For 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 MoreMy favourite aspect of this Saltspring Island wedding photographed by Chelsea Jean Photography, is the photos that were taken in the shade of a sprawling storybook-style tree, especially the ones with the bride + groom's daughter. There's an atmosphere of familial comfort amidst the pastoral setting, and the tenderness depicted here really resonated with me. I love when children play an active part in weddings...not only do they contribute to the sense of wonder and joy, but they also represent the passing on of legacies.
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....
Read MoreI have a special affinity for daytime weddings in the countryside, mostly because that's what my husband and I chose for our own wedding, but also because I appreciate the relaxed atmosphere that these types of weddings encourage. The bride and groom tend to have time to linger both with each other and with their guests; the guests and wedding party often have ample time to enjoy each others' company or wedding day activities; and photographers have the opportunity...
Read MoreSome outdoor weddings are resplendent in their simplicity, and then there are others that are simply resplendent. Photographed by Nadia Hung, Shadi + Toni's Hycroft Manor wedding, which took place at the heart of Vancouver, is one of those weddings that tap into the heart of what fairytales are made of and invite us to bask in the luxurious nature of it all. I love when nature and architecture come together with a poetic backdrop for memory-making, and...
Read MoreA groom's well-tailored suit, a bride's wind-swept tresses and her lace décolletage--these things will never go out of style. If you're wondering how to ensure timeless wedding day style, start with elements such as these and generations to come will look back upon your images and, rather than cringe at the dated attire, appreciate the classic beauty and refined style you chose to emphasize. But most of all, they'll look back and cherish the love, the commitment, and the joy you shared on your wedding day. And that's what matters most right? Rebecca Amber did a beautiful job of capturing the warm embraces and uncontrived emotion at the heart of this brisk and blustery wedding day, in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Images to savour and pass down, to be sure.
Read MoreGreat light beckons me to give images more than a passing glance The light invites me to linger. And as I give pause, I discover more details about the photographs before me: a tender exchange, a knowing look, a sweet yet simmering excitement that bursts, 'We did it! We're married!'. These kinds of images find cracks in our memory banks and settle in for a lifetime, reminding us to pursue that same love for ourselves and have it captured with the same delicacy and style as was done here. Lodged in our hearts, we long for the same, and when we find it....oh the joy!
Jessica + Dakota's Cannon Beach elopement photographed by Toronto wedding photographer Caileigh Kyle beseeched me to look longer and appreciate the nuances of every image....
Read MoreI'm celebrating my birthday today at Vale + Vine with a wedding that took place on the outskirts of the rural Manitoba town where I lived throughout my childhood. I attended school and church in the little town of Oakbank, but my family's home was in the countryside just a few minutes' drive from Pineridge Hollow, where Julianne + Tjaden's bespoke countryside wedding took place. Pineridge Hollow is an event venue, restaurant, and boutique where a number of my friends and family have worked and even gotten married. Every time I visit Manitoba and stay with relatives just down the road, we dine here and wander the grounds. I return to my roots with orders of Ukrainian perogies (we Mennonites call them verenki), Manitoba farmer sausage, and bison burgers making my mouth water. Pineridge Hollow is only about a 30-minute drive from Winnipeg, but it's a cozy neck of the woods that allows you to leave the busy city scene for a time. It's an ideal spot for a country wedding in the Canadian prairies, especially one photographed by fine art film photographer Brittany Mahood of Winnipeg.
Read MoreThe vibrant colours, the bride's radiant smile, and Jennifer Blair's warm, emotive images, are singing out to me of all that is merry and bright in the wedding world this Christmas season. I'm always so impressed when elegance and warmth are blended well, and Nicole and Jonathan's celebration really makes that marriage of characteristics appear seamless.
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