The month of October may conjure images of pumpkins, ghosts, and witches, but it is also Breast Cancer Awareness month. Getting married without one’s mother, sister, aunt, or grandmother present can be extremely devastating. To celebrate the life and spirit of their loved one, some couples choose to incorporate a tribute into their weddings. Today we’re sharing some pink wedding palette inspiration in honor of those who have been so strong in their battle against breast cancer.
We love the idea of a special pink flower in a bridal bouquet as a special tribute. A trendy way to incorporate the color is to use an ombre effect, as you see on the name cards above, or by lightly dying fabric for the reception like the delicate napkin at the table setting. Whether pink pops up in your wedding cake, the groom’s accessories, the bridesmaid’s dresses, or even the bridal gown, the sweet color can bring a sense of softness to your day as it also honors someone close to you.
Naomi envisioned a garden inspired wedding for her big day marrying Lewis. Rifle Paper Co. served as her source of inspiration for the romantic floral details used throughout the day. The pair hopped in brightly-colored convertible Volkswagen bugs with the wedding party and photographer Curtis Moore as they made their way to Pineridge Hollow.
The Inspiration: “My inspiration was Rifle Paper Co. I wanted to emulate a garden party that was whimsical, simple and romantic. I had so much fun planning it and found the day came together just as I had envisioned. The girls dresses were Donna Morgan’s Peach Fuzz, which were light and airy and the color just popped when paired with their bouquets. The girls did simple braids in their hair and make up was more neutral. For myself, my dress was my favorite part of what to shop for. I went with Champagne, rather then the traditional white as it seemed to look better with my olive skin and blonde hair. The guys wore navy and did skinny ties with suspenders.”
The Moments: “Our favorite moment at our wedding was our ceremony. Lewis and I wrote our own vows and wanted to keep the ceremony very personal. We had about 75 guests, which was perfect for making the ceremony feel more intimate. The music that played in the background set the tone while guests waited for the processional to start. We had waited two years for this moment and we both could not to finally be husband and wife.”
The Couple Recommends: “On our wedding day, just before the ceremony, Lewis split his pants. Our photographer quickly took care of the situation by taking the pants to a seamstress and having them back with Lewis within the hour to continue with our day. I’m not sure what we would have done with out him.
We really loved working with Jordan Popowich, he is newer in the industry, but I think that is what we loved the most about working with him. He was really easy to talk to prior to the wedding and great to work with afterwords. He has worked really hard to capture exactly what we were looking for throughout our day and has gone above and beyond to make us so pleased with our upcoming final product by asking for lots of details of what we want in our video.”
There were so many incredibly special moments shared by Naomi and Lewis on their wedding day, and Curtis Moore Photography makes us feel like we were there to witness them too. In case you missed it, Curtis also photographed Veronique and Glen’s unique backyard wedding in Calgary.
After sharing Veronique and Glen’s wedding with you last week, we had to know more about how this creative couple met. Without giving too much away, it’s safe to say Veronique had a lasting effect on Glen during their very first encounter.
How They Met:
Veronique: Glen was looking for a new tattoo. I was a tattoo artist. Thankfully, Mr. Google, when asked about “tattoo Calgary” spat out my business’ website. Click…Click…’Hmmm…She’s a great artist, and, in the pictures of her in her aprons, she looks pretty cute.’ He decided he wanted to meet me – for my art and my smile. A phone call later, the appointment was set.
I was a cute and strong woman from Montreal, running my own business in Calgary and being quite successful at it. I had many hobbies and a cute little dog. I didn’t know that this guy “Glen” who would be coming in for a tattoo just might wind up to be someone special.
After our first session for his tattoo, Glen couldn’t get me off his mind. I couldn’t forget his gentlemanly ways. 2 tickets to a show as a tip resulted in a memorable first-date (although we weren’t dating yet), complete with homemade picnic and live music, and left me with an impressed palate. Over the next few months, we began to know each other and spent time together at the symphony and over dinners. Eventually, the tattoo came to an end but the relationship started with an awesome ski trip to Banff where the shooting stars and visiting wildlife told them that this was ‘right’.
The Moment They Knew:
Veronique: The courtship was a long 6 months where we both grew to know each other. I was impressed by the home-cooked picnic Glen brought to the show and his gentleman ways, and Glen was impressed by my beauty, knowledge, intelligence, and sense of humour. There wasn’t one particular moment when we knew it was love, but a series of events where love grew naturally. It’s pretty hard to ignore how awesome the person next to you is while shooting stars are firing over your head, though!
The Proposal:
Veronique: Our relationship “officially” started in Golden BC on New Year’s, with our first kiss in a frozen gondola just after midnight. So, while driving out to the west coast of Canada for a vacation, Glen made the suggestion that we stop by the ski hill (during the summer) to take the gondola to the top and have a look around since he’d never seen it before during the summer. On the way up, while reminiscing about the happy events we had shared and the peace that our love brings to their life, Glen got down on one knee, in the same gondola where we first kissed, and asked for my hand in marriage. I said yes.
I Always Think of My Partner When:
Veronique: I see the world. The air, the birds, the many hearts that we each find while walking around, the ground beneath us and the sky above all make us think of each other. We are constantly connected.
We’re so grateful to Veronique and Glen for sharing their day, and to Curtis Moore for sharing his stunning images. For more behind-the-scenes romance, read the story of Kim and Travis’ Christmas proposal.
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