It might surprise you to note that there are some seriously talented bridal accessory designers based right here in Canada! Beyond the downside of paying astronomical shipping fees from shops outside the country, shopping local has never been more important after pandemic shut-downs have heavily impacted wedding professionals in Canada.
Despite the pandemic, a venue change, and postponing twice, Alysia and Christopher were finally able to get married amongst a beautiful forest at Fernwood Hills with their absolute closest friends and family.
Planned by Narelle Janine Events, this wedding speaks to the monochromatically-inclined brides that love clean lines and modern silhouettes (and a good pair of Manolos).
Despite the pandemic, a venue change, and postponing twice, Alysia and Christopher were finally able to get married amongst a beautiful forest at Fernwood Hills with their absolute closest friends and family.
Planned by Narelle Janine Events, this wedding speaks to the monochromatically-inclined brides that love clean lines and modern silhouettes (and a good pair of Manolos).
Homepage images provided by Jenna Hill & Artiese.
While your Galentines dreams may be on hold for this year, we highly recommend hitting that “pin” button to save this aside for all your future events “for the gals”.
While classic neutral palettes are all the rage right now - and for a good reason - there still remains lovers of colour (ourselves included). This bridal inspiration shoot photographed by Brittany Mahood captures all of that love with a modern, yet whimsical twist.
It’s not hard to see that the wedding industry is filled to the brim with (albeit gorgeous) neutral wedding palettes. What’s truly a breath of fresh air is a unique pop of colour beautifully incorporated into a wedding colour scheme. This amber and neutral editorial from photographer Kayla Yestal does just that.
This modern meets heirloom winter wedding in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley is a perfect blend of classic and contemporary elements that turn the eye without distracting the viewer from the romance. Jael's vintage style gown shimmers against the backdrop of the snow-covered lake and mountains, while her bridesmaids' decidedly non-winter dresses pop with rich, rustic hues and short hemlines,...
...More and more fine art film photographers and creatives are taking their place at the table and making a name for both themselves and this genre in Canada's wedding industry, as well as abroad, and I'm so honoured to feature the fruits of their labour and extoll the virtues of naturally lit, well-styled editorials, engagement sessions, and weddings here on Vale + Vine...
Resources for the Fine Art Bride
Along with Spring comes the re-emergence of our favourite garden delights and, of course, the Canadian wedding season. We were transported to a rustic, whimsical floral wonderland in this editorial from Southern Ontario wedding planner Lindsay Plank Events.