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Hey, lady. Did you just get engaged? Let us see your ring. It’s fabulous! We know one of the things probably on your mind is what you are going to wear—even though there’s lots of planning to do, figuring out (or at least getting an idea of) your dress is too exciting to not dive [...]
Lewisville, Texas is the next trunk show stop for our brand-new Fall/Winter 2021 Bright Love collection! These gowns only recently made their bridal market debut, which means you’ll be among the first to try our freshest frocks! Inspired by optimism and hope, these gowns are something special. Made in our Toronto workroom of silk and [...]
You’ve heard about bridal gown trunk shows on Insta, FB, and at your fave bridal boutique, but what does a trunk show even mean? Are there trunks? Are the gowns shown? Do you get to try them on? Do you really need an appointment? What makes them so great for gown shopping? So many questions! [...]
Before we knew pandemics were a thing, people were getting married outdoors and hosting intimate weddings. There are, of course, obvious differences between a small, pre-2020 celebration and the challenges couples are met with now, but some things—like joy, love, and family– haven’t changed at all. Hosted at Madsen’s Greenhouse here in Toronto, Elle and [...]
A kind of deep, reddish pink, Cerise is as bold as it gets. Paired with gold, it’s downright opulent, which makes it the perfect choice for this bridal editorial inspired by the notion of modern royalty. Because what could be more decadent and luxe than an over-the-top color like Cerise? The Toronto-based team behind this [...]
There’s happiness, hope, and joy in the air, and it’s captured in this gorgeous, color explosion of a wedding editorial. Inspired by the blue-tiled courtyard and iridescent rooftop tiles at Casa Batlló, a modernist building in Barcelona designed by Antoni Gaudí, its wonderful, slightly off-beat aesthetic is giving us life! Everywhere you look, jubilant, rainbow-hued [...]
Planning a wedding during the pandemic? Take a page from our sweet bride Alana and her new hubby Mark’s planning book and lean in! These two originally planned a big wedding in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, but when the world changed, they decided to put off the large celebration. Determined to get married on the [...]
Picture it: An apple orchard, a perfect fall day, and a just-you-and-me marriage celebration. Now take a peep at the editorial images below...breathtaking, right? We shared part one of this shoot earlier in the week, in which the sun was high and drenched all it touched in brilliant light. If you’ve ever seen Pride & [...]
As far as proposal stories go, we’d say Robyn and Jordan’s wins the winter romance category. Says our sweet, winter-wonderland bride, “One sunny day in March, we went snowshoeing on a trail near our house with our husky, Timber. We were having so much fun racing each other, laughing and throwing snowballs at one another. [...]
Just a few more sleeps until Santa hops in his sleigh! Add some jingle to your festive (and romantic!) cheer with Sam and Matt’s gorgeous Christmas wedding! The holiday is huge for Sam’s family, and exchanging vows at such a magical time of year felt so right. They incorporated all kinds of traditions from both [...]
One of the common refrains we’ve heard from brides who made a total change of plans to move forward getting married during this crazy time is, “It was perfect, and we wouldn’t change a thing.” That same uplifting, beautiful sentiment is shared by our sweet Toronto bride Miriam and her new husband, Chris. Explains Miriam, [...]
Once a year every fall, our new Astrid & Mercedes gowns splash onto the scene, and despite all the crazy, 2020 is no different! In fact, we’d posit that our new 2021 A&M Confetti collection is something extra special, proving the old adage that beauty flourishes in adversity. Plus, after searching high and low, Lea-Ann [...]
Planning a wedding only to have it derailed by a pandemic is, to say the least, a disappointment. However, for many planning couples, the decision to move forward while social distancing seems just right, and in doing so, the event evolves into something special, rare and bright. But how do you even make the decision [...]
Marriage is such a personal and important life-changing thing that taking that step should be as true to you as possible. And should one decide on forgoing the wedding, having a quiet make-it-official moment followed by a breathtaking elopement shoot is where it’s at. Sarah and Ravin went that less-traveled route. It all started with [...]
The phrase “‘Til death do us part” is so metal, and we’re kind of in love with the fact that it’s highlighted in neon in this funky wedding editorial! Cool neon moments aren’t the only thing that’ll have you saying, “Yes, please.” There’s a mobile cocktail bar packed with juicy color in the form of [...]
The contrast between hard and soft is bewitching, and it’s one that translates beautifully to fashion, interior design, and weddings! That’s exactly where this modern editorial takes us—into StorStac, a shipping container yard here in Toronto. In the hands of Olive Studio and the rest of this editorial team, the scene is transformed into something utterly [...]
A mutual friend introduced Rebecca and Corey while they were both in Washington, DC, and their relationship took off from there! She knew he was the one when, in her words, “Corey came back to DC for his first visit after he had gone back to school in New Haven, CT. I was perplexed/giddy/nervous that [...]
Take a break from the summer heat with Sam and Matt’s gorgeous, romantic Christmas wedding! These two met at the gym while they were both in law school. After getting to know one another, our girl Sam asked Matt to go golfing! After the round, Matt asked Sam to dinner at a local Italian restaurant, [...]
Ready for a lesson on love? Meet Tonya and James! These two met at a birthday party in the 6th grade and became the best of friends. They started dating in high school, and years later, James proposed while on a trip to Portugal! Says Tonya, “James and I were best friends for many years [...]
Wintry, wonderful, and jaw-droppingly romantic, we’re betting Kyle and Caitlin’s wedding at the Elora Mill Hotel and Spa will inspire more February ‘I dos’! Plus, what’s not to love about a month that sits right on the cusp of spring while remaining cold enough for cozy nights (and faux fur wraps like Cailtin’s) and is [...]
Quirky, creative, and effortlessly cool, the Gladstone Hotel is an art-inspired, eco-friendly boutique hotel here in Toronto. More than just a place for weary travelers, the Gladstone’s art exhibits, literary events, live music, and cafe make it a dynamic, fun place to meet and be! Which made it the perfect spot to stage a wedding [...]
If ever there was a how-we-met story ripe for a romcom, it’s Caroline and JP’s. Their grandmothers had known one another since they were young girls and thought their respective grandchildren would be a match. Urged by their grandmothers, Caroline and JP met for coffee at a local Starbucks...and the connection was instant. Fast forward [...]
For Ana and Hugh, a destination wedding was about their guest list. Ana’s family lives in Romania, and she and Hugh live in Canada. Bringing the two worlds together meant taking the party out of Canada, so they chose the Umbria region of Italy as the place where everyone could come together. The place? Le [...]
How’s this for on-point wedding planning advice from our bride Laura? “Don't be afraid to make the day your own! Whether that's creating your custom gown at Lea-Ann Belter, challenging traditions such as a first dance, or creating your own personal touches to make the day as much a reflection of you and your partner [...]
The Japandroids brought Lauren and John together! After they hit it off at one of the band’s concerts, they were delighted to discover they lived two streets away from one another on Cleveland’s west side. Sometime later, John proposed over a long weekend trip to Toronto…so, really, Lauren’s choice of a Lea-Ann Belter gown was [...]
Alex and Sarah live in Canada now, but back when they were eighteen, they were still home in Monaco. One day, they were out with mutual friends at the Monaco Harbor, and the moment Sarah laid eyes on Alex, it was love. Says Sarah, “I just knew—a feeling I couldn’t explain. After only 6 months [...]
For Kate and Tyler, it all began with hockey. Their first date was watching a Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators playoff hockey game in Calgary over beer and pizza. Next up, they played some shinny hockey (that’s a pickup game of hockey on the ice or street, for anyone wondering). Then there was the hike [...]
Brittany and Rudy met at overnight summer camp as nine-year-olds (how adorable is that?!), and spent the next 20 summers together as campers and then as staff. But it wasn’t until they were in the camp’s leadership program together that they really connected. Brittany explained it this way: “Summer camp…encourages you to be the silliest [...]
Fun fact—Alex and James met while playing flip cup. After a surprise engagement on Toronto Islands’ dock, this delightful duo incorporated their playful ways into a wedding weekend (that included flip cup, of course!) at the Northridge Inn. There was a BBQ and bonfire rehearsal dinner, and guests could avail themselves of the resort’s swimming, [...]
How’s this for meant to be? Kaya told us that she and Ryan “met in a psychology of relationships class back in university. It was love at first sight!” That’s not the only thing fairy-tale about their story (just wait until you read about how Ryan proposed—he wrote a poem and asked for her hand [...]
