This editorial at Lake Massawippi was created as part of a floral masterclass by Enfants Sauvages, in co-production with Juno Photography. The location was chosen deliberately: Ripplecove Hotel & Spa is an iconic property in Quebec’s Eastern Townships, where forest and water provide a natural stage for design. The team at Erika & Co curated an aesthetic at the intersection of Old Money and contemporary minimalism: sharp stripes, local flowers, and architectural forms.
The shoot showcases essential wedding photography trends: true-to-color editing, where tones remain natural without the use of heavy filters. Additionally, storytelling compositions transition from close-up details to wider frames, creating a beautiful narrative.
Green Aisle, Living Frame
The ceremony setting unfolded lakeside, with nature as the central element. Enfants Sauvages designed an arch of white peonies, lilacs, and tulips interwoven with greenery, blending seamlessly into the landscape. Rows of chairs emphasized the purity of the setup, while the water beyond amplified the sense of serenity.
The bride wore a gown from Boutique Natalia Exclusif, with a structured bodice and a flowing skirt that mirrored the movement of the lake. The groom, in a classic tuxedo by Blandin & Delloye Montréal, finished the look with a lily-of-the-valley boutonniere pinned high on the lapel.
The blue heels, a wink to Carrie Bradshaw, added a modern spark to the look. Styled against striped paper goods and pale blue candles, they echoed the editorial’s refined yet playful tone.
Beauty was handled by Slava Beauty Trend, who created luminous skin in the cloud skin technique, a leading beauty look that strikes a balance between matte and radiant finishes.
The editorial continued with an unhurried walk along the lakeside dock. Julia captured the crisp tailoring beside the water’s soft reflections, the bride’s square neckline and dress catching the light.
This reflects the custom-built structures trend: arches and installations increasingly serve as architectural focal points. Light and shadow filtering through the trees added graphic depth, a hallmark of the light & shadow photography movement that defines 2025 imagery.
Stripes, Greens and Golds
The tablescape became an ode to curated minimalism. Groupe ABP, Tenue de Soirée, and La Vie Est Une Fête provided the rental pieces: vintage china with green motifs, crystal glassware, and gilded cutlery. Papeterie & Confetti developed stationery in a graphic style: stripes and clean lines tying the visual language together.
Erika & Co added pale blue candles and small lamps for gentle illumination. Peonies and ranunculus arranged in sculptural vases, read as architectural florals, aligning with one of the year’s strongest trends. Draped textiles across the tables and under the cake stand introduced texture, echoing the growing use of draping as design element. This part of the editorial embodies highly curated minimalism: fewer elements overall, but each one intentional and precisely placed.
The dessert moment, crafted by Éphémère Pâtisserie Fleurie, featured a multi-tiered cake with smooth buttercream waves and white florals, set on striped fabric to visually connect it back to the tablescape. This approach illustrates the trend of fabric as art element, where textiles serve as active components of the story.
Lobby Elegance & Bar Noir
The second half of the editorial unfolded in a distinctly different aesthetic, shifting from natural daylight to interiors layered with mood and contrast. The lobby scenes at Ripplecove added another layer: playful moments by the luggage cart, a nod to hotel life aesthetics that have become an unexpected visual signature in contemporary wedding editorials. This deliberate shift from lakefront romance to barroom chic underlines how atmosphere and fashion work together to narrate the full arc of the day.
As the evening progressed, the bride changed into a second gown: a sleek, corseted silk dress with thin straps and a fluid silhouette. Styled against the polished wood and low lights of the bar, the look spoke directly to the editorial fashion photography trend, where bridal portraits take on the language of high-end magazines.
At the counter, cocktails in hand, the couple leaned into a mood that was less ceremony, more intimacy — a reminder that weddings today are both timeless rituals and modern celebrations.
CO-PLANNING, STYLE & PHOTOGRAPHY Juno Photography | FLORAL WORKSHOP HOSTS, PLANNING & ARTISTIC DIRECTION Enfants Sauvages | VENUE Ripplecove | TABLE DESIGN & STYLE Erika & Co | MUAH Slava Beauty Trend | DRESS Boutique Natalia Exclusif | SUIT Blandin & Delloye Montréal | STATIONERY Papeterie et Confetti | RENTALS Groupe ABP, Tenue de Soirée, La Vie Est Une Fête | CAKE Éphémère Pâtisserie Fleurie | MODELS Irene Valentine R, Serious Jam
