Engaged: Bree & Andrew at Obi Obi Creek

9th September 2014

The engagement shoot we are sharing with you today has something a little bit extra special. Not only is this loved up couple absolutely adorable, but the sweet little details, styled to perfection by Jo from Coast to Country Wedding and Events make for a real treat.  Their shoot took place at Pomodoras on Obi in the Sunshine Coast hinterland in a stunning forrest setting, making for a very intimate and romantic feel. Above the couple are encircled by tealight candles at twilight. Below, see more images of a romantic picnic and even a tree-hung chandelier as the couple lounge…

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Styled Shoot: Forest Wedding Inspiration

8th September 2014

Get ready, get set for some insanely pretty bridal inspiration. This styled shoot is the result of the creative genius of a bunch of some of our fave Sunshine Coast wedding professionals, who never cease to amaze us with their talents. The location was The Sanctuary at Forest Glen, which offers a plethora of pretty spots, perfect for bridal photographic loveliness. Such as these here photos by Tara Lee Photography.  A loose braid laced with wildflowers for a sweet woodland bridal vibe An unstructured bridal bouquet in pinks and reds has a whimsical charm. Love this prettiness by Willow Bud A groom…

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Real Wedding: Judith & Kevin at Maleny Manor

7th September 2014

Four years after they first met through a mutual friend, Judith and Kevin married in a stunning ceremony overlooking the Sunshine Coast hinterland at the iconic award-winning Maleny Manor. Creative Judith tapped into her childhood and youth, and chose a theme that resonated with her, having marked so many moments in her life. Alice in Wonderland was the source of childhood joy via the Disney movie and teenage fascination as Judith read and re-read the book over and over, being inspired to create artworks based on the well-known characters and the world in which they lived. And so their reception…

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Wedding Film: Zoe & Scott

3rd September 2014

Wedding Featurette – Scott & Zoe from Goliath Productions on Vimeo. Zoe and Scott’s wedding film includes their own commentary of their love story; a film format we are so on board with. It is a beautiful momento of their intimate feelings towards one another prior to tying the knot, which they will have for years to come. Throughout the film it becomes plain this couple is most definitely on the same page, both speaking almost identical answers about their life expectations and dreams and what they each hold of most importance in the world. It’s so sweet, it will…

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DIY: Surprise Love Note

2nd September 2014

On your Sunshine Coast wedding day morning, wouldn’t it be lovely to surprise your beloved with a love note? Of course, a beautifully hand-written letter or poem would be beautiful. However, if all your best material is tied up in your personalised vows, or you just want to make a bit more of a statement, why not keep it short and simple… and big?  Street art, or driveway art, even wall art can be achieved quite simply, inexpensively and perfectly temporarily and most importantly – legally. For the images you see below are not featuring spray paint, but spray chalk!…

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Real Wedding: Jessica & Travis at The Lakehouse

1st September 2014

Local teacher, Jess, married her love, Travis, in a beautiful classic wedding at Sunshine Coast purpose-built wedding venue, The Lakehouse. Their wedding styling was inspired by the location and decor of the waterfront coastal venue, and Marine Engineer Travis’ affinity with all things nautical. Jess also included a hint of vintage in her fashion and with the inlusion of old family wedding photographs.  Images by Lou O’Brien captured their day in a gorgeous fashion.  “We gave our attendants their dresses and suits as well as nice bottles of champagne and scotch and the girls also had pretty robes for getting ready as…

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Wedding Album: Kellie & Dayne DIY – Sunshine Beach

31st August 2014

One of our most lusted after weddings was that of Kellie and Dayne, who married at Sunshine Beach in the cutest DIY beachside nuptials ever. We published their gorgeous wedding in our January edition of The Bride’s Tree free online wedding magazine, and you all went absolutely nuts for their fashion, cute cruiser bikes, amazing beachfront location and all the little DIY details.  So today we are sharing with you some more of their stunning wedding album. The images were taken by Melanie McNiven Portraits, and you can view the full gallery here.  Peek through Kellie & Dayne’s full wedding…

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Weekly Round Up

29th August 2014

Just in case you missed it…  One bride's journey to making her wedding dress dream come true.  How a wedding prize winner put her good fortune to good use.  One of our fave versatile wedding DIY projects.  Anna Campbell's new off-the-rack collection, Forever Entwined.  The proposal that has me nominating this guy for Fiance of the Year! 

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Engaged: Josh & Liv at Moffat Beach

28th August 2014

Photographer Anna from Sweet Hope Photography recently got the privilege of playing paparazzi to a proposal, planned by sweetheart Josh to his love, Liv. Today she tells us this gorgeous true love story… Josh loves to surf so they have both spent a lot of time at the beach while they’ve been dating so it was only fit the proposal happened on the sand. Josh convinced Liv that they were doing an errand for family on their way to a date night dinner, and they had to pick up something from one of the houses on the beach. Meanwhile he…

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New Collection from Anna Campbell: Forever Entwined

27th August 2014

Today Anna Campbell launches their latest collection. Named in an ode to the romantic feel of each and every piece, “Forever Entwined” moves into a new design realm for Anna Campbell’s off-the-rack collections, featuring slimming, feminine shapes, sexy silhouettes, decadent embellishments and full lace trains with the most glamorous brides in mind.  Enchanting embellishments of guipure laces, sparkling with soft sequins, hand-beaded French lace, all hand-crafted on stunning gowns of light-weight laces and silks, designed to each feature a train with ease of bustle in mind.  Australian designer, Anna Campbell herself said of her collection, “The design process for rthis collection…

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Hi, I’m Sally, Founder and Editor of The Bride’s Tree. Over the past 13 years I’ve written thousands of articles about all things wedding from tips and trends to etiquette and ideas. On this blog I bring you the best of Sunshine Coast and Brisbane weddings.