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Talk about right place, right time—Christian is from Denmark and Talia is from Peru. What brought them together? Our wonderful city of Toronto, which is where they met…and the chemistry was instant. Said Talia, “It's crazy, but you know that saying: when you know, you know? It was like that, after three months dating we [...]
Riding in a boat to your wedding with your best girlfriends should definitely be a thing, because that’s what our lovely bride Kim did on her way to meet her sweet groom, Aaron, at the altar. Which, in their case was the Big Fiddle. The Big Fiddle is a 60-foot-high sculpture on the Sydney, NS [...]
Every fall, we pack up all our new gowns and sojourn down to New York from Toronto to show them at bridal fashion week. The days leading up are always filled with a sort of frenetic anticipation as last-minute touches are applied and we make sure we bring everything we need to present our new [...]
There’s something about a natural oasis in the middle of a city that enhances the romance! It was under a huge willow tree beside a pond at Boston Commons that Stefan asked Caitlin to be his wife. Then these two chose the Berkeley Field House as the spot for their “I dos.” Despite being right in [...]
There’s a Bulgarian wedding tradition called breaking of the bread, and it’s awesome. Explains our bride Dani, “The bride and groom stand with their backs towards one another and hold the bread over their heads. Once signaled, they both try to break the bigger piece of bread, which is supposed to symbolize who will be [...]
When Christina and Luke met as McMaster University students, it wasn’t as total strangers. They share the same hometown and had overlapping circles of friends. While at McMaster, Luke was living with some of Christina’s high school friends…which is what got the ball rolling. On their first official date, they went to the Toronto Zoo [...]
We love all our brides. We really do. But Vanessa is extra special to us because she’s the Bridal Specialist at our flagship Toronto bridal boutique! She helps our brides, manages our shop, and is an integral part of the Lea-Ann Belter team. So, when she got engaged (In Amsterdam! On New Year’s Eve!), we were [...]
Summer camp…swimming, kicking, making crafts, and, if you’re Jordana and Eli, falling in love! These two met while working at camp and, over eight years later, made it official with a gorgeous winter wedding. Why’d they choose winter instead of summer? They wanted to give everyone a wonderful reason to celebrate when everything was so [...]
You guys. Emily and Rob flipped the script on wedding favors. Explains Emily, “We had Willow & Stems come in for cocktail hour and set up a flower stand. Guests adorned themselves with pretty blooms in the form of boutonnieres, hair pins, corsages, and more. Everyone looked so lovely all done up with flowers all night!” [...]
What’s lovely, rich, romantic, modern, and timeless all at once? This shoot at Toronto's Campbell House Museum! If you haven’t been, the Campbell House was built in 1822, and its historic Georgian interior has been lovingly maintained. Gorgeous fixtures, elegant finishes, wood floors, sweeping staircases, and historic color—it’s all there. To that, photographer Rosewood Weddings [...]
There’s nothing like a classic, glamorous wedding to steal our breath here at LABB, and Christie and Tom’s was all the things! Together with their nearest and dearest, these two jetted off to Florida to become Mr. and Mrs. at the Ft. Lauderdale Hilton Resort. There, overlooking the sea, these two exchanged vows and then [...]
Picture it: An intimate wedding at a medieval castle overlooking Florence in Tuscany. The stuff of which destination wedding dreams are made, no? For Alexandra and Mark, the answer is a big old “yes!!” Alexandra’s Sicilian heritage and Mark’s wine business made Italy a meaningful choice as well as informed their celebration’s vibe. These two [...]
Zesty orange and the prettiest periwinkle hobnob with gleaming details in this bright and airy wedding editorial! Shot at chic and adaptable Mint Room studio, the Toronto-based team behind these gorgeous images gathered together some really interesting elements. We’re loving the combination of a mirrored dining table, citrus fruit, florals heavy on greenery, and ghost [...]
A brunch wedding. During Christmas Market. In Toronto’s Distillery District. To those three ah-mazing things, Heather and Justin brought a little Scottish and Chinese flavor, a little laid-back charm, and a lot of love. When searching for a venue, they wanted something simple and special…and fell in love with Archeo, a delicious Italian restaurant here [...]
There is a Sisterhood of the Traveling #JustMarriedJacket, you guys. And our bride Amanda was a part of it! According to our bride, “This leather jacket goes to a different wedding every weekend (yes, like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) and gives off good vibes for all those that wear it! All in exchange [...]
There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it—a place beside the sea is Romantic with a capital R. It’s also a dreamy place to which to run away and elope. Captured along the bluffs at East Point Park in Toronto, the team behind this shoot dove into the idea of the intimate, dreamy moment [...]
“Once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life…love gives us a fairy tale.” For Cassandra and Jonathan, that quote rang so true that they engraved it on the gorgeous glasses they gave out as favors. These two began their Mr. and Mrs. story at none other than Walt Disney World. It’s Cassandra’s [...]
Filled with light, this airy and modern bridal style inspiration is exactly what’s needed when the weather outside is frightful. Between the pretty, peachy plucked-from-a-flower-field bouquet and white table linens to the pale wood and brass accents, it positively sings out spring! The bride’s style is also about days when the breeze blows softly and [...]
A wedding weekend in California on a mountain? Yes please! Scott and Lilya hosted a warm, rustic celebration (including a welcome reception and post-wedding brunch) at Sacred Mountain in Julian, CA. Covered in greenery and full of amazing views, the venue was the perfect place to celebrate the next step in their lives together while [...]
Frank Sinatra’s “Fly Me to the Moon” was Alison and Juan’s first dance song, but really it should just be their theme song. There’s such a swanky, just-you-and-me, easygoing energy between them! Together, they planned a small wedding at The Millcroft Inn & Spa which began with the most important part—an outdoor ceremony before the [...]
How’s this for romantic: Richard surprised Robin with a beautiful proposal on the dock of his family’s cottage on Waseosa Lake, and then they proceeded to get married at the very same spot! With the lake gleaming behind them, Robin and Richard exchanged vows in a ceremony during which Robin’s brother recited a reading he [...]
New honeymoon rule: bookend your wedding with vacations! Hayley and Daniel pre-honeymooned in South Africa earlier this year then road-tripped to Ottawa after the wedding, visiting as many breweries as they could along the way. Also, extra important—there were elephants involved in their engagement. You see, Hayley is a part-time zookeeper, and Daniel organized a [...]
‘Tis the season for proposals…and there is so much tenderness in Warren and Megan’s we guarantee you’ll get a case of the feels! Our sweet bride filled us in on the details: “Warren proposed almost 4 years exactly to the day of our first date. It was Christmas time and he ended up proposing at [...]
Maybe we’ve watched Love, Actually too many times, but holiday proposals give us alllll the feels. Veronica and Paul’s was extra special, since it took place here in Toronto in the Distillery District during the Christmas market. In other words, it was super beautiful, festive, and romantic. You can read the whole wonderful story here, but [...]
“The moms cried, I cried, Vanessa brought us champagne and we celebrated!!” Dress-shopping happiness in a nutshell. We LOVED hearing about Danielle’s experience at our Toronto bridal boutique. Actually, our sweet bride had a great time with Canadians all around—when she and Chris became engaged, it was during a weekend getaway at Niagara-on-the-Lake, after which [...]
How’s this for an adorable how-we-met? Alex and Kevin are both lawyers and first laid eyes on one another at the courthouse. So on their wedding day, they stopped at the scene where it all began for a photo op. This darling duo also have a sweet pupper, Noche, who is a huge part of [...]
There is so much to love about Nadia and Cam’s wedding story. It’s filled with sweetness but also modern-day realness. These two have been down the aisle before (separately!), and each had children from previous relationships when they met after being introduced by Match.com. Very soon after their first date, they knew it was right. [...]
Justine and Jasper’s wedding story may have started with watching ice hockey and wearing PJs, but it ended on the warm beaches of the Caribbean! These two dreamed of a relaxed, lovely, and simple celebration, and they made that vision a reality in Runaway Bay, Jamaica at the Grand Bahia Principe. The resort took care [...]
As electrically charged particles collide, the Northern Lights shimmer into life. Like love, it's a natural phenomenon. Two hearts meet and sparks fly, creating something uniquely and magically breathtaking. Inspired by the spectacular grace of polar lights, the gowns of our Spring 2019 Lea-Ann Belter Aurora Borealis collection convey out-of-this-world romance. Handcrafted in our Toronto [...]
Eyes meeting on the street. Reaching for the same book at the same time. Being in the same Uber Pool when you both never Uber. Those happy, magic-dusted, chance meetings inspired Serendipity, Lea-Ann’s 2019 Astrid & Mercedes collection. Created by hand of fine fabrics in our Toronto atelier, each gown embraces the unexpected through delightful [...]
