Bree Nicholls, Director

Bree is a veteran wedding planner and is most definitely a lover of LOVE! She has over 25 years of experience in wedding and event management and is passionate about creating new and exciting ways for people to celebrate their union. She planned her very first wedding at the age of 22, from then she worked in wedding and events management in London, Tokyo, Vancouver, Melbourne, Brisbane and finally settled back to the Gold Coast to start Gold Coast Pop Up Weddings in 2013.

Bree is a Mum to two children, two dogs and four chickens and she recently celebrated 12 years of marriage with her hubby, Josh. Her professional background and eye for detail has allowed her to bring together a highly experienced team that allows you to enjoy your wedding planning process without a hitch. She personally guarantees that her team will undergo a process of getting to know you as a couple, creating a custom package that suits your needs and budget, understanding and maintaining your vision and eventually bringing your wedding or event to life.

Natalie Hurley, Wedding & Event Sales Manager

Natalie brings a passion for exceptional client experiences and a genuine love of celebrations to her role as our Wedding & Event Sales Manager. She’s a mum of three beautiful girls and wife to Kieran.

Having worked in a supervisory role at the Gold Coast Convention Centre for over 5 years, and in several event related positions in Sydney, Natalie has a wealth of experience in customer service and event operatoins. She works closely with couples and clients from their very first enquiry, helping them find the perfect venue, package and vision for their special day. Her warm, approachable nature and attention to detail ensure every client feels supported, informed and excited throughout the planning journey.

Known for her professionalism, organisation and friendly approach, Natalie is passionate about helping clients bring their ideas to life while making the planning process enjoyable and stress-free.

Sophia Capolupo, Wedding Planner & Event Stylist

Sophia, our energetic Wedding Planner and Event Stylist, jumped into the team earlier this year with a real passion for nailing every detail. Her love for décor and floral design adds an artistic vibe to every event, creating spaces that truly capture each couple’s unique vision.

With a background in hotel management, she’s mastered the art of planning and logistics, effortlessly handling events of all sizes. Sophia’s friendly and approachable nature helps her connect with clients, making it easy for her to bring their dream day to life.

Whether it’s her eye for detail or her creative flair, Sophia has a knack for transforming venues into stunning settings that reflect each couple’s love story. She’s all about making every event unforgettable!

Jen Parker, Wedding & Event Sales Manager

Jen joined our team in 2022 as our go-to Wedding Planner and Event Administrator. With her strong background in event planning, logistics and admin, she’s amazing at making sure every detail of your day is taken care of. Since 2024 she’s been in the role of Wedding & Event Sales Manager.

As a talented family and portrait photographer, Jen also knows how to plan the perfect times for those stunning shots during your event.

Originally from Canada, Jen met her Aussie husband while studying on the Gold Coast. Now, she’s loving life in Burleigh Heads with their two girls. We’re so lucky to have Jen on board, and we know you’ll love working with her too!

Amber Rolih, Event and Floral Stylist

Amber is our super talented Event and Floral Stylist, known for her fun, friendly personality that makes everyone feel at ease. With a background in teaching, hotels and customer service she blends creativity with top-notch organisational skills to pull off amazing events.

She loves working closely with clients to get to know their style and bring their dreams to life. With her happy, funny and personable nature, Amber’s passion for perfection shines through in all that she does.

Amber also manages our warehouse of stock and knows our inventory inside out! She’s the go-to person for everything from décor to floral arrangements, making sure we’ve got exactly what’s needed to create stunning setups. Her deep knowledge of our inventory, combined with her creative flair, ensures every event she styles is nothing short of perfect.