Custom Gown in a Distillery District Wedding | Cristina + Steve

A jubilant bride and groom celebrate before a crescent floral arbor. The bride wears a sleek wedding dress and as the groom lifts her she kicks her feet, making the dress's silk fabric billow.

Toronto’s Distillery District may have loads of ambiance. The gorgeous brick. The backdrops. The lighting. It’s all fabulous. But all that sort of takes a charming back seat when joy and love enter the scene. Case in point, Cristina and Steve’s wedding day. Yes, the floral arch for their ceremony is sweet. And of course, […]

Custom Bridal Gown in a Bahamas Wedding | Ansley + Brad

A bride and groom kiss on a Bahamas beach. The bride's pearl-dotted veil and A-line wedding dress swirl around her.

Dream nuptials for Ansley and Brad meant the turquoise Caribbean waters, pastel sunsets, juicy tropical colors, and a vacation and celebration rolled into one. So, naturally they planned a Bahamas destination wedding! Their rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception were held at the gorgeous Grand Hyatt Baha Mar. Between their vivid florals, gold-and-white al fresco reception, […]

Danika Gown in a Alabama Wedding at Zeke’s | Madison + AJ

A bride and froom stand holding one another on a jetty in the early evening sunlight. The bride wears a strapless fit and flare wedding dress. The groom wears a white tuxedo jacket.

A little retro, a dash of rock n’ roll, and a lot of love – shaken not stirred – served up magic on Madison and AJ’s day. And it all started with an unexpected New Year’s Eve kiss that sparked a life-long romance and a quick Friday the 13th wedding. A year later, these two […]

Custom Gown in a Toronto Hunt Club Wedding | Michelle + Kyle

A bride and groom walk hand in hand laughing in a wood. The bride wears her custom a-line floral print wedding gown and carries her yellow and white bouquet.

Married on a gorgeous June day, Michelle and Kyle’s day was abloom with creativity and joy! A Summer Wedding in Full Bloom Michelle visited us at the Lea-Ann Belter Toronto bridal shop with a vision. She wanted color and romance. A classic wedding dress with a touch of magic. Upon hearing this, our owner and […]

Opal Gown in a Black-Tie Charleston Wedding | Lisa + Eric

A bride and groom walk hand in hand on a cobblestoned street in Charleston. The bride wears a classic a-line wedding dress and a flowing veil. The groom wears a tuxedo.

When you’re in love with someone, just thinking about them (which is all the time) will put a smile on your face. And then when you see that person? You’re lit up from within! That’s pretty much the only way to describe the looks on Lisa and Eric’s faces on their wedding day—such blushes, grins, […]

Esperanza Gown in a Summerfield Farms Wedding | Sara + Matthew

a bride is held he her groom's arms and smiles at the camera as he kisses her head. She's wearing a floral organza ball gown wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

A dash of vintage and a dollop of classic romance informed Sara’s wedding day aesthetic. When she visited Bellissima in search of a timeless wedding dress that made her feel lovely and moved like poetry, she met her match! Esperanza’s floral organza, detachable balloon sleeves, and floaty ball gown skirt felt meant to be. Love […]

Hannah Gown in a Maine Island Wedding | Claire + Walker

A bride and groom stand in one another's arms beneath a tree in the Maine Woods. The bride wears her customized Hannah ball gown wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Toronto.

On the surface, choosing a wedding dress sounds simple enough – you try some on, find one that makes you feel gorgeous, and move on. But we all know it’s more complex than shopping for everyday clothes. Threads of family history, your love story, personal style, sense of self, and sometimes unexplored feelings about marriage […]

Arden Gown in a Colorado Wedding | Laura + Kyle

A bride and groom walk in the sunshine smiling at one another as their wedding party follows. The bride is weaing a ball gown wedding dress and a cathedral veil, and the groom wears a tux

A gorgeous, sunny Colorado day, a stunning setting at the Broadmoor, two people head-over-heels in love. Laura and Kyle’s Colorado mountain wedding at The Broadmoor was absolutely gorgeous! But, what you don’t see is that shortly before her wedding, Laura had to majorly switch up her dress plans. Plot Twist: A New Wedding Dress Four […]

Custom Gown in a Toronto Golf Club Wedding | Taylor + Jamie

a bride in a corset bodice ball gown wedding dress with a high slit sits on a bench in a green park beside her groom.

A blind date was Taylor and Jamie’s big beginning. From the moment they met, they knew something special was afoot. They took their next big step together in Boston, where, while walking along the harbor, Jamie proposed! The Right Gown Was Right Around the Corner Taylor’s daily runs took her past our flagship Toronto bridal […]

Custom Raven Gown in a Milwaukee Wedding | Cecilia + Andrew

a bride wearing a sleek beaded wedding dress walks arm in arm with her bridesmaids in flowing gowns in shades of sea-glass blue in front of a stone church

After meeting at Marquette University, Cecilia and Andrew just knew they had to see more of each other. So, they had mutual friends invite them on a ski trip…and things snowballed from there! “Andrew surprised me while I was visiting family in New York, and while celebrating the fourth of July at my grandma’s house […]

Raven Gown in a State Room Wedding | Jenny + Matt

a bride and groom wearing white sunglasses kiss on a white banquette. She's wearing a sleek wedding dress with a v-neckline, he a tux.

The swanky, jazz-age swagger mingled with 21st century style on  Jenny and Matt’s Albany wedding day. So, it was only natural they chose The State Room as their venue. Built in 1901, its Art Deco architecture, and splendid interior set (including an old bank vault!) set the perfect scene. Jenny’s Elegant Fitted Wedding Dress Covered […]

Custom Gown in an Aruba Destination Wedding | Rebecca + Logan

A groom kisses his smiling bride on the cheek on a beach at sunset in Aruba as flamingos walk around them. The bride wears glasses, and a custom off-the-shoulder ball gown wedding dress.

Swiping through Hinge, Rebecca came across Logan’s profile. She watched the video of him crashing on his longboard, laughed out loud, and knew she had to meet him. Their first date was a few days later, and though they did terribly at trivia, they won at love! A few years later, while hiking through San […]

Liliana Gown in a Franklin Plaza Ballroom Wedding | Aly + Dan

A bride and groom sit on steps, holding one another. The bride wears Liliana, a strapless ballgown with a thigh-high slit

One crisp fall night, Aly and Dan both found themselves at a local bar in their small town. They didn’t know each other, despite growing up in a place where pretty much everyone knew each other. A UFC fight flickered from the TVs above but wasn’t holding Dan’s attention. He was too drawn to the […]

Customized Violeta Gown in a Fall Wedding | Hannah + Jimmy

A bride and groom kiss before a lake during golden hour. The bride's cathedral veil and ball gown flutter behind her in the breeze.

An online match provided an introduction of sorts for Hannah and Jimmy, but both were so busy that six months passed until they each responded. When they did finally meet, the connection was instant. Apple Orchard Proposal + A Fall Wedding The air was crisp and the sun warm when Jimmy and Hannah set out […]

Custom Gown in a Ritz-Carlton Wedding | Alexa + Eric

Bride in sleek wedding dress with Swarovski crystal straps and groom in black tuxedo at Ritz-Carlton Toronto wedding

It turns out, wandering in the desert is romantic! On a trip to California, Alexa and Eric went for a hike in Josha Tree National Park. The trek turned into a bit of an odyssey when they discovered they’d gotten lost. As they sorted themselves out, Alexa realized Eric was the one because she still […]

Sunny Gown in a Bennett House Wedding | Lisa + Jon

A bride and groom kiss during thier outdoor ceremony. The bride wearing a fit & flare wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

When Lisa and Jon met on a blind date (thanks to a friend that set them up), the connection was immediate. A Charleston Love Story Time passed so quickly as they talked and laughed in that Charleston coffee shop that Lisa wound up being late for work! That sweet beginning was echoed the day Jon […]

Custom Gown at the Gardiner Museum | Leith + Tyron

A bride and groom stand outdoors on the steps of Toronto's Gardiner Museum before a modern sculpture. The bride wears a sleek wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal, and the groom wears a tux without the jacket.

Natural light, stunning views, and beautiful art all sound dreamy. Add a gorgeous wedding into the mix, and you’ve got perfection! Leith and Tyron were married in the heart of Toronto at the Gardiner—the only museum dedicated to ceramics in all of Canada. And, when you’re marrying in an art museum, there’s no shortage of […]

Cora Gown in a Virginia Beach Wedding | Megan + Conner

One of the more marvelous things about your wedding day is having just about everyone you love (and who loves you) all in one room. That happy, joyful energy combined with the fact that you’re promising forever to Your Person is intoxicating! And when one of your vendors is an old friend, that adds an […]

Mariska Gown in a Hampton Preston Mansion Wedding | Grace + Perry

A bride and groom walk out of a church during their winter wedding , the bride is wearing a lace top and staples ball gown wedding dress

Christmas Wedding Magic…and A Pup in a Tux! Twinkle lights, gorgeous greenery, white florals, bridesmaids in a rainbow of emerald hues and faux fur wraps…Grace and Perry’s day was a winter wedding wonderland. These two exchanged vows in a traditional church ceremony, then headed to their indoor-outdoor party at Hampton-Preston Mansion, but not before digging […]

Custom Lace Gown in a Christmas Wedding | Sara + Parker

Sara and Parker stand at the later amidst poinsettias and evergreens. Sea is wearing a lace ball gown wedding dress and wrap by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

Friends in high school, Sara and Parker didn’t start dating until after college when they both moved back to Dallas. Not long after meeting up again in their hometown, romance bloomed. Four years later, Parker surprised our sweet bride with a proposal during a birthday trip to Fredericksburg. Christmas Wedding Dreams Sara had always dreamed […]

Esme Gown in a South Farms Wedding | Aileen + Chris

Bride Aileen in Lea-Ann Belter Esme ball gown twirls with bridesmaids in golden sunset at South Farms Connecticut wedding

H2 header From the moment Aileen and Chris met at Sacred Heart University, they became inseparable. Graduation, new careers, and a sweet pup later, Chris asked Aileen to be his partner for life! What kind of wedding they wanted came naturally. “After years of building our lives together, we knew we wanted our wedding to […]

Piper Gown in a Waterton Park Wedding | Joelle + Matthew

Joelle and Mathew stand in each others arms by the water in Waterton Park. Joelle is wearing a sleek wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

“I always get a great breakdown of her day every time she walks through the door, which is one of my favorite things about her.” That’s part of what Matthew had to say about Joelle when asked what their favorite thing was about one another. That delight in Joelle’s vivacious energy (and her joy in Matthew) […]

Sofia Gown in a St. Clements Castle Wedding | Lauren + Luke

Real bride Lauren beams as her groom ikisses her and her flowing A-line wedding dress and veil float behind her in the summer sunshine

A local brewery set the scene for Luke and Lauren’s beginning, and now every year they go back to celebrate! Cape Cod, another special place to them both, was where they got engaged. This sentimental duo has a lot of heart, which found its way into their warm, welcoming wedding day. They created a bright, […]

Custom Gown in a Glacier National Park Elopement | Abby + Sean

A bride twirls in her custom ball gown wedding dress with long sleeves as her groom watches on a misty day at Glacier National Park

After meeting on Bumble, Abby and Sean’s love story took the scenic route—their official first date and second date were nearly a year apart! That time between dates was spent as a friendship, one that formed the foundation of their relationship and set that pivotal second date in motion. Several months later, at the top […]

Mercer Gown in a Palmetto Club Wedding | Nicole + Parker

Bride and groom walk together on lawn at The Palmetto Club, bride wearing elegant white ball gown with off-shoulder sleeves

Best friends turned sweethearts Nicole and Parker’s wedding journey started with a marathon. Parker, who is a runner convinced Nicole, who is not, to train and run with him in Charleston’s Charleston Cooper River Bridge Run (10k). “After the race, we planned to celebrate with a walk around Waterfront Park and dinner afterward. Little did […]

Custom Gown in an Eaton Hall Inn Wedding | Nicolette + Justin

Bride in strapless ball gown sits on bar with crossed legs revealing skirt slit, groom in navy suit at Eaton Hall Inn wedding

Mutual friends introduced Justin and Nicolette, and the connection was instant. But it was the little things over time that turned the spark between them into love. A trip to Portugal opened their next chapter together. In Justin’s parents’ hometown, upon some large rocks while the sea roared, Justin asked Nicolette to be his partner […]

Starling in a Migis Lodge Wedding | Laura + Connor

A bride wearing a sleek wedding dress walks with her bridesmaids wedding blue and white toile bridesmaids dresses through the woods.

What’s sweeter than a wedding in Maine? A summer-camp-inspired one with a rainbow and the happiest couple ever! A First Look and a Boat Ride to “I Do” Laura and Connor’s celebration at Migis Lodge had all the rustic yet elegant vibes, and, yes, it rained. But that only made it more wonderful! After slipping […]

Custom Gown in a Texas Wedding | Josey + Micah

A just married bride and groom walk happily down the aisle, arm in arm. The bride is wearing her custom lace fit and flare wedding dress

After stumbling across each other on a dating app, Josey and Micah each knew pretty quickly they’d met their match. Josey knew she’d found someone special when she realized that “I was able to be my weird self around Micah and he never judged me. Also, when I saw how important his family was to […]

Custom Gown in a Broadview Hotel Wedding | Savanna + Ian

Newlyweds Savanna and Ian walk away from the camera. Savanna smiles over her shoulder and is wearing her custom square necked wedding dress

Ceramics, pups, and love populated Savanna and Ian’s best day ever (so far). Pottery is one of Savanna’s passions, and so naturally Ian proposed in the studio. “My husband got my best friend to plan a ruse with a fake pottery influencer event. I thought I was going to a pottery class but as it […]

Custom Gown in a Cleveland Wedding | Katie + Karl

Real bride Katie walks with her husband Karl across a green lawn. He holds her a-line wedding dress's train up so it won't get wet.

Sometimes, when you try something different, you find gold! For instance, Katie and Karl met on Bumble, but he wasn’t really Katie’s type—on paper. Says Katie, “I always say to go on the date with the guy who isn’t your type on paper because you never know! But it was the best first date I […]