Spotlight on a Supplier: Twig & Grace

4th February 2014

  Doesn’t this lady just look like a whole lot of fun! This is none other than the gorgeous Dezley from Twig & Grace, a florist/homewares store/cafe located in the Noosa hinterland and brimming with unique style. Having been a vintage enthusiast long before it became “trendy”, it’s no wonder today’s Sunshine Coast brides love Dezley’s adorable store. Today, Dezley is in our spotlight. //// When talking to brides about their wedding flower arrangements, Dezley really takes the time to get to know you, your family, your loves, your style and everything that is special to you, because she strongly…

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Real Wedding: Breeanna & Jack in Flaxton

3rd February 2014

Breeanna and Jack were married amidst 98 family and friends on the vineyard at Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding venue, Flaxton Gardens on their five year anniversary. It was their biggest priority to have their dream wedding photographer there to capture all the special moments of their day.  Their wedding album is full of stunning images by First Class Wedding Photography. View the full album here.  //// The Proposal  Jack proposed to me at the snow in NSW and recorded the proposal through recordable snow goggles. We arranged prior to the wedding for our videographer to put ‘our proposal into a…

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Weekly Round Up

31st January 2014

Just in case you missed it…  We put out a magazine this week! That makes Volume 8 of The Bride's Tree free online magazine, thank you very much. We got all show-offy about our friends from The Beauty Case and their vintage-style makeup designs.  We showed you some ways you can have a pink wedding without that sickly sweet feeling. It's all in the hue.  We shared a super cute Twin Waters wedding with a rustic feel.    Hot Wedding Deal Innovate Media have an exclusive offer for readers of The Bride's Tree Magazine. See their behind-the-scenes film from our…

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Volume 8 The Bride’s Tree Magazine Out Today!

30th January 2014

  IT’S HE-EEERRRE! (She said rather loud in an Oprah-esque excited frenzy.) We have published our 8th – yes, you read that right – our 8th edition of The Bride’s Tree free online magazine. This beautiful piece of online literature is yours to view and download for free.  I enjoyed putting together this edition an awful lot. We worked with some absolutely incredible people on two of the most amazing styled shoots I have ever had the pleasure of being part of. One such shoot took place at the Sunshine Coast’s newest purpose-built waterfront wedding venue, The Lakehouse. The decor…

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Real Wedding: Chelsea & Ben in Twin Waters

29th January 2014

Chelsea and Ben are a beautiful local couple, who reside in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. After two years together, they embarked on a three-year engagement, during which Chelsea planned their dream day with the help of her mother and sister.  At Twin Waters Golf Club, they said their I Dos amongst 68 of their closest family members and friends. Their special day was captured by the talented Lee from Life and Love Photography. //// See Chelsea and Ben’s full wedding album here.  A Starting Point Before anything we looked around at venues, to get a feel for what was out…

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Shell Pink Wedding Inspiration

28th January 2014

Soft pink is a popular colour for wedding day styling. And the great thing about this colour is it is so very versatile. Usually when you think pink, you might conjure up images of so much sweetness you end up with a toothache. Well we can assure you, including soft or shell pink in your wedding theme can be just sweet and girly enough, without having that overwhelmingly pink feel.  //// See with this subtle colour, it’s great to team it with neutral or basic colours that blend, rather than contrast. For example, ivory rather than stark white will go…

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Weekly Round Up

24th January 2014

Strewth! It's Australia Day weekend! You know what that means – barbeques with forgotten sauce bottles, beach swims with zinced up noses, buckets of prawns and newspaper to wrap the stinky remains before trying to find any other bin to put them in but your own, and of course the only day of the year where everyone joins in for cricket at the park, no matter the skill level. And the soundtrack to these festivities will obviously be whatever happens to be included in the Triple J Hottest 100 countdown. I think you really need to be an Aussie to catch…

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Real Wedding: Laura & Pat at Sunshine Beach

23rd January 2014

Melbourne couple, Laura and Pat, planned their destination wedding in Sunshine Beach with the idea of having a holiday in Noosa with all of their family and friends, some of whom they had not seen in some time. They ended up with 65 guests making the trip to see them wed in a stunning ceremony at Sunshine Beach and join them for a reception just 50 metres away at The Surf Club. Laura put together a timelessly elegant beach wedding with clean lines and neutral colours. //// Read their story in the Bride’s own words below, and view their full wedding…

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Real Wedding: Chelsea & Troy in Maleny

21st January 2014

In a beautiful Maleny Manor wedding ceremony and reception, Chelsea and Troy became husband and wife. Their classic styling with a hint of vintage was a hit with their 65 guests. Music lovers to the core, they had live music at their ceremony and Chelsea arranged the best surprise ever for new husband, Troy, by bringing in his favourite band to play their bridal waltz.  //// Take a peek at Chelsea and Troy’s full wedding album here. And read their beautiful story in Chelsea’s words below.   When Chelsea Met Troy I used to work in a CD shop. Troy…

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Celebrating the Spirit of Women

20th January 2014

“I absolutely love working with women, so it was only natural to celebrate how amazingly special, strong and spiritual we all are.” Professional makeup artist, Natalie Hunter, has teamed up with some of the Sunshine Coast’s most talented people to create absolutely stunning images that depict a celebration of women. Read our interview with Natalie in our latest magazine on page 67 and see more of the incredible work these clever ladies have accomplished.  Dream Team Photographer: Robecca McLean Photographer Makeup artist: Natalie Hunter Makeup Artist Hair stylist: Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair Florist: Willow Bud  

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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.