Introducing our AH-MAZING Sponsors!

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HELLO MAY

Sophie the creative director is flying in for The Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair JULY 19 from Sydney – Carrie’s (ADA’s co-founder) hometown. We are sooo excited to finally meet Soph and show her an awesome time in the Sunshine State.

Soph loves discovering new vendors (just like us), ‘finding little rad cafes’ (just like us), eating delicious food, sunshine and salt water…again just like us. We are a match made in heaven, just like you and your lover who should really come and hang out at the wedding fair and tick off your wedding to do list.

You can meet Sophie too – we won’t hog her to ourselves – at her creative space located in the gorgeous chapel.

 

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THE BRIDE’S TREE

Just like a tree the lovely ladies behind The Bride’s Tree are always branching out to bride’s and grooms to be to help the Sunshine Coast wedding planning to be a breeze. The Bride’s Tree have been there right from the start when we had our first ever fair and they could see us going the distance. Their eyes lit up when we told them our plan of bringing a creative and inspiring wedding fair to the Sunshine Coast.

A Darling Affair is like their ‘baby’ and  they couldn’t be more proud than to say it. Watching the fair blossom and grow, they know they, like yourselves, will be in for a real treat and will be swept off your feet with an amazing day on JULY 19.

A Darling Affair has gone from strength to strength with the backing of our sponsors who keep encouraging us to strive to bring you the most helpful, layed back, inspiring and enjoyable wedding fair that Queensland brides & grooms to be are searching for with the hands down best and sought after wedding suppliers. Our fairs are NEVER the same from year to year and we are not the typical wedding “expo”.

Head over to their gorgeous websites below and then come and pick their brains at the fair. They are more than eager to chat to you!

Hello May  /  The Bride’s Tree

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Introducing our ‘FAVOUR’-ite vendors!

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FAIR LIGHT BLESSED

What is your wedding specialty?

I provide mini potted succulents as unique wedding favour option.

What is it that you love about weddings so much?

For most of us it is the only party we throw where we truly splurge on the most elegant decoration to make the entire event both beautiful and memorable to ourselves and our guests.

What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?

An animal petting farm to entertain the children in attendance.

 

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CONFETTI & CAKE

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

We are an online store selling everything you need for a gorgeous DIY event.

What do you love about weddings? 

They make people happy!

If you were a colour, what would it be and why?

Pink! I’m a girly girl and pink makes me happy!

 

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MOTHER EARTH CANDLES

Tell us a bit about yourself…

Hi! My name is Megan and i specialize in making soy wax candles and melts for any occasion. I do what i do as it is a passion and something i love! I love being crafty and making people feel special.

What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?

A wooden board with keys hanging off it. A tag was attached to each key saying “Key to Success!” It was their ‘guest book’ and their guests wrote their personal message on there to the couple.

If you were a colour, which colour would it be and why?

Purple!!!! I’m a pretty spiritual soul at heart and i believe everything happens for a reason and there is always meanings behind everything.

If you looked up the meaning of purple it’s me in a nutshell.

Purple has a variety of effects on the mind and body including uplifting spirits, calming the mind and nerves and encouraging imagination and creativity.

 

Check out their gorgeous products online:

Fair Light Blessed  /  Confetti & Cake  /  Mother Earth Candles

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Wanna Win a Wedding Dress!?

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WIN A GOWN GIVEAWAY AT A DARLING AFFAIR

 

Ladies if you are still on the hunt for the dress of your dreams then you NEED to come along to our Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair!  The amazing and incredibly talented Begitta is giving away (yep that’s right – GIVING AWAY) one of her swoon-worthy bridal gowns.

One lucky bride (with up to 2 darling guests to accompany her) will be treated to a consultation with designer Begitta over champagne and cupcakes (yum!) to choose her stunning gown from her new WHITE collection of Ready-to-Wear Gowns. This prize is valued at $1,500!

So if you don’t already have your tickets to the fair, you’ll probably be wanting to purchase some now… so here’s where you can do that: Tickets to A Darling Affair Sunshine Coast

 

 

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Introducing our sweet CAKE makers!

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THE SWEET SPOT

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

I’m Ancia from The Sweet Spot. I’m a Mum to a 4yr old little boy and lover of all things sweet.

Don’t you hate it when you see an amazing cake and you get to taste it and you are left feeling disappointed. Well i know this happens all too often and this is why The Sweet Spot came about. My passion for all things sweet and quality ensure you get only the best. The sweet spot will make your dream wedding cake a reality and it will taste as good as it looks.

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Introducing our PICTURE PERFECT photographers

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RYDER EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY

What kind of couples do you like to photograph?

My name is Ryder and i photograph rad couples in love. I’m an all day wedding photographer which means you have me from as early as you like, until you leave the reception. By the end of the day i feel like a guest and that’s pretty damn sweet. I guess it says a lot about the couples i shoot. They’re so welcoming.

What does your camera love to capture on a wedding day?

I’m all about capturing the honest, unscripted moments between you and your partner, your family and friends. Well that and those crazy moments on the d-floor!

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Introducing our SWEET WEDDING RIDE vendors!

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In a nut shell, who are you and what do you do?

We are Brian (Woody) and Linda. We have some really awesome cars we have restored to run as limousines for weddings and formals.

What is it that you love so much about weddings?

We are so lucky! We get to hang out with the bride and groom before the biggest moment in their relationship. In the minutes leading up to the bride getting out of the car it’s a really special time. Some keep chatting to calm their nerves and others like to have one of “their” songs played.

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Introducing our HAIR AND MAKE-UP experts!

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THE BEAUTY CASE

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

The Beauty Case are team of fun loving gals who ensure that you walk down that isle looking a million bucks!

With hair and makeup stylist that come to you in the comfort of your surroundings we are here to make your morning easy, fun and memorable!

What is it about weddings that you love so much?

I think we all love a bit of romance and weddings are our perfect fix for that and there is nothing better than making women feel great about themselves on such a special day

“Looking good is feeling great”!

If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?

As a team we would be a rainbow!!!

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Introducing our STYLISTS!

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LOVE BIRD WEDDINGS

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

Lovebird Weddings is a boutique wedding planning & styling agency, creating Beautiful, Inspiring and Original weddings on the Sunshine Coast.

Décor has been hand-picked to reflect Coastal, Rustic, and Vintage styling. Furniture is custom-made to ensure exclusivity. Fabric pieces are hand-made, bespoke to every wedding.

The Lovebirds team is a passionate group of artists, stylists, planners, and lovers of love stories.

We’ll take you on a wedding journey that you will love forever.

What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?

The most beautiful and personalised and unique thing I ever saw was on one of my first weddings. It was a Jewish wedding, and traditional for the bride to hand-make their own chuppah (or canopy) to get married under. My bride had collected all the love letters from her beau and screen-printed them onto pretty fabrics, which she then sewed together, and in the seams she sewed in old coins and collectables from her family. The end result was super gorgeous, and so romantic. They said their vows underneath all those lovely love letters that reflected the strength of their relationship. It was this chuppah that inspired my own interest in sewing bespoke canopies for my clients, and I’ve created many of them over the past 6 years.

What do you do in your free time?

I’m a lover of travel and adventure, so if I ever get an opportunity for a few days off, I will always want to go exploring.

If I have just a few hours, then I’m usually found in one of the following activities…reading books, drinking wine with friends, trying out new restaurants, downloading new music, hanging out with my family, or sometimes just taking a good mag to the beach for some “me time”.

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SIMPLY STYLE CO.

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

We are a husband and wife duo!

Simply Style Co is a wedding styling and event hire company based on the Sunshine Coast.  We love to create one of a kind weddings with simplicity and style.  We put passion, creativity, heart and soul in to making your wedding day an unforgettable memory, a story that will last a life time!

What is it that you love about weddings so much?

The creativity!  Gone are the days of chair covers and sashes (phew!).  Weddings now express who people are with their individuality and personal style.  We love that every wedding is unique and tells a story and expresses the love our brides and grooms have for one another.

What do you do in your free time?

I create. I am forever making, designing and trying out new things (making Jimmy build me things!).  I’m not a sit at home and watch TV kind of girl.  I love my amazing and supportive husband Jimmy, snuggling with my fur baby kitty, exploring and embracing our beautiful big backyard – nature!

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 Made to Match

MADE TO MATCH EVENTS

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

Well I’m an Event Planner & Stylist who just loves bringing your vision to life !  I specialize in wedding styling , dessert tables & lolly buffets .

I also have an ever growing hire service which includes a selection of vintage furniture & props.

I am passionate, creative & friendly and just love, love, love this industry.

What do you do in your free time?

I don’t have much free time as I have 4 boys!  But when I do you can find me scouring through op shops & scrap yards looking for treasure!

If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?

That’s a hard one as my pallet changes every five minutes !

At the moment I am loving radiant orchid  it’s colour makes such a statement .

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Cloud Nine

CLOUD NINE WEDDINGS

What is it that you love about weddings so much?

The fact that every wedding is totally different.  The bones are the same from wedding to wedding, but every time a Bride makes a decision on any of the details, her wedding takes on its own unique style.   We spend many months with Brides planning, styling and creating amazing wedding days.  These are like our babies and we handle each one with just as much love and care.

What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?

I’ve been doing weddings for over 20 years so I’ve seen just about everything from Elvis serenading a couple during their bridal waltz, a crazy gothic wedding which has a blood toast,  through to some of the most romantic moments that can be witnessed between a Bride & Groom .

If you were a colour, which would you be, and why?

I would be lavender, it’s my calming colour.  When things are crazy, the colour lavender is my calm place.

 

For more super stylin’ inspo, head straight over to our Stylists Website:

www.lovebirdweddings.com.au   |   www.simplystyleco.com  |   

www.madetomatchevents.com   |   www.cloudnineweddings.com.au

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Introducing our MUSICIANS!

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JR MUSIC

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

We are Jess and Ryan, a couple of kids at heart, who have a passion for music and we love weddings too, so we decided to start a business.  Jess is the wedding singer and Ryan just does what he’s told.

What do you do in your free time?

Ryan works full time at a school in Brisbane and Jess is studying to be a high school drama teacher. We also really enjoy spending time with friends and family, eating good food and catching up on the latest episode of survivor.

If you were a colour, which colour would you be, and why?

This is a really hard question! But together we would probably be a light blue, because when we searched Mood ring colours on Google, it said laid back – Light blue!

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Love Note

LOVE NOTE

In a nutshell, who are you and what do you do?

We are an acoustic music duo. We write, record and perform “your” song, an original song created for your wedding or proposal. We also provide live music for weddings including acoustic romantic sets for your ceremony, cocktail hours, or dinner music and we can rock a reception.

What is it about weddings that you love so much?

As  a passionate advocates for the personal touch I love that a wedding is a rare chance to express your heart in fine details and beautiful words. I love that it is a chance to experience a moment that has the power to transfer love to everyone present.

What I love most about weddings is that they are a celebration of life and love so far, loves future and all the wonderful people that have loved and supported you along the way. In that way it is also a chance to give back and to extend love to everyone you care about. A wedding can create a sense of something so much bigger than your matrimony. It is a day we are given the opportunity to create, share in, celebrate and honour love.

What do you do in your free time?

I love to treasure hunt recycled or handcrafted furniture and vintage treasures, love a good brie, wine and pinterest session. Mostly I just try to spend as much time eating with friends and family as possible.

 

Be sure to check out these talented folk’s websites before coming to visit them at the fair:

www.lovenote.com.au   |   http://jfweddingsinger.jimdo.com

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Introducing our CELEBRANTS!

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Joshua Withers

JOSHUA WITHERS

What is it about weddings that you love so much?

Who the heck falls in love? It’s crazy! If two people can fall in love, then find the guts to commit to that, and then decide to celebrate it with their friends and family, how lucky am I to be invited to come along and lead the proceedings. I’m the luckiest guy at a wedding. Well, maybe the second or third luckiest. But I’m up there!

What is the most unique thing you’ve seen at a wedding?

Every single day, I see unique at weddings. That’s my thing. From the few moments I listened in science class in grade nine I learnt that a person is scientifically and mathematically unique and different, one in six billion. If two of these unique people got together and planned a party, it really should be a unique wedding. If two of my weddings are the same I’ll probably quit the game.

What do you do in your free time?

My spare time is usually spent with my best friend, and wife, Britt. Our favourite things to do together is travel, either to the next suburb or across the equator to the other side of the world, or we get addicted to TV shows.

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