Being half Lebanese, I always have a place in my heart for middle eastern inspired decor. Cortnie from Canvas & Canopy traveled to Egypt and Jordan last year, and came back so inspired by the richness of the culture. When we found out Rue Mag’s summer issue was inspired by travel, we just knew this concept would be the perfect fit! Papyrus, reeds, bright colors, spices and a CAMEL named Caleb… this shoot blew me away! We brought on Momental Designs to hand paint all the stationery on papyrus and La Partie to create the gorgeous floral displays. Everyone involved did such an amazing job bringing it to life, and of course Jose Villa captured it all perfectly!

Travel Inspiration created by Cortnie of Canvas and Canopy

Photography: Jose Villa
Wardrobe and Design: Canvas and Canopy
Production: Be Inspired PR
Stationery: Momental Designs
Florals: La Partie Events
Hair and Makeup: Team Hair and Makeup
Wardrobe by: Bona Drag
Rentals: Pow Wow Vintage Rentals, and Yeah! Rentals
comments: 29
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    weddingPR /

    In love with the inspiration & styling of @canvasandcanopy @lapartieevents @riceink & @josevilla in @ruemagazine http://su.pr/1K0oJe

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    Canvas & Canopy Events /

    Thanks for sharing the inspo!!! So fun seeing it all come to life :) Nothing better than an adventure in Egypt turning into an adventure with a fabulous team + Caleb the camel months later on the dunes of PIsmo. !

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    kellee /

    THIS IS INSANITY! love it!! So gorgeous. Love it all….

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    kellee_k /

    INSANE! RT: @weddingPR: In love with this… from @canvasandcanopy @lapartieevents @riceink & @josevilla in @ruemagazine su.pr/1K0oJe

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    weddingPRashley /

    GORG! RT @WeddingPR love the inspiration&styling of @canvasandcanopy @lapartieevents @riceink @josevilla in @ruemagazine su.pr/1K0oJe

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    Jaimelc /

    Where did you shoot? so awesome! RT @weddingPR @canvasandcanopy @lapartieevents @riceink @josevilla @ruemagazine

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    heidi /

    Lovely! I am SO copying the decorative votive inside hurricane glass idea…so pretty!

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    canvasandcanopy /

    RT @weddingPR In love w the inspo & styling of @canvasandcanopy @lapartieevents @riceink & @josevilla in @ruemagazine

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    De /

    Where are those white dresses from?

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    Canvas & Canopy Events /

    De they are from Bona Drag.. http://www.bonadrag.com ;)

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    Mena /

    this shoot is so gorgeous! I love everything about it!

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    Wedding_Time /

    RT: @weddingPR: In love with this… from @canvasandcanopy @lapartieevents @riceink & @josevilla in @ruemagazine su.pr/1K0oJe

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    weddingPR /

    Middle Eastern Inspiration to table creation, AND A CAMEL!!!! From our @Ruemagazine shoot! http://su.pr/1K0oJe

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    josevilla /

    RT “Middle Eastern Inspiration to table creation, AND A CAMEL!!!! From our @Ruemagazine shoot! http://t.co/ce4Pp7s“

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    mbweddings /

    What an insanely gorgeous shoot…kudos to the entire team who put this on…I’m in awe! RT @weddingPR Middl… (cont) http://deck.ly/~Pypvq

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    blissandchic /

    Beautiful images, amazing location! Can I ask where was this shot?Oregon perhaps? @weddingPR @Ruemagazine

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    RueMagazine /

    @blissandchic @weddingPR actually shot in CA! guadalupe dunes, one of the most surreal amazing spots on earth! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guadalupe…

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    SummerThornton /

    love that cover! RT @RueMagazine: more cover shoot behind-the-scenes from @weddingPR!

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    PersonaAffairs /

    Middle Eastern Inspiration to table creation, AND A CAMEL!!!! From our @Ruemagazine shoot! http://su.pr/1K0oJe

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    meg /

    this is jaw dropping gorgeous! love that everything was printed on papyrus :)

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    Yasmine S. /

    I love everything about this shoot!

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    gabby /

    Gorgeous!! I love the camel!

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    CathleyaS /

    This is INCREDIBLE! RT @ruemagazine: more cover shoot behind-the-scenes from @weddingPR!

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    kirsten /

    I love the middle eastern theme! Not what you usually see for weddings but its so elegant and bright.

    xoxo,
    CupcakesCouture

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    Cheap Party Dresses /

    This dress simply magic! It easy and graceful! I am happy with all! Thanks you

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