If you’re on the hunt for your perfect wedding gown (who here isn’t?!) White Lily Couture Style Director and seasoned wedding expert has exciting news for you! Alera said next year’s brides-to-be are spoilt for choice and stunning trends are headed to Australia from the Europe’s bridal runways as early as August this year. From stunning pastilles and soft floating fabrics to sexy backless gowns there is something for every bridal style. 1.     Structured softness International designer’s 2016 collections heavily feature gowns with structured bodices made from soft, floaty fabrics. The return of fabrics such as crepe and georgette bring a…

“Lee and I met in 2006 on Sylvan Road Toowong at West Rugby Club. I had a group of girls wanting to play mixed touch football, so I contacted the company and asked if they could put us in touch with a group of guys who were also interested in also playing mixed touch football. They gave me a guy’s number (Dave – a friend of Lee’s) and he and I were the co-managers. We all met about five minutes before our first game and that’s where I met Lee, but it wasn’t until 2010 we actually started dating.  …

Winter has finally hit the Sunshine Coast, and we are expecting to see more brides sporting a bold, glamorous red lip. In the cooler months, a blue-based red like the one above in this makeup design by Tasleema Nigh Makeup Artist is absolute bridal perfection. //// Take a peek at some more red lipped bridal inspiration in these gorgeous bridal makeup designs by Sunshine Coast wedding makeup artists. Above image by Chesterton Smith Photography.  Glossed up and glamorous, this alternative bride has the perfect pout thanks to Boudoir Blush, photographed by Emma Nayler Photographer.    Even for a casual beach…

Aislinn and Kevin are blissfully engaged, and they’ve had themselves a splendid photo shoot with Bonnie Jenkins at their local dog beach with their two pooches. Here is what Aislinn, the bride-to-be had to say about meeting the love of her life in Ireland…  “I met Kev in 2007 when I was living in Ireland.  I had been there six months and wasn’t really enjoying it, so I had plans to move to Edinburgh in a couple of months.  While attending my  friend’s engagement party at a local pub, I happened to spy a guy getting a drink from the bar.  I asked my…

In our coastal environment, we are blessed with some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and absolutely glorious weather pretty much year round. The Sunshine Coast is all about relaxing and going with the flow. This is the perfect place for the bride who wants a not-too-much-fuss, relaxed and funky look on their wedding day.  //// This bohemian bridal look is fresh, fun, funky and fabulous. And we are positively head over heels in love with everything about this bridal style. The amazing photographs were taken by none other than the outstanding talent that is Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Jodi McDonald….

This weekend, the Sunshine Coast wedding industry will all be in one place – Novotel Twin Waters Resort on Sunday, July 5th for the Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase . There will be two fashion shows throughout the day, with beautiful gowns and accessories to inspire you to create your own picture perfect wedding. You will have the chance to meet with the Sunshine Coast’s finest wedding industry specialists and see the spectacular display of cakes, gowns, floral arrangements, wedding cars and more. Best of all, at wedding expos such as this, there are always stacks of prize giveaways. On Sunday there is a chance…

Vicki paid a lot of attention to the little details when planning her wedding. She carefully planned continuity in her colour theme with a gorgeous pop of teal in her shoes, reception styling, and even the colour of their wedding day transport – this drop dead gorgeous Kombi!  At their ceremony at Casuarina Gardens in Noosa, Vicki and her now husband, Tobias, passed their rings around to each one of their guests to give everyone the opportunity to bless them. The ring warming tradition is a sweet touch that more and more couples are adding to their wedding ceremony. It’s…

Absolute waterfront purpose-built Sunshine Coast wedding venue is centrally located at Brightwater, overlooking the lake. Inside, the décor promotes warmth and stylish nautical opulence. Inside The Lakehouse Sunshine Coast you will find beautiful interior styling, which has two key elements – stag heads and antlers, and a hint of the nautical. The little touches, like oars and a cow hide rug beside the fireplace in the welcome area give you an instant feeling of warmth.  There are two gorgeous ceremony locations on site, making this venue perfect for those couples wanting a carefree wedding day, where everyone can relax from start to…

It is THE weekend to choose your wedding venue. If you’ve not yet managed to lock down a date and time and location, you need to get your cute butt down to the Sunshine Coast Bridal Showcase, where you will have the opportunity to discover just the place for your Sunshine Coast wedding.  To give you a head start at creating your short list, I’ve put together a selection of my fave venues that will be exhibiting at the showcase this Sunday.  Pelican Waters Golf Club (pictured above)  What I love about this place is all the gorgeous little spots you…

I have fallen helplessly in love with another woman’s cake. I know it’s wrong, as one should not covet another woman’s cake… oh wait, no cake is fine. I defy you not to fall in love with it, too. This two-tier beauty may be small in stature, but it makes a big impression!  //// Skye from Sunny Girl Cakes is responsible for this outstanding gorgeousness. I love its pretty ruffles on the lower tier, and filigree detail on the top tier. The fresh peonies on top just make it all the more spectacular and we hear it was a big…