I am a sucker for a snowy engagement sessions. They just make me want to curl up with a steaming cup of hot cocoa and swoon the day away. So this snowy session by Genevieve Renee Photographie is my cup of tea (or cocoa in my case). A stunning couple, a gorgeous Canadian backdrop and enough love to go around – I might have to go for my second round of cocoa before I’m done gushing over the full gallery of images!
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From the bride… When our wedding plans kicked off, we decided to do a winter engagement shoot on our anniversary engagement weekend — January 14, 2012 — which was the perfect way to celebrate! Bragg Creek was a natural choice for us as it houses a few cute picnic spots and a lovely restaurant we’ve been known to frequent. The antique mall pictured is right beside that lovely restaurant, and has always captivated me with its olden-days romance. Our photographer was a joy to work with, capturing the style of those antique shops perfectly! Perhaps selfishly, I think the aspen grove shots proved to be the most beautiful of them all — they are the perfect remembrance of our engagement story.
Photography: Genevieve Renee Photographie / Location: Old West Mall in Bragg Creek, Alberta / Necklace: The Bay / Shoes: Vanity Shoes (403-243-4595) / Dress: Anthropologie / Engagement Ring: Birks
The weekends are great, but by Monday morning, I simply can.not.wait to jump into all of the pretty, pretty inspiration we have in store for the week. And, believe you me, with its drop-dead gorgeous florals by Sweetpea’s, seriously amazing waterfront venue and explosion of vibrant purple hues, today’s intimate Burlington affair was most definitely worth the wait. Luckily, VP Studios Photography was on hand to capture every amazing moment, because this, my friends, is the PERFECT way to start the week. Click here for more!
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From Mike of VP Studios Photography… Damon and Naomi were surrounded by about 40 of their closest friends and family as they exchanged their wedding vows to each other. Their ceremony and elegant reception were held at Spencer’s at the Waterfront in Burlington, Ontario, where the glass-lined venue overlooked beautiful Lake Ontario.
Earlier that morning, after all of the final touches to makeup and hair were completed, Naomi donned her killer stilettos and adorable cocktail length wedding dress. It was then off to Paletta Mansion to meet the florist, Sweetpea’s, and to let Damon have his first look at his beautiful bride. After enjoying those first magical moments of seeing each other we took Damon and Naomi around the mansion grounds to create elegant images of the love that they share with one another.
The evening concluded with a sit-down, four-course dinner at Spencer’s on the Waterfront. In between the ceremony and reception, cocktails and finger foods were served to the guests while the staff at Spencer’s transformed the ceremony room into a breathtaking reception. To continue on the intimate theme that Damon & Naomi had chosen for their day, the guests were all seated at one long table. Tall candelabras, tea lights and elegant purple and white flowers made the ambiance of the room feel so warm and graceful.
Wedding Photography: VP Studios Photography / Wedding Venue: Spencer’s at the Waterfront in Burlington, Ontario / Wedding Cinematography: Deja View Studios / Flowers: Sweetpea’s / Music: Derek Macrae / Wedding Gown: LoraBridalShop.com / Bride’s Shoes: Le Chateau / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Ricki’s
Rise and shine, lovelies! It’s another wonderful Saturday morning here on SMP Canada and you know what that means! We have some brand new, absolutely amazing advertisers to introduce you to and they are most definitely bringing the pretty AND an entire weekend filled with gorgeous inspiration your way. From the oh-so-fabulous Ashley Readings Hair and Makeup to the fantastic team at Spread Love Events, our lineup is filled with spectacular vendors you NEED to know. So, join us in giving them each a big SMP hello!
First up, is the ah.mazing Ashley Readings Hair and Makeup. We love, love, LOVE Ashley and her magical ways with all things hair and makeup… and, trust us, when you take a look at the glowing brides below, you will most definitely love her, too. Seriously. Beautiful. And the inspiration doesn’t stop here. Nope, head on over to her website for even more pretty… and don’t forget to check out her fabulous offer for SMP readers below!
Ashley Readings Hair and Makeup from Ashley Readings on Vimeo.
Wedding Photography: Young Hearts Photography + Lisa Mark Photography
From Ashley Readings Hair and Makeup… Five years ago, while building steam in the fashion industry, I began doing hair and makeup for bridal clients in Toronto. Working in bridal has changed my career. Being around brides and their families has allowed me to experience love and traditions in ways so different from my own, growing up. It never stops being exciting getting to see a new custom or a bride’s alternative take on weddings and love.
My focus, is making things easier; to interpret your plans, style and wishes to create a look that you’re in love with. Whether that means drama and colour or natural and pretty, I’m dedicated to making brides feel and look like the best version of themselves.
For the next month, I would like to offer all Toronto Based Style Me Pretty readers a discount on their bookings for 2012 and 2013. Until March 18th, mention Style Me Pretty in your request for a quote and receive a 10% discount. Make sure you include your wedding date and location!
Next up is the oh-so-amazing duo of Spread Love Events. These talented sisters are the experts at making any event absolutely FABULOUS in every.which.way… and with a portfolio of weddings that will completely.blow.your.mind, trust me, you’ll be spending hours on their website soaking in all of the pretty! So, sit back, relax and prepare yourselves for a cozy day of swooning! (PS – Did I mention there’s an amazing discount for all of you lovelies, too?!? Awesome.)
From Spread Love Events… Spread Love Events is an event styling and planning company based in Vancouver B.C. We are sisters and best friends, born with an eye for detail, a creative vision and incredible resourcefulness. After years of dreaming and scheming, we took the leap and officially launched Spread Love Events in the spring of 2011 and haven’t looked back since! We are stylists, planners and creators that make magic happen in the form of weddings and other celebration events you won’t forget. We believe style is personal and it’s okay to break the rules. We honour tradition where it fits and ultimately help our clients create a beautiful day that is unique to them.
Are you ready to work together? All this requires that we get to know you, let us take you out for coffee and let’s begin!
Exclusively for Style Me Pretty readers. Book us before April 30th, 2012 and mention this post to receive 10% off our event styling and full planning services.
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