Of course you could do the standard hands on one another hips (or dare I say it… butts!) and sway, but then again this isn't actually a Blue Light Disco. Your first dance as a married couple is actually quite sacred, and we think it's really a beautiful touch to a wedding when a bit of effort is put into it.  Whether you're going to go all out or simply do the old sway, you should have a firm plan in place that's you're comfortable with. So which first dance is right for you? The high-energy foxtrot? What about the…

Melissa and Ricky first met at a Christmas party in London… then again at Glastonbury Festival six months later… then 12 months after the festival they actually started dating. Talk about a courtship! Despite this, they say one of the things that makes them work as a couple is that they are both spontaneous (who’d have thunk it!), and that they both love live music and travel. They certainly have a special relationship, and their strong love was clear to all on their Maleny wedding day. Both their ceremony and reception were held at  House of Laurels, which is not…

There is so much pretty in this piccy. We love the location, the simple folding white chairs, the scattering of petals on the ground and that bunting! LOVE the bunting as a frame of the ceremony site. Of course this photo has been captured to perfection, to fully display just how special this set up is, by Sunshine Coast wedding photographer, Terri Hanlon Photography. No wonder this bride and groom look so happy! 

  These days, weddings follow less of the old traditions, in favour of couples paving their own way. Family circumstances and finances are taken into account, and there are no hard and fast rules as to who pays. Today we are sharing with you first the traditional ways of the past, as well as what is typical of today in relation to who foots the bill for weddings. At the end of the day, everyone's circumstances are different, but this is an interesting look at how things would transpire in times gone by.  Gorgeous images by Sunshine Coast wedding photographer,…

We are continuing on with our Hair Design of the Week series, and today we are bringing you something a little different. This lovely short styled hair is a soft enhancing style created for the mature bride, adding a small hairpiece for extra volume. Sunshine Coast wedding hair stylist, A Vision of Pure Elegance, have done a beautiful job on this hair style. The bride and groom certainly appear very happy with it. Or perhaps so full of love, it wouldn't matter what her hair looked like! Nonetheless, it looks simply lovely. This photo, capturing a gorgeous moment between the loved…

You may notice today's photo of the week was taken of a Brisbane bride, overlooking Brisbane City. Isn't it just gorgeous! However, it was taken by an amazing Sunshine Coast wedding photographer – none other than our own Ritchie Duce of Level Eleven Photography!  Imagine this photo taken on the balcony at your wedding night accommodation at Caloundra, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum, Sunshine Beach or Noosa, overlooking the town or beach… That would be so cool! 

In our most recent edition of The Bride's Tree free online bridal magazine, we featured an incredible styled shoot, which was all about modern glamour. Think lots of white, symmetry, pretty glassware and pink detailing. There was crystal, bling, and candles, and the very on-trend ghost chairs, which we love and adore oh so much.  The reception was set up amidst the luscious greenery of Beedazzled Fantasia, and of course decorated to perfection by Sunshine Coast wedding planners and decorators, Beedazzled Events, with super pretty floral arrangements by Sunshine Coast wedding florist, I-blossom, and amazing designer stationery by Sunshine Coast…

Ooh, pretty! Today's hair design of the week is actually not one, but FOUR beautiful hair styles by wonderful Sunshine Coast hair stylist, Taryn Smith Hair & Makeup. When we saw these lovely pics by Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding photographer, Artography, we just had to share the bridesmaids' 'dos as well. Aren't they simply splendid?  Sunshine Coast brides love having Taryn around on their wedding day morning for her beautiful personality as much as her amazing hair styling talents. Having had Taryn work with us on some photo shoots for The Bride's Tree online bridal magazine, we can certainly attest…

Sorry everybody, today's Photo of the Week is a tear-jerker. This absolutely stunning, emotion evoking photo of amazingly beautiful Sunshine Coast bride, Sheree, is by David Moore Photography. Sheree's dad had just walked in, looked at her and started to cry. Sheree had a one beautiful big tear roll down her cheek and Dave was lucky enough to capture it. ADORE!  Have a beautiful long weekend!      

Their union took a bit of encouragement from friends over the course of several double dates, but Lauren finally couldn't resist Don's infectious laugh that fills a room with warmth. Meanwhile, Don had fallen head over heels for Lauren's wit and bubbly personality. Love unfolded and the rest, as they say, is history!  Lauren and Don were married in a Lake Weyba ceremony, and followed it up with a cocktail-style catered reception at Eumarella Shores. The Australian bush setting on the Noosa waterfront of Lake Weyba really needed no jazzing up, so the couple decided to keep things simple and…