Vancouver's Hycroft Manor is one of my favourite of the city's venues, not only because it boasts beautiful gardens, rich architecture and scores of naturally lit settings, but because it also offers well-lit historic interiors and a grand outdoor portico that offer ample protection from the elements...
Read MoreIn regions where the outdoor wedding season is shorter than others, and where the risk of inclement weather often persuades couples to opt for indoor ceremonies and receptions, it's both refreshing and inspiring to come across a wedding held entirely out of doors....
Read MoreI'm a country girl at heart...as in, give me the countryside anytime, anywhere. Pastoral English villages, vast Canadian prairies, quaint Italian hill towns, and rugged American ranches--they all have the power to sweep me off my feet and make my heart soar. Jenny + Daniel's Big Sky Montana wedding by Orange Photographie evokes those same sensations...
Read MoreThere's nothing like the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Mountains to set the stage for a wedding ceremony imbued with both majesty and serenity. The space Brandy + Justin chose for their Rocky Mountain nuptials offers minimal distraction and breathtaking scenery at the same time, something I believe only nature in all her glory can hold in tandem. I know the world is filled with overwhelming natural beauty, but Canadians are blessed to have it in spades....
Read MoreIs there anything more quintessentially Canadian than a snowy winter fête filled with celebration and warmth in spite of the northern chill? While most Canadian brides opt for weddings in warmer seasons, those with a sense of adventure and a love of winter can find much to be inspired by from this snowy winter wedding set amidst the grandeur of Canada's Rocky Mountains...
Read MoreLast week on Vale + Vine, I featured the first of two indoor ceremony looks designed by Stone House Creative and shot by Victoria Anne Photography, who, along with a host of other Manitoba-based wedding vendors, transformed a simple, naturally-lit loft-style interior into an elegant, modern ceremony space....
Read MoreSophistication mixed with rural charm and a sunset to catch your breath--that's what an elegant, farmstead wedding is made of right? Set on the edge of summer and the sweeping cornfields of the groom's family farm in Walkerton, Ontario, Lara + Ryan were married among just a handful of loved ones who obviously know how to celebrate with ease and affection....
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 MoreDestination inspiration will always have a home here on Vale + Vine, especially as a large contingent of Canadian couples choose to throw winter weddings in warmer locales. Today's feature is by Alberta photographer Justine Milton, shot on a private estate in Palm Springs, California. With a nuanced nod to the desert, the pastel gown, succulents, and cross-back chairs pair well with the natural surroundings and would translate easily to a destination weddings from Mexico to Morocco. For more wedding inspiration, follow Vale + Vine's Pinterest boards.
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