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 MoreThe first thing that caught my eye from this striking outdoor wedding on Manitoba's Hecla Island was how the bride chose to embrace a sense of drama by contrasting a sculpted gown and bold makeup with the natural windswept fields and forests of a rustic island....
Read MoreFor many, the highlight of springtime in Vancouver is the exuberant show of blossoms on display. Pink petals dust the streets, spraying like confetti when caught in the breeze of side street traffic, and a celebratory mood fills the air as spring erupts from shy buds and bursts onto the scene delivering sheer delight to the masses. So what more perfect time of year than this to throw a wedding and have one's bridal portraits taken under a canopy of blossoms...
Read MoreLike just about every other other kid who grew up in Manitoba or Ontario, my childhood summers in Manitoba were spent at the lake. It's just what you do in that part of Canada. So when this Lake of the Woods wedding by Kat Wilson Photography came my way, I knew it would bring back fond memories for so many readers...
Read MoreRichelle and Eric's London, Ontario wedding day is a fantastic example of what a Canadian wedding can look like when set entirely outdoors, reception and all. Vale + Vine is excited to see more Canadian couples opting for wedding day settings that provide opportunities for natural lighting and outdoor celebrations, like this one photographed by Colorado fine art film photographers, Brumley + Wells....
Read MoreThrowing an outdoor wedding (not just ceremony, but reception too) in Vancouver can be risky, what with the strong odds of rain, but Hycroft Manor in Vancouver's elegant Shaughnessy neighbourhood offers couples a stately portico under which ceremonies or receptions can be held. It's one of the few spots in the area that offer something of an old-world or European feel on such a grand scale,...
Read MoreOnly weeks before their scheduled wedding date, Matt + Britney made the decision to elope with only their parents and attendants as guests at their wedding ceremony. While an intimate wedding or elopement isn't for everyone, I can almost guarantee it crosses most couples' minds as an option when the stress of details and dynamics start to weigh heavy. I believe there a unique feel and authenticity that come with both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations, but the two intimate Ontario weddings I recently had the pleasure of seeing in my inbox really drew me in....
Read MoreSweet, simple, and stylish, Christine + Struan's Whistler wedding is clean and fresh with a mix of nautical and bohemian inspiration--perfect for a wedding near the water in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Relying on natural elements for inspiration as well as for decor, nothing seems out of place in this open-air wedding, which is exactly what Vale + Vine celebrates....
Read MoreIf there's a Vancouver setting I love most for its ability to host an outdoor wedding without a backup rain location, it's Hycroft Manor. Elegant and photogenic both on the inside and out, with an enormous portico offering protection from the elements yet still affording opportunities for naturally lit photographs, Hycroft Manor is an ideal setting for a wedding that blends nature and elegance at the heart of one of North America's most vibrant cities. During Vale + Vine's celebration week marking 50 posts, and almost 3 months of life online, I couldn't be more pleased to feature Julian + Thanh's wedding photographed by Adrian Michael, who has so generously supported Vale + Vine throughout its beginnings....
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