Canada is a nation filled with innumerable lakes and vast lengths of ocean coastline, yet when most Canadian brides envision beach weddings, they automatically conjure up visions of tropical destinations brimming with bright florals in punchy hues and all their guests aglow with golden tans. But let's face it, an exotic destination wedding is not for everyone, and more often than not the floral arrangements wind up being cheesy and the guests burned to a crisp....
Read MoreA styled shoot set amidst romantic ruins in the heart of the majestic Canadian Rockies? Yes please. This collection of images photographed by Heart & Sparrow incorporates a cool palette that brings to mind the clean, craggy landscape of the Rocky Mountains...
Read MoreThis styled shoot shot by Saskatchewan fine art wedding photographer Of Georgia Photography at an Erich McVey workshop on the northern California coast embodies the fine art wedding aesthetic that Vale + Vine celebrates and encourages no matter what the location or who the bride...
Read MoreThe Christmas season may seem a ways off for many, but for those brides, stylists, floral designers and planners prepping for holiday weddings, this luxurious, heirloom-inspired wedding post is likely coming at just the right time! While everyone else is caught up with fall fever, I know there are brides out there planning their Christmas or winter wedding and longing to lean away from traditional Christmas trends....
Read MoreThose women you choose to stand by your side as you prepare for your wedding day both in the months and weeks leading up to your wedding, and on the day of, are significant. Ideally, they're your support system throughout the planning process and more importantly, they're your witnesses to the sacred, life-altering vows that you make on your wedding day. Brides select their bridesmaids for a whole host of reasons--to celebrate lifelong connections or honour family ties for instance. However, when it comes down to making the final decision I think one of the most important reasons is often overlooked, and that is...
Read MoreWhen colder temperatures and inclement weather force the end of outdoor weddings for a season (or two!), many couples might be tempted to relinquish the idea of any outdoor backdrops for their big day. But just because outdoor ceremonies and receptions are limited during the winter months in more northern climes, doesn't mean couples who love outdoor settings need to give up...
Read MoreThis past spring, Laura Olsen Events hosted the Cherish Workshop -- a two-day photography and styling intensive at Toronto's Graydon Manor featuring some of the wedding industry's most talented creatives. Today on Vale + Vine, I have the pleasure of sharing both images from, and insight courtesy of, Heidi Lau Photography, one of the workshop attendees and a Toronto-area fine art film photographer. Here's a taste of what Heidi experienced at the Cherish Workshop...
Read MoreAs long summer days begin to wane and the soft glow of dusk diminishes, it seems fitting to share a styled shoot that celebrates the end of summer and a sun-kissed bridal look that looks entirely appropriate on a late-August/early September bride who's spent the summer enjoying the outdoors!...
Read MoreLet's talk for a moment about impeccable styling, shall we. This inspirational session photographed on Vancouver Island at the Victoria Golf Club by Kelly Brown, is an exquisite example of what it means to utilize natural light, both indoors and out, to convey mood and capture details. And the details here are nothing short of autumnal perfection....
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