The Dress Right Around the Corner
At the outset of planning her wedding, Ciara’s mother-in-law joined her in the quest for an elegant wedding dress. Not long after those initial appointments, Ciara’s mother-in-law passed, and our bride’s heart wasn’t in it. That, coupled with some less-than-positive shopping experiences, and she decided maybe she’d just settle for a dress that was good enough.
The Lea-Ann Belter flagship Toronto boutique happened to be in her neighborhood. On a whim, she thought she’d try one more time. Walking through the door, she knew the experience was going to be totally different. “Vanessa was so nice, had dresses ready for me – and did such a good job of pulling out ones that I loved. There was 2 on the day I would have said yes to, and I hadn’t felt like that about any other dress!”
Read more about Ciara and Rob’s wedding day and see their cute pup, Bear, below!
What feeling or atmosphere did you want to create on your wedding day?
Just a fun party, having all our friends and family who don’t normally see each other mingle was fun!
Tell us about finding your gown!
Honestly, I had tried a few places, my mother-in-law to be had come with me to my first try on, and she passed away shortly afterwards. I wasn’t really in the mood for dress shopping after that and had a couple of bad experiences. I live in the area of the Lea-Ann Belter Toronto bridal shop, and decided to try one more time before I settled for one that I liked well enough. Vanessa was so nice, had dresses ready for me – and did such a good job of pulling out ones that I loved. There was 2 on the day I would have said yes to and I hadn’t felt like that about any other dress!
Any special ways you incorporated your family or family history into your day?
What little detail or decision are you especially glad you included?
. What part of your wedding felt most meaningful to you both (other than the getting married part, of course!)?
Do you have advice for couples planning their day?
Ciara + Rob's Deer Creek Wedding vendors
bridal gown: Raven gown via the Lea-Ann Belter Toronto bridal boutique | photographer: Almost Married Photography | venue: Deer Creek Events & Golf Club | planner: Plan It Right Events | hair: Co Lauren Cuts | make-up: Styled by Miss Fabulous | officiant: Kerry Moeller Wedding Officiant | videography: AB Creations Studios | dj / photobooth / lighting: Forever Sounds DJ Services | groom’s suit: Moores Clothing for Men
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