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HEART EYES 😍 It’s the playful accessory everyone’s reaching for (yep, brides and grooms!). Check out @thewholebride to give your eyes a little love.Want to see what else we’re crushing on? Download the new QB Winter (it’s free to read via our bio link).Shania @blackpalmcollectiveco Ash & her crew @doeanddeer_photography Ashlee & Travis @lifeandlovephotographybyleeb Shannyn & James @loversandlegends florals @run.wild.flora#qldbrides #hearteyes #queenslandbrides #queenslandweddings #weddingstyle #bridestyle #weddingstyle #funwedding #weddingaccessory #bridetobe #weloveweddings
🤍 Real Wedding // Hannah & Lachlan 🤍What’s better than a private rainforest oasis? One that invites your pup of honour to tag along!See more from this lush celebration at @hideawayweddingsau in the new QB winter issue (free to download via our bio link).Photos: @graemepassmore // Celebrant: @bb.celebrancy // Planner & stylist: @hideawayweddingsau // Pet sitting: @pet_wedding_assistants // Dress: @abridalaffairbrisbane // Suits: @blackjacketsuiting // Bridesmaids: @citychiconline // Rings: @diamondsinternationalbris // Florist: Blossoms & Co and @run.wild.flora // Cake: @thecheesecakeshop // DJ: G&M Event Group (via Hideaway Weddings) // Photobooth: All Star Photo Booths // Accessories: Ashlee and Lauren (headband) // Stationery: Renee Wraith Design (Etsy store) // Transport: Sunstate Charters#qldbrides #hiddengem #rainforestwedding #hinterlandwedding #sunshinecoasthinterland #sunshinecoastwedding #queenslandbrides #queenslandweddings #bride #weddingstyle #petfriendlywedding #pupofhonour #bestdog #weloveweddings
Cannot get enough juicy pops of colour! ❤️ Bride Sarah shows us exactly how it’s done with her beautiful bouquet by @arcticfox.weddings . Feast your eyes on more blooming ideas in the new QB Winter (free to download via our bio link). Photo: @jesstookthis_ // Gown: @spherebridalgallery // Venue: Osteria Weddings#qldbrides #realweddings #tweedweddings #weddingflorals #weddingflowers #florals #brightflowers #bridetobe #queenslandbrides
🤍 Real Wedding // Ashlee & Travis 🤍Okaaay, so we're a little obsessed with Ashlee & Travis’ super creative, big-fun Brisbane ‘wedstival’ which included three days of activities, a speakeasy-style wedding entrance, Kombi photo booth, a dance floor Cheeseburger delivery, and much more!Read all about it in our new QB Winter issue (free to download via our bio link). Ash & Trav @datenight.brisbane // Photos: @lifeandlovephotographybyleeb // Bridal gown: @kyhastudios @spherebridalgallery // Suits: @politixmenswear // Bridesmaids’ gowns: @sentani_boutique & @shonajoy // Venue: @thelussh_ // Catering: @purecatering_bne // Cake: @miss_maples // Celebrant: @marriedbyjacki // Florals: @katedawesflowerdesign // Rings: @@agdesignerjeweller // Band: @fonotibrothers // Strings Trio: @angelstrings_angelstrings // Videographer: @sunnydayfilms // Photo booth: @insta.kombi // Hair: Charliez Hair & Beauty // Makeup: @annabelleh_mua // After-party dress: @littlewhitedresshire e // Dance lessons: @dancecorpbrisbane // Wedding website - Say I Do#qldbrides #realwedding #bridalstyle #bridetobe #weddinggown #wedding #weloveweddings
YAY, wedding expos are back on the calendar! It's time to get keen for the Tamborine Mountain Wedding Expo and Trail to be held on Sunday 14 August ➡️ @tamborinemountainweddinggroupThe main expo hub is hosted at @shambalaestate where a local community of wedding vendors will be on hand to welcome you (plus you can take advantage of the complimentary shuttle service which allows you to conveniently visit other venues on the mountain!).Take the day at your own pace, enjoy a glass of bubbles, meet beautiful people and discover how you can plan your celebration in this idyllic mountaintop location (only 1 hour from Brisbane). Entry is free but registration is essential!#qldbrides #queenslandbrides #weddingexpo
That bow tho! The sweetest addition to any bridal look we ever did see.[1] Goldie Organza Bow @dovegreybridal // [2] Hannah wears custom @wendymakinbridaldesigns Photo: @tomjudsonphoto // [3] Kayla Bridal Block Heel @bellabelleshoes @thewhitecollectionau // [4] The cutest, Ashleigh! @doeanddeer_photography // [5] Quinley Bow & Belt @erinclarebridal // [6] Reese Heel @bellabelleshoes @thewhitecollectionau // [7] Genoa @french_bywendymakin#bow #bridalbows #bridestyle #bridetobe #qldbrides #queenslandbrides #queenslandweddings
❤️ Samantha & Darren 🤍 - - When you own a gorgeous venue, and are well-versed in bringing wedding dreams to life, hosting your own big day should be a cinch. Not so for newlyweds Samantha and Darren, owners of @braesideestategc (spoiler alert: not their wedding venue), who weathered lockdowns, floods and a complete night-before reset for their celebration. Seriously, you couldn’t write this script!“Our first wedding was cancelled two days before due to a lockdown,” explains Sammi. “We called the second one off early because of Omicron. By the third we were going ahead, no matter what. Little did we know the date we picked would be the day of the Queensland floods.” By then, the couple’s elegant new Braeside Pavilion was being built so they booked tipis and food trucks to create a festival feel on the estate grounds. “Unfortunately we were impacted by the floods and the whole wedding needed to be moved, and new catering found, in 24 hours,” says Sammi.With their dream day quickly becoming a nightmare, the couple called on The Island Gold Coast. “We are eternally grateful to @theislandgoldcoast,” says Sammi. “They allowed us to almost take over the hotel.”-- ➡️ You can read more of this heartfelt celebration in our latest issue from p.77 (follow link in bio).Photography @loversandlegends Ceremony & reception venue @theislandgoldcoast Ceremony dress @millanova // Reception dress @ruedeseinebridal Suits @mjbale Rings @agdesignerjeweller Feasting @inseasoncateringgc Florals @braesideestategc Cake @hellolittlecrumb Styling @arcticfox.weddings Street carts @garethkeenancatering Furniture @hamptoneventhire Neon Sign @yeahneon Photo booth @insta.kombi Gelato @wheelandspoon Bouquet and button hole @gather_store Hair & Makeup Elle Wright Earrings @maisonroe#qldbrides #queenslandbrides
Truth be told, after 38 years of producing Queensland Brides magazine, the thrill and excitement of releasing a new issue does not waiver. We love ❤️ it!Our WINTER 2022 edition is OUT NOW, and full of beautiful inspiration, new-season style, gorgeous gowns, dream venues, practical advice – and a showcase of the vendors you need to know in QLD.So whether you’ve just said ‘I will or are days from ‘I do’, we wish you all the best on your journey and hope you enjoy this issue. (Follow our link in bio for your free-to-read copy)p.s. HUGE shoutout to @tessacoxphotography and her gorgeous, talented team of vendors for providing the most beautiful styled shoot, which inspired our front cover. It's the epitome of European elegance that meets Queensland country charm ❤️ (turn to p35 to see more!).Photography @tessacoxphotography Venue @jimbourhouse Models Kindil & Kevin @outwestcouture Dress 1 @erinclarebridal via @threesistersbridal Dress 2 @shonajoy Ring Model’s own from @janaijewellery Shoes @famousfootwear_aus Suit jacket @asos Florals & styling @emilybeutelweddings Makeup @countryrosebeauty Furniture @jimbourhouse & @tessacoxphotography Cake Buttercream & Pearls Video @earthboundstories
OUT NOW! Eeek, we're so excited to announce that our latest issue is now live!Featuring 100+ ESSENTIAL PAGES of Dream venues , Custom rings , Gorgeous gowns , New-season style & Queensland’s “I do” experts. It's yours free to read (follow our link in bio).FRONT COVER: Photo: @tessacoxphotography Dresses: @shonajoy Venue: @jimbourhouse , Darling Downs Models: Kindil @outwestcouture & Kevin (who recently got engaged, congrats!)#qldbrides #queenslandbrides #newissue
Take two for these lovebirds!Katy and Patrick first shrugged off Covid planning woes to pull off a glorious micro celebration at @braesideestategc with a tiny guest list and mega-watt smiles. But with the worst of restrictions now over, they returned to the venue to celebrate a second time ❤️❤️ this time with family and friends. Congrats guys!#qldbrides #goldcoastweddings #weddingvenue 📸 @greenandwandering.photography
When winter rolls around, we can't help but take another look at one of our favourite styled shoots from a few years back with these beautiful rich colour tones and impeccable fashion and styling elements (yep; when you nail it, it's timeless!) ❤️Dream team: Coordination/Styling/Decor: @jj_style_co // Venue: @summergroveestate // Photographer: @sophiebakerphoto // Videographer: @gmfilmsqld // Florist: @tweedbanoraflowers_ // MUA: @bexi_makeupartist // Hair: @amyspryhair //Bridal gowns: @kwhbridal // Groom suit: @wil_valor_groom // Models: @ashtonwood @willschmarr // Cake: @rebellyouscakeco // Signage: @foxandhart // Tableware: @supperclubco // Arbour: @onefinearbour / Lighting: @outofthedarkeventlighting // Stationery: @petalandpaperstationery#qldbrides #weddingstyle #queenslandbrides
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