This sunny wedding day in Oregon is filled with a beautiful mix of floral details that befit a classic garden wedding, and of course the vibrant greens typical of the Pacific Northwest which add a rich and verdant backdrop....
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Whether you're putting final touches on your early winter wedding or planning for a late spring affair in a location where the landscape doesn't burst forth in bright blooms and fresh hues until later in the year, (and let's be honest, plenty of spots in Canada and the Northern United States are just like that) here's a shoot filled with a host of inspiration...
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...A bridal look need not break the bank if styled and photographed well--even a lavish, couture gown can appear lacklustre unless draped and documented well. So if jaw-dropping wedding day portraits are of the utmost importance to you, then splurge on these three things...
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Whether you're caught up in the blustery days of full-on fall, or are just longing to be swept along by autumnal breezes--no matter where you live or what current climate surrounds you--this windswept mountain-top engagement session for Marissa + Tyler by Jessica Rose Photography is sure to envelope you in its cozy embrace. Simple and rustic, featuring a wardrobe that compliments the surroundings of Washington state's Rattlesnake Ridge, this engagement session could easily stand as a rugged elopement or romantic anniversary session...
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If there's one place in Canada where you might chance upon a woodland fairy, that would be British Columbia's enchanted west coast. From secluded turquoise inlets and and emerald rainforests that produce jungle-sized ferns and soft mossy floors, the islands off the west coast invite a sense of artistic whimsy and expression unlike anywhere else in the country...
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Though Canada's heartland may be landlocked, it's expansive coastal regions lure many couples to its dramatic, rocky shorelines to tie the knot. This shoot, styled and photographed in Vancouver, British Columbia by Simply Rose Photography, offers a nautical take on a look for bridesmaids that incorporates distinctive details that more than fulfill the tradition of 'something blue' on one's wedding day...
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For many, the highlight of springtime in Vancouver is the exuberant show of blossoms on display. Pink petals dust the streets, spraying like confetti when caught in the breeze of side street traffic, and a celebratory mood fills the air as spring erupts from shy buds and bursts onto the scene delivering sheer delight to the masses. So what more perfect time of year than this to throw a wedding and have one's bridal portraits taken under a canopy of blossoms...
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Vale + Vine is wrapping up the week with a sumptuous spring garden shoot by Melissa Gidney Photography featuring luxe gowns and accessories in a stately outdoor setting. With several outdoor looks to choose from, these slim, elegant gowns work well in a garden setting, offering ease of movement that a ballgown-style skirt would not, however, their ornate trimmings reinforce their identity as anything but simple sheaths...
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Somehow without my realizing it, spring has waltzed right into my Inbox at Vale + Vine and taken over! Lately I've been doused in the loveliest florals and the most refreshing colour palettes all working to highlight the love and excitement that seems to burst forth when spring takes centre stage. This Monday is no exception...
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