Romantic, Intimate Toronto Wedding | Lauren + Ian

After meeting while living in the same residences at Western University, Lauren and Ian’s relationship arced in a slow burn. When we asked Lauren how she knew Ian was the right partner, her answer was moving in its simplicity. “There was no specific moment that I remember thinking he was "the one." Our relationship started [...]

Lovely Micro-Wedding at the Broadview Hotel | Miriam + Chris

One of the common refrains we’ve heard from brides who made a total change of plans to move forward getting married during this crazy time is, “It was perfect, and we wouldn’t change a thing.” That same uplifting, beautiful sentiment is shared by our sweet Toronto bride Miriam and her new husband, Chris. Explains Miriam, [...]

Luxe Late Fall Toronto Wedding | Renée + Aaron

One sleepy Saturday morning, Aaron slipped out, came back home, and set up a surprise bagel breakfast. Though Renée wanted to forgo the spread for a lie-in, she entered their dining room to find Aaron on one knee! With that sweet start, these two set about planning their late fall wedding at the Grand Luxe [...]

One-of-a-Kind Elopement in Goa, India | Sarah + Ravin

Marriage is such a personal and important life-changing thing that taking that step should be as true to you as possible. And should one decide on forgoing the wedding, having a quiet make-it-official moment followed by a breathtaking elopement shoot is where it’s at. Sarah and Ravin went that less-traveled route. It all started with [...]

Wedding at the Delta Flight Museum | Rebecca + Corey

A mutual friend introduced Rebecca and Corey while they were both in Washington, DC, and their relationship took off from there! She knew he was the one when, in her words, “Corey came back to DC for his first visit after he had gone back to school in New Haven, CT. I was perplexed/giddy/nervous that [...]

Elegant Hart House Wedding | Tonya + James

Ready for a lesson on love? Meet Tonya and James! These two met at a birthday party in the 6th grade and became the best of friends. They started dating in high school, and years later, James proposed while on a trip to Portugal! Says Tonya, “James and I were best friends for many years [...]

Winter Wedding at Elora Mill Hotel & Spa | Caitlin + Kyle

Wintry, wonderful, and jaw-droppingly romantic, we’re betting Kyle and Caitlin’s wedding at the Elora Mill Hotel and Spa will inspire more February ‘I dos’! Plus, what’s not to love about a month that sits right on the cusp of spring while remaining cold enough for cozy nights (and faux fur wraps like Cailtin’s) and is [...]

Toronto Wedding at Hotel Ocho | Alix + Julian

A breath of modern, romantic air, Alix and Julian's day was a wonderful expression of their lives together. It began with Alix slipping on her custom Lea-Ann Belter separates at The Broadview Hotel, while Julian and his groomsmen prepared at their home with kitteh looking on (check out that sweet ginger face!). The two then [...]

Modern, Intimate Wedding at Hotel X | Caroline + JP

If ever there was a how-we-met story ripe for a romcom, it’s Caroline and JP’s. Their grandmothers had known one another since they were young girls and thought their respective grandchildren would be a match. Urged by their grandmothers, Caroline and JP met for coffee at a local Starbucks...and the connection was instant. Fast forward [...]

Toronto Wedding at The Jam Factory | Tiff + Rhys

It's clear from the get-go that Tiff and Rhys have so much fun together! Their first-look photo sequence says it all—Tiff laughing with her whole self over Rhy’s reaction. Throughout their day, the infectious smiles kept coming, from their “I dos” and cake cutting to the boba-tea-filled late-night end. Their playfulness and sense of adventure [...]

Ontario Wedding at Lora Bay | Laura + Chris

How’s this for on-point wedding planning advice from our bride Laura? “Don't be afraid to make the day your own! Whether that's creating your custom gown at Lea-Ann Belter, challenging traditions such as a first dance, or creating your own personal touches to make the day as much a reflection of you and your partner [...]

Monte Carlo Destination Wedding | Sarah + Alex

Alex and Sarah live in Canada now, but back when they were eighteen, they were still home in Monaco. One day, they were out with mutual friends at the Monaco Harbor, and the moment Sarah laid eyes on Alex, it was love. Says Sarah, “I just knew—a feeling I couldn’t explain. After only 6 months [...]

Ontario Wedding at Port Cunnington Lodge | Kate + Tyler

For Kate and Tyler, it all began with hockey. Their first date was watching a Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Ottawa Senators playoff hockey game in Calgary over beer and pizza. Next up, they played some shinny hockey (that’s a pickup game of hockey on the ice or street, for anyone wondering). Then there was the hike [...]

Sweet Wedding at the Argonaut Rowing Club | Brittany + Rudy

Brittany and Rudy met at overnight summer camp as nine-year-olds (how adorable is that?!), and spent the next 20 summers together as campers and then as staff. But it wasn’t until they were in the camp’s leadership program together that they really connected. Brittany explained it this way: “Summer camp…encourages you to be the silliest [...]

Wedding Weekend at Northridge Inn | Alex + James

Fun fact—Alex and James met while playing flip cup. After a surprise engagement on Toronto Islands’ dock, this delightful duo incorporated their playful ways into a wedding weekend (that included flip cup, of course!) at the Northridge Inn. There was a BBQ and bonfire rehearsal dinner, and guests could avail themselves of the resort’s swimming, [...]

Effortlessly Elegant Toronto Wedding | Dragana + Mike

Tradition, modernity, and effortless classic style came together seamlessly on Dragana and Mike’s wedding day! They exchanged vows in a traditional Christian Orthodox ceremony at All Serbian Saints Church, had a just-married shoot with Toronto as a spectacular backdrop (the city is where they met, after all), and then headed off to The National Club [...]

Modern Romance at the Harding Waterfront Estate | Kaya + Ryan

How’s this for meant to be? Kaya told us that she and Ryan “met in a psychology of relationships class back in university. It was love at first sight!” That’s not the only thing fairy-tale about their story (just wait until you read about how Ryan proposed—he wrote a poem and asked for her hand [...]

Fun, Fab Wedding in Lima, Peru | Talia + Christian

Talk about right place, right time—Christian is from Denmark and Talia is from Peru. What brought them together? Our wonderful city of Toronto, which is where they met…and the chemistry was instant. Said Talia, “It's crazy, but you know that saying: when you know, you know? It was like that, after three months dating we [...]

Dreamy Berkeley Field House Wedding | Caitlin + Stefan

There’s something about a natural oasis in the middle of a city that enhances the romance! It was under a huge willow tree beside a pond at Boston Commons that Stefan asked Caitlin to be his wife. Then these two chose the Berkeley Field House as the spot for their “I dos.” Despite being right in [...]

Elegant + Traditional Wedding in Bulgaria | Dani + Valentin

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 supposed to symbolize who will be [...]

Wedding at Steam Whistle Brewery | Christina + Luke

When Christina and Luke met as McMaster University students, it wasn’t as total strangers. They share the same hometown and had overlapping circles of friends. While at McMaster, Luke was living with some of Christina’s high school friends…which is what got the ball rolling. On their first official date, they went to the Toronto Zoo [...]

Swept Up in the Moment | Kristen + Kelleher’s Toronto Wedding

Swept up in the moment, floating through the city as if they were the only ones around…Kristen and Kelleher’s post-ceremony, pre-reception shoot was as much a love letter to each other as it was to Toronto! These two met when she was wrapping up her undergrad at the University of Toronto and he was preparing [...]

Wonderful, Warm Distillery District Wedding | Vanessa + Rouzbeh

We love all our brides. We really do. But Vanessa is extra special to us because she’s the Bridal Specialist at our flagship Toronto bridal boutique! She helps our brides, manages our shop, and is an integral part of the Lea-Ann Belter team. So, when she got engaged (In Amsterdam! On New Year’s Eve!), we were [...]

Romantic Winter Wedding at Palais Royale | Jordana + Eli

Summer camp…swimming, kicking, making crafts, and, if you’re Jordana and Eli, falling in love! These two met while working at camp and, over eight years later, made it official with a gorgeous winter wedding. Why’d they choose winter instead of summer? They wanted to give everyone a wonderful reason to celebrate when everything was so [...]

Modern, Luxe Toronto Wedding | Renée + Aaron

A whirlwind of a dream” is how our sweet bride Renée described her November wedding day…and it gives us full-on butterflies! To think, it all started with a surprise bagel breakfast (rose petals, you guys!) that Aaron set up in their kitchen on a sleepy Saturday morning, which Renée originally wanted to forgo for a [...]

A Hundred Acre Wood Wedding | Emily + Rob

You guys. Emily and Rob flipped the script on wedding favors. Explains Emily, “We had Willow & Stems come in for cocktail hour and set up a flower stand.  Guests adorned themselves with pretty blooms in the form of boutonnieres, hair pins, corsages, and more. Everyone looked so lovely all done up with flowers all night!” [...]

Glam Fort Lauderdale Wedding | Christie + Tom

There’s nothing like a classic, glamorous wedding to steal our breath here at LABB, and Christie and Tom’s was all the things! Together with their nearest and dearest, these two jetted off to Florida to become Mr. and Mrs. at the Ft. Lauderdale Hilton Resort. There, overlooking the sea, these two exchanged vows and then [...]

Toronto Wedding at Graydon Hall | Amanda + Jon

Vintage VW buses, bold colors, nature, and all kinds of love gathered together on Amanda and Jonathan’s Toronto wedding day! These two chose super romantic Graydon Hall as their reception venue and were wed in a traditional Catholic ceremony during which they wrote prayers to one another in place of writing vows. The music played [...]

Intimate Brunch Wedding at Archeo | Heather + Justin

A brunch wedding. During Christmas Market. In Toronto’s Distillery District. To those three ah-mazing things, Heather and Justin brought a little Scottish and Chinese flavor, a little laid-back charm, and a lot of love. When searching for a venue, they wanted something simple and special…and fell in love with Archeo, a delicious Italian restaurant here [...]

Wedding at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club | Kathleen + Jamie

You might want to whip out your shades because happiness and love just shine from Kathleen and Jamie’s wedding pictures. Their first look is allllll of the omg-we're-getting-married emotions, ladies. These two wed in a ceremony officiated by Kathleen’s godmother at the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club. Then it was off to the kind [...]