Inspiration

Creekside Villa Styled Elopement

We’ve always loved couples who choose to elope. While big weddings are fabulous, there is something almost a little bit magic about two people, madly in love, how take off (we always imagine them holding hands the entire time!) and make a commitment solely to each other. It feels so pure, so raw, so real, so honest!

Inspired by a love for adventure, Calgary wedding photographer Haywood and Honey Photography captured this cozy and wild elopement at Canmore wedding venue Creekside Villa. Both lavish and simple, intimate and rich, this team of Calgary wedding professionals pulled out all the stops to create a wedding inspiration shoot that felt as those these two eloped on a whim, just feeling the vibrating energy between them and embracing the excitement of a future together. We love how this team decided to start off the elopement shoot with a boudoir feel  – it gives the entire shoot an added element of passion and thrill.

With a dark colour palette to work with, we are all about the fabulous table design from Calgary wedding rental and styling Orange Trunk Vintage Rentals (that matte black plate will be everything in 2018/2019!). The fabulous macrame from The Knot Garden acts as the perfect backdrop for this wedding ceremony.  Styling the bride in a beautiful, flowing black gown gives the sense that this couple is bucking tradition is so many more ways than one! This is a gorgeous styled shoot that we are loving – hear more from the photographer and meet the entire Creative Team after the jump!

Man and woman stand embraced under geometric chandelier and stone fireplace Woman in dress shirt sits in mans lap facing holding two black bottles in front of stone fireplaceWoman in striped dress shirt sits facing man holding two black bottles with orange logos Man leans over woman's shoulder smiling holding glass bottle Large stone fireplace and wooden mantle with fur rug in front Two wooden chairs with faded fabric and trolley with fruits in between Man holds out crimson rust bouquet with red ribbonWoman in black dress holds crimson and rust bouquet to side with red ribbon hangingWoman in black dress leans on elbow on blue sofa Man and woman hold hands while woman reads card in front of macramé Woman in black wedding dress wipes eye while reading vows in front of macramé wall Woman in black dress wipes eye looking down Man and woman kiss embraced in front of macramé wall Man looks over shoulder at woman holding rust bouquet with red ribbon Woman touches chest of man in black suit with ring on finger

From the photographer:

This styled session was inspired by spontaneous adventure and the feeling of crazy wild love. I wanted the session to feel as though they just decided to elope on a whim, grabbed their favourite items and ran away to the mountains together. We really embraced a dark and moody vibe highlighted with rich orange and blue tones and romantic bohemian details. I love the idea of couples getting ready together on their day, I feel it adds a wonderful sense of intimacy and connection which is why we had them cuddle up in front of the fire to share some local craft beers to really add to that casual atmosphere.

 Every vendor involved really took my vision and delivered their own beautiful spin on it and I think it came together to make something so eclectically gorgeous!

Crimson and rust bouquet with pheasant feathers Several lit black candles in gold holders in orange flower arrangementPlace setting on black plate with meat charcuterie Meat charcuterie beside orange fruits and black candle sticks Cheese wheels stacked three high with passion fruit spilling over top Black candlesticks smoking surrounded by orange flower arrangement antlers in backgroundMan and woman walk holding hands and bouquet with red ribbon on snowy pathway Man and woman embrace holding crimson and rust bouquet in front red ribbon hanging Woman stands holding bouquet with red ribbon to side on snowy pathwayMan looks over woman's shoulder as she touches chin bolding crimson bouquet in front

Sources

Haywood + Honey Photography/Orange Trunk Rentals/Makeup by Katina/Creekside Villa/Salvedge Boutique on 17th/Pine for Cedar/Inner Wolf Jewelry/The Knot Garden