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Winter wedding inspiration

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A few words on winter wedding inspiration from Janelle of Flowers by Janie… My inspiration for this winter project was our new studio space and the fact that it is a blank canvas with pretty windows and natural light.  I wanted to use berry-inspired tones including plums, peaches, reds and burgundy.  These blended softly with green, […]

Persy bridal gowns – Blush & Raven

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This past summer I was introduced to the magic of Persy bridal gowns.  I visited Blush & Raven bridal boutique during their Persy trunk show and as a result, I fell in love with the intricate details and fairy tale hemlines from Israeli designer, Yaniv Persy.   Persy bridal gowns “This season Persy focuses on luxurious […]

Couture Bridal Gowns – Blush & Raven

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Today’s blog post is all about Calgary’s latest bridal boutique, Blush & Raven, featuring couture bridal gowns, bespoke jewellery and a one-of-a-kind experience for the whole wedding party.  I’ve had the pleasure of meeting the owners Brooke & Liane, visiting their beautiful new space and even photographing one of their jaw-dropping gowns.  Here’s their story… 1. Tell […]

2016 bridal bouquets

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I had great hopes for a comprehensive round-up of 2016 but I’ve just returned from Christmas holidays and I’m still vacuuming the sand out of my shoes.  The clock is ticking and so wedding bouquets it is…aren’t they the prettiest anyway?  Here’s my favourite 2016 bridal bouquets thanks to several amazing florists in Calgary and […]

Quarry Lake Wedding in Canmore

bride and groom kiss after wedding at Quarry Lake captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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I had some fantastic couples this past year but I have to admit that when I think back on the 2016 wedding season, one thing will stand out in my memory…rain.  If you’re from Calgary, you’ll know exactly what I mean.  Yep, it was a wet one.  When I woke up on the morning of […]

Charbar Calgary wedding

Bride & Groom outside Charbar in Calgary's East Village

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Brrrr, it’s chilly outside this morning but Cliona and Sean’s Charbar Calgary wedding takes me back to a much warmer evening in the East Village.  A few things stand out in my memory.  There were gorgeous flowers, a smidge of tradition (a nod to the bride’s Irish heritage) and of course, lots of love and […]

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