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 […]
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 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, […]
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 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 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
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
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 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 […]