Modern Heirloom Winter Wedding Style

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,...

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Snowy Rocky Mountain Engagement

As we round the corner into the season of engagements, along with the Christmas holidays, (not to mention weather, in much of the northern hemisphere) this snowy engagement session set in the Canadian Rockies is the perfect inspiration for couples planning winter engagement photos.  With its dramatic setting, cozy wardrobe, (that wine-coloured pea-coat though!)...

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Mountaintop Wedding Style for Fall

I'm always a fan of blending warm and cool tones, alongside a vision of soft pastels and vibrant hues, but only when it's done well.  The challenge is a risky business and the effect can wind up appearing more messy than magical, however when the right team is assembled and the vision is shared, executed, and documented in a cohesive manner, the result is both exciting and easy on the eyes....

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Tranquil Great Lakes Elopement

Elopements aren't for everyone, but they do offer something every couple can benefit from on their wedding day, and that's the aspect of paring things down so that the essence of a marriage, of a couple's love for one another, isn't lost amidst the details and drama on the big day.  Taking a cue from today's feature on Vale + Vine, I thought I'd share three things each couple can do while planning their wedding, that will help minimize distractions from what matters most....

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