Fall wedding ideas in 2020

My name is Tara Whittaker and I’m a Pinterest addict. Has anyone else found Pinterest to be a spellbinding getaway from our current reality? I’ve been searching for everything from inspiration for my shady backyard to fresh summer salads to fall wedding ideas in 2020. What wedding trends have you been seeing and loving? I teamed up with Janelle from Flowers by Janie and Joanna Bisley Design on an inspiration shoot for autumn that’s rustic but still sophisticated. It highlighted some imagery that has caught my eye of late.

Bride stands at ceremony site captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

A natural ceremony backdrop

I love a ceremony arch but I also appreciate some of the low arrangements I see anchoring the eye and providing a focal point for the ceremony. Our ceremony backdrop combined these two looks. The cluster of sandstone pillars called for large grounded florals to punctuate the natural arch created by the stone. Flowers by Janie designed pieces that transition from summer in the fall using flowers, berries, grasses and other organic details. Janie shares that we can typically find Garden Roses, Ranunculus, Spray Roses, Hydrangeas, Bramble, Ninebark and Pampas available into September.

Flower arrangements at a ceremony site captured by Tara Whittaker Photography Floral arrangement at the base of a sandstone formation captured by Tara Whittaker Photography large floral arrangement from Flowers by Janie captured by Tara Whittaker Photography Fall floral details from Flowers by Janie captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

Not your grandmother’s pearls

While a traditional strand of pearls may not be your style, pearls are emerging in new ways as the perfect bridal accessory. Joanna Bisley Design added mother of pearl blossoms to delicate, gold branches in the “Tara” headpiece. As a chic finishing touch, a collection of dainty pins were tucked into the bride’s updo. Read more about the “Tara” headpiece here.

Bridal gown by Lis Simon captured by Tara Whittaker Photography Alberta bride wearing a lace gown from Lis Simon captured by Tara Whittaker Photography bride and groom kiss during the golden hour captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

Barely-there backs

This gown from Lis Simon Bridal has both a plunging v-neckline and a dramatic, barely-there back. The low V in the back is accented by tiny buttons and a chapel train. Yes please! The gown is available at Cameo & Cufflinks in Calgary.

bride photographed at sunset captured by Tara Whittaker Photography bride carrying a pink bouquet from Flowers by Janie captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

Throw an intimate wedding here

I’ve been dying to photograph a wedding at this spot for ages. My own brother had his wedding photos taken there 20 plus years ago. It’s a spot that so uniquely-Alberta and the property owners have generously given me permission access it for intimate ceremonies. Contact the studio for details.

bride and groom kiss at their fall wedding captured by Tara Whittaker Photography bride and groom pose after their Alberta wedding captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

Finally, a big thank you to the talented vendor team:
Floral design: Flowers by Janie
Gown: Lis Simon Bridal available at Cameo & Cufflinks
Bridal accessories: Joanna Bisley Design
Hair & Make-up: Anastasia K Makeup Artist
Bride & Groom: Anya & Jack

Fall wedding ideas in 2020 captured by Calgary Wedding Photographer – Tara Whittaker

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A natural ceremony backdrop

Not your grandmother’s pearls

Barely-there backs

Throw an intimate wedding here