If you take a look around your neighbourhood, you might be  surprised at what you will find for your wedding. If you don't have time, or want to make your shopping time more efficient, then you're in luck, because we are scouring the local stores across all areas of the Sunshine Coast to find all the best gear for you! Starting in Coolum, we went out with our camera in hand and were amazed to find so many great possibilities for wedding attire and accessories, wedding jewellery, wedding flower arrangements, wedding decorations, wedding gift registry for homewares and even great…

Anna Campbell sets the scene of timeless elegance with a modern twist this Spring/Summer 2011/12. Intertwining sophisticated romance with contemporary practicality, the talented designer produces another show-stopping collection, this time featuring a line of accessories to complement the gowns. From head to toe, you will be perfectly styled with hand-made veils and headwear, beautifully crafted bracelets in a stunning blend of beading and lace.  Seamlessly tasteful, Anna Campbell's intricate designs remain the picture of class. Displaying a dream-like feminine quality, the gowns feature goddess-like, flowing fabrics, fine lace and breathtaking adornments. Some of Anna Campbell's collection can be found right…

  Earlier in the week we shared with you the elegant, rustic coastal themed wedding of Becky and Kyle. Who could forget those gorgeous images by Emma Nayler? Today we're super lucky to be sharing the highlights film of their beautifully styled Sunshine Coast wedding, so you can see even more of the impeccable styling by Lovebird Weddings at Dicky Beach's Sir Leslie Wilson Park and their reception at The 4th Floor restaurant, Mooloolaba. Wedding cinematography is a priceless momento of your wedding day, especially  the way professionals like Ben from Innovate Media go about it – from the filming…

Becky and Kyle shared their first kiss on Christmas Eve 2006 at the Kings Beach Tavern in Caloundra. For those who are long-time locals of the Sunshine Coast, you will know that Christmas Eve at the Kings Beach Tavern is a tradition, where the locals who are still locals, and those back in town for the holidays meet up to catch up. However, we now have Becky and Kyle as firm proof, it’s also a place to hook up with your future husband! (And suddenly “The Tav” will be packed with single gals this year…) This meant-to-be couple were married…

  Fiona Roberts has been a Civil Marriage Celebrant on the Sunshine Coast since 2009, and in that time has officiated a whopping 80 Sunshine Coast weddings. Now she is so popular, she is being booked at a rate of 100 weddings per year, and up to two years in advance. She certainly knows her stuff. One thing she often finds when first meeting an engaged couple is they don't really have a firm idea of the proceedings of a ceremony.    Well lucky for us, Fiona was kind enough to share a rundown of the usual course of events…

No matter the hairstyle you have in mind for your wedding day, we have ten of the most beautiful images  to help you out with some inspiration. Popular styles for Sunshine Coast brides are intricate asymetrical upstyles, structured stylish buns, or a loose relaxed cascade of curls. Another trend in bridal hairstyling at the moment is the inclusion of some braiding in both upstyles, or blending into your free-flowing downstyle for a pretty bohemian look.     1.  Photography by Jessica Lorren Organic Wedding Photography via Style Me Pretty 2. Photography by Alex Ball 3.  Photography by Emma Nayler Photographer 4.  Photography by Adam Barnes Fine Art…

Choosing your wedding dress has to be one of the most important (and fun!) parts of the wedding planning process. It's a big decision, and a lot resides on the choice, as it can set the tone for your entire wedding styling. Here on the Sunshine Coast, we are very fortunate to have the infallable Eve Boutique, which not only stocks an array of stunning dresses in store with super helpful staff on hand, but they also have this neat online tool that helps you to put your entire wedding day look together. Check it out here.      Hannah…

On March 11, 2004, professional ballerina, Chantelle Kerr, was celebrating her 22nd birthday at a rehearsal with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. These days, she has another reason to celebrate this date. It was the very day she met her now husband, fellow ballet dancer, Andrew Simmons. It was Andrew's first day on the job, and he found himself joining in with the rendition of ‘Happy Birthday', and, being the gentleman he is, introducing himself to the Birthday Girl. And the rest is history. It seems keeping dates easy to remember is a running theme with this couple, because Andrew…

On your wedding day, your photographer will ask you to direct them to your bridal accessories, and while you're busily being fussed over, they will take some photos of your gear, including your engagement ring or wedding bands. Of course you can have the stock standard ring amongst the bouquet pic, which is always nice, or you and your photographer can come up with something a little more creative. Have a look at these pics for inspiration, most taken by awesome Sunshine Coast wedding photographers.    Damien Woods Photography  Jessica Lorren via Style Me Pretty And my favourite, taken in…

  Andrea and Trent dreamt of a private, secluded backyard wedding… And also a beach wedding, and the one thing they were sure of was that they wanted their ceremony and reception in the one place. Their solution? Rent a house on Kawana Beach with a big backyard for their Sunshine Coast wedding on October 16, 2010.  They say their venue was perfect for the relaxed and unique wedding day they desired, and allowed complete seclusion, as the backyard not only had a gorgeous bunch of trees, giving the ceremony site a bush feel, but said trees lead out to…