If 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....

Intimate Okanagan Winery Wedding

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....

Real Weddings, WeddingsJaime FenwickJanuary 29, 2015Summerhill Winery, Summer, Winery, Okanagan, Film, Adrian MichaelComment

Maui Oceanside Elopement

Whisk 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....

Weddings, DestinationJaime FenwickJanuary 27, 2015Destination, Maui, Hawaii, West Coast, Summer, Elopement Comments

Saltspring Island Wedding Portraits

My 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.

Regal Wedding at Vancouver's Hycroft Manor

Some 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...

Real Weddings, WeddingsJaime FenwickJanuary 2, 2015Vancouver, West Coast, Wedding, British Columbia, Fairytale, Architecture, Hycroft ManorComment

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