There’s nothing quite like the magical, romance-filled air found on the lavender fields of Provence, France! What better way to celebrate your wedding bliss than with a sweet photo session in this flawless, fairytale scene? The talented photographer duo Emm and Clau decided to capture their amazing trip to Provence through this unique “beautiful wifey” session.  Join us as we share this lovely shoot overflowing with prettiness that will probably convince you to book a trip yourself!

Thoughts from the photographer

Emm and Clau: Oh Provence is unbelievably beautiful! The sunny weather, the picturesque landscapes, the special scent that you can smell in the nature, the old towns, the blooming fields of lavender, oh everything! We were so captivated! Heavenly charming! It is worth visiting for sure, and the perfect place for honeymoon!

Inspiration

Emm and Clau: Emm and Clau are both photographers, and we’ve been married for 2 years.  We travel all over the world for destination photography, and Provence was definitely on our bucket list!

We knew we wanted to capture the surreal beauty of a lavender field and make it unforgettable by wearing a dreamy gown. We were so enchanted by the beauty and we are seriously considering to move to Provence for at least one year. You can really get inspired here!

Thoughts from the dress designer

Delicate: The custom-made gown that Claudia wears truly represents the romantic lavender field and castle of Provence.  The photos capture the touch of magic combined with bridal couture.

The fairytale tulle dress with the cascading train and iridescent sequin-encrusted grey top can be perceived, through the vivid lavender color, as a modern redefinition of the traditional bridal gown.

About the dress designer – Delicate

Delicate is the universe where any future bride can make her dreams come true, by creating or finding here the unique dress, destined for one of the most important days in her life. Here, our vision blends with her dream and personal story to create the perfect wedding dress just for her.

About the photographer – Emm and Clau

Emm and Claudia Făgădar are fine art photographers and a married couple from Transylvania, Romania.  They are dreamers, believers, and achievers with a true passion in weddings, destination photography, and portraits.

Find the photographer:

Emm and Clau Website | Facebook

Bridal Gown: Delicate

Many brides want their wedding to have a vintage feel with a creative twist by pulling elements from an era that compliment their style. Today’s bridal styled shoot exemplifies this romantic and timeless style. Set in the breathtaking Niagara Region in Ontario with real vintage materials paired with modern trends, this styled shoot captured by Simply Lace Photography is both classic and magical. Talented vendors poured their heart and soul into this project, and you will be amazed by their effort and creativity found in all the gorgeous details below.

Inspiration behind the shoot

Simply Lace Photography: This photo shoot was set in the breathtaking Niagara Region in Ontario, amid the beautiful peach blossom orchards that come to life for only a short, fleeting time each year.

The inspiration for this styled shoot came to me during the long winter months that we had this past year. I craved the sunshine, fresh flowers, happiness, romance, lace and soft tones of spring. I wanted to capture the reawakening of the pastel pinks, blues and greens of spring, as they emerged from the winter greys.

Challenging weather cycle

Simply Lace Photography: This year, the peach blossoms proved to be elusive and never really came into full bloom. As we anxiously waited nearly a month for the first blossoms to bloom, we had to work hard to adapt and prepare every vendor to be ready to go at a moment’s notice, while not having a set date.

During the photo-shoot, we had high winds, rain, beating hot sun, a surprise field mower, and more sprinkles during the shoot…but the team of professionals somehow managed to pull it off.  We still laugh at the weather cycles in one day!

But the challenge was so worth it! I’m so happy with the romantic and soft feel of this styled shoot. I have a love for all things pretty, dreamy, airy and magical – I am a total romantic and I think the shoot captures all of those! I also hope it will inspire brides and show that something simple and soft is easy to create when it’s set in a beautiful peach orchard during those magical spring days.

Romantic dessert table design

Simply Lace Photography: We started with a French, antique, ivory vanity with a beautiful leg line for the sweets table. Atop, we placed a rustic-elegant, extra tall gold pedestal vintage cake stand, long stemmed glass compotes from the 1800s, and pattern glass Victorian cake stands from an era of quality so often lost by reproductions.

We kept the components simple to let nature shine. We added beautifully themed sweets like the cookie sandwich cakes with an oversized, pom-pom flower on top. The feature cake was kept very simple, but it carried flowing peach blooms at top cascading down the first tier.  A gold- rimmed 1920s cake stands continued the gold theme across the table and showcased ‘ruffles and roses’ cupcakes.

Elegant dining table setup

Simply Lace Photography: For the antique dining table, vintage English china in mix & match pairings were nested amoung  romantic, oversized flowers with gold-dusted eucalyptus and soft, pink roses… all styled in a 100-year-old pattern glass vase.  The oversize scale of the leafy floral, chair backs, and bridal bouquet brought the nice contrast of modern trend with antique richness.

A pink accent table with 1920s vintage champagne glasses was contrasted with black and white modern straws, and hints of blossoms peeking into the set.

Real vintage + modern trends

Simply Lace Photography: I’m absolutely in love with all the details in this styled shoot, especially because of all the real vintage pieces we used. You can always feel the difference real vintage brings to a styled vignette. And when you pair it with modern trends, magic happens!

Other details

Simply Lace Photography: The bride (model) was again, the mixture of modern-vintage romance wearing an on-trend floral crown, vintage lace dress and carrying a flowing, cascade bouquet.

Wedding rings were featured on a small, French gold ornate mirror tray reflecting the trees in the mirror.  Glittery gold paper pennants and sweets labels sparkled on the windy day with just a soft touch of pink blossoms in the paper decor; these details were the finishing touch.

About Simply Lace Photography

Simply Lace is a Wedding + Lifestyle Photography Boutique based in Toronto, Canada and known for it’s dreamy, airy and romantic photographs. We are passionate about capturing real moments in people’s lives and documenting their unique journeys through life.

We absolutely adore weddings. We love meeting our clients and hearing their love stories. It’s an incredible honour to be a part of one of the most important days of their lives and give me so much joy to capture it. Through the art of photography, we are able to give our clients timeless mementos of their special day. Our photographs allow our couples to relive the beauty and joy of their wedding day.

Find the photographer – Simply Lace Photography:

Website |   F acebook

Other vendors:

Vintage Decor & Furniture: Southern Charm Vintage Rental |   Stylists: Bruna Sanches and Kathie Barone |   Stationary: By Invitation Only |   Florist: Bloomin’ Crazy |   Vintage China: Vintage Dish |   Desserts: The Cocoa Cakery |   Make up and Hair: Victoria Fedosoff and The Beauty Team |   Model: Rachelle Van Dijk |   Venue: The Orchard Croft |   Bridal Ring: Spence Diamonds |   Bridal Boutique: Jolie Bridal |   Chairs: Majestic Chair Boutique |   Table Cloth Sequin: Always a Bridesmaid

Today’s enchanting ballerina-themed styled shoot from Daniel Ha of d’Soleil Photography and CC & Jamie Roa of ROA Floral and Event Designs is brimming with beauty, art, and romance, with a playful, whimsical twist. The stunning, luxurious blooms bring elegance and sweetness to the extreme.

The story behind this beautiful shoot truly touched our hearts. It was originally dreamed up by CC Roa, her friend Dame Marta, and Dame Marta’s daughter Katalin 2 years ago, but they never had the chance to carry it out before Dame Marta passed away.  Just like a graceful, fearless ballerina, Dame Marta fought a courageous battle with brain tumor, and never lost her joy and dream. This mesmerizing styled shoot is dedicated to Dame Marta Horvath, and it’s not only here to inspire creative minds, but also every dreamer’s heart.   It’s never too late to make dreams come true.

Story behind the shoot

CC of ROA Floral and Event Design:  This project was a dream I shared with a dear friend, Dame Marta, and her daughter Katalin 2 years ago.  It was dream that we planned to achieve, but unforunately never took place.

Last year, Dame Marta was diagnosed with brain tumor. Just like how a graceful Ballerina would handle this kind of challenge, she was brave and never complained about the pain and sufferings she was going through. She passed away peacefully with a smile on her face, and with her beloved daughter, Katalin, by her side.

This styled shoot is like a dream-come-true. I can imagine Dame Marta looking down and saying, “finally CC, it’s about time.”

Inspiration and theme

CC:  We wanted to create a playful and romantic ballerina theme with a whimsical twist. From the lush and luxurious use of florals, table settings, and specialty treats, we created something that was a feast to the eyes. The Vancouver Club provided an iconic backdrop to complete the elegant yet playful atmosphere of the shoot.

Amazing Images

CC: Special thanks to Daniel Ha of d’Soleil Photography, who took this project to the next level.  He is the genius behind all these amazing images, and truly brought life to this dream. I still tear when I see the images. and the behind the scenes video beautifully done by Jomari of Flip Vision Productions.

About ROA Floral and Event Designs

ROA Floral and Event Design is a floral and event design company dedicated to providing you with a level of service that is unmatched. ROA uses only the freshest, most heavenly flowers the market can provide in both exotic and conventional blooms.

Their attention to detail and eye for design ensures an extraordinary event experience. If you are looking for something fresh and beautiful – CC from ROA Floral and Event Design would be thrilled to meet with you to discuss how she and her team can help you with your next business dinner, charity event, intimate dinner party, wedding, or corporate reception.

About D’Soleil Photogrpahy

D’Soleil is short for Studio Du Soleil, or literally translated as “Studio of the Sun”, which captures the ideals of naturalness, vibrancy, and beauty we strive for in our photographs.

D’Soleil offers a balanced blend of modern photo-journalistic wedding photography and creative portraits with influences from fine art and commercial photography. Daniel Ha and his team strive to capture the truth and beauty in every photography assignment, and do so in a respectful, unobtrusive, creative, and of course, fun and relaxed manner. Past clients rave about their high level of experience, quality of images, and commitment to providing exceptional service to their cherished clients.

Behind the scene video

Find the photographer:
D’Soleil Photography Website | Facebook

Find the floral and event designer:
ROA floral and event design Website | Facebook

Other vendor information:Venue: The Georgian Room of The Vancouver Club |  Videography: Jomari Dumalasa of Flip Vision Productions |   Make Up: Carmen Tse Make Up |   Cosmetics: Benefit Cosmetics |   Eye Lashes: Haute Lashes |   Hair Stylists: Micah Gilbert and Larry Becker   |   Cake and Treats: Paula Lyons of Aeyra Cakes |   Stationary/Paper: Love by Phoebe |   Bride’s dresses: Isabelle’s Bridal |   Jewellery: Jeweliette Jewellery |   Models: Lindsay Lo, Olivia Preston, Adrianna Edwards    |   Head Table Overlay: Art of the Party |   Clear Chiavari Chairs and Pads: Universal Decor |   Ballet Shoes: Goh Ballet Academy Canada

A girly tea party offers the perfect opportunity to put on the most gorgeous and dreamy dresses, indulge in sweet treats, and celebrate love in a fun way. There’s just so much about today’s styled shoot designed by Kathryn Bass Bridal that we utterly love! It’s glittery, romantic, feminine, and shows gold at its finest, paired with hues of soft pink and classy emerald. It’s also a new take on bridal styled shoots, with just the bride and her adorable flower girl spreading pure joy and love. Sit back and enjoy a good dose of sweet inspiration below.

Inspiration & Theme

Kathryn Bass: Glitter, gold, girly. We elected to shoot in studio because we wanted a clean set to make our mess. We had so many decor elements (balloons, petals, glitter, cakes, florals, streamers), we didn’t want distractions of another setting to distract from that.

We described the theme to the other vendors as a “glitter tea party” and let them be creative with that. They each did such an amazing job in their own area and everything came together naturally.

Story behind the shoot

Kathryn Bass: This shoot came about after my sister’s winter wedding. The lace gown was her wedding gown and we wanted the opportunity to take some more photos in a location that wasn’t filled with snowbanks and freezing temperatures. Conveniently, my daughter loved her flower girl dress and was more than happy to put it on again. Once all the other elements of the shoot started coming together, we decided to make them each a second dress. The tulle dresses provided the whimsy to compliment the elegance of the other gowns.

Thoughts from the dress designer and styled shoot planner

Kathryn Bass: This session allowed us to fully indulge in fun, girly goodness. We wanted to do something a little different from the standard bride and groom shoot (and really, what groom wants to play in glitter?). We chose to instead shoot a bride with her flower girl, and we mostly just let them play! It was the kind of project that made us giddy to plan, and we were so incredibly thrilled with the outcome. The look of excitement on the flower girl’s face sums up the feeling pretty well.

About Kathryn Bass Bridal

Our studio is small and intimate which allows us to focus on one bride at a time without any distractions. We have designed our process to be very thorough; it includes a custom design, personal pattern draft, muslin fitting, as well as several other fittings along the way. The client is included with decisions at each step, allowing them to be involved in the creative process and be a part of their gown coming together.

Find the bridal shop & dress designer:

Kathryn Bass Bridal Website | Facebook

Other vendor information:

Photographer: Sherry Lu |   Florals: Garden Party Flowers |   Hair & Makeup: Jayna Marie Makeup + Hair |   Cakes & desserts: Le Gateau Bakeshop |   Decor: Chair Decor |   Balloons: Balloonatics Designs |   Stationery Design: Love By Phoebe