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 a 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 […]
Custom Bridal Gown in a Modern Wedding at Canoe | Brady + Josh
Collaborating with our brides to create a gown that makes each feel gorgeous is one of our favorite things. Three Looks, One Dress: Brady’s Custom Wedding Gown So, when Brady walked into our Toronto bridal shop searching for a classic wedding dress that combined her favorite design elements and made her feel like a million […]
Custom Gown in a Toronto Reference Library Wedding | Adriana + Jack
The library is such a wonderful place—wall-to-wall stories and information, and a hushed yet bright energy that’s hard to replicate. So, when Adriana visited our wedding dress shop in Toronto while planning her and Jack’s wedding at the Reference Library, our book-loving hearts flipped! Adriana + Jack’s Bookish Wedding Adriana’s choice of wedding venue had […]
Custom Wedding Dress in a Wedding at Black Creek | Jocelyn + Renner
A Toronto Love Story A night out and a shared cocktail were the start of Jocelyn and Renner’s relationship. Some time later, another night out (this time with the girls) was the moment Jocelyn knew Renner was her person. “I remember calling to tell him about the plans for the night and how I was […]
Custom Lace Gown in a Dallas Christmas Wedding | Sara + Parker
It All Started In Highschool 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 […]
Custom Gown in a Modern Toronto Wedding | Alex + Graham
A Dreamy Summer Wedding There’s something about July in Toronto. The days are long, the light’s just right, and there’s a languid romance in the air. All that magic was in full effect on Alex and Graham’s wedding day. The Perfect Elegant Wedding Dress Our flagship Toronto bridal shop was one of Alex’s stops in […]
Custom Gown in a Hollowbrook Highlands Wedding | Sage + Cam
Sage + Cam’s Camp Love Story Camp—and camping—are central to Sage and Cam’s story. As kids, they went to the same summer camp, Camp Wenonah. They didn’t really know each other until they were both around sixteen and part of the same leadership program. Says Sage, “I had a big crush on Cam at the […]
Custom Gown in a Cleveland Wedding | Katie + Karl
Try something New And You Might Find Love! 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! […]
Anika Gown in a Wedding at Lakecroft | Emily + Avery
A Christmas Tree Farm Proposal 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 […]
Custom Gown in a Graydon Hall Manor Wedding | Caitlin + Stefan
A Wedding Day Inspired by Gilded Age Glamour 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 […]
Custom Gown in a Ft. Lauderdale Wedding | 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 […]