Weddings

Laurel Packinghouse Wedding

Wedding photos in a vineyard outside Kelowna, BC

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  Today is a pretty exciting day as I’ve been itching to share Kari and Derek’s beautiful, Laurel Packinghouse Wedding.  Kari is a blogger for Modern Girls in Vintage Pearls, Calgary Bridal Alliance, and The Glitter Guide.  Since the time she and Derek booked me to photograph their wedding, I’ve had the opportunity to work with her on many […]

Peep-toe wedding shoes

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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

For the groom

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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 […]

Flower crowns

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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. […]

Vintage Bridesmaids – a sneak peek

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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 […]

Chic vintage brides

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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 […]

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