Saint Valentines Inspiration Board + a sneak peek

Happy Valentines everyone!!! Did you all have a wonderful weekend? I went down to the stunning Hawkes Bay and saw Sting in concert at the Mission Estate which was truly fabulous!! It's such a gorgeous part of the country too, I can see why so many couples choose to get married there amongst the beautiful vineyards. So I hope all you romantics (and even the not-so-romantics) have something lovely planned for the day. I know we're a little bit more low-key over Valentines day here in New Zealand... in fact when I jokingly mentioned a 'grandiose present' to my husband, he told me that grand gestures were hollow and every day was Valentines day in our house!! Really he did say that... and he's kinda right. We don't go all out with big things, a card is about the extent of our givings and he tends to do random things throughout the year rather than at the time 'he's expected to'. And I truly believe that sometimes it's the littlest every day things which are the most romantic. What do you think, would you rather have a grand gesture on February 14th each year, or less obviously romantic thoughts throughout the year?

Below is a little sneak peek at a shoot I worked on last week with the fabulous team of Greta from Vela Images, Judit from Artisan Cakes, and Melissa from Eterno. And below that, the board that inspired it.

Photos from top left; Purple Dress | Elizabeth Messina, Statue | source, Table Setting | unknown source, Girl with red heart | Elizabeth Messina, Statue | unknown

2nd row; Love letters | Helen Norman, Red Shoes | Stephanie Williams, Red heart | All the Beautiful Things, Red Chairs | via Snippet & Ink
3rd row; Hydrangeas | unknown source, Reception | Sedona Bride, Hair piece | Dixie Pixel via Be Inspired