If you’re dreaming of a wedding that feels warm, elevated and entirely unforgettable, let this styled shoot, captured by Chuunice Photography, sweep you off your feet. Designed to inspire couples planning an intimate yet luxurious celebration, it’s a masterclass in modern romance and luxury wedding style, with a colour palette that feels fresh from a spring garden and details that bring a playful edge to timeless elegance.
Set at Vancouver’s Hawksworth Restaurant, this editorial shoot reimagines what a small wedding can look like. Think up to 50 guests, a candlelit three-course dinner, signature cocktails that double as décor and wedding florals so lush they turn the room into a garden dreamscape. It’s the kind of wedding that doesn’t just impress – it lingers in memory.
A palette worth obsessing over
Butter yellow is having such a moment, and when paired with soft baby blue? Absolute magic. The yellow brings lightness, joy and a touch of whimsy, while the blue adds depth and elegance without ever feeling too formal. This isn’t your average pastel pairing – it’s modern, playful and a beautiful way to create luxury wedding style.
A venue with old-world charm
Hawksworth’s blend of clean lines, incredible stained glass and traditional architecture made it the perfect setting for this romantic-meets-refined vibe. It’s classic but never stuffy – the kind of place that feels like a hidden gem in the heart of the city, where your guests feel spoiled the moment they walk in.
Tablescapes that taste as good as they look
Lemons and pears were artfully tucked between the florals and tableware, not just as wedding décor but as a clever nod to the season and a playful way to bring personality to the setting. It’s the kind of detail that feels effortlessly chic, like it belongs on the cover of a modern bridal magazine.
The arrangements – filled with buttery roses, pale blue hydrangeas and wispy greenery – cascaded across the table in soft layers, striking that perfect balance between fullness and flow. With tapered candles casting a warm glow and custom menus artfully arranged, every element of this luxury wedding style worked together to create a tablescape that felt intentionally styled yet never overdone.
Dinner (and cocktails) to remember
And of course, no celebration like this would be complete without an unforgettable meal. The menu was curated to feel as thoughtful as the design – fresh, elegant and full of flavour. Guests would kick things off with a vibrant beet and goat cheese salad, followed by perfectly seared salmon topped with a zesty orange miso glaze. For dessert? A buckwheat carrot cake that was equal parts unexpected and nostalgic.
The drinks were just as stylish as the rest of the day. Signature cocktails – Hotel Georgia, Passionate from Miles Away, and Through the Grapevine – added a splash of personality (and colour) to the table. They were fun, photogenic and basically made for sipping between toasts and dance-floor sneakaways.
One gown, two looks, endless vibes
Let’s talk fashion because these bridal looks deserve their own moment. The ceremony gown by Oksana Mukha, from Novelle Bridal, was nothing short of regal – a full ball gown with dreamy oversized sleeves and embroidered floral detailing that felt soft, romantic and made for the spotlight.
For a second look, the bride changed into a shorter party dress by By Watters – chic, flirty and made for golden hour portraits and dancing the night away. It had that effortless fashion-girl energy that says, “Yes, I just got married, and yes, I still want to twirl around downtown in heels.”
The beauty look kept things classic but fresh, with a soft-glam makeup palette, a clean updo and a short veil that nodded to tradition without taking itself too seriously.
The artful details
One of the standout details? The hand-painted cake, nestled in a bed of fresh blooms like its own little garden moment. It wasn’t just dessert – it was art. And the custom, hand-forged jewelry pieces added that personal, heirloom-worthy touch, proving that accessories can be just as meaningful as the vows. These finishing elements didn’t scream for attention – they whispered luxury wedding style in the quietest, most beautiful way.
Vendor team:
Venue: Hawksworth Restaurant
@hawskworthrest
Photographer: Chuunice Photography
Planner: Joyful Events
Videography: Taylor Lee Films
@taylorleefilms
Florist: By Yours Truly Floral Studio
@byyourstrulyfloralstudio
Content Creator: The Love Content Co
Bridal Boutique: Novelle Bridal
@novellebridal.vancouver
Dress Designer 1: Oksana Mukha “Jolanda”
@oksana_mukha_official
Dress Designer 2: By Watters “Meringue”
@bywatters
Jewelry: Vancouver Goldsmith (Jackie)
@vancouvergoldsmith
Decor: Bespoke Decor
@bespokedecor
Stationery: Esgee Art & Design
@esgeeartdesign
Makeup & Hair: Alisha Hopps
@alisha_hopps
Cake: Cakes in a Box
@cakesinabox
Model: Ruby Curtis
@rucurtis
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