks for sharing your drop dead gorgeous photos with us, ladies! We hope you besty beauties had the best day ever!

A huge thank you to all of the incredible Sunshine Coast wedding vendors, who contributed to this awesome prize:

Location: Flaxton Grove

Photographer: Sabra Creative

Dresses: Lucy and Loo

Pamper High Tea: Allure Hair and Beauty

Makeup: Powder Me Makeup Studio

Hair: Dot & Birdie

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Impeccable interior design is just the cherry on top of the icing that is the amazing Montville location the Lake Terrace cottage is located in. This place just screams romance and relaxation, which is why it’s a great spot to stay for your wedding night, and make a little getaway of your Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding. Or simply to take time out as a couple, and take advantage of the beautiful surrounds by scheduling in your engagement shoot! 

This cute-as-a-button couple were captured with such life and love by Matt Rowe, who is hands-down one of our most admired Sunshine Coast wedding photographers. Enjoy the cuteness that awaits you! 

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What’s more, many other amazing wedding professionals from photographers and celebrants to hair and makeup artists will be stationed at each venue so you can meet them and talk all things wedding. More details on the Maleny Montville Wedding Professionals’ Showcase below the images, but now let’s talk Pomodoras on Obi, which will be one of the venues open for your viewing pleasure this weekend. 

Pomodoras on Obi is a family owned and run Mediterranean-style restaurant with a European flare. Their seasonal menu options complement the surroundings that overlook the Obi Obi creek, and their chefs source as much produce as possible from the local farmers and the Maleny Maple street businesses. We love to shop local!

Offering a eat, drink and stay all in one package, Pomodoras is home to unique luxury cabin accommodation. Being within walking distance to Maleny’s main street frontage, a wedding at Pomodoras allows you to fully immerse in the charming hinterland community. 

Each of the five cabins has a decking platform which looks out into the tree tops of the Obi Obi creek. During your stay keep your eyes peeled as if you are lucky enough you may even see the much loved and talked about Obi creek Platypus.

Natural rattan woven chairs with mustard green cushions complement the locally made timber tables, while the glass windows and concertina doors open out onto the large deck area has unspoilt views of the natural beauty of Maleny’s Obi Obi creek.

 Chef/Owner Chris Bond grew up in the South West of England and has worked in many 5 star restaurants in London.

The Low Down

Minimum number of guests: For exclusive use of the venue 30 mid week Sun-Thursday, 50 Friday/Saturday

Maximum number of guests: 70 sit down / 100 cocktail style

Operating as a wedding venue: 2 years

Wedding days available: Tuesday – Sunday

How many weddings in a day: One

Air conditioning: Yes

Adequate parking: Yes

Wheelchair accessible: Yes to the reception, not yet to the garden

Operating hours: 
Restaurant opening hours Tuesday – Friday 10am – 10pm Saturday 9am – 10pm Sunday 8am – 3pm

Ceremony locations: Garden down by the Obi Obi Creek

Reception locations: Restaurant

Music: In-house sound system for iPod music, due to a condition on our  liquor licence at this stage we have to apply for a temporary  variation to play live music, but this is an easy process at the venues expense no extra cost to the bride

Bring own cake: Yes

Fully staffed bar onsite: Yes

BYO: No

Dance floor: Yes, can be accommodated, depending on number of guests

Room for a band: Two-piece acoustic band  

Audio equipment with speakers and a microphone: Yes wireless microphone with surround sound system

Wet weather ceremony back up plan: on the restaurant veranda

Acccess to rest of venue: 5 on site accommodation cabins, rainforest walk next to the creek

Amazing Hinterland Wedding Professionals Showcasing at Pomodoras on Obi

Photography: Alan Hughes Photography

Hair and Makeup: Allure Hair and Beauty

Planners/Decorators: Coast to Country Weddings and Events

Map to Pomodoras on Obi

Make sure you come and meet the team and find out about Pomodoras on Obi’s wedding packages on offer. You will also be able meet all of the above fantastic wedding professionals at Pomodoras on Obi on the day. 

Watch this space – tomorrow we will have another beautiful hinterland wedding venue to share with you and all of the details on what’s happening there this weekend! 

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