Natural light and fresh, nature inspired wedding details don't always mean an outdoor ceremony and white lights strung over a long table reception and large, loosely arranged bouquets filled with foraged blooms (though I can't deny I have a major thing for those types of weddings). In this case, a minimalist space featuring stark white walls, a textured cement floor, pale bar-height seating,...
Read MoreLooking for a grand Vancouver wedding interior flooded with natural light? Have a warehouse space you're looking to transform into a knock-your-socks-off wedding venue? The Pipe Shop at the The Shipyards is a restored 1940's, 9300 square foot warehouse set on North Vancouver's waterfront boasting views of downtown and loads of natural window light...
Read MoreThe light and beauty of British Columbia's coastline never ceases to mesmerize me with its ever-changing light and captivating landscape. This rugged West Coast engagement session by Lauren Kurc Photography was shot at Lighthouse Park in Vancouver, and is rich with layers of texture...
Read MoreRich with heirloom wedding inspiration courtesy of Maru Photography and Celsia Floral, this luxe outdoor styled session evokes the sumptuous beauty of a bygone era--specifically that of the 19th century Brontë sisters, whose words are woven throughout the design. Through the use of voluptuous antique furniture, old-world calligraphy...
Read MoreWhenever fine art film photographer Jenna Hill and her husband and filmmaker Jody Hill set out on their travels, I'm always curious to see what sort of scenic, light-filled imagery will be filtering through my Instagram and Facebook feeds. As the Okanagan Valley's premiere film wedding photographer, Jenna has a special knack for drawing out natural beauty and genuine interactions from within her subjects without forcing a specific 'look' or contriving a scene...
Read MoreFrom soft pastels to vibrant jewel tones, elegant neutrals to lush greenery, spring often seems to draw out the creativity and colour that's been in hibernation over the bleak winter months. Here on Vale + Vine, I've collected a bounty of fresh spring wedding ideas and images from the archives to lift the spirit and revive the artistic soul....
Read MoreThis styled shoot photographed by Caileigh Kyle of Toronto was part of Erich McVey's photography workshop in Bend, Oregon and is such a calm, contemplative way to start off the week on Vale + Vine. I love featuring work by Canadian photographers who travel and bring home their images and as a result, inspire the creative spirit within. There is so much about this shoot and location that reminds me of the vast and rugged wilderness of Canada...
Read MoreSometimes it's just good to be inspired by something a little different right? Not necessarily something bridal. Give the lace and tulle a little rest to refresh our creative juices with imagery and ideas that remind us that beauty is a blessing and that nature has the ability to cleanse our minds and draw out our most authentic, beautiful selves. That's why here at Vale + Vine, I want to give brides and vendors a little reprieve once in a while...something unexpected and lovely that speaks to me, and in turn perhaps speaks to you.
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