Vale + Vine is wrapping up the week with a sumptuous spring garden shoot by Melissa Gidney Photography featuring luxe gowns and accessories in a stately outdoor setting. With several outdoor looks to choose from, these slim, elegant gowns work well in a garden setting, offering ease of movement that a ballgown-style skirt would not, however, their ornate trimmings reinforce their identity as anything but simple sheaths...
Read MoreThe wedding ceremony is really at the heart of what an entire wedding day is all about, which is why I'm truly delighted to share some ceremony inspiration brought together by a fantastic team of Manitoba vendors. This collection of images is actually just one of two distinct looks that this team created for a spacious light-filled interior, which would suit a couple who wants the fine art aesthetic for their wedding, but is restricted to an indoor affair...
Read MoreThis week I felt a burst of florals was in order, and what better way to do that than with the intricate stylings of the attendees from the 2014 Team Flower Workshop photographed by Heather Payne Photography. Whether you're setting your dinner table with a custom arrangement, stopping by your local florist for an armful of fresh-cut flowers to arrange on your own (peonies are everywhere these days!), or are foraging for something wild and wonderful to decorate with (as long as it's legal!), these gorgeous creations are sure to inspire....
Read MoreLike just about every other other kid who grew up in Manitoba or Ontario, my childhood summers in Manitoba were spent at the lake. It's just what you do in that part of Canada. So when this Lake of the Woods wedding by Kat Wilson Photography came my way, I knew it would bring back fond memories for so many readers...
Read MoreThere is something about the California light that draws photographers to its golden shores, oak-studded hillsides, striking deserts, abundant vineyards, and sun-dappled woodlands. So its no surprise that many Canadian photographers seek out California's sun-filled landscapes during the cooler months...
Read MoreSomehow without my realizing it, spring has waltzed right into my Inbox at Vale + Vine and taken over! Lately I've been doused in the loveliest florals and the most refreshing colour palettes all working to highlight the love and excitement that seems to burst forth when spring takes centre stage. This Monday is no exception...
Read MoreI'm always impressed when a creative team can pull off a look that pays obvious homage to the past yet avoids anything reminiscent of 'cheeseball vintage' and embodies current trends in fresh ways. From the model's muse-like aura to her cream heirloom style dress, from the room's rich wood paneling to its gilded landscape paintings, from the dramatic florals showing off spring's more serious side...
Read MoreSpring across Canada is rife with blossoms, pastel hues, and a rich landscape bursting at the seams with nature's most brilliant artistry. British Columbia's Okanagan Valley is especially reputed for it's verdant hills spilling over with fruit blossoms as her wide swaths of orchards come to life after winter...
Read MoreRichelle and Eric's London, Ontario wedding day is a fantastic example of what a Canadian wedding can look like when set entirely outdoors, reception and all. Vale + Vine is excited to see more Canadian couples opting for wedding day settings that provide opportunities for natural lighting and outdoor celebrations, like this one photographed by Colorado fine art film photographers, Brumley + Wells....
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