Interview: Lynette Maguire, My Wedding Wish

11th March 2014

Oh, there are some good people in the world! Case and point: Lynette Maguire. This lovely lady was so moved several years ago by a couple she married in her capacity as a Sunshine Coast celebrant, where the groom was suffering a terminal illness and as his last wish wanted to marry the love of his life. Lynette is now dedicating her time to making other deserving peoples’ wishes come true.  //// Along with a merry band of 30 or so other Sunshine Coast wedding vendors, Lynette helped Christine and Nathan have their dream wedding at the Award-winning Maleny Manor….

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Real Wedding: Phoebe & Lochlan at Yandina Station

10th March 2014

In a whimsical woodland themed wedding at Yandina Station, Phoebe and Lochlan were married amongst an intimate gathering of their closest family and friends. The Dairy at Yandina Station was transformed delightfully with an outdoors-in feel, featuring tree stumps, moss and roses. The whole affair was gorgeously full of floral arrangements by Twig and Grace.  And something truly special – not one, but three cakes!  //// Glowing bride, Phoebe, shares her day with us in her own words and we have the treat of some Julian Beattie photos to pour over.  “Our wedding was a surreal, magic, love-high kind of a day. We felt completely…

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Weekly Round Up

7th March 2014

A sweet as pie Maleny wedding highlights film An engagement shoot atop Mount Coolum  A wedding with a super savvy bride who scored her ahmayzing wedding dress for just $500!  A review of a popular Peregian Beach restaurant-come-wedding venue  A gorgeous Maleny Manor wedding with pretty peach garden wedding theme

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Engaged: Lauren & Brendan at Mt Coolum

3rd March 2014

Lauren and Brendan’s romantic picnic atop Mount Coolum at sunset was captured by Tara Lee Photography. Mount Coolum is one of the Sunshine Coast’s most beautiful spots. The 20-30 minute walk up the mountain is rewarded with spectacular views of the ocean and the rest of the entire Sunshine Coast. Take a look at this Mount Coolum engagement shoot that follows the handsome couple up the hill and shows their undeniable love for one another. 

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Wedding Film: Caitlin & Jake in Maleny

2nd March 2014

This wedding film starts with an epic worm-off at One Tree Hill in Maleny, and that’s not the only flash mob-style get down we have the pleasure of witnessing. Caitlin and Jake had a super fun day, this is evident in their highlights wedding film by Jasper & Ruby Visions.  Caitlin & Jake :: Weddings at Tiffany’s :: Sunshine Coast Wedding Film from Jasper & Ruby Visions on Vimeo.

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Weekly Round Up

28th February 2014

Just in case you missed it…  Puppy love in this gorgeous Lovers Shoot 10 bomboniere ideas for vintage weddings A laid-back destination wedding at Cotton Tree All the imperative questions you need to be asking your prospective cake decorator A wedding decoration DIY anyone can manage  

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How to Choose Your Cake Maker

26th February 2014

How long will it take to make my desired cake and how close to my wedding date will you make it? Do you have wedding toppers to choose from or should I source my own? If I decide to decorate my cake with fresh flowers, will you coordinate with my florist?    These are all questions you should be asking prospective wedding cake vendors for your Sunshine Coast wedding. Plus others you may never have considered. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, gorgeous! We have a great printable questionaire and quote tracker free just for you.   Then you may like…

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10 Bomboniere Ideas for Vintage Weddings

24th February 2014

Your guests have done you a favour by coming to your wedding, so you have to give them a wedding favour. Simple as that. Okay, it’s not that cut and dry! Actually, the point of a wedding favour or bombonniere is to give thanks to your honoured guests for taking the time and making the effort to attend your special day. It’s also a little momento of your wedding, which they can take home and be reminded of you and your new spouse and the wonderful day they had witnessing your declaration of love and commitment.  So let’s take a…

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Weekly Round Up

21st February 2014

An event not to be missed this weekend is the Open Day at The Yacht Club. If you haven't seen this Mooloolaba  wedding venue yet, this is the perfect opportunity, as it will be beautifully decked out as though a wedding were occuring in the function room, and with the amazing weather we are having, you can see the waterfront venue in all its splendour. Hey, you may even score a prize – while I cannot guarantee that, I can guarantee there's a glass of bubbly waiting there for you.  Just in case you missed it…  We went behind the…

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Behind the Scenes of Alternative Brides Magazine Shoot

20th February 2014

One of the greatest joys of putting together a beautiful bridal magazine is the exquisite photo shoots we get to put together. Our Alternative Brides shoot in our 8th edition has been getting audible oohs and aahs across the interwebs. So today I thought I’d share a little bit of insight into what it takes to make this level of beeyootiful bridal styled shoot happen.  //// The concept of this styled shoot was born in a conversation Emma Nayler and I had. We both love something a little bit different, yet beautiful beyond compare. We got to talking about how…

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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.