Top Reasons To Get Married On The Sunshine Coast!

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So, you’re starting to plan your wedding and tossing around the pro’s and con’s of getting married on the Sunshine Coast.  Everyone knows that this beautiful part of the country is known for it’s stunning beaches, but there’s more to this part of the coast than meets the eye! From the breathtaking natural backgrounds of the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands, to amazing venues and top class local businesses, there are so many reasons to choose the Sunshine Coast as your dream wedding destination.

 

Looking for the ultimate spot for your ceremony? The Sunshine Coast has some truly fantastic venues…

 

The Chapel Woombye has been a favourite A Darling Affair Wedding Fair venue for years. This one of a kind, 100 year old church has been lovingly restored to make it a picture perfect backdrop. The largest of it’s kind on the Sunshine Coast, this beautiful chapel is perfect for couple’s who are dreaming of a quaint, love-filled ceremony.

 

The Rocks is an iconic landmark on the Maroochy River with sweeping water views and plenty of rustic charm. Stunning and relaxed, this amazing venue feature mouthwatering locally grown produce and wines on their menu list and are masters at creating a stress free day for couples by taking care of every little detail.

 

Nestled among the picturesque Sunshine Coast hinterland, Spicers Retreats Clovelly Estate has been renovated into a breathtaking luxury lodge. Boasting extensive gardens and top class accommodations, their experienced in-house wedding coordinator will guide you through every step of planning and make organising your wedding a breeze.

 

But what about the wedding cake and sweet treats that you want to WOW your guest with? Well….

 

The Little Bluebird Fine Cakes and Sweets are bringing a splash of elegance with their gorgeous range of delicious wedding cakes and baked goodies. A new addition to the Sunshine Coast, their distinct style is already creating buzz among brides and are quickly filling up their calendar for the new year!

 

Wild ChildKendra from Wildchild Catering creates incredible, bespoke wedding cakes and drool worthy dessert tables. She works alongside her clients to customise one-of-a-kind menus and no request is too crazy for this London trained baker!

 

SweetP Cakes and Cookies is a Noosa based cake and cookie artist that create Instagramable desserts and delectable treats. Perfect for wedding favours, your guests will be blown away by their scrumptious range of delights.

 

On the hunt for an out of this world wedding photographer? There are so many creative vendors on the coast, here are just a couple of our fav’s...

 

The uber talented Adriana Watson Photography is every couples dream! A Sunshine Coast native, she knows all the best spots and her skills reign supreme! Adriana creates an intimate connection with everyone that she works with to make sure that her photos are natural and in-the-moment.

 

Globetrotting Lani Carter Photographer is a wedding photographer with amazing style. She is all about capturing every romantic moment from your big day and her journalistic approach helps her to create images that you’re sure to fall in love with.

 

Dreaming of a beach side celebration or a bit of DIY flair? There are beautiful style options for every type of wedding…

 

The awesome team at Harper Arrow offer an exceptional range of styling packages that can be individually tailored to make sure that your celebration goes off without a hitch. Whether you’re looking for someone to do the heavy work or just need a bit of help with a little DIY style, they have you covered for your big day.

 

Boho Sisters are a unique event and styling biz based on the beautiful Sunshine Coast who create gorgeous modern Moroccan inspired set ups for any special occasion. Dreamers and travelers themselves, they design bespoke packages to give you the intimate and oh-so romantic day that you’ve been dreaming of.

 

Cloud Nine Weddings is a multi award winning business and a must for anyone planning an event on the coast. They take care of everything from the planning right through to styling your day to perfection.

 

It may not be the big city, but the Sunshine Coast has such a wide range of options for weddings. Our celebrants are all unique and we can help you find your perfect one, whatever your preference…

 

If you’re looking for a marriage celebrant with sass, then Hayley Belle is your girl! This rad young mum is a ball of energy and up for anything! With a background in radio, she’s now working in her dream job and uniting lovebirds across Queensland.

 

 

They don’t call her The Sunny Celebrant for nothing! Natalie Skye is full of life and injects her unique sparkle into every ceremony that she performs. A Sunshine Coast favourite, Natalie has brought together couples all over the globe.

 

The lovely Paula Koda has been helping couple and families celebrate milestones since 2010. A whole-hearted celebrant, Paula has a warmth and energy that radiates to all she meets.

 

Dazzling scenery and talented creatives make the Sunshine Coast an amazing wedding day option that ticks ALL the boxes with everything you need to create the once-in-a life-time, unforgettable day that you’ve been dreaming of.

Come and meet all of these amazing vendors (and more!) at the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair on 28th October. And for more behind the scenes info and drop dead gorgeous wedding inspiration follow A Darling Affair on our Instagram or Facebook page!

Sponsor Alert – Daisy Chain Weddings

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Looking for a photographer with loads of experience shooting weddings? Someone in high demand that leaves their clients raving? Or what about a person with the type of skills that makes other professionals in their field itching to work with them? Well, let us introduce you to Daisy Chain Weddings!

This incredible business covers all the bases, with the desire to offer the chance for everyone to have beautiful and affordable wedding photography and videography on their big day. They know every trick of the trade to capture the moments that bring back all the feels and all the memories, and deliver it for a price that suits your budget-conscious approach to wedding planning. Whether you’re having a big blowout wedding or a small and intimate elopement, Daisy Chain Weddings can tailor their services to help you create the ultimate keepsake.

Launched in early 2017, each member of the Daisy Chain Weddings team have been running businesses in the wedding industry for years. They’re all about good quality, fun times and amazing service. Plus, they’re just really great people to work with!

Come and meet their team and see their work for yourself at the next Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair! To see more from Daisy Chain Weddings, visit their website or Facebook page.

 

Sponsor – The Beauty Case

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Have you heard of The Beauty Case?! One of our fab sponsors and longtime supporters, Khesanh and her team are every bride’s dream!

Experts at hair and makeup, the girls from The Beauty Case are the ultimate glam squad and specialise in styles that leave you looking natural and radiant.

Constantly in demand, they travel up and down the coast, from the beaches of Byron Bay to the Sunshine Coast Hinterlands to create showstopping, gasp-out-loud looks. The team work with you through every step to ensure that each tiny detail is flawless, from your hair and makeup trial to the real deal on your wedding day. With their combined knowledge, The Beauty Case team have the perfect blend of experience and training to create your perfect look and make you feel like you’re glowing from the inside out.

Want to meet them for yourself? Come and see the gang in action at the next Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair this October. Until then, you can find out more about The Beauty Case on their website or Facebook page.

 

Cloud Nine Weddings

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Get ready to meet Cloud Nine Weddings!

This multi award winning business is a must for anyone planning a wedding or celebration on the Sunshine Coast.  A one stop shop for everything wedding related, they cover all the important bases from planning to decorating and every little nitty gritty in between. The team are pro’s at creating your dream day and are there working alongside couples from engagement all the way to the ‘I do’s’. Cloud Nine Weddings can organise decorations, help with finding the perfect ceremony location, assist with council permits and just about anything else to help make your celebration seamless.

The Cloud Nine team are seasoned professionals at a job that they love, which first started as an online store in 1998. Owner/manager Julie Ann Brown is the creative genius and powerhouse of this booming business, having been voted Australian Wedding Planner of the year twice, a testament to her talent and passion to go above and beyond. With a dedicated team of senior stylists, the company has a heartfelt motto that they live by, “Exceeding expectations every time”.

Want to meet the Cloud Nine Weddings crew in person? Head to the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair to see them in action!

Until then, you can find them on their Facebook page or website.

 

Adriana Watson Photography

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Adriana Watson is a photographer in it for the full journey. From documenting the excitement of getting engaged, to catching every little love-filled moment on your wedding day and even capturing the heart exploding joy of starting a family, Adriana and her trusty camera are there to snap every moment.

A wedding and portrait photographer based on the Sunshine Coast, Adriana has been following her passion since 2012 and creating a connection with her clients is essential to her process. She takes the time to really get to know each person that she works with, to be able to truly capture their uniqueness. The intimate connection that she weaves gives her the freedom to use her lens to photograph heartfelt, one of a kind images.

From start to finish, the outstanding service that Adriana provides leaves her clients feeling calm and confident in her amazing abilities and top quality product.

Adriana will be at the next Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair on 28th October to answer any questions, so be sure to grab your early bird tickets now!

To see more of her work, visit Adriana Watson Photography on Facebook or her website.

 


Head Over Wheels

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Do you believe in fate? When Juliette left France to travel around Australia, she never expected to find her dream guy AND her dream job with Head Over Wheels!

Meeting her partner Bartley at a backyard party that he was throwing, that night was was the beginning of a roller coaster ride of crazy adventures and falling in love. With a shared passion for all things retro, good music and a love of hospitality, their common interests brought them together and their differences brought Head Over Wheels to life!

New to the Sunshine Coast, since May 2017 they have already helped celebrate multiple weddings, birthday parties and community and corporate events from Byron Bay to Noosa. Not a bad start for their first 6 months of business! Their gorgeous mobile caravan bar is an absolute wow factor, guaranteed to make your celebration even more memorable. Operating as a BYO alcohol and beverage service, the Head Over Wheel’s friendly and talented bar staff ensure that your guests are happy and hydrated at all times. Plus, their amazing decor and relaxing ambiance creates incredible photo ops!

Not only that, Head Over Wheels supply an extensive record collection and their brilliant vinyl DJ will have your friends and family grooving along to the original analog sounds of pressed wax. With records ranging from 1960’s surf to legendary Aussie Artists, there’s something in their selection for everyone.

Together, this rad team work with clients to understand their needs and tailor the services that they provide to create a bespoke dream event. Juliette and Bartley live and breathe this job and put 110% into everything that they do. Bringing a smile to someone’s face and helping to create amazing memories are just a few perks of this job that they love.

Head Over Wheels will be showing off their very cool set up at the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair! Be sure to come and say hi to Bartley and Juliette and try some of their tasty beverages for yourself!

Want to know more about Head Over Wheels? Check out their website or find them on Facebook.

 

Paula Koda

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One of our favourite things here at A Darling Affair is matching couples with their very own personal wedding dream team. Finding your perfect celebrant is such a great feeling and Paula Koda is one of the best!

A registered celebrant for 10 years, Paula has been performing ceremonies full time since 2010. Ignited by the spark that she felt organising a baby welcoming ceremony for one of her own children, Paula felt the pull towards providing this intimate service for couples after attending a number of weddings that following year and realised that she had found her true calling.

Paula’s cheerful outlook and passion for her job are what stay in peoples minds. She has a wholehearted approach to supporting couples and families in celebrating love, whether in a marriage, welcoming a new little family member or celebrating a life well lived! She is a skilled navigator when it comes to the organising process and helps to reassure by making ceremonies warm, relaxed and personal by offering couples oodles of inspirational ideas for their special day.

We can’t wait for you to meet Paula at the next Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair! This is the perfect excuse for a girls day out, so get some friends together and grab your early bird tickets before the end of September!

To find out more about Paula Koda, visit her on Facebook or her website.

 

Ivie White

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Get ready to fall in love with Ivie White!

This Sunshine Coast brand has been a crowd favourite for years and their relaunching in January has only made this amazing business grow stronger. With a new direction in wedding gowns, Ivie White grew from a passion for all things bridal and a desire to create beautiful, stylish gowns for simplistically chic brides.

What makes Ivie White stand out from a crowd is their understated elegance and effortless style. Known for their signature silk dresses, Ivie White’s pieces are made right here on the coast using only the best of fabrics and beautifully beaded laces. Their simple, timeless designs compliment the stunning Sunshine Coast backdrop and are perfect for a bride looking for a breathtaking dress unlike any other.

We can’t wait to see their latest collection for ourselves at the next Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair! There’s still time to grab your early bird tickets before the end of September!

Want to see more of Ivie White? Visit them on their website or Facebook page.

 

Equip 4 Hire

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Dreaming of a fun, loved-filled wedding day, but not sure how to get the look that you want? Equip 4 Hire have everything that you need to set up the perfect ceremony, reception or after party that you envision.

This is the team that you want in your corner to get the job done! Their goal is help you create magical memories and there’s nothing that they aren’t willing to try! One glance at their product list is all you need to see that they are able to provide everything from the marquee, lighting, dance floor, tables and chairs, right through to the linen and cutlery. This awesome business can provide just about anything for your perfect DIY wedding and are more than happy to do the grunt work with set up and take down. Picturing something that they don’t have on their product list? No worries! Equip 4 Hire love trying new things and are always keen to hunt down that perfect item that their clients are dreaming of.

From the beginning of your wedding planning journey, the team are there to support you in every way possible. Their friendly and helpful outlook will calm any fears and they can assist with every step from your initial free site inspection to discuss logistics, through to the quoting stage with their friendly admin staff. This local business has wonderful relationships with all of the friendly vendors in the industry and can happily liaise with your wedding planner, stylist or florist throughout the whole process to make sure that the equipment that Equip 4 Hire provide will also meet their needs.

Come see their set up for yourself at the next Wedding Fair this October! To find out more about Equip 4 Hire find them on their website or Facebook page.

 

The Little Bluebird Fine Cakes and Sweets

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Have you ever seen a more perfect cake?!

The Little Bluebird Fine Cakes and Sweets create individually designed wedding cakes and coordinating sweets for lovely couples who are looking for something  special on their big day.

The making of baker extraordinaire Melanie, The Little Bluebird sprang from the memories that she has working in the kitchen with her Mum. Baking for others became a special treat and seeing how a beautiful cake could make someone feel loved was all that she needed to give her the push to turn her dream into real life.

With a gorgeous, distinctive style that makes them unique, The Little Bluebird offer crisp, elegant and timeless designs that are executed with perfection and taste out of this world.

A fantastic new addition to the Sunshine Coast, spending most 2017 perfecting every last detail, while also designing and constructing her studio for most of the year, Melanie is excited to start taking orders for 2018. Plus, The Little Bluebird has joined the lineup for the Sunshine Coast Wedding Fair and we can’t wait to see what she whips up for us!

Can’t wait until the fair in October to see more? Find The Little Bluebird Fine Cakes and Sweets on their website or Facebook page.