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How To Throw A Faux Destination Wedding Like A Pro

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Bride and groom share a kiss on a charming balcony

Do you want that destination Greece wedding but can’t swing the cost? Well, you are in luck, Vintage Origami and Ginger Creative showed us how to get that same fabulous Greek Isles look anywhere! That’s right this lovely wedding shoot took place in Canada, so seriously, get ready to whip up your own faux-destination wedding. 

Keep scrolling to see what we mean and be sure to stop by the full gallery too. We packed even more of the gorgeous photos from White Willow Photography in there just for you to “Ooo,” and “Ahh,” over. Enjoy!

Bride in elegant white gown poses on an outdoor bench

Elegant bride posing with earrings and hair accessory detailsElegant bride in a beautiful white wedding dress, posing for photos

Rustic patio with candles flowers and pillows near fireplaceHappy bride and groom embrace on their wedding day

Bride embraces groom's back on wedding day, expressing loveGroom kisses bride on forehead outdoor wedding portrait

blue and white greek patterned wedding invitation suite

wedding kiss and romantic organic wedding backdrop

Bride groom and donkey at country wedding ceremonyBride in a lace wedding dress with floral hair accessoryBride groom and donkey at outdoor countryside wedding

From Ginger Creative

This Greek-inspired stylized wedding shoot started as an idea of Yuriko Larson (Vintage Origami) and Carrie Mayhew (Ginger Creative). A talented team of vendors from the beautiful Okanagan Valley helped bring the idea to life and to create a Greek feel for this wedding. 

God’s Mountain Estate provided the perfect backdrop to reflect the beauty of the Greek Islands. Bold patterns and blue tones used in the stationary and accented throughout the table and lounge area, paired with simple white asymmetrical florals perfectly reflects the charm of a countryside wedding in Greece. 

The bride wore a trendsetting crop top wedding dress. Soft romantic makeup and handmade custom jewelry completed her look. The couple watched the sunset while enjoying an al fresco dinner featuring traditional Greek cuisine.

Delicious naked cake with lemon and blueberry decor

A rustic table is set for a celebration with lemons and cake

Elegant table setting with candles, flowers, and a lakeside view

Elegant outdoor table setting with flowers and pillows

Penelope Troy wedding card with lemon and olive branchBlue plate with assorted breads garlic and tzatzikiElegant table setting with gold flatware and blue napkin

Elegant table setting with flowers, lemons, and candles

Outdoor party table with picnic baskets and a blue rugElegant couple embracing on a balcony at their weddingMediterranean picnic with bread, salad, lemons, and olive oil

Wedding couple embracing and about to kiss, captured outdoors in the sun

Cakes & Catering: Creative Cuisine Catering
Cakes & Catering: Sugar Sweet Cake Co.
Decor and Stylizing: Vintage Origami
Flowers: Petal + Vow
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Jenny McKinney Make Up Artist
Hair, Makeup & Beauty: Purnam Style Lounge
Jewelry: Janet Stein Jewelry
Model: John Kinloch
Model: Lindsay Doucette
Paper Goods & Calligraphy: Ginger Creative
Photographers: White Willow Photography
Venues: Arion Farm
Venues: God's Mountain Estate
Wedding Dresses: Lillian Bridal

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