Over the last couple of years, statement veils, floral crowns, and hairpieces have garnered much attention in the wedding industry, and today Vale + Vine has the pleasure of featuring multiple looks all from one luxurious shoot photographed by Christie Graham Photography. Four distinct looks set against a neutral outdoor backdrop and accented with a bouquet, cake, and an invitation suite (crafted with blackberry ink!) that coordinate well with each headpiece.
Read MoreA lavender farm at dusk? I can't imagine any pastoral setting more romantic (or aromatic!) than this. Rife with a sun-drenched palette of pastels in shades of violet, lavender, and soft white, this styled shoot at the Leelanau Lavender Farm in Michigan would translate well to a lavender farm or field anywhere--brides looking for a location in British Columbia, might try the Okanagan Lavender + Herb Farm....
Read MoreWhile the blossoms are singing spring's praises in British Columbia's capital, Victoria, snow and sub-zero temperatures are reminding residents of eastern Canadian locales that the last vestiges of winter are still upon them. Hence the publication of one final (I think!) winter shoot for the season. If you're a bride, photographer, or stylist looking for some last-minute snowy engagement shoot inspiration, look no further than Blair + Matt's shoot featured on Vale + Vine, shot by Ontario photographer Kurtz Oripa....
Read MoreI hear it a lot...'the wedding didn't have a lot of details, can I still submit it?' The thing is, every wedding has details, just maybe not a lot of lavish special touches or creative DIY elements, and that is perfectly fine because not every bride has the man-power (more like, bridesmaid-power) to churn out truckloads of hand-crafted decor, and not every couple has the inclination to spend their budget on jaw-dropping, high-end details. You can almost always bet, however, on the wedding incorporating a dress, accessories, and a bouquet...
Read MoreThis shoot by Samantha Lord is for all those couples who find the space where prairies meet the mountains as romantic as all get out, and long for a way to incorporate this sort of majestic landscape into their own love story. Though MJ + Fredo are tying the knot on Long Island in New York, the couple decided to plunge themselves into the wilds of Montana for an engagement session quite unlike anything one could conjure up on Long Island! Dramatic skies, sweeping vistas, rippling mountain waters, and a breeze you can practically feel on your face set the stage for this utterly romantic engagement session....
Read MoreWhat do I look for when I go through submissions here at Vale + Vine? Emphasis on natural elements and outdoor settings, great use of natural light, flattering (but not stiff) poses and easy expressions, compositions that both tell a story and allow the eye to traverse the image well, details that don't look out of place or too contrived, and creamy, natural skin tones....
Read MoreSnowy days that look deceptively warm are never a bad thing. There's something about being able to trudge hand-in-hand with your love through snowy drifts without having to be bundled to the max. The thought of warm sun on my face with snow beneath my feet brings to mind spring skiing and crisp country walks, and the last frosty mornings before the (muddy) thaw offers one more chance to embrace the best of winter...
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 MoreFrom soft pastels to vibrant jewel tones, elegant neutrals to lush greenery, spring often seems to draw out the creativity and colour that's been in hibernation over the bleak winter months. Here on Vale + Vine, I've collected a bounty of fresh spring wedding ideas and images from the archives to lift the spirit and revive the artistic soul....
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