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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

Starling Gown in a Intimate Wedding In Tuscany and Venice | Eline + Niels

A bride and groom pose pin a bridge in Venice, Italy. The bride wears a sleek wedding dress by Lea-Ann Belter bridal.

There are lots of really great reasons for a destination wedding in Tuscany. For Eline and Niels, it was about fond memories, the food, and a sports car. “We both love Italy. I used to go there with my parents for every holiday, and Niels hoped to rent a Lamborghini for his wedding day. Besides, […]

Solaris Gown in a Toronto Beach Club Wedding | Davelle + Steve

A Full Circle Kind of Love Love came full circle for Davelle and Steve. In the 6th grade, they had crushes on one another. Love flowed on, and in April 2022, they had their first date, during which Davelle knew she something very special had begun. “I had butterflies during our first date and realized […]

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 Ball Gown in a Toronto Wedding | Loreanne + Kelvin

A black and white photo of a bride and groom dance along together on the dance floor. The bride wears a custom lace ball gown wedding dress with long sleeves.

There’s lots to love about our flagship Toronto bridal shop but one of our favorites is working with women to create the custom wedding dress of their dreams. It was 2020, and Loreanne was planning a beautiful wedding at Whistle Bear Golf Club. Of course, it was during the pandemic’s beginnings, and all was uncertain. But […]

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 […]

Astrid Gown in a Serbian Winery Wedding | Milena + Razvan

From Scrubs to Soulmates Fans of hospital romances, this love story is for you! During their residency in Vienna, surgeon Milena and anesthesiologist Razvan met while working in the ICU. The night of their first date, Razvan knew Milena was THE person when he saw her getting out of the cab in her yellow Converse, […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

Saffira Gown in an Enoch Turner SchoolHouse Wedding | Stephanie + Ryan

A black and white photo of a bride and groom and their wedding party on a Toronto cross walk. The bride wears an off the shoulder fitted dress, the groom a black tuyx

Confucianism class during their last year at Queen’s University was the first time Stephanie and Ryan met. But it was a chance meeting six years later that sparked the beginning of their lifelong romance. These two call the east end of Toronto home, so when they got engaged on Christmas morning, it seemed natural to […]

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 […]

Treasure Gown in a Brick Works Wedding | Maria + Jon

Maria and John post in the garden at their Toronto wedding. Maria wears a lace wedding dress with slit by Astrid & Mercedes

Sweet romance and modernity mingled on Maria and Jon’s wedding day. Both their ceremony and reception were at the Evergreen Brickworks, a Toronto venue that’s not only beautiful but also a sustainable community space. Filled with color, love, and meaningful details (including Greek baklava and kourampiedes and classic Jewish babka), the day was a fun, […]

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 […]