Straight up, I’m pretty sure anybody who visits Maleny wedding venue, Weddings at Tiffany’s, will look no further for their dream wedding venue. It is so ridiculously perfect it’s not even funny. 

On site is a gorgeous non-denominational chapel, which sits in the perfect position to take in panoramic views of the Glasshouse Mountains. A huge wall of windows looking out at that priceless view creates the altar backdrop. I particularly love this feature of Tiffany’s, because it has that outdoors-in feeling, giving you the best of both worlds without the risk of your hair being blown about or drizzle putting a dampener on things. Everyone gets a seat, it’s comfortable and easy to access for all of your guests. It is also beautifully bright with a predominantly white interior and lots of natural light, so it photographs really well. For my money, ensuring the day photographs well is priority one. 

The reception venue literally a stroll that will last you and your guests about 20 seconds! But if I were you, I’d leave the guests to wander over at their own pace while you take the opportunity of being in the Sunshine Coast hinterland surrounded by some of the most beautiful patches of earth you’ll ever find for your bridal party photos. 

When you return, you will definitely be in the mood for some good food and celebrations. Tiffany’s Queenslander style reception venue brings a relaxing feel, while also offering a true fine dining experience. 

Take a peek at these images, which were taken at Weddings at Tiffany’s recent open day, by Jennifer Oliphant Photographer.

The Low Down 

Minimum number of guests: Boutique weddings for under 60 available. Restrictions on certain days of the week apply. 

Maximum number of guests: 120

Opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday 9am to 4pm, later for weddings. 

How many weddings in a day: One only

Any special deals: Thursday wedding deal for up to 20 guests

Price per head: Starts at $158 per head

Wedding supplier meal charge: $48

Full service bar: Yes

Venue hire inclusions: Chapel hire includes fresh flowers, rose petals for the aisle, and sound system. Reception venue hire standard inclusion – fresh florals for tables, several centrepiece selections, three easels, one lecturn, wishing well, cake table, cake knife, table numbers, menu holders, table mirrors, all white quality linen, napkins, white Tiffany chairs, over 20 coloured sashes ot choose from, 5-star fine dining experience, all glassware and cutlery. 

Menu tasting available: No

Dance floor: Yes

Room for a band: Yes

Audio equipment: Yes, with three roving microphones

Noise restrictions: Generous noise level reading of 100DB

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The Sunshine Coast’s largest dance floor resides at this Mooloolaba wedding venue, and it overlooks the ocean. The Yacht Club will accommodate up to 180 guests, and will tailor a package to suit a wedding of small numbers, too. The professional and flexible wedding coordinator helps you every step of the way – even arranging a water taxi for you and your guests to and from your canal-front accommodation. Or BYO watercraft! 

The charming location in Mooloolaba, being one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular coastal towns, offers the perfect waterfront experience. There are beach or canal-front ceremony locations within walking distance, making it nice and easy for you and your guests to navigate your way through your wedding day. 

The Yacht Club Mooloolaba have an exciting new package on offer for Sunshine Coast brides looking for an incredible waterfront venue without the hefty price tag. 

Located on the Marina countless cute nautical photo ops, this is a great place to give your guests a coastal experience, and you can do so at only $65.00 per head. The Best Value Package provides pre-dinner drinks and gives you the choice of four delicious canapes, and a selection of two alternate drop meals of chicken, beef, salmon or pork belly. 

The package includes reception decoration and courtesy bus drop off for all of your guests staying in Mooloolaba.

The Low Down

Only event being held at your venue on our wedding day: Yes

Guest numbers: Minmum – will tailor package to suit, Maximum – up to 120 sit down, up to 180 cocktail

Adequate onsite parking: Yes

Fully wheelchair accessible: No

Operating hours: 11am – midnight, 7 days a week.

Food and beverage packages: Packages start from $105 – $115 per person

Packages include : tables, centrepieces, table covers, linen, tea lights, fresh flowers, four centrepiece options to choose from, bridal table, cake table, gift table, menus matched to wedding style/theme

Supplier’s meals (eg. photographer, band etc.) available: Yes, $35 per person

Menu tasting: Yes, a sample menue (not full menu) can be arranged.

Bring own cake: Yes

Bar: Yes. Very reasonable Club prices

Beverages available at bar: Beer, wine, sprits.  Can also arrange specialty orders if required.

BYO: No

Dance floor: Biggest dance floor on the Coast and it overlooks the water.

Room for a band: Yes

Audio equipment available: iPod connectivity and in-house PA system, and cordless microphone.

Wet weather option: Inside the club available for ceremony

Restrictions on the type of decorations that can be used: None

Other restriction: None

Extra Information

·    Can bring own boat and dock at The Yacht Club. 

·    The Yacht Club has access to discounted yacht transportation – ask staff for details.

·    Several ceremony locations near to the venue – Beach across the road. Canal-front ceremony sites next door to venue

·    Free courtesy bus available to nearby locations. Confirm exact drop off locations with venue Wedding Coordinator. 

·    Wedding Coordinator can also coordinate (extra charge applies) a water taxi if staying/living on canal

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The charming location in Mooloolaba, being one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular coastal towns, offers the perfect waterfront experience. There are beach or canal-front ceremony locations within walking distance, making it nice and easy for you and your guests to navigate your way through your wedding day. 

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Above image by Tara Lee Photography

Above seven images by Tara Lee Photography

The Low Down

Only event being held at your venue on our wedding day: Yes

Guest numbers: Minmum – will tailor package to suit, Maximum – up to 120 sit down, up to 180 cocktail

Adequate onsite parking: Yes

Fully wheelchair accessible: No

Operating hours: 11am – midnight, 7 days a week.

Food and beverage packages: Packages start from $105 – $115 per person

Packages include : tables, centrepieces, table covers, linen, tea lights, fresh flowers, four centrepiece options to choose from, bridal table, cake table, gift table, menus matched to wedding style/theme

Supplier’s meals (eg. photographer, band etc.) available: Yes, $35 per person

Menu tasting: Yes, a sample menue (not full menu) can be arranged.

Bring own cake: Yes

Bar: Yes. Very reasonable Club prices

Beverages available at bar: Beer, wine, sprits.  Can also arrange specialty orders if required.

BYO: No

Dance floor: Biggest dance floor on the Coast and it overlooks the water.

Room for a band: Yes

Audio equipment available: iPod connectivity and in-house PA system, and cordless microphone.

Wet weather option: Inside the club available for ceremony

Restrictions on the type of decorations that can be used: None

Other restriction: None

Extra Information

·    Can bring own boat and dock at The Yacht Club. 

·    The Yacht Club has access to discounted yacht transportation – ask staff for details.

·    Several ceremony locations near to the venue – Beach across the road. Canal-front ceremony sites next door to venue

·    Free courtesy bus available to nearby locations. Confirm exact drop off locations with venue Wedding Coordinator. 

·    Wedding Coordinator can also coordinate (extra charge applies) a water taxi if staying/living on canal

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You can have your choice of the beautiful Sapphire Ballroom, complete with the Lobby Bar and luxurious Bridal Suite, or perhaps the retro styling of the Ice Lounge with the Emerald Ballroom for your reception is more suited to your requirements. These rooms can be decorated any which way you like, and themed to your preferences. 

While your guests are enjoying pre-dinner drinks and nibbles in one of the lobby areas the bridal party is ushered in through a secret entrance to the bridal suite. This haven allows you to refresh and relax before your grand entrance into your wedding reception – when the celebration really starts. 

There is a lot of room for movement at this venue, budget-wise. Food packages start from a very reasonable $65.95* per head for a full buffet, and $66.95* per head for a two-course sit down dinner, and beverage packages start at $31.00* per head. Prices and options increase from there, but remain remarkably good in value. 

The ballrooms have state-of-the-art staging facilities with a raised stage, lighting and audio equipment available, and a large dancefloor for boogying the night away in style. 

The Down Low

Minimum number of guests: 60 – this is negotiable. 

Maximum number of guests: 500

Wedding days available: Mon – Sun

How many weddings in a day: Maximum of four

How long been operating as a wedding venue: 6 years

Air conditioning: Yes

Adequate parking: Yes, including undercover

Wheelchair accessible: Yes

Operating hours:  Reception venues stay open till12am. The Caloundra RSL (which is adjacent), is licenced until 3am, with a Courtesy Bus.

Ceremony locations: Close to coastal beaches, hinterland hideaways, lush gardens, boutique chapels or beautiful churches i.e. Moffat Beach, Buderim Botanical Gardens, Annabella Chapel and Sienna Catholic Church.

Reception locations: Ballrooms of various sizes available, as well as a bridal suite

Bring own cake: Yes

Fully staffed bar onsite: Yes

BYO: No, Fully Licenced Bar

Dance floor: Yes

Room for a band: State of the art staging facilities

Audio equipment with speakers and a microphone: Yes, as well as drop down screens and iPod connectivity

Wet weather ceremony back up plan: Yes.

Access to rest of venue: If requested, access to the Caloundra RSL Club can be arranged

*Prices at time of publication. Prices may change at the discretion of the venue, and this is not under The Bride’s Tree’s control. 

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If it’s a fuss-free occasion where everything is taken care of that interests you for your Sunshine Coast wedding, we may just have the venue for you. The Twin Waters Golf Club offers all-inclusive packages for both your ceremony and reception. 

We visited the golf club, and we were impressed not only with the grounds themselves, which are truly superb, but the staff as well. This team of experienced professionals have a great attitude when it comes to planning weddings with brides. They say their main aim is to get the right package to fit the budget, but also to help that bride achieve the unique and personal wedding she desires. Budgets, personal tastes in food, decorating ideas and themes – all of this and more is taken care of down to the finer details in the planning stages. Then on the day, the coordinator and the rest of the team ensure it all runs smoothly. 

Located in the pretty and convenient Twin Waters, the Golf Club is in close proximity to many lovely parks and beaches, perfect for ceremony locations and photo opportunities. 

Reception menu packages start from $105 per person for a beautifully prepared and presented cocktail menu for smaller weddings, and range up to $150, (with a few lesser pricing options on the way), for a plated menu in the Nineteen function room, which is beautifully designed. 

When it comes to decorating, the coordinators have thought of everything from the tea light candles and centrepieces to the place cards and guest seating plan with easel stand and cluster of fresh flowers. We highly recommend dropping in to see lovely ladies there, who will give you all the information you need and a very personal service. 

We grilled wedding coordinator, Emma, on all the ins and outs of Twin Waters Golf Club weddings. See what we found out below the photos.

Photo of Bride in ruffled Judy Copley dress taken by: Matt Rowe Photography.

THE LOW DOWN: 

Minimum number of guests: 50. 

Maximum number of guests: 120.

Operating as a wedding venue: 20 years.

Wedding days available: Any day of the week. 

How many weddings in a day: One only. 

Air conditioning: Yes.

Adequate parking: Yes.

Wheelchair accessible: Yes.

Operating hours: Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For weddings, close is midnight. 

Ceremony locations: Rotunda, Gardens or Beach

Reception locations: Terrace for smaller weddings, Ninteen Function Room for larger weddings. 

Music: iPod plug in available.

Bring own cake: Yes. 

Fully staffed bar onsite: Yes. 

BYO: No. 

Dance floor: Yes.

Room for a band: Yes. 

Audio equipment with speakers and a microphone: Yes. 

Wet weather ceremony back up plan: Terrace can be used. 

Acccess to rest of venue: Yes, can have access to the whole Club House. 

Still searching for the perfect wedding venue? Great news, you can meet Twin Waters Golf Club wedding coordinator, Emma, and learn all about their fabulous wedding packages this Sunday, January 20 at the Sunshine Coast bridal showcase. 

Venue: Novotel Twin Waters Resort

Date: Sunday, January 20

Show Hours: 10.00 am – 4.00 pm

Admission: $10.00 each

Giveaways

Each bride will receive a show bag filled with information and FREE copies of Brides Diary magazine, Ideal Bride, Sunshine Coast Brides, Queensland Wedding, Wedding & Bride, Queensland Bride Magazine and Your local Wedding Guide. Valued at over $75.00

Prizes

The Summer Sun has begun and wedding planning is in the air….come along and you will go in to the draw for any number of lucky door prizes valued at over $10,000.00. Try your luck at winning one of two stunning wedding gowns, generously donated by Hills in Hollywood & Ferrara Formal & Bridal. Prizes will be drawn each of the fashion shows.

Total Prize Giveaways – over $10,000

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Firstly, it’s located up in the beautiful Sunshine Coast hinterland, which is a truly romantic place to be married. Secondly, the Chalets has accommodation, several gorgeous ceremony settings to choose from, countless spots for pretty bridal party photo opportunities, and catering in the alfresco-style pavilion, which has the comforts of the indoors, but is laid out in such a way that it brings the outdoors in, as it is surrounded by luscious trees with a fantastic view of the grounds.

The best thing about Michel Chalets is owner/manager Melita, and her wonderful team. Being run completely by family members, the care taken in ensuring every single wedding is cared for in such a personal manner is their highest priority. For one thing, they promise only one wedding will be held at the Chalets in a day, ensuring the grounds are reserved for exclusive use by the bride and groom and their guests.

Ceremony settings aplenty are found at the Chalets. You have the choice of just about any spot on the property, with the most popular being the gazebo on the lake, the quite magical forest or even the amazing unique life-size chess board. As a beautiful gesture, Melita had the chess board constructed in memory of her father, who was an avid chess player. It certainly makes for a striking edition to wedding photos. Your guests are free to enjoy a game of chess, and also have full use of croquet and badminton equipment to make a real garden games party of the occasion!

Wedding packages at Michel Chalets are all-inclusive and are fully hosted and coordinated from start to finish. Catering is available for up to 100 guests for a seated dinner or almost limitless numbers for a cocktail wedding. Tableware, decorations of mismatching crystal vases and wooden chairs are included, plus there is an option to have the team organise your floral arrangements as well. Melita has really thought of everything, making the whole experience nice and easy, and also helping you to save money on the essentials, like allowing you to BYO alcohol.

The on-site accommodation includes a farmhouse, which sleeps up to 10 and offers luxury comforts, such as air conditioning and a hot tub, and the chalets are wonderfully romantic, each with their own private spa and fireplace.

This Sunday, July 22, make sure you head up to Michel Chalets in Maleny, as they are holding an open day to coincide with A Montville Wedding Hinterland Bridal Expo. Free nibbles and champagne (or a beer for the fellas, if they prefer) will be offered on arrival, and you will have the opportunity to take a look through the chalets and the property. While you are there, drop into the expo to visit us and all of the brilliant Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding vendors we adore. There are a stack of fantastic deals, discounts and prizes up for grabs on the day.

A MONTVILLE WEDDING HINTERLAND BRIDAL EXPO

Date: Sunday, July 22

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Where: Montville Village Hall, Main Street, Montville

Cost: FREE!

Prizes: There will be two amazing packages, both valued at over $1300 up for grabs. They include lots of lovely things, like engagement photo shoots, dinners, massages, nights away and heaps more. In addition, many of the wedding professionals holding stalls on the day will be offering special deals, discounts and giveaways to those who attend the expo.

For more information, visit the A Montville Wedding website here.

MICHEL CHALETS – THE LOW DOWN:

Minimum number of guests: 60.

Maximum number of guests: 100 for sit down, hundreds for cocktail-style reception.

Wedding days available: Any day of the week.

How many weddings in a day: One only over the weekend.

Air conditioning: Farmhouse and chalets are airconditioned.

Adequate parking: Yes.

Wheelchair accessible: Yes.

Operating hours: Book a 5 or 8-hour package, with options to add extra time.

Ceremony locations: Gazebo by the lake, the life-size chess board, or in the forest.

Reception locations: Alfresco-style pavillion.

Music: iPod plug in with PA available.

Bring own cake: Yes.

Fully staffed bar onsite: No.

BYO: Yes.

Dance floor: Yes.

Room for a band: Yes.

Audio equipment with speakers and a microphone: Yes.

Wet weather ceremony back up plan: Pavillion can be used.

Acccess to rest of venue: Yes, the entire property is available to your full access, exclusive use for the weekend.

Clean up fee: Inclusive in wedding package price.

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