Sunshine Coast Marriage Celebrant Trudy McGee

Brilliant Day today for this afternoon wedding. The newly weds were overjoyed that the sun was shining and those westerly winds ceased. Guests flew in from Canada and Russia and our beautiful Sunshine Coast delivered the magic for them all...smiles all around at The Sebel Pelican Waters Golf Resort & Spa

Sunshine Coast Celebrant Trudy McGee at Pelican Waters Golf Resort and Spa

Meet Tammi & Nathan, two wonderful, warm people with an amazing bunch of family and friends.  Lovely photos thanks to Tux and Veil Photography and after a personalised wedding ceremony, the Bride and Groom enjoyed canapés on the Terrace before their reception in doors.
Thank you Tammi & Nathan for choosing me to be your Celebrant and a big thank you to Megan from +Pelican Waters Golf Resort & Spa  for being so attentive to my clients' needs.

Tips for Theming: from Trudy McGee Sunshine Coast Celebrant

When people fantasise about their wedding, it isn’t only the location or their outfit they picture, they imagine how their wedding will look to others. It is easy if you have the funds to hire a professional wedding stylist, but what if your budget is a little less generous? Here is how to have amazing wedding table decorations that will impress your guests and give you the atmosphere you crave, without spending a fortune or running yourself ragged making them.

2015 Trends

One of the hottest wedding décor trends for 2015 is hanging décor, especially the pomander ball or paper pom-pom. They look fantastic attached to tall narrow glass vases or candlesticks as part of a wedding table centrepiece. These fluffy flower balls are lightweight, inexpensive, recyclable, and can be made in a matter of minutes. Tissue paper is a fantastic way to get enormous bang for your buck, as it comes in a rainbow of colours and patterns, and is very cheap. You will find heaps of paper pom-pom tutorial videos on YouTube. Make them small and hang on the back of chairs, or fix them to the ceiling or trees to give the impression of colourful paper chandeliers.

Mismatched Magic

Your wedding table decorations don’t have to be matching to be stylish. The country chic look is still fashionable, and simple to achieve by using mismatched items which coordinate. For example: mismatched glasses that are all clear, silver cutlery from odd sets, or empty bottles painted in complementary colours. Raid your mum’s linen cupboard, borrow your grandmother’s vases, and visit charity shops to source items cheaply.

DIY painted bottles are inexpensive and simple.  Get in touch with a reputable décor hire firm if you are after a dramatic look. You’ll be amazed at the props available, from enormous urns, to lights, mirrors, and even furniture. Whether you are searching for items to transform your reception venue into a winter palace, or simply after a few props to decorate your wedding ceremony location, professional décor hire could be just what you are looking for.

Other wedding table decoration ideas include theming each table based on something that is important to you. This is an effective way of decorating a lot of tables without needing to buy a lot. One of the best DIY weddings we have seen recently featured tables named and decorated after a different location, each of which was significant to the couple. They were able to incorporate their own photos and souvenirs into the table decoration, with the top table having a Paris theme, to match their honeymoon destination.

To successfully decorate your wedding venue, the key is planning. Don’t rush out and buy something on a whim, take time to devise a decoration scheme and work out what you want  :)

Sunshine Coast Celebrant Trudy McGee ABIA Finalist 9th year in a Row

Still exciting to be Finalist again for the 9th year in a row for the QLD ABIA Awards! It's humbling to be amongst so many amazing Wedding Specialists, but very encouraging too and that's in no small way due to the lovely brides who take the time to vote for us! Thank you all and a Big Thank You to my Bridal Couples. We wouldn't be there without you :)

Sunshine Coast Celebrant Trudy McGee at Shelly Beach

After a few days of showers,we were blessed with sunny skies for this morning wedding at Shelly Beach Caloundra.  The Bride and Groom were extremely happy with a beautiful day ahead full of celebrations with all their family and friends.

Sunshine Coast Celebrant Trudy McGee at Shelly Beach Caloundra

Our Groom was emotional when he saw his beautiful Bride arrive and gave a sigh of relief when he got through the Ceremony without shedding, well too many tears.  Their wedding day was one they planned and worked hard for - flying all the way over from Germany to marry at Sunset on Shelly Beach Caloundra and guests coming from around Australia and the world to attend.  Loved the personal touch with the M & Ms  :)

Sunshine Coast Marriage Celebrant Trudy McGee at AnnaBella The Wedding Chapel

Wedding guests gasped in Surprise when Luna the Barn Owl from ‪#‎raptorvision‬ flew through the chapel with the wedding rings for my beautiful Bride and handsome Groom. Everyone was not only surprised by Luna's entrance but impressed with the whole wedding and a big thank you to Judy Steward from AnnaBella The Wedding Chapel  Hair 4 Brides Kerrie, Makeup 4 Brides Lisa and Crystal Lee from #raptorvision for making this a Fantastic day for all smile emoticon