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How about something elegant, with a touch of vintage, on a gloomy Monday morning?  These peep-toe wedding shoes are from Nine West Canada. Here’s the bridesmaid who wore these beauties, if you’d like to see. Image of peep-toe wedding shoes:  Tara Whittaker Photography

Peep-toe wedding shoes

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During Sunfest this year, I came across a gem of a shop for the groom.  Have you been to Kent of Inglewood?  The motto from their website says it all…we are Canada’s Shave Shop. We believe that every man deserves a good axe, a great whiskey, and a perfect shave. Between the dapper manager, Nathan, with his perfectly-groomed handlebar […]

For the groom

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For throwback Thursday, I flipped through the archives to find the first time I photographed a flower crown for a bride.  Now we see flower crowns all over the place on Pinterest but at that time, they had just reappeared on the wedding scene.  Sarah from Sarah Mayerson Design is a genius at creating headpieces from fresh blooms. […]

Flower crowns

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This photo shoot focusing on vintage bridesmaids, is something I’ve been mulling over for the last six months or so.  What fun to see it finally take place at the newly-restored Annie’s Bakery and Cafe last Friday.  My inspiration came during a visit to A Vintage Affair, where they have the most wonderful selection of 1950’s prom […]

Vintage Bridesmaids – a sneak peek

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What a thrill to have Chic Vintage Brides feature my recent photo shoot, filled with vintage wardrobe ideas for a modern honeymoon.  My hope is that it inspires brides as they pack their post-wedding bags. If you’re on the hunt for vintage ideas for your upcoming wedding, then Chic Vintage Brides is the blog for you.  Amy, the lovely […]

Chic vintage brides

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Did you know that Annie’s Bakery in Fish Creek park has been completely restored and is open once again?  I had the pleasure of shooting in Annie’s Bakery and Cafe last Friday and was reminded of how charming and nostalgic it is.  Here’s a snippet from Annie’s website… This quaint farmhouse was moved to its current spot in 1905 […]

Annie’s Bakery

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