We can help you Plan your Wedding

Weddings are a lot of work, are time consuming, expensive and can be extremely overwhelming. For most people this is their first time to wed so it’s a whole new learning experience. We at Maple want to help you navigate your way and make the process less daunting, painful and most of all fun for you. But who is Maple Weddings and Events you ask?

Photo Credit – Bliss Photography by Leah

You may not have heard of Maple Weddings and Events as it was only founded this year by ME – Kristy Aitken. Some may recognise me from my working as the venue manager at an award-winning wedding venue for 18 months on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

This is ME!

Flowers by WillowBud Flowers – Sunshine Coast

Prior to obtaining my qualifications in events, venues and business management and working within the wedding industry I owned a successful exclusive recruitment agency in Brisbane (placing nannies abroad for one of the Royal families) for over 8 years. Twelve months into my business I employed and befriended the amazing Laura. We are known to family, friends and our clients back then as the ‘dynamic duo’!! When you find someone as professional, enthusiastic, energetic, loving, passionate and fun as Laura you keep them! She is my rock, balance and sounding board.

Dynamic Duo – Kristy and Laura

After only a short time Maple have expanded seeing our newest team member Naomi joining us. Naomi is a qualified events leader and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Maple along with her creativeness. Naomi is an integral part of our team as she will be our lead stylist who will help to create the magic for your day.

Naomi completing the Trifecta package! Naomi with Kristy

From the dynamic duo to the perfect trifecta the Maple team bring countless weddings and hours of experience to Maple and can not wait to work with you.

With both Kristy and Naomi based on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and Laura on the Gold Coast we have you covered from the Sunshine Coast all the way through to the Gold Coast even down to the Byron Bay region.

The Maple team all enjoy the outdoors with beaches and mountains on both our door steps of the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast we love spending time with our families, as we do have 8 kids between us! Given we all love being outside and amongst nature we do love the Sunshine Coast Hinterland and working with established venues through to private properties.

Glasshouse Mountains

Glass House Mountains – Sunshine Coast

Now you know the faces behind Maple how can we help you?

As wedding planners, we can help you plan your wedding from start to finish or just coordinate on the day. We have built up a fabulous rapport with many suppliers especially on the Sunshine Coast so have an extensive list of recommended vendors along with that ever-important checklist. If you are keen to get in and do a lot yourself our checklist will ensure you have everything covered. We will ensure all details are met in the lead up to your big day by conversing with all suppliers and making sure everything is locked in and your run sheet finalised for the day. Most importantly we will be there for the most part of your wedding day to ensure your day is a seamless, smooth sailing day for you. From moving the arbour, packing up chairs, lighting candles, bumping suppliers in, stoking the fire, keeping you hydrated and anything else that pops up we want you to sit back, relax and enjoy making memories with your loved ones.

Fire by Tipi Luxe – Sunshine Coast

You have a vision along with your vision board of pictures you have collated from Pinterest. Now you don’t know what to do. This is where Naomi can help you! OR you aren’t sure what you want? This is where Naomi can help!
Regardless of where you are at with your vision and style Naomi will be here to help you as our curator. Naomi is extremely talented, passionate and above all creative!

At Maple we will provide the perfectly planned and styled wedding however to achieve this there needs to be furniture, décor, tents, catering and more. Ensuring your vision comes to life we can utilize some of our own hire equipment or we will connect with local suppliers that have the exact hire equipment we need to ensure your wedding comes alive.

Naomi is so creative she even makes decorations!

We mentioned weddings can be expensive. You throw the word ‘wedding’ in and boom the prices go up! For some couples they believe their budget won’t allow for a planner, stylist or both. However, at Maple we strive to meet your budget and at times even come in under budget. Given we have some fantastic suppliers based on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Gold Coast we can provide reasonably priced quotes. By hiring Maple Weddings and Events we can at times save you money not to mention the stress and your sanity! We don’t want you divorced before you are married!!!

As a new business to the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane regions we have some amazing specials which will save you even more money so be sure to contact us for information on what we can offer and what specials we can provide for you.

Initially my vision when starting Maple was to only offer planning. Why? Because I’m organised and well I thought that would be enough!! Only a few short months in we now offer styling and here at Maple we never say NEVER. So, watch this space as we continue to evolve and grow just as you will with your forever partner.

We look forward to working with you whether it be Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Gold Coast or Brisbane.

Grazing Station – Parma Street Foods– Sunshine Coast

Gorgeous Mt Glorious Wedding Venue – Brisbane

One of our upcoming couples – DIY Wedding- Need a wedding planner