Customized Melody Gown in a Casa Loma Wedding | Danielle + Anthony

a black and white photo of a bride and groom kissing in the stairwell of Casa Loma. The bride wears a ball gown wedding dress with extra long train and tails

Like planets circling the same sun, Danielle and Anthony’s lives led them just within reach but never connected. But when they finally did meet, fireworks! “I’ve always believed in the Red String Theory – that the people who are meant to be in our lives always find their way to us.” Danielle says, “Anthony and […]

Mercer Gown in a Toronto Wedding | Karina + Jamie

a bride and groom kiss in a dark wood stairwell. He wears a white diner jacket, she a floral Jacquard ball gown wedding dress

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 […]

Velvet Gown in an Art Gallery of Ontario Wedding | Mutesi + Wesley

A bride wearing a modern drop waist ball gown of fluid crepe leans into her groom within the dramatic halls of the Art Gallery of Ontario.

Modern aesthetic and love were in full bloom on Mutesi and Wesley’s wedding day. Helping them celebrate were the more than 120,000 works of art within the Art Gallery of Ontario! Though surrounded by architectural and creative beauty, the joy these two take in one another takes center stage. Beneath the dramatic spiral staircase in […]

Custom Gown in an Enchanting Windsor Wedding | Kerry + Ben

A bride and groom walk hand in hand along a wooded stream. The bride wears a custom wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter, the groom a tux

A perfect day and a forest in Essex set the scene for Kerry and Ben’s beginning. A Woodland Wedding with a Little Magic These two created a wedding with an elegantly natural aesthetic and a touch of storybook romance. OF course, no fairy tale is complete without a furry sidekick, and Kerry and Ben’s is […]

Melody Gown in a Four Seasons Toronto Wedding | Emma + Jamie

A black and white photo o f bride and groom seated beside one another, kissing. The. bride wears a strapless ball gown wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter, Toronto

Though they were in the same program and shared many friends at Queen’s University, Emma and Jamie didn’t officially date at school. But everything changed after graduation when they both found themselves in New York City for the summer. One date turned into several, and four months later, Jamie took Emma to meet his family […]

Custom Gown in a 100 Acre Wood Wedding | Allana + Jason

A goom lifts his bride above his head, the sunlight golden all around them. The bride wears a lace-topped gown with flowing organza bottom

Fitness was on Allana’s mind when her friend Richard casually mentioned Jason, a trainer who’d recently moved from England. Keen to begin, the two soon met at a gym for her first session. Which is where her health journey changed direction. From the Gym to the County The gainz she’d been envisioning turned out to […]

Custom Wedding Gown in a Gardiner Museum Wedding | Rachel + Elliott

A black and white photo of a bride and groom walking away. The bride is wearing a sleek wedding dress and cathedral veil and looks over her shoulder

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 a Toronto Hunt Club Wedding | Michelle + Kyle

A bride and groom walk hand in hand laughing in a wood. The bride wears her custom a-line floral print wedding gown and carries her yellow and white bouquet.

Married on a gorgeous June day, Michelle and Kyle’s day was abloom with creativity and joy! A Summer Wedding in Full Bloom Michelle visited us at the Lea-Ann Belter Toronto bridal shop with a vision. She wanted color and romance. A classic wedding dress with a touch of magic. Upon hearing this, our owner and […]

Custom Gown in a Toronto Golf Club Wedding | Taylor + Jamie

a bride in a corset bodice ball gown wedding dress with a high slit sits on a bench in a green park beside her groom.

A blind date was Taylor and Jamie’s big beginning. From the moment they met, they knew something special was afoot. They took their next big step together in Boston, where, while walking along the harbor, Jamie proposed! The Right Gown Was Right Around the Corner Taylor’s daily runs took her past our flagship Toronto bridal […]

Custom Gown in an Aruba Destination Wedding | Rebecca + Logan

A groom kisses his smiling bride on the cheek on a beach at sunset in Aruba as flamingos walk around them. The bride wears glasses, and a custom off-the-shoulder ball gown wedding dress.

Swiping through Hinge, Rebecca came across Logan’s profile. She watched the video of him crashing on his longboard, laughed out loud, and knew she had to meet him. Their first date was a few days later, and though they did terribly at trivia, they won at love! A few years later, while hiking through San […]

Piper Gown in a Michigan Wedding | Betsey + Aric

A bride and groom kiss in profile, her sheer, detachable cape train flutters. behind her, highlighting the romance and her gown's sleek shape.

Both Aric and Betsey grew up in Northern Michigan, but Bumble brought them together! A Michigan Love Story…And a Little Bumble Magic 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 Isadora Gown in an Orilla Wedding | Amanda + Jeff

A bride stands in her groom's arms on a dock. The grom wears a red suit and the bride a sleek wedding dress with cathedral veil

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. […]

Fern Gown in a University Club Wedding | Lauren + Ivan

A rideand groom sit on the church steps, sharing a passionate kiss. The bride's v-neck wedding gown with full skirt.

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 heard Lauren and Ivan performing! Classic and elegant, their […]

Custom Gown at the Gardiner Museum | Leith + Tyron

A bride and groom stand outdoors on the steps of Toronto's Gardiner Museum before a modern sculpture. The bride wears a sleek wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter Bridal, and the groom wears a tux without the jacket.

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 […]

Customized Rosebud Gown in a Maple Meadows Wedding | Jordan + Matt

a bride and groom walk toward the camera in a meadow, their wedding party behind them. The bride wears a custom sized Astrid & Mercedes Rosebud gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves. The groom wears a black shirt and black suit.

Family — specifically moms — introduced Jordan and Matt. Their moms had been childhood friends who lost touch. But when Jordan’s mom saw that her old friend’s son would be attending the same college, she reached out immediately. Arrangements were made for Jordan to show Matt around campus, which she did, and then life took […]

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 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 an 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, […]