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A Modern Contemporary Fairytale Wedding Inspiration

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Elegant woman on a pink sofa with flowers, bridal boudoir concept

The warm fall hues and elegant details of this next shoot played together flawlessly at the beautiful + historic McLean House. Chantilly Lace Events and Liza Litvinovich Photography dreamed up this romantic collaboration with a modern, contemporary vibe, minimal decor, and elegant florals.

They emphasized quality over quantity throughout the entire design, and it just goes to show that over-the-top weddings can totally be overrated. From the elegant tablescape to all four dreamy bridal looks, catch a closer look at this romantic shoot below and in the full gallery.

Elegant wedding stationery with red flowers and white details

warm + romantic venue

From Liza Litvinovich: A contemporary affair at the elegant McLean House. Built in 1928, the Mclean house was the perfect location to create a modern and elegant creative session. The space is charming, graceful, quaint and has the most amazing lighting. The McLean House leaves all of its guests feeling warmth and romance.

Woman in sheer robe lounging on a vintage pink sofaElegant white wedding shoes with bow detail on soft fabric

Elegant bride in a white gown holding a bouquet by window

Elegant bride in a wedding dress with flowers by a windowBride holding a beautiful bouquet of red and white flowers

Elegant dining table set for a romantic event with flower decors

less is more

The reception space was decorated with minimal greens, soft blushes, deep reds and burnt orange colours that were conveyed mainly in the florals and candles. The overall approach was minimalistic, with a less is more feel. Quality over quantity was used to express the romantic feel of the space and allowed the décor details to shine.

Elegant table setting with floral centerpiece and candles

Elegant table setting with floral arrangement and menu card

Elegant table setting with red flowers and candlesElegant wedding table setting with flowers and table number eight

picture perfect brides 

The brides looked outstanding, each had their own dresses with their own unique details. From the beading to the lace applique, the brides shined and took centre stage. Their hair stayed untamed and the makeup was soft and dewy allowing the bride’s natural features to shine on their special day.

Elegant bride in a white dress in a bright wedding setting

Elegant two-tiered white wedding cake with gold details

Beautiful bride in a delicate wedding dress by the windowSmiling bride holding a beautiful burgundy and red flower bouquet

Minimal fairy-tale

In the age of over the top, we took a minimal approach. Our goal was to allow the colours and details to play together to create a unique and minimalistic experience. This was truly a modern, contemporary fairy-tale wedding.

Elegant bride in a white dress posing next to a pink velvet sofa

Elegant bride in a beautiful dress, posing on a lawn

We partnered with Liza Litvinovich to share this elegant wedding inspiration with you. As always, thank you for supporting our sponsors!

Accessories & Lingerie: Jimmy Choo (bridal shoes)
Cakes & Catering: Electric Love Bakeshop
Event Planning & Design: Chantilly Lace Events
Flowers: A Petal Or Two
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: lena Makeup Art and Beauty
Jewelry: Kai Jewellery
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Little North Company
Photographers: Liza Litvinovich
Rentals: Vintage Bash
Rentals: Simply Beautiful Decor
Rentals: Festoon
Venues: McLean House at The Estates of Sunnybrook
Wedding Dresses: Papilio Boutique

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