As lovely as those perfectly gorgeous photos in your wedding album are, some perfectly imperfect ones can be just as treasured for all time. A bit of fun and personality in your wedding pics will have you remembering the day fondly for years to come. Lani Carter Photographer knows just when to click that little magic clicker (technical term for those not in the know), and capture a cute couple moment like this one. Lani is currently running a competition on her Facebook page, where you can win a wedding day photographic package, valued at $1800! Make sure you check…

  Traditionally, the bride arrives at her wedding in style. A horse-drawn cart is super romantic, a limousine a modern traditional option, while some like to make a big splash with a beautiful classic car or even a boat or helicopter! WHERE TO START If you’re not your typical rev head or grease monkey, you may have no strong feelings about your mode of transportation on your wedding day. This might be when you call on your groom-to-be to make the hard decisions. However, all brides want to be comfortable, so make sure you have some input, too. Depending on…

In the lead up to your Sunshine Coast wedding day, you’re probably contemplating a lot of the out-of-the-usual-comfort-zone scenarios you are going to find yourself and your partner in. Speeches, publicly declaring your love, having your photo taken a gazillion times and of course… The Bridal Waltz or First Dance. All eyes will be on just you two. Oohing and ahhing as you gracefully glide out onto the dancefloor, and your new husband swiftly and expertly pulls you to him and with a flourish of hand and leads you in a perfectly practiced dance your cinematographer will later edit into…

When you stand up for your dance with your dad at your wedding, it's going to be a very special moment. It will be one you will remember forever, and so will your dad. Having the right song to punctuate this moment in time is essential. Of course you could go with Butterfly Kisses… But of course, as sweet as that song is, you're not really that kind of girl, and he's not really that kind of dad. You need something that's more "you"  and reflects your one-of-a-kind relationship you share with your daddy. Never fear, Sunshine Coast wedding singer,…

We have shared with you the Shelly Beach, Caloundra wedding ceremony and reception photos from our Bohemian Beach Wedding styled shoot. This photo shoot was taken for Volume 1 of The Bride's Tree free online bridal magazine, and the photos by Shane Shepherd Photography really do speak for themselves… But I'm going to go right ahead and tell you once again why we love them more than mud cake with chocolate ganache filling, double choc frosting with sprinkles. And choc chips. And sparklers. With a Tim Tam slam chaser. Incase you're not fully grasping the gravity of this statement – we REALLY dig all…

Alyssa and James have an all too familiar love story, laced with fate. They were highschool sweethearts, who dated for a year. When James moved to Brisbane to study, the pair remained good friends. Years later, after they had both finished their studies, they reunited and have been inseparable ever since. They had a 14-month engagement, a good amount of time to plan their beautiful Sunshine Coast wedding. Alyssa says once she booked her wedding venue, Novotel Twin Waters Resort, and locked in the date of their Sunshine Coast wedding, everything else flowed from there. The lilac and bling theme…

So you want to know if you can look pretty, sexy, glamourous and on-trend on your wedding day… The simple answer is, yes indeedy-do! Today's makeup design of the week was created by Sunshine Coast wedding makeup artist, Sally Townsend Makeup Artistry, for Volume 1 of The Bride's Tree free online bridal magazine vintage glamour styled shoot. This striking design is a charcoal smokey eye makeup design with distinct feminine touches with pretty pink detail and a lilac-based nude lip. The focus is on the eyes with super glamourous false lashes and defined eyebrows, creating a vintage style with a…

The iconic Maleny wedding tree. It actually resides on private property, but the owners are extremely kind each and every weekend to allow Maleny brides and grooms to have their photos taken with their tree and view. It's a seriously stunning view, that's for sure, and all of the best Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding photographers know how to find it. The team from Artography are such photographers, who have the scoop on all the best spots for photos in the hinterland. This family owned and run operation is full of the passion you would expect from wedding photographers with amazing artistic talent in…

All of the best wedding themes share something a little bit personal and special to the couple. Integrated cultures, loves and passions make for fantastic ways to show your guests why and how your personalities make you a great couple. You know, it's not just about the clothes you wear, the music that's played and the food that's served; a wedding people will talk about will be one where the love is felt by everyone. That's why I really love when an effort is made in personal wedding theming from start to finish. And the start is not the moment you walk…

Since becoming engaged, have you ever had a moment where you have thought to yourself, "Hmm, this wedding caper is slightly more overwhelming than I originally anticipated." Or, "Oh my goodness, I'm going batty and I just don't know where to even begin!" How about, "If only an expert in this kind of thing would come along and tell me what to do!" I have a spot of good news for you, my fine little bridal friend. There is such an expert right here on the Sunshine Coast, who will in fact give you a nudge in just the right…