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MORE REAL WEDDING INSPIRATION AND HELPFUL INFORMATION TO PLAN YOUR WEDDING

WHAT WE OFFER…

At Willow Bud we offer three different levels of design and styling services. Which are outlined in the WHAT WE DO section of our website. But I thought we might delve a little deeper into this options and show you what you get with these services. What all our couples get regardless of service choice:Our...

FLAXTON GARDENS

A bouquet filled to the brim with lush open cottage garden style blooms and an arbour of her dreams. Tayla was a long time follower of Willow Bud and dreamed of having us create her bridal blooms – we were so happy that she chose us and allowed us to create florals for her day....

DARK AND STORMY AT THE OLD DAIRY

Nicole wanted a dark burgundy, oatmeal and nude/blush colour palette. The weather thought it would add a touch of white and grey to the palette. But that only added to the deep and moody palette. Nicole’s love of deep rich tones and an unstructured style was reflected in her bouquet which featured roses, dahlias, boronia,...

BUDGETING FOR FLORALS

What budget to allocate to your wedding flowers and why they cost what they do. Recently I posted questions on my Instagram stories asking about how you felt when you received your wedding floral quote from your florist and if the total price freaked you out. About 70% of you said yes, and that kind...

SUMMER SHOWCASE AT THE OLD DAIRY MALENY

When we were asked to participate in the Hinterland Summer Showcase – AND get to work with our favourite vendors and suppliers – we said YES, YES, YES! We had such a great time at the Wedding Festival at Maleny that we knew it was going to be a great few days.

WHERE TO PUT FLORALS? WHERE CAN I REUSE MY FLORALS?

One of the questions couples ask us at consultations is – “Where do we put florals and where can we re-purpose our ceremony florals?” At Willow Bud we have done over 900 weddings across the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas. We have been to the most of the wonderful venues from the Hinterland to the...

TOP TIPS FOR PLANNING YOUR WEDDING FLOWERS

First of all planning your dream wedding should be FUN – you should have a comfortable CONNECTION with your florist and all your vendors. If you don’t really ‘click’ with your team, you may struggle to get on the same page or tell them how you really feel. Remember that time you got a haircut...

TIPI AT NOVOTEL, TWIN WATERS

Tennille and Brendan’s wedding was a combination of rustic coastal romance. The florals were abundant and full of textures and native elements such as King Proteas, banksias, proteas, bunny tail grass, phyllica, gum nuts, blushing bride proteas, andromeda, eriostomen and dried grasses and seed pods. We added to softest touch of mini roses in peach...

MOODY AND ROMANTIC – THE ROCKS YANDINA

Cerys and Chris chose our bridal blooms only service. Which is perfect for those who have inclusions with their venue or are just after something elegant and beautiful to add to their day. With this service, we create your florals with as much love as all our weddings – package them up with water and...

FUSCIA LOVE AT SECRETS ON THE LAKE

Secrets on the lake really is a secret! This little gem is hidden not far from Montville down a long narrow road, “Narrows Road” which leads to you a wonderland of wooden treehouses and stunning views over the lake. The perfect spot for an intimate wedding or function. The staff are always amazing and we...

WHITE ON WHITE AT NOOSA WATERFRONT

Izzie and Ben’s wedding in Noosa was soft and romantic as well as modern and fun. Izzie’s bouquet was a delicious mix of whites florals and green foliages. The florals were soft and fluttery roses, ranunculus, anemones, white andromeda and black privet berries to compliment the styling and bridesmaids dresses. We added a soft floral...

HAMPTON STYLED AT SPICERS CLOVELLY ESTATE

Danni and Matt had a stunning hamptons inspired wedding. Tropical leaves, crisp white and pops of blue- perfect! Unpredictable Sunshine Coast Hinterland weather was not going to bring them down. It was laughs and love all the way down the aisle…twice! All the vendors on the day worked to support each other and created an...

BERRY TONES AT OBI OBI HALL

We loved the deep rich berry tones that Maddie and Bryce had for their country wedding at Obi Obi Hall, nestled in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Maddie bouquet had more deep rich tones and the bridesmaids bouquets were a softer colour tone to offset the rich dress colours. So sweet; bouquets filled with cottage style...

ORCHIDS AND ANTHURIUMS AT SURFAIR RESORT

Katrina wanted lush and tropical and leafy but with a touch of whimsy. Her bouquet of phalaenopsis orchids, anthurium flowers, fern, tropical leaves and pops of bunny tail grass was just that – with trailing latte silk ribbons.

LOVE IN THE FOREST, EUMUNDI

Emily and Steve weren’t going to be put off getting married in their dream location in the National Park in Edmundi. Rain, hail or wind! A few minor adjustments had to be made to accommodate the river running down the aisle but it was a perfect day full of love and laughter. Ben Sowry got...

Yandina Station Wedding Flowers Nat and Tom

FLOWERS FOREVER – YANDINA STATION

Nat and Tom were such a fun couple and as you can see from Alan Hughes photos it shows! It was such a lovely day setting up and feeling the love and relaxed vibe that the couple had created for their guests. Nat’s floral brief was not the easiest to get our heads around but...

SWEETNESS AND LIGHT AT SPICERS CLOVELLY

Sweet couple Alexandra and David were a pleasure to work with. We were able to create some stunning feature florals for their ceremony at The Little White Chapel in Maleny that were able to be repurposed at the reception at Spicers Clovelly Estate in Montville. We always do our best for you to get the...

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