...It might seem counterintuitive to share snowy backdrops and cranberry red accents, but heaven knows all the winter brides out there don't start their planning come October! So for those dreaming of a wintery wonderland as their ideal wedding backdrop, here's an elegant yet rustic styled shoot to pique your interest.
Read More...Golden light, rich reds, heirloom decor, and of course, sequins all give of a familiar yet exuberant feel that beckon us to heartfelt celebration and warm traditions....
Read More...One of the reasons why I love the bridal looks featured here is that they convey a sense of festivity and celebration, but are equally peaceful and serene due to both the natural surroundings, the styling choices, and the photography...
Read MoreThe Christmas season may seem a ways off for many, but for those brides, stylists, floral designers and planners prepping for holiday weddings, this luxurious, heirloom-inspired wedding post is likely coming at just the right time! While everyone else is caught up with fall fever, I know there are brides out there planning their Christmas or winter wedding and longing to lean away from traditional Christmas trends....
Read MoreLet's talk for a moment about impeccable styling, shall we. This inspirational session photographed on Vancouver Island at the Victoria Golf Club by Kelly Brown, is an exquisite example of what it means to utilize natural light, both indoors and out, to convey mood and capture details. And the details here are nothing short of autumnal perfection....
Read MoreI have a really soft spot for vibrant hues paired with pastels, so this shoot by Justine Milton of Alberta caught my attention immediately. The look is bold and not for everyone, but neither was Frida Kahlo who was the photographer's muse for this shoot. Frida marched to the beat of her own drum, much like the bride + groom depicted here...
Read MoreI'm celebrating my birthday today at Vale + Vine with a wedding that took place on the outskirts of the rural Manitoba town where I lived throughout my childhood. I attended school and church in the little town of Oakbank, but my family's home was in the countryside just a few minutes' drive from Pineridge Hollow, where Julianne + Tjaden's bespoke countryside wedding took place. Pineridge Hollow is an event venue, restaurant, and boutique where a number of my friends and family have worked and even gotten married. Every time I visit Manitoba and stay with relatives just down the road, we dine here and wander the grounds. I return to my roots with orders of Ukrainian perogies (we Mennonites call them verenki), Manitoba farmer sausage, and bison burgers making my mouth water. Pineridge Hollow is only about a 30-minute drive from Winnipeg, but it's a cozy neck of the woods that allows you to leave the busy city scene for a time. It's an ideal spot for a country wedding in the Canadian prairies, especially one photographed by fine art film photographer Brittany Mahood of Winnipeg.
Read MoreThe vibrant colours, the bride's radiant smile, and Jennifer Blair's warm, emotive images, are singing out to me of all that is merry and bright in the wedding world this Christmas season. I'm always so impressed when elegance and warmth are blended well, and Nicole and Jonathan's celebration really makes that marriage of characteristics appear seamless.
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