Free People x Grace Loves Lace

1st June 2015

Well this is exciting. Australia’s Grace Loves Lace has teamed up with US fashion label Free People to usher their iconic bohemian style into the wedding fashion world. Titled FPEverAfter, the collection comprises of 15 dresses featuring a range of styles, including strapless silhouettes and two-piece gowns, in romantic white French laces and silk chiffons.  Six of the newly launched dresses are the result of a collaboration with Grace Loves Lace, ensnared with their characteristically elegantly free spirited style. 

Anna Campbell: Spirit Collection

31st May 2015

This week is Fashion Week on The Bride’s Tree, and we are kicking off with a brand new, just launched collection from one of our absolute favourite Australian bridal designers, Anna Campbell.  The “Spirit” collection sees Anna Campbell’s distinctive style meeting new silhouettes and customisable options. Interchangeable skirts have been designed to cater for every style and range from slimline fit to cascading silk tulle to a beaded drop skirt.  Anna Campbell birthed her new line from the idea that every bride’s spirit is what shines on her wedding day.  As with all Anna Campbell collections, dresses are hand-finished in…

Announcing… Fashion Week on The Bride’s Tree

29th May 2015

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The Life and Style of a Pro Wedding Hair Stylist

Nicole Taylor from Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair is one of our industry greats, who has gone from strength to strength with her wedding hair styling business. From working in a salon full time and doing weddings on the weekend, she now works fulltime in her own business, following her true passion for wedding hair styling. She has even generated a leg of her business that sees her travelling to Bali for weddings. We quizzed Nicole about her glam life as a Sunshine Coast wedding hair stylist. Photos by Terri Hanlon Photography Niki, how do you keep up with all the…

Engaged: Caitlin + Chris

27th May 2015

If you’re looking for an extra special local spot to have your engagment shoot, you can’t get more special than atop Mount Coolum. An icon of the Sunshine Coast, not to mention a good place to contemplate life while engaging in a bit of snuggle time.  Cute engaged couple Caitlin and Chris had been meaning to make the 40-minute trek up the mountain for some time when photographer Judd from Juddric Photography made mention of a want to do a shoot in higher altitude.  Loving it? See more of Caitlin + Chris’ engagement shoot. 

Seaside Celebration Wedding Inspiration

26th May 2015

To make a seaside wedding into a real celebration, take one pretty bride, add some pretty-coloured flowers, a bright lip, and some carefree tresses.  Using bright pops of colour in the bridal bouquet and flower crown and a pink lip is a perfect look for a fun beach bride. Throw some large balloons and confetti in the mix and you’ve got yourself a colourful, happy and fresh wedding look!  Photos by Stacey Schramm Photography Pink lips and warm toned natural eyes are a perfect pairing in this wedding makeup design by Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry. Love this gorgeous combination of fresh, fun…

Anatomy of a Whirlwind Wedding

25th May 2015

The average wedding takes 12 months to plan, but sometimes you just don’t have that kind of time up your sleeve. Simply Bridal take us through the anatomy of a whirlwind wedding, and where to focus your attention if you have a super short time to get everything organised.  ////

Real Wedding: Elle & Chris in Noosa

24th May 2015

 Glamour on the beach was the order of the day for Elle and Chris’ Noosa Heads wedding. Their ceremony was witnessed by their 94 guests at Maison La Plage, and followed with a reception at the ever-gorgeous waterfront restaurant, Rickys River Bar & Restaurant.  Elle planned the wedding meticulously, enlisting the help of the best of the best wedding professionals. From the flowers to the decorations and everything in-between, this is one stylish affair. In keeping with the exceptional standard, Tanya from Chesterton Smith Photography was the one to capture all the wonderful memories.  The Vows We wrote our own…

Bridal Fashion: Little Mermaids in Aleksandrovna Bridal Couture

21st May 2015

Shipwrecked in paradise, these Little Mermaids pretty up the shore of Little Cove, Noosa, spectacularly. If you’re looking for some creative inspiration for your beach wedding, this creative shoot will inspire you to pare it back to simple natural beauty. Of course helped along by some seriously stunning bridal fashion and funky nautical styling pieces.  Images by Chesterton Smith Photography The Dream Team  Photography / Chesterton Smith Photography Location / Little Cove Noosa Hair / Sass & Niki’s Wedding Hair Makeup + Flash Tattoos / Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry Props / Coastal Vintage  Bridal gowns / Aleksandrovna Bridal Bikinis / Klams…

The sweetest place card holders ever

20th May 2015

When your Sunshine Coast wedding guests go looking for their place at your reception, wouldn’t it be sweet for them to be greeted with this level of cuteness? I just love a cute place card holder! These ones are very easy to find online with Wedding Accessories 2 You, and right now they are having an online store-wide sale!  If you would still like to see these little beauties in person, come along to the It’s My Wedding Expo this weekend in Maroochydore to look, touch and feel all their cute wares, and learn about their free delivery to local…