This sunny wedding day in Oregon is filled with a beautiful mix of floral details that befit a classic garden wedding, and of course the vibrant greens typical of the Pacific Northwest which add a rich and verdant backdrop....
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...The urban garden reminds me of a strong marriage, with a foundation and structure that offers a space for beauty and life to thrive. So here's just a little glimpse of the beginning of that life-giving love,...
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The watercolour palette of this romantic West Coast summer wedding couldn't be anymore true to form. With hues that mimic the Pacific at dusk and the verdant surroundings of Vancouver's gardens,...
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Lindsay + Paul's New York garden wedding with images shown here by Jessica Rose Photography, just beg for spring's arrival. Soft daytime lighting filtered through garden greenery, pastel tea-length dresses,...
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A backyard garden wedding typically brings to mind loose, homegrown floral arrangements and an intimate setting that encourages casual mingling and informal dining. This pretty feature, however, kicks backyard weddings up a notch with lavish florals and a decadent tablescape...
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As today is officially the Thanksgiving holiday in Canada, I thought it would be fitting to feature a harvest-inspired engagement session shot by Kurtz Orpia Photography. I love the laid-back feel of Caitlin + Marko's shoot set amidst the vegetable garden on Marko's grandfather's horse farm....
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Vale + Vine is wrapping up the week with a sumptuous spring garden shoot by Melissa Gidney Photography featuring luxe gowns and accessories in a stately outdoor setting. With several outdoor looks to choose from, these slim, elegant gowns work well in a garden setting, offering ease of movement that a ballgown-style skirt would not, however, their ornate trimmings reinforce their identity as anything but simple sheaths...
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Throwing an outdoor wedding (not just ceremony, but reception too) in Vancouver can be risky, what with the strong odds of rain, but Hycroft Manor in Vancouver's elegant Shaughnessy neighbourhood offers couples a stately portico under which ceremonies or receptions can be held. It's one of the few spots in the area that offer something of an old-world or European feel on such a grand scale,...
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Fresh and contemporary yet full of classic nuances, this collection of pink and navy wedding ideas set at Vancouver's Hycroft Manor is a great way to combine vibrant spring inspiration with darker sophisticated elements. There are so many details that turn what could be a standard wedding into something truly special -- the art deco styled ring photographed on a background of watercolours, the groom's navy suit paired with brown shoes and bowtie, the blush-coloured cocktails accented with fresh herbs like rosemary and basil, and the floral garlands that lend a rich elegance to the vintage car and bar....
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