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,...
Read MoreWhile winery weddings in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley come in all sizes and styles, they all tend to have one thing in common - unbeatable views of the vineyard and orchard dotted surroundings, often with a gem of a lake sparkling in the distance....
Read More... This engagement session shot by local film photographer Jenna Hill encompasses the essence of the Okanagan's easy, breezy ambience....
Read MoreOne of the things I've been hearing a lot lately is how overwhelming Pinterest and DIY weddings can be. I hear you loud and clear on that one! While Pinterest is perfect for inspiration, too much emphasis on details (the kind that are going to feel superfluous and dated only a short time later) can lead brides to feel stressed out and overwhelmed. Fortunately, the fine art wedding aesthetic that Vale + Vine celebrates, emphasizes organic details found in nature along with those handcrafted details that possess an heirloom quality...
Read MoreCanada's Okanagan Valley has seen some intense summer weather this past season, and with that comes everything from an even more turquoise Kalamalka Lake (if that's even possible), soaring temperatures, and wildfires...which leads to smoke. Hazy skies (and the lakes reflecting them), like those shown in this engagement photographed by Vasia Weddings, need not hinder a beautiful portrait session...
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 MoreFor anyone who has a thing for the golden California light that's so renowned throughout the fine art wedding industry, Canada's Okanagan Valley is the northern equivalent. Tucked away in British Columbia's interior and featuring sunburned hills, a Mediterranean climate, and sparkling lakes, this diverse valley is home to some of the warmest light you'll find in Canada....
Read MoreFor all the lavish and lovely wedding details in the world, the sweet bespoke intricacies that sometimes go unnoticed deserve their day in the sun just as much. And sun is generally what's on offer during the long, Mediterranean-like summers in Canada's Okanagan Valley, a premiere locale for Canadian brides opting for a domestic wedding destination. With a climate ideal for weddings (summer days are often hot and dry with nary a stitch of humidity, while evenings are warm and offer sultry breezes) and plenty of vacation-worthy spots to explore or beaches and lakes to relax upon, one would be hard-pressed to find a more ideal wedding location...
Read MoreNatural and bespoke, this Okanagan wedding encompasses a rich breadth of beauty and emotion. As I sifted through these lovely images from Jenna Hill Photography, I couldn't help but wonder what it would be like for someone 75 years from now to stumble upon this collection--bound in a handcrafted album or lovingly set in a keepsake box--and spend an afternoon reflecting on the love shared here, the beauty of Zoe + Scott's wedding day, and the artistry that allowed these moments to be captured and preserved. But that nostalgic thought isn't likely to become a reality if these images don't find themselves printed and preserved...which is not something we do enough of these days....
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