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 The Dress—something romantic, timeless, and that made her heart skip a beat. Her journey led […]
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 […]
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 wedding dresses! Especially at our flagship Toronto bridal boutique, where the process of finding the dress sometimes involves special details and customization. So, when Bryn visited our boutique, […]
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 time. We eventually started working at […]
Helping brides find the wedding dress that gives them that perfect feeling is at the heart of everything we do! Especially at our flagship Toronto bridal boutique, which is where our lovely bride Samantha found her Astrid & Mercedes Joy dress. Shares Samantha, “I can’t say enough good things about my experience working with Lea-Ann […]
Love can come at you sideways, as in Laila and Gerry’s case. The day they met started out typically for these two lawyers…until they found themselves working on the same side of a mediation. That moment was the spark which over the course of ten years grew into a full-blown romance—after business hours, of course! [...]
Love gorgeous, adorable dogs? How about a cozy mountain wedding? Then you’re going to straight up adore Dana and Oliver’s wedding right in the heart of Alberta’s Spray Valley Provincial Park. As the only guest house in the entire park, Mount Engadine Lodge is a special place. The views and atmosphere are spectacular and peaceful—it’s [...]
A chance meeting brought Victoria and Mike together—both are first responders and ran into one another while at a Toronto hospital one day. Mike worked up the courage to talk to Victoria, then asked her out that night. A few days later they went to dinner and sparks flew! In time, their relationship evolved into [...]
2020 will forever be the year that nothing went as imagined, especially with weddings. And yet, the pandemic craziness didn’t take away from the beauty, love, and wonder of couples committing to one another for life. Dina and Andrew didn’t exactly envision making tough decisions and paring down their guest list, or reconfiguring their day [...]
The phrase “‘Til death do us part” is so metal, and we’re kind of in love with the fact that it’s highlighted in neon in this funky wedding editorial! Cool neon moments aren’t the only thing that’ll have you saying, “Yes, please.” There’s a mobile cocktail bar packed with juicy color in the form of [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]