I'm always a fan of blending warm and cool tones, alongside a vision of soft pastels and vibrant hues, but only when it's done well. The challenge is a risky business and the effect can wind up appearing more messy than magical, however when the right team is assembled and the vision is shared, executed, and documented in a cohesive manner, the result is both exciting and easy on the eyes....
Read MoreI love showing off the work of some of my favourite vendors out there, and today's feature highlights the exceptional talents of floral + wedding designer, Lauren Wiebe of Stone House Creative and fine art film photographer Brittany Mahood, both of whom I had a chance to meet in person last year in Manitoba. Lauren has provided her vision for the shoot seen here, so I'll just go ahead and let her share that with you...
Read MoreWhether you're putting final touches on your early winter wedding or planning for a late spring affair in a location where the landscape doesn't burst forth in bright blooms and fresh hues until later in the year, (and let's be honest, plenty of spots in Canada and the Northern United States are just like that) here's a shoot filled with a host of inspiration...
Read MoreSpilling over with inky watercolours, rust-toned elements, and a coastal serenity that embodies the best of Canada's West Coast scenery, this shoot from the Forage & Fern workshop on Galiano Island brings dark and light together with fluidity and a wealth of texture...
Read MoreRight here is where formal meets fresh, without a hint of stuffiness. If you're after a formal wedding look without a cloistered feel, consider a formal garden, which offers the symmetry and elegance of a grand ballroom, along with the informality that nature lends to any setting...
Read MoreThe fluidity and grace featured in this ballet-inspired bridal shoot by Fiona Chiu is enhanced by the rawness of the light-filled industrial interior that sets the backdrop for today's post. I love the fusion of bride and ballerina,...
Read MoreHere's a touch of summer magic for brides planning their 2017 wedding. Your bridal look is a great place to start in terms of gathering inspiration for your wedding day, and this beautiful bouquet filled with soft blues and pinks, along with heaps of greenery, a lush landscape, and relaxed curls would really set the tone for an outdoor wedding...
Read MoreThis country barn shoot caught my eye, specifically because it was nice to see a barn option that was bright and airy, perfect for a daytime wedding ceremony or reception that lets in all the light but offers respite from the elements....
Read More...More and more fine art film photographers and creatives are taking their place at the table and making a name for both themselves and this genre in Canada's wedding industry, as well as abroad, and I'm so honoured to feature the fruits of their labour and extoll the virtues of naturally lit, well-styled editorials, engagement sessions, and weddings here on Vale + Vine...
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