The fluidity and grace featured in this ballet-inspired bridal shoot by Fiona Chiu is enhanced by the rawness of the light-filled industrial interior that sets the backdrop for today's post. I love the fusion of bride and ballerina,...
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A blend of pastels and earth tones, sharp geometric angles and undulating organic lines, the desert brings to mind both minimalist and exotic sensibilities. Joshua Tree as inspiration is ideal...
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Le Château's "The Wedding Boutique" offers a full line-up of formal wear available online and in select stores. Encompassing a full range of wedding attire designed to cater to the entire wedding party--from gowns and menswear to accessories and footwear--collections from "The Wedding Boutique" are sleek, elegant, and on point with current fashion trends...
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The first time I encountered a lace bridal creation by renowned gown designer Claire Pettibone, I was shooting photographer Jana Williams and her husband Dave Baez who were our models at Jose Villa's photography workshop in Mexico. Seeing the craftsmanship and detail in person were truly inspiring and I've been a big fan of all things Claire Pettibone ever since...
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The whitewashed Spanish walls and cobbled streets of Spain provide the perfect minimalist backdrop for Truvelle's 2016 collection, while at the same time exuding a sense of heritage and artistry that fits well with Truvelle's designer gowns. Sold the world over and now from Truvelle's very own flagship boutique right at home in Vancouver, Canada, Truvelle gowns this season mark a move towards...
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I'm always impressed when artists can come together and create a sense of drama without falling back on too many ostentatious elements. A short-sleeved sweater paired with a cascading veil, a humble pew in the cathedral of a forest, a whippet bedecked with pearls; all pleasant surprises, elegantly styled with restraint and poise. And, I'm honoured to say, with Vale + Vine specifically in mind as an ideal publisher for this work....
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Over the last couple of years, statement veils, floral crowns, and hairpieces have garnered much attention in the wedding industry, and today Vale + Vine has the pleasure of featuring multiple looks all from one luxurious shoot photographed by Christie Graham Photography. Four distinct looks set against a neutral outdoor backdrop and accented with a bouquet, cake, and an invitation suite (crafted with blackberry ink!) that coordinate well with each headpiece.
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I hear it a lot...'the wedding didn't have a lot of details, can I still submit it?' The thing is, every wedding has details, just maybe not a lot of lavish special touches or creative DIY elements, and that is perfectly fine because not every bride has the man-power (more like, bridesmaid-power) to churn out truckloads of hand-crafted decor, and not every couple has the inclination to spend their budget on jaw-dropping, high-end details. You can almost always bet, however, on the wedding incorporating a dress, accessories, and a bouquet...
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I 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...
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