...All of the elements from the bouquet to Jenna's dress, Anthony's suit, and the meadow filled with wildflowers, compliment one another and most importantly, don't detract from focusing on the love between Jenna + Anthony...
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This week on Vale + Vine we are welcoming fall colours in with this intimate anniversary shoot in the Smoky Mountains, shot by Erika Parker. Filled with nature's finest autumn hues, this anniversary shoot for Brooke + Mitch is perfect for viewing with a mug of hot cider or tea and your favourite pumpkin-flavoured treat....
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Aren't locations like this what wedding dreams are made of? Fortunately these views at the Whiskey River Ranch outside of Kamloops, British Columbia are available for wedding ceremonies. Here is just a glimpse of what bridal portraits and a wedding day could look like with pastoral mountain backdrops and flower-filled meadows at sunset...
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High atop a mountain in Arkansas, Brandi Smyth photographed the breathtaking beauty of a styled elopement shoot that blends inspiration from the rugged landscape with elements of a more ephemeral nature. From the custom ombré veil that easily catches the mountain breeze, to jewel-toned florals that evoke the feel of an alpine meadow, to a flowing Free People gown that befits such a remote elopement location, the combination is striking and relaxed all at once....
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Sweet, simple, and stylish, Christine + Struan's Whistler wedding is clean and fresh with a mix of nautical and bohemian inspiration--perfect for a wedding near the water in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Relying on natural elements for inspiration as well as for decor, nothing seems out of place in this open-air wedding, which is exactly what Vale + Vine celebrates....
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Sometimes 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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