It might surprise you to note that there are some seriously talented bridal accessory designers based right here in Canada! Beyond the downside of paying astronomical shipping fees from shops outside the country, shopping local has never been more important after pandemic shut-downs have heavily impacted wedding professionals in Canada.
Read MoreIf you’re anything like us, Met Gala Monday is your superbowl. We live to see the celebrity fashion revealed - who has matched the theme and who has missed the mark (all while in the comfort of our cozies at home, of course)! But can your taste in white tie gala fashion translate into wedding style? We think so.
Read MoreFor an updo perfect your engagement shoot or night out with your bridesmaids, this braided bun tutorial by Lark & Linen with hairstyling by Lexington & Co., is both modern and romantic. Featuring step-by-step instructions to guide you on your way, the final look is sure to...
Read MoreSpring across Canada is rife with blossoms, pastel hues, and a rich landscape bursting at the seams with nature's most brilliant artistry. British Columbia's Okanagan Valley is especially reputed for it's verdant hills spilling over with fruit blossoms as her wide swaths of orchards come to life after winter...
Read MoreOver 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.
Read MoreI 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...
Read MoreSometimes 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.
Read MoreI decided to end the first week of Vale + Vine's soft launch with a feature of my own to remind myself, and share with my first viewers, why I've embarked on such an enterprise. I have spent the past five years living in California fine-tuning my photography business, becoming a part of the fine art wedding community, and returning to my roots as a film photographer. Throughout these years, I've noticed a slow trickle of the fine art influences beginning to influence the wedding industry in Canada, and I've wondered what would happen if more Canadians embraced this aesthetic--not just in terms of photography, but in terms of the entire wedding experience.
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