...Today Vale + Vine is commemorating the shift in seasons with a soft, organic bridal style from Scotland's coast and highlands,...
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When I saw my friend Nina's styled session from The Beyond Workshop in Nepal, I instantly thought of the scores of Canadian brides with Southeast Asian backgrounds, along with western brides marrying into these cultures, who would be inspired by these images....
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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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Sun-filled, intimate, and warm, this traditional church setting is a romantic example of what a simplified yet striking church ceremony can offer. The natural light and elegant palette, not to mention rich textured walls and patterned floors, require little extra decor...
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Okay, so I will admit that I realize not everyone out there is longing for the brisk chill of fall and the cozy depths of winter. There are some who would take the languid days of summer all year long, and for those heat-seekers (and destination brides) Vale + Vine has a little something just for you to end off the week...
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This coming September 20-24, Vasia Photography and Artiese Studios of Canada will be joining forces yet again to host the Boheme Workshop, an intensive, luxurious 5-day photography workshop set in Messina, Greece. Shown here on Vale + Vine is a natural Mediterranean shoot by Vasia Photography and styled by Tahnee Sanders, featuring organic local details such as a bridal bouquet crafted by Celsia Floral from olive boughs and a delicate gold hairpiece from an Athenian artisan's market....
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The sheer elation experienced by this sweet couple on their wedding day makes me grin every time I look at their portraits captured on film by Emily Katharine Photography. And then I start to notice the details that blend classic romantic touches with the tropical backdrop...
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When my friend and fellow fine art photographer Nina Mullins of Nina & Wes Photography started talking about planning a truly distinct kind of photography workshop in Nepal, I knew it would be something special. The Beyond Workshop was not only designed to offer photographers a chance to capture beautifully styled bridal inspiration on location in Nepal, but was set up so that 100% of the profits would go directly to caring for local orphans and the fight against human trafficking. Vendors took no pay and almost $8000 was distributed to locals in need. This is what happens when business is bettered by the hearts of the selfless....
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Well here is undeniable proof that a head-to-toe golden gown shimmering in sequins and brilliant white sunlight can be just as right for an exotic beach wedding as a luxurious urban soiree. I love the juxtaposition of this gown on the shores of Bali, photographed by Vancouver wedding photographer Nadia Hung, along with the understated neutral details and decor that ensure all eyes will be on the bride who wears this gown...
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