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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What’s lovely, rich, romantic, modern, and timeless all at once? This shoot at Toronto's Campbell House Museum! If you haven’t been, the Campbell House was built in 1822, and its historic Georgian interior has been lovingly maintained. Gorgeous fixtures, elegant finishes, wood floors, sweeping staircases, and historic color—it’s all there. To that, photographer Rosewood Weddings [...]
The laid-back luxe and romance evident in this dreamy editorial is giving us serious run-away-with-me vibes! Captured by Hello Inspira, its muted, sunset tones, acres of breezy chiffon, Lucite, and wild grasses channel a sumptuous desert retreat within the high-ceilinged loveliness of Hacienda Sarria, right here in Ontario. Fluttering among all that gorgeous are our [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
There is a Sisterhood of the Traveling #JustMarriedJacket, you guys. And our bride Amanda was a part of it! According to our bride, “This leather jacket goes to a different wedding every weekend (yes, like The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants) and gives off good vibes for all those that wear it! All in exchange [...]
Maybe we’ve watched Love, Actually too many times, but holiday proposals give us alllll the feels. Veronica and Paul’s was extra special, since it took place here in Toronto in the Distillery District during the Christmas market. In other words, it was super beautiful, festive, and romantic. You can read the whole wonderful story here, but [...]
Laura and Tom’s modern "happily ever after" began while on holiday in Italy. Sound romantic and picturesque? It was, and their Toronto wedding day followed suit. It also incorporated elements of Laura’s heritage, such as Chinese Door Games, that led Tom to his bride as she got ready with her bridesmaids at the Four Seasons, [...]
There is so much to love about Nadia and Cam’s wedding story. It’s filled with sweetness but also modern-day realness. These two have been down the aisle before (separately!), and each had children from previous relationships when they met after being introduced by Match.com. Very soon after their first date, they knew it was right. [...]
A conversation that morphed into a mutual proposal sparked Meg and Andrew’s wedding plans. That modern, full-of-love moment infused their celebration at the University Club of Toronto, which incorporated a bunch of special nods to their family’s histories. Andrew’s uncle married them, favours were made from Meg’s grandmother’s chili sauce recipe, the flowers were from [...]
Angie loves the vibe of the ‘20s and ‘30s. Matt adores movies. Put that together and you’ve got a gorgeous, glam wedding! These two chose THE perfect venue for the beginning of their Mrs. and Mr. in the Eglinton Grand, an historic, Art Deco movie theatre. When Angie visited our Toronto bridal boutique, she was [...]
After a sunset proposal in (hello!) Santorini, Liz and Anthony came back home to Toronto and began planning a wedding celebration that not only incorporated who they are as a couple, but also celebrated their city. So, where else to do that than The Globe and Mail Centre? Lovely Liz visited us at our flagship [...]
What's better than a surprise proposal while on holiday in Napa Valley? Pictures of said proposal! Take a peek at our lovely bride Kate as she said "Yes!" to Matt: engagement photographer: Alexander Rubin Super astonished and adorable, right? Kate's family is from England, Matt's is from Canada, and each are close, so it was [...]
When we asked our fabulous bride Vickie to describe her wedding day in five words or less, she said, "Romantic, Surprises, Love, Fun, Badass." Never before has a mixture of words so accurately captured a wedding day! In addition to looking fabulous in her Astrid & Mercedes Artemisia wedding gown from our Toronto bridal boutique, [...]
Joyful, playful, and overflowing with love. Sound like the perfect wedding? Then sit back and enjoy all the images and details of Ali and Brad's Toronto wedding! After a surprise proposal during which Ali accidentally almost derailed Brad's plans, this duo set about putting together a fun, casual, totally-them celebration at the Broadview (which Ali [...]
Add "rocketing off in a racy speedboat post ceremony" to the wedding day to-do list! Married at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club, Breanna and Fraser made the most of their location. There was, of course, that epic just-married ride, but these two took their nautical/island location and sailed into the sunset with it! There were [...]
Inspiration shoots are all about ideas and showing those of you planning a tableaux some ideas that might resonate. Captured within the wood wainscoted rooms of the Berkeley Bicycle Club, this one captures an old world elegance we know will catch the eye of our brides with classic style! Featuring our lace and silk crepe [...]
