Lakefront Wedding at Lakecroft | Emily + Avery
Venturing to a Christmas tree farm to choose the perfect tree was something Emily and Avery did every year. As they stood in the winter sun surrounded by the scent of pine and birdsong, Avery knelt to cut their tree. But then Avery flipped the script and whipped out a ring! Emily’s search for her […]
Toronto Wedding at Graydon Hall Manor | Caitlin + Stefan
Though thoroughly modern, a feeling of Gilded Age romance wove through Caitlin and Stefan’s wedding day. There’s their stunning venue, Graydon Hall, in whose garden these two wed before the loveliest arch of white roses ever. And then the clear tent strung with chandeliers and filled with candle-lit family-style dining. Then, there’s Caitlin in her […]
Galiano Island Wedding at Bodega Ridge
Rain, sunshine, and rainbows—L and J’s British Columbia wedding on Galiano Island was a love-filled weather roller coaster. Their multi-day celebration took place at Bodega Ridge, a beautiful venue whose ocean views, event spaces, and cabins conspire to create a warm, intimate vibe. Amidst the natural splendor, L and J’s celebration glowed. There was their […]
Cincinnati Wedding at The Taft Museum | Monica + Aaron
In high school, Monica and Aaron were close friends—the kind that went to prom together if the other didn’t have a date. Through high school and while Monica was at college and Aaron in the Marines, they stayed close. In time, they realized there was more between them, so they started dating, added their cat […]
Ontario Wedding at Elora Mill | Andreea + Joe
At first, Joe and Andreea worked together, but not for long. There was too much chemistry between them! So, Andreea transferred to another location, and their relationship bloomed. “Joe is my best friend and soulmate all in one. He is my safe place, my rock, and my favourite comedian. We dated for many years and […]
Easy-Breezy Ft. Lauderdale Bride | Summer
Our laid-back bride Summer met her sweetie under the sea! “My husband is a submarine pilot, and we met on a ship when I was working as an ROV (remotely operated vehicle) technician. It was truly love at first sight.” The two planned an April wedding in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, which, if you’ve visited that […]
Cincinnati Wedding at the Glendale Lyceum | Emily & Ben
Beautiful, romantic, and so, so right, Emily and Ben’s Cincinnati wedding was late-summer perfection! Under the shade of sunlit trees, they exchanged vows in The Glendale Lyceum’s gracious gardens. Then, through a flurry of petals and well wishes, it was on to the grounds for some just-married portraits. Awash in gorgeous soft hues and atmospheric […]
Fairytale Forest Wedding | Olivia & Krystian (& Nimbus!)
Two people so happy together you get that secondhand love glow. A blue wedding dress. A Pomeranian named Lily in a purple velvet lewk. There’s so much to adore about Olivia and Krystian’s wedding day! These two met through mutual friends and stayed in the friendship zone for two years until they started dating. Then […]
Summer Wedding at Stoltzfus Homestead | Mikayla + Mason
What started as homework dates in college turned into forever for Mikayla and Mason! A beautiful, bright winter afternoon at the Baltimore Harbor set the stage for a sweet surprise proposal, to which of course Mikayla said, ‘Yes!’ Together, these two planned a July wedding at Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens. Mikayla, with her unique sense […]
Classic Chapel Hill Wedding | Rose + Mack
Sky blue and white are gorgeous colors for a summer wedding. They also happen to be the colors of the University of North Carolina, where Rose and Mack met! When planning their day, these two channeled their style and story (and Tar Heel love) into a timeless, black-tie affair at The Carolina Inn. Rose went […]
Garden Wedding in South Carolina | Gracie + Franklyn
Growing up, Gracie and Franklyn were mortal enemies. They both grew up on the same street, had many mutual friends, and crossed paths all the time. But there’s a reason the enemies-to-lovers trope is so beloved for romance novels—because we all know that sometimes you love who you think is your adversary! As they got older, […]
Toronto Wedding at Hotel X | Deanna + Austin
A reluctant night out turned into something wonderful for Deanna and Austin. Though neither are country music fans, friends dragged them separately to a country bar. The instant they met, what the band was playing faded to the background, and the rest is history! Following a sweet surprise engagement, they began planning and chose the […]
Ontario Wedding at Ancaster Mill | Laura + Richard
The moment Laura and Richard met, they knew each other was the one! Fast forward five years and they were planning their elegant wedding at Ancaster Mill. As details of their day fell into place, Laura went in search of The Dress—something romantic, timeless, and that made her heart skip a beat. Her journey led […]
Intimate Lake Ontario Wedding | Kathleen + Jeff
A love of nature, hiking, and the tranquility of Ontario’s lake inspired Kathleen and Jeff’s wedding day at a Muskoka cottage. Their love story began with an introduction on OkCupid, and like a fine wine (or bourbon) got better and fuller over time. Shares our lovely bride, “I knew Jeff was the “one” because as […]
Michigan Wedding at Greencrest Manor | Morgan + Bradley
Imagine living on a manor, strolling the grounds. You look like something out of Pride and Prejudice (the one with Keira Knightley), every angle and moment drenched in gilded light. So cinematic, romantic, and elegant! Well, Morgan and Bradley’s Michigan wedding day brought that fantasy to life. These two channeled their inner nobility against the […]
Summer Wedding at Legacy Stables | Tammy + David
If rustic elegance gives you butterflies, stop what you’re doing and peep Tammy and David’s wedding at Legacy Stables! Though the venue doubles as an equestrian facility, Tammy and David’s day didn’t take place in a chandelier-hung barn. Instead, they chose the site’s gracious white Legacy House—its lovely gardens and intimate rough-hewn stone spaces overlook […]
Kiawah Wedding at The Ocean Course | Kathleen + Sean
From the sunny shores of San Diego to North Carolina (with a lot of long-distance love along the way), Kathleen and Sean’s story is just like their wedding day—full of sun, the sea, joy in each other, laughter, family, and their cat, Bubbles. The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island set the scene for their outdoor [...] Lauren’s Custom Blue Wedding Dress Journey
Creating a dress from scratch is a labor of love and hope. Since almost all the garments we buy are off the rack, trusting the process can be a huge exercise in, well, trust. It can be a challenge to not worry about whether the gown you pictured and designed will materialize! Lauren envisioned a […]
Romantic Spring Wedding at the Broadview | Alicia + Brad
A playful spring wedding in Toronto? Count us in! Alicia and Brad met at university, where they were both economics majors. At first, they were just study buddies, but it wasn’t long before they became more than just friends and then fell in love! Fast forward several years and this fun-loving duo became a trio […]
Elegant Dallas Wedding | Shelby + Drew
We’re cooling things off (or maybe heating them up?) with Shelby and Drew’s modern white winter wedding in Dallas! These met in college, but while they were working for the same public accounting firm. They kept things professional and were just friends for several years, until, says Shelby, “He left public accounting to go work […]
Fabulous Stratus Vineyard Wedding | Jhanelle + Darren
There’s so much fun and joy and general epic-ness going on here that we hardly know where to start. So, we’ll begin at the beginning, which is the moment Jhanelle realized Darren was her person for life: “I knew he was the one when I would start missing him before he left, and we already […]
Crested Butte, CO Destination Wedding | Caroline + Trevor
Crested Butte, Colorado, is a gorgeous place in June—the mountains, the endless blue sky, and those soft alpine breezes set an incredible scene. It has a special magic for Caroline and Trevor. Trevor spent summers there as a kid, and he and Caroline went on many skiing trips there while they were dating. It was […]
Fall Niagara Wine Country Wedding | Alida + Ryan
Golden light. Air that hints of colder days. Rich color. Romance. Alida and Ryan’s early fall celebration checks all the season’s boxes and then some. These two started their Niagara wine country wedding at the sweet cottage at the Inn on the Twenty. Both our bride and groom got ready (in separate rooms!). Alida’s gown—with […]
Elegant Lake George Wedding | Lauren + Ben
The edge of fall, when it’s no longer summer on the calendar but warmish days linger, is a lovely time for a wedding. There’s so much gorgeous, rich color, and with the shortening days comes that beautiful, later-afternoon light. For a few hours, everything seems to glow! Married at the end of October at the […]
Toronto Wedding at the Gardiner Museum | Rachel + Elliott
After meeting in high school, Rachel and Elliott never looked back. While preparing for their day, Rachel visited us at our flagship boutique. Envisioning something timeless, she and our stylist Vanessa created a custom dress that combined our Anika top and Starling skirt. Since no one had ever worn that combination before, we called it […]
Fall Wedding at the Lace Factory | Ashley + Gabriel
Rustic and whimsical just captures Ashley and Gabriel’s fall Connecticut wedding day. We say ‘just’ because there’s a certain magic to every image. Whether that’s the autumnal color, moody skies, or their venue’s settings at work, we’ll never know. But one thing we know for sure is these two delight in one another! They started […]
Dallas Wedding at the Adolphus Hotel | Christine + Alexander
Elegant, modern wedding meets a rodeo bar? Where do we sign up?!? Dallas’s Adolphus Hotel set the scene for Christine and Alex’s chic, heartfelt wedding day. Black tie and a pretty palette of pink and gold neutrals set a tone of understated elegance, as did the baby’s breath wedding arch, elevated white florals, and timeless […]
Toronto Wedding at the Windsor Arms Hotel | Kristen + Amrithal
Sometimes, chance brings you and your person together. For Kristen and Amrithal, that moment was while they were both in France. Paris, to be exact. At the time, Amrithal was there while studying abroad. Meanwhile, Kristen was there to visit a friend. “My friend knew his roommate well and we all agreed to meet up […]
New Orleans Wedding at The Elms | Annabelle + Thierry
Married in May, Annabelle and Thierry’s New Orleans wedding was a beguiling blend of southern charm and black tie! The day began with Annabelle getting dressed at home with help from her sweet pups, mom, and bridesmaids. Then she floated outdoors for a first look with Thierry, who, like us, was blown away with how […]
Ontario Wedding at the Isabel Bader Centre | Bryn + Harrison
A bridal gown is such a beautiful, personal representation of the woman wearing it. That aspect is one of the things that we love most about creating wedding dresses! Especially at our flagship Toronto bridal boutique, where the process of finding the dress sometimes involves special details and customization. So, when Bryn visited our boutique, […]