Brielle Gown in a Saskatoon Wedding | Erica + Thomas

Erica and Thomas walk down the aisle during their Ukranian orthodox wedding ceremony. Erica is wearing a v-neck ball gown wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

Saskatoon was the perfect spot for Erica and Thomas to get married. They both love Europe, and the city has been called “The Paris of the Prairies” for good reason. Plus, the venues and vibe were perfect for Erica’s large Ukrainian family. So, they chose the Ukrainian Orthodox Church for their ceremony and one of […]

Custom Gown in a Broadview Hotel Wedding | Savanna + Ian

Newlyweds Savanna and Ian walk away from the camera. Savanna smiles over her shoulder and is wearing her custom square necked wedding dress

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 […]

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 Galiano Island Wedding

a bride and groom kiss while standing on a rock by the bay, their faces covered by a rainbow umbrella. The bride wears bridal separates by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

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

Bride wearing custom pale blue ballgown by Lea-Ann Belter holds calla lily bouquet while walking through wildflower field in Ireland with groom

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 […]

Hannah Gown in a Toronto Waterfront Wedding | Jacqueline + Matthew

Jaqueline and Matthew walk outside together, Matthew holds the train of his bride's ball gown wedding dress

A modern-day matchmaker brought Jacqueline and Matthew together. We’re talking about Hinge, of course! After their second date, Jaqueline knew her life was about to change in a big way. “I grabbed coffee with a friend the next day and told her I was going to marry him.” TikTok and The Dress While scrolling TikTok, […]

Custom Ball Gown in a Elora Mill Wedding | Andreea + Joe

A bride and groom run joyfully in front of there mansion venue. The bride wears a custom ball gown wedding dress from Lea-Ann Belter Toronto

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!)

Bride Olivia in custom blue Lea-Ann Belter lace wedding gown with groom Krystian holding their Pomeranian Nimbus in front of brick building

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 […]

Rosebud Gown in a Toad Hill Farm Wedding | Rachel + Adam

Bride in strapless Lea-Ann Belter ballgown dancing with groom against mountain backdrop at rustic outdoor venue

Here’s a couple things most weddings have in common: people are happy and love is in the air. Both were in abundance on Rachel and Adam’s wedding day. When we say they embodied joy for every single unforgettable moment, that doesn’t quite capture it. But their fabulous pictures do! Clearly, as long as they’re together, […]

Joy Gown in a Modern Toronto Wedding | Carly + Alex

Bride twirling in elegant Lea-Ann Belter ballgown with flowing skirt as groom extends hand, illuminated trees in background

Work brought Carly and Alex together. They were both in the same department at the Toronto International Film Festival. Alex caught Carly’s eye, so she concocted a plan to get to know him better.” I invited him to run an errand with me to a fabric store in case I needed to carry back a […]

Custom Dress in a Toronto Wedding at Hotel X | Deanna + Austin

Bride in blush ballgown wedding dress twirling with groom at modern venue in soft natural light

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 Revel in a Harding Waterfront Estate Wedding | Ariella + Lucas

Outdoor riverside wedding ceremony with guests seated on lawn, couple exchanging vows under a chuppa bride in Lea-Ann Belter gown

Connected through Tinder, Ariella and Lucas talked for a couple months before meeting in person. And when they did, Ariella got butterflies. It’s safe to say Lucas felt the same way. As their relationship deepened, their natural connection and the way everything just felt right made the next step inevitable. They chose the elegant Harding […]

Harper Gown in a Tulum Destination Wedding | Diana + Matt

Bride and groom facing each other on white balustrade terrace with tropical palm trees, bride in lace Lea-Ann Belter A-line wedding dress with veil

Toronto (and a little dating app magic) brought Diana and Matt together! When they met, the city was under COVID restrictions, so they spent a lot of time in parks and making dinner at each other’s homes. That turned out to be their love recipe—the two became inseparable in short order! From ‘No Wedding’ to […]

Bridal Separates in a Greenhouse Wedding | Caitlin + Kevin

Bride in Lea-Ann Belter tulle ballgown with cathedral veil holding hands with groom in navy suit against ivy-covered wooden fence

From Montmartre to Muskoka At the top of Montmartre on a school trip to France, Caitlin and Kevin’s eyes met. Then, a couple of years later on another school trip (this time to Italy), they strolled the streets of Rome, shared gelato in Florence, and rode a gondola together in Venice. Though in high school, […]

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 […]

Violeta Gown in a Toronto Wedding at the Pan Pacific | Kayla + Bradley

The right wedding dress will find you! For Kayla, that took a little time. By the time she visited us at our flagship Toronto wedding dress shop, she’d tried on several potential gowns, but none of them made her heart skip a beat.   From minimalist dreams to timeless romance “I tried on 85 wedding […]

Mercer Gown in a Toronto Wedding | Karina + Jamie

A graceful mix of classic and breezy, Karina and Jamie’s intimate wedding glowed. Not because of a lovely venue—they wed and celebrated at the always-elegant Park Hyatt—or the soft white florals, candlelight, and wedding cake blooming with ethereal flowers that created the beautiful backdrop to their day. It wasn’t even about finding the perfect dress […]

Custom Wedding Gown in a Traditional Wedding in Bulgaria | Dani + Valentin

A Wedding Tradition With a Twist There’s a Bulgarian wedding tradition called breaking of the bread, and it’s awesome. Explains our bride Dani, “The bride and groom stand with their backs towards one another and hold the bread over their heads. Once signaled, they both try to break the bigger piece of bread, which is […]

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 Gown in a Classic Toronto Hunt Wedding | Claire + Rob

When Claire and Rob first met, it was at a mutual friend’s family Christmas party. You might be thinking of kisses under the mistletoe, but you’d be wrong. Rob danced with Claire’s mum! The holiday magic was definitely there, though—Rob and Claire officially started dating a year later. A Custom-Made Wedding Dress  When it came […]

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 Gown in a Windsor Arms Hotel Wedding | Kristen + Amrithal

Bride and groom holding hands in golden hour light, bride wearing ballgown wedding dress with cathedral length lace veil

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 Gown in an Auberge du Pommier Wedding | Melody + Timothy

Bride in tulle ballgown wedding dress with cathedral veil walking with groom at outdoor wedding venue

So much love and jaw-dropping gorgeous happened on Melody and Timothy’s day! A Toronto Bride’s Dreamy Look We first met Melody at our Toronto wedding dress shop as she sought just the right bridal gown for her wedding and reception at Auberge du Pommier. In the end, it wasn’t one timeless wedding dress that was […]

Raquel Gown in a Craigleith Ski Club Wedding | Kristy + Jon

When you think of a ski resort, snowy peaks and outdoor winter sports leap to mind. But in the spring and summer, those powder-covered hills transform into glorious meadows. The gorgeous scenery, fresh air, and bright skies are just right for a wedding! Kristy and Jon chose just such a spot—the Craigleith Ski Club in […]

Arden Gown in an Elegant Baltimore Wedding | Khadija + Nick

Khadija getting ready on her wedding day with her mom and sister. Khadija is wearing her ball gown wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal

Love was not on the agenda the day that Khadija and Nick met. It was the very first day of their second semester of grad school at American University, where they were each pursuing their Master of Public Administration. But the moment they met, they both knew the other was someone special. Shares Khadjia, “We […]

Piper Gown in a Michigan Wedding | Betsey + Aric

A Michigan Love Story…And a Little Bumble Magic Both Aric and Betsey grew up in Northern Michigan, but Bumble brought them together! Their sweet engagement on the beach at Michigan’s Upper Peninsula took Betsey totally by surprise. “Aric is not a planner, so I was in complete shock when he proposed. We had a weekend […]

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 Isadora Gown in an Orilla Backyard Wedding | Amanda + Jeff

When they are the right one, they just fit into your life 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 […]

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 […]

Fern Gown in a Toronto Wedding at the University Club | Lauren + Ivan

A Musical Love Story: Lauren and Ivan’s Toronto Wedding A true duet, Lauren and Ivan share a passion and musical profession—opera, to be specific. Lauren is an operatic soprano, and Ivan is a classical pianist, and both are based in Toronto. So, if you went to the Toronto City Opera’s L’elisir d’amore in November, you […]