I have always been one of those girls who loves horses so when this adorable engagement session by Kevin Trowbridge Photography popped up in my inbox I became instantly obsessed. Not only does it have the prettiest pony but a sweet-as-can-be couple as well with a love story that will melt your heart. I love that they incorporated the postcards they would send each other during the years they were apart. So cute! See it all in the full gallery!
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From Kevin Trowbridge Photography… After this couple met when Simon was invited to Polly’s Christmas dinner in Hong Kong, they kept in touch for many years via Facebook, long distance calls, and many, many postcards, which are featured in some of the photos. They are now together in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and inseparable. Polly envisioned her perfect engagement session to take place out in nature with horses, so I organized a ride with Okanagan Stables up at Heartland Ranch. After an introduction to their beautiful silver grey horse Remington, or “Remi” for short, we headed out across a golden field with Simon leading Polly on the horse.
Katherine (my wife, business partner and second shooter) set up a special picnic for the couple, including a bowl of fresh organic strawberries, French lemonade and European chocolates — suitable as Polly works at a chocolate shop in Calgary and dreams of opening up her own pastry shop someday. Together, they sat enjoying the sunset overlooking the valley and reading through the postcards sent to one another from distant lands that kept them connected throughout their years apart. Awww. They are getting married on May 27th, 2012 at Summerhill Winery in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Photography: Kevin Trowbridge Photography / Location: Heartland in Kelowna, British Columbia / Horse Stable: Okanagan Stables
When planning a wedding, a couple can often forget about the little people…children that is! This whimsical wedding brunch photo shoot by Sandra Regier Photography and Hazlitt Vintage Rental is loaded with creative ways (crayons + kraft paper and colorful cupcakes) to keep the kiddos involved! Check out these adorable details and the rest of the nature-inspired goodness in the full gallery!
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From Hazlitt Vintage Rentals… We were inspired by our early spring weather and chose to create a brunch setting for adults and children too. Our setting was the main dining room at the historic Benmiller Inn & Spa. The corner overlooks a beautiful stream that meanders through cedar trees and the grounds of the inn. The welcome table featured an outstanding display of spring — such a lovely way to greet guests. The florist used four-inch pots of mini-daffodils and ferns, scattered amongst Spanish moss and succulents. The pots are inexpensive and could be readily given to guests. The vintage framed chalkboard and barn board easel made a statement by being surrounding with layers of crates and more pops of yellow from the potted plants and cute-as-pie yellow birds tucked in a root that could be collected from a walk in nature.
Brooke’s soft, upswept hair and gentle makeup touches set the tone nicely for a casual, yet pretty morning celebration. Her bouquet was dripping with succulent nibs attached to grapevine that swirled above a sweet collection of pretty flowers, similar to those in the centerpiece.
Our main table was draped with cream linen and a burlap-inspired overlay. The stunning centerpiece incorporated all our spring colours – mini daffodils, yellow roses, green ferns and hydrangeas, even a nest of eggs. The place settings were enhanced by the use of mismatched vintage plates and saucers with sweet place cards on tea cups. The cream napkins were wrapped with burlap and a succulent. We separated the succulent nibs from one four-inch pot and placed a nib on each napkin ring. The napkin ring was made from a roll of burlap ‘ribbon’ that had wired edges and can be purchased at any florist shop. We cut it, wrapped it around each napkin and nestled the succulent nib on top. The wired edges help to keep the burlap in place and retain its shape. Mismatched vintage wooden chairs were used for the seating and carried over to the children’s table. We added some sweet treats to each place setting, and in keeping with our “bring the outdoors in” theme, the cookies were shaped like bees, caterpillars, ladybugs and butterflies. Fun flower cookies in terracotta pots created the centerpiece at the children’s table. Rather than linen on the children’s table, we used kraft paper and provided little clay pots of crayons. It was a very easy DIY and lots of fun to keep children busy. Kraft paper, small clay pots and crayons can be readily purchased at most craft stores. Sweets aren’t just for kids! If the inn’s tempting espresso and chocolate plate wasn’t enough, cupcakes were on hand too (so easy to pick up and walk around the beautiful gardens with).
Photography: Sandra Regier / Venue + Catering: Benmiller Inn & Spa in Goderich, Ontario / Floral Design: Luann’s Flowers & Gifts + Bud Gowan Formal Wear / Vintage Decor + Styling: Hazlitt Vintage Rental / Linens: NJS Design Event and Party Rentals / Stationery: Smash Designs / Cupcakes: Annette Hogarth / Cookies: Sweet Memories / Hair: Courtney Henry of Free Stylin’ Artistry (519-440-8657) / Makeup: Emma Wilts of Emma’s Aesthetic Boutique (519-523-4295) / Model: Brooke
The days might be getting toastier but that doesn’t stop us from loving this Ontario fall wedding by Brent Foster Photography! It is a DIY love affair with a lot of heart and, of course, fabulous details. Lovers of all things vintage and music, this creative couple transported guests to a romantic era gone by with an 18-piece big band, mini-cabaret lights on the all the tables and their own sweet, handmade touches. See it all in the full gallery!
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From the Bride… From day one, we knew what we wanted our wedding to be: personal and a true reflection of who we are as individuals and a couple. We decided the best way to stay true to ourselves was to choose a theme, and we went from there: Vintage Music. Glenn is a musician and a high school teacher, and I adore all things vintage. Unfortunately finding the items we wanted for our vision wasn’t easy as we didn’t want the “traditional” suitcase and lacy, floral vintage feel. So, from about a week or two after Glenn proposed, I realized that if we wanted this done our way, without spending a fortune, we were going to have to do it all ourselves. So we did. From the bridal party fascinators, to bouquets, our multi-generational family photo display, seven cake stands, 45 mini cabaret lamps, our logo, our band’s logo, my necklace, my veil, my dress hanger, our programs, our invitations, our save-the-dates, our cake topper, our jam/jelly favours, etc… it was all created from our imaginations and our passion for the “Big Band” era gone by. We were lucky to find a venue that reminded us of an old theatre and would allow us to bring in everything our hearts desired. This included our seven-foot “photo wall” that my parents made instead of a photo booth, and our 18 piece “big band” that personalized our day by playing “In the Mood” as we left the altar, and then Stevie Wonder’s “For Once In My Life” as our first dance. My whole life, I’ve dreamed of having an opportunity to get the chance to create a grand vision, a moment as I saw it in my mind … and it turned out just as we had hoped. Guests told us it wasn’t just a wedding, it was a day in our world; one of music, memories and love.
Wedding Photography: Brent Foster Photography / Wedding Venue: Aeolian Hall in London, Ontario / Wedding Planning: Amy McNall of Unmistakably You / Catering: Culinary Catering / Wedding Cakes: Every Occasion Cakes / Centerpieces: DIY / Cake Topper: DIY by the Groom / Music Note “Guest Book” Painting: Megan Cook, A Friend of the Bride / Photo Wall: DIY by the Bride’s Parents / Bride’s Hanger, Family Photo Display, Wedding Invitations, Programs, Bridesmaids’ Hair Pieces, Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Favors + Logo for the Big Band: DIY by Sarah, Sister of Bride / Wedding Dress: San Patrick via Sophie’s Gown Shoppe / Engagement Ring: Anstett Jewellers / Bride’s Wedding Ring: Taylor Dawe of Nash Jewellers / Bride’s + Bride’s Mother’s Headpieces: Indigo Daisy Weddings / Groom’s Wedding Ring: Ben Moss Jewellers
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