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Weddings are all about traditions but sometimes it’s fun to add a new twist.  More often than not, flower girls baskets of petals for throwing as they walk down the aisle.  If you’re looking for unique flower girl ideas, how about an ice cream cone bouquet?  Nothing says summer wedding like ice cream!  Be sure […]

Flower girl ideas – Ice cream cone bouquets

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There’s snow on the ground today which has me longing for warm, summer afternoons.  This makes it the perfect time to share Steph and Sean’s summer engagement pictures.  I didn’t actually meet Steph (the bride) until that day in Elbow Valley.  Steph and Sean planned their wedding long-distance while she was travelling in Asia with […]

Engagement pictures in Elbow Valley

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This season I’ve photographed many different brides, each in their perfect wedding dress.  Some of those dresses were flowy and ethereal, others curve-hugging and sensual.  All of them were uniquely beautiful.  There’s something about Sarah’s timeless bridal style in these photographs that takes my breath away.  So much so, that you’ll find she graces the front […]

Timeless bridal style

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When I look back on 2016, I know that this perfect autumn day in Kananaskis will stand out as a favourite.  Ashley and Steve’s fall engagement session took place when the trees were in full colour and the peaks in the distance were dusted with snow.  It was spectacular! Fall engagement session During our time […]

Fall engagement session

couple with yellow trees in autumn captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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To quote a recent article in Good Housekeeping, “donuts walls are the best thing to happen to weddings this year”.  They’re festive, fun and don’t forget, delicious.  What wedding guest wouldn’t appreciate donut wedding favors?  As an extra treat for me, this donut wall made a cameo appearance on the Rachael Ray Show today as part of a segment […]

Donut wedding favors

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This Charbar wedding inspiration shoot with Flowers by Janie blended an historic wedding venue, a unique table centerpiece constructed from copper pipe and a cookie bar.  Oh, and don’t forget the peonies! The shoot took place in a former mattress factory-turned-restaurant, Charbar. It’s a chic new wedding venue in Calgary situated in the 103 year old […]

Charbar wedding

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