Posts tagged Southeast USA
Jazz-Inspired New Orleans Destination Wedding

Today's feature on Vale +Vine is short and sweet, but oh-so-jazzy!  I've only spent a little time in New Orleans, but I've always had a love for jazz and the era that this wedding evokes, so it's such a treat to get to share a glimpse from Athena + Phil's Marigny Opera House wedding....

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Mountaintop Elopement Style

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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Spring Floral Inspiration

This week I felt a burst of florals was in order, and what better way to do that than with the intricate stylings of the attendees from the 2014 Team Flower Workshop photographed by Heather Payne Photography.  Whether you're setting your dinner table with a custom arrangement, stopping by your local florist for an armful of fresh-cut flowers to arrange on your own (peonies are everywhere these days!), or are foraging for something wild and wonderful to decorate with (as long as it's legal!), these gorgeous creations are sure to inspire....

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Heirloom Bridal Preparations

A few months ago Vale + Vine published a gorgeous shoot set in the North Carolina mountains featuring highlights from the 2014 Team Flower Workshop.  Sometimes not all of the images submitted for publication make it to the final layout however,  so today I wanted to give you a glimpse of some of the interior bridal prep images as well as more shots of the paper goods...  

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North Carolina Private Estate Inspiration

This styled shoot photographed by fellow Canadian Marcie Meredith (now a resident of North Carolina) has all the sophistication of a private estate blended with the charm of the refined countryside.  The look?  A perfect picture of contrasting characteristics brought together in a seamless fashion; light and dark, ephemeral and enduring, feminine and masculine qualities are all represented with elegance throughout the architecture, decor, landscape, attire, and details. Such a harmonious combination is an ideal representation of marriage and the union of two people who are more beautiful because their contrasts, though still visible, have blended to make a more exquisite whole.

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