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...
Read MoreWhen 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....
Read MoreWell 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...
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreAn old-world Amalfi Coast styled shoot is on Vale + Vine today and brings to mind a subtle nod to a medieval past with the gown's billowy sleeves and the fortress-like location. This shoot, photographed by Vaisa Photography of Vancouver, is just one in a 2-part shoot created by a group of talented vendors as part of the Moda e Arte Workshop. Stay tuned for Part II coming soon!
Read MoreWhisk me away to some exotic locale? Well, okay, twist my arm. I can't say many Canadians or really anyone who experiences a good bit of winter would argue against this invitation. In fact, winter destination weddings are really popular for residents of colder climates, so I thought I'd feature an intimate Maui elopement by local photographer Wendy Laurel to bring a little inspiration to your chilly Tuesday morning....
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 MoreWhen Canadian couples think of destination weddings outside of the country, locales like Cuba, Mexico, and elsewhere in the Caribbean usually come to mind. But the United States is also chock full of gorgeous destination spots that would make for exotic destination wedding/honeymoon combinations.
The Isle of Palms, a beach where this shoot took place, is located near Charleston, South Carolina which offers everything from the warm(er) Atlantic ocean, to historic plantations, to promenades lined with oak trees dripping with Spanish moss....
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