Guest List Tracker Printable Planning Tool

3rd December 2013

Keeping track of your guests has never been so easy. We have free for you, my lovely Sunshine Coast brides, one document that will see you through from sending the invitation to sending your thank you cards. BAM – successful guest liasing. Keep track of who has been sent an invitation, who has responded “yes”, who has politely declined, what they gave you for a present and check off when you have sent them a thank you note.  Our printable planning tools are free for you to download and print. 

How to Take Fabulous Photos of Your Products to Share on Your Social Media

Exciting! Sal's School of Biz now has its own little spot on the blog so you beautiful businessy folk can take time out each Tuesday to get inspired and learn a little something to help you with marketing, promoting, branding, blogging, productivity and motivation in your business.  Today I wanted to share some tips on how to take fabulous photos of your products and creations that you will be proud to share on your social media. Say you're a cake decorator – hours upon hours of painstakingly getting that icing colour mix just right to match the hue of the colour swatch…

Multi-level Carpark Engagement Photo Shoot

2nd December 2013

I am reposting this engagement shoot today. 1. Because it’s awesome. 2. Because I’m sure as it was originally posted over a year ago, many of you would not have seen it before and I don’t want you to miss out! Guess what? You don’t actually have to wear matching white singlets and denim to your engagement photo shoot. And, although there are stunningly gorgeous beaches here on the Sunshine Coast, you don’t actually have to have your engagement session at one of them. And you’ll never believe this – every last pic doesn’t actually have to be all lovey-dovey! …

We’ve reached the Terrible Twos!

1st December 2013

It has been such a busy time of year, I almost forgot – it's our birthday! It was two years ago today we launched The Bride's Tree. Seven magazines, 730-odd blog articles, 148 wonderful vendors, 329,603 visitors to our website, 864,435 page views, one new staff member (hi Joelle!), tons of fun and immense job satisfaction later – here we are.  //// We have so loved having you – yes you here reading this message – part of the journey! Here's to the next two years and beyond. We love being part of this crazy beautiful world of Sunshine Coast weddings; The…

Weekly Round Up

29th November 2013

Exciting! Sal's School of Biz has been so popular with our wedding pros, it has its own new home on Tuesday mornings. So look out for my how-to on taking fabulous photos of your products for social media next week!  If you haven't yet entered this competition to win a wedding package valued at over $4900, is it because you have been getting into the champagne early…? Seriously, put down the flute and get your butt into gear, because you literally only have a few hours left to enter, and the wedding professionals who are kindly offering up their products…

DIY: Wish Bone Wedding

28th November 2013

In finding this fun little DIY, I recalled the time my mother diligently collected actual wish bones in the months leading up to my cousin’s wedding. That’s a lot of cooked chook and coleslaw family dinners, my friends! //// It was also a lot of discipline between us kids, because we all usually fought for the privilege of being on one end of the pull-apart with a chance to win that wish. Hey, it was the early 90’s, we didn’t have an iPod Touch to amuse ourselves!  So the plan for these wish bones was to have them cleaned up,…

Wedding Film: Kirby and Daniel in Maleny

27th November 2013

That dress. That smile. That happy day Kirby and Daniel became husband and wife. We recently shared this beautiful couple’s real wedding in Maleny with you, and you were absolutely mad for it. Just wait till you watch their highlights film from Innovate Media. The photos tell the story really well, which is why you and I both fell in love with their wedding. Now having seen the film, heard the words they shared in their vows and speeches… I really adore them even more!  Kirby + Daniel // Cinematic Highlights from Innovate Media on Vimeo. //// A-Listers Photographer: Greg Gardner Photography…

Australian Cattle Station Wedding

26th November 2013

Tom and Katie wanted their guests to have a lot of fun at their wedding, and what says fun more than lawn games? Croquet and boche and badminton had guests mingling and enjoying themselves at the Yandina Station wedding on the Sunshine Coast. CL Weddings and Events provided the lawn games gear, which was a real hit with all the guests, young and young at heart!  //// The pretty vintage styling included a lot of DIY by the couple and their families, with the rustic country venue lending itself to the theme quite nicely. In fact, Yandina Station is a…

Love is Sweet Part 1

25th November 2013

Today we have an oh-so-sweet guest blogger, Suzie Vella, who is the brains and artistic brilliance behind The Cupcake Teahouse.  //// A wedding cake is such a focal point of the wedding reception. Many photos will be taken of it and it will be oohed and aahed over.There are many factors to consider when chosoing a cake. Take the time to find a cake decorator that you feel comfortable with and will listen to your ideas. Asl family, friends and even your wedding planner and venue for recommendations as word-of-mouth leads you to some amazing people. The style of your cake…

Weekly Round Up

22nd November 2013

A little birdie will not have any part in the following proclamation. I am out and proud about the fact that… it's my birthday! It's not what you would call an important one. Last year I had a big party for my 30th, so 31 in terms of milestones is nothing on the surface. However, I feel it is somewhat significant for me, because unlike last year with all the glitz and glamour of my fancy roped-off Brisbane nightclub soiree with ballerina cake (a nod to my childhood ballet days), I am accepting of what is occuring. There is no…