Custom Gown in a Ritz-Carlton Wedding | Alexa + Eric
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 […]
Custom Isadora Gown in an Orilla Wedding | Amanda + Jeff
Amanda and Jeff’s story started with Jeff walking into a gathering and trying to impress with a joke…which did the opposite. But he valiantly recovered, and, over time, he and Amanda became good friends. It wasn’t until a couples’ night out turned accidentally on purpose into dinner for two that things turned into something more. […]
Custom Gown at the Gardiner Museum | Leith + Tyron
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 […]
Custom Lace Gown in a Christmas Wedding | Sara + Parker
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 […]
Custom Gown in a Glacier National Park Elopement | Abby + Sean
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 […]
Custom Gown in an Eaton Hall Inn Wedding | Nicolette + Justin
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 […]
Custom Gown in a Texas Wedding | Josey + Micah
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
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
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 […]
Custom Gown in a Taft Museum Wedding | 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 […]
Custom Gown in a Galiano Island Wedding
Wedding Day Magic on Galiano Island 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 […]
Custom Ballgown in a Storybook Wedding | Lexie + Stephen
Fairytales do come true. It’s just that nowadays, the story can begin on Zoom. Lexie and Stephen started working for the same company on the same October day. Training was online, and Lexie says, “For six weeks, we were on Zoom together eight hours a day. What could have been endless small talk and awkward […]
Custom Ball Gown in an Elora Mill Wedding | 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 […]
Customized Roxanne in a Glendale Lyceum Wedding | 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 […]
Custom Gown in a 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! From Friendship to Forever These two met through mutual friends and stayed in the friendship zone for two years until […]
Custom Gown in a Garden Wedding | 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! From Holiday Party to […]
Custom Dress in a 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! From Country Bar to Custom Gown Following a sweet surprise engagement, […]
Custom Gown in a Romantic Ashford Castle Wedding | Edwina
A wedding in Ireland was in the works, and Edwina was on a quest to find her gown. The mission? Something that felt and looked iconic. It also had to vibe with Ashford Castle, one of Ireland’s most romantic venues. She met her match at our flagship Toronto bridal shop! “Vanessa honestly made the whole […]
Raven Gown in an 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 […]
Custom Gown in a Spring Wedding at the Broadview | Alicia + Brad
A playful spring wedding in Toronto? Count us in! From Study Dates to Wedding Dates 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 […]
Custom Blue Wedding Dress in a Missouri Wedding | Lauren
Trusting the Custom Dress Process 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 […]
Custom Gown in a Crested Butte 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 A Wildflower-Filled Wedding Day in Crested Butte 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 […]
Custom Gown in a 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 […]
Custom Tea-Length Gown in a Toronto University Club Wedding | Ellie + Keith
In Funny Face, Audrey Hepburn wears one of film’s most iconic wedding looks. Embodying a playful, elegant charm, she and Fred Astaire dance around a Paris churchyard during a photoshoot scene. Designed by Givenchy, that boat-necked, tea-length dress was a touchstone for Ellie! Ellie’s Funny Face-Inspired Wedding Dress When she visited our Toronto bridal shop, […]
Custom Gown in a Elegant Lake George Wedding | Hannah + Frank
When first grader Hannah got on the school bus, the adventure of a lifetime began! Her classmate Frank rode it, too, and their friendship over time evolved into so much more. Now Bostonians, these two married in upstate New York. After their ceremony at Our Lady of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, they sailed off […]
Custom Wedding Gown in a Gardiner Museum Wedding | Rachel + Elliott
After meeting in high school, Rachel and Elliott never looked back. A wedding dress so fabulous, we named it after her While preparing for their day, Rachel visited us at our flagship Toronto bridal shop. Envisioning herself in a timeless bridal gown, she and our stylist Vanessa created a custom dress that combined our Anika […]
Custom Bridal Gown in a Bahamas Destination Wedding | Ansley + Brad
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, […]
Custom Gown in a Windsor Arms Hotel Wedding | Kristen + Amrithal
A Chance Meeting in Paris 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 […]
Custom Bridal Gown in a Chesapeake Bay Beach Club Wedding | Shannon + Justin
Opposites definitely attract…of course, it helps if there’s overlap, too! From High School Friends to Lifelong Love Though Shannon and Justin knew each other in high school, it wasn’t until after college while at a mutual friend’s gala that they really met. They ended up talking all night! Shannon says she knew Justin was her […]
Custom Raven Gown in a Milwaukee Wedding | Cecilia + Andrew
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 […]