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

A wedding party dressed in suits and crimson dresses stand in the sunlight. The bride wears a sleek wedding dress.

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

Ellie and Keith marry at the Toronto University Club. Ellie is wearing her tea-length wedding dress from Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

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 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 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 Gown in an Islington Golf Club Wedding | Alex + Jared

A bride and groom hold each other, beaming at the golden hour. The bride wears a cathedral veil and custom wedding dress by Canadian bridal designer Lea-Ann Belter

After trying on many wedding dresses, Alex had narrowed down her choices to one gown. But, just in case, she kept her appointment with Vanessa at our flagship Toronto bridal shop. “I decided I should explore all my options—sometimes you never know! I’m so happy I did. Vanessa was one of the best consultants I […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Custom Gown in a Chapel Hill Wedding | Rose + Mack

A bride wearing a veil and fit and flare wedding dress stands in the middle of her bridesmaids, who wear robin's egg blue dresses

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 […]

Custom Dress in an Ancaster Mill Wedding | 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 a classic wedding dress—something romantic, elegant, and that made her heart skip a beat. Her […]

Custom Gown in a Lake Ontario Wedding | Kathleen + Jeff

a bride wearing a sleek wedding dress and holding her sunflower bouquet kisses her groom in the woods.

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 […]

Bridal Separates in a Legacy Stables Wedding | Tammy + David

If rustic elegance gives you butterflies, stop what you’re doing and peep Tammy and David’s wedding at Legacy Stables! Where Equestrian Charm Meets Romance 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 […]

Custom Wedding Gown in a 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 […]

Custom Gown in a Lace Factory Wedding | 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 […]

Dinah Gown in an Adolphus Hotel Wedding | Christine + Alexander

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 wedding […]

Custom Gown in a 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 […]

Bianca Gown in an Isabel Bader Centre Wedding | 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 timeless wedding dresses! Especially at our flagship Toronto bridal shop, where the process of finding the dress sometimes involves special details and customization. So, when Bryn visited our […]

Custom Gown in a Elmwood Park Zoo Wedding | Marianne + Patrick

There’s a lot to love about Marianne and Patrick’s Elmwood Park Zoo wedding, and it’s not just the giraffes! It’s how from dress to details, their day was an extension of them. That personal, love-filled vibe shines in every photo. Just read what Marianne said when we asked her, “What is the best thing you’ve […]

Custom Gown in a Cave Spring Vineyard Wedding | Veronica + Graeme

A bride adn groom walk away through a vineyard, the bride wears a low back sleek wedding dress

An early fall vineyard wedding is next-level dreamy—the light is golden, the air has that hint of crisp, and the leaves are juuuuust starting to think about turning. Veronica and Graeme took full advantage of the season and Cave Spring Vineyard’s beauty on their Niagara wedding day. Their ceremony was held in the vineyard’s stunning […]

Custom Gown in a Pennsylvania Horse Farm Wedding | Julia + David

a bride weraing a sleek v-neck wedding dress walks with her bridesmaids in white across a sunny green meadow

Getting married on a horse farm sounds divine. When that horse farm is your family home, it’s extra marvelous. For Julia and David, the choice to marry at her home was an easy one. “My parents have a small horse farm in Worcester, PA and I had always imagined getting married there, so it was […]

Custom Coco Gown in a Lubrense, Italy Wedding | Ingrid + Alex

a bride and groom joyfully walk down the aisle in the Italian sunshine. The bride wears a sleek wedding dress, the groom a blue sit.

A donut tower spelled L.O.V.E for Ingrid and Alex! Shares our wonderful bride, “I knew I was in trouble when I found myself dropping off a donut tower and sparklers at a bar so that I could surprise Alex when we arrived later for his birthday drinks. I’m not really one for big gestures, so […]

Customized Revel in a Brewery Wedding | Kenneally + Kevin

You’d never know it from Kenneally and Kevin’s big wedding day smiles, but it was raining. A lot. As you’ll see, these two never stopped delighting in one another and the moment! It just goes to show that when you’ve found your person, the weather doesn’t matter with them by your side. This delightful duo […]

Custom Gown in a Pillar and Post Hotel Wedding | Hannah + Andrew

When Hannah arrived at our flagship Toronto bridal shop in search of a timeless, classic wedding dress, it was after a stop at Gamberdella Bridal. Says our sweet bride, “I bought the topper first from a lovely shop in Maryland, Gamberdella Bridal, and after realizing that the dresses I was loving were made just a […]

Dream Gown in a Whitt House Wedding | Rylee + Trevor

Some say opposites attract, but not for Rylee and Trevor! Shares our bride, “Things have always been so easy with us. They say opposites attract, but Trevor and I could not be more alike. We complement each other so well because we share the same values, goals, and ambitions and are always there for each […]