Intimate Toronto Wedding at the Old Mill | Ksenia + Vlad

You guys—talk about meant to be. Ksenia and Vlad initially met in 2012 on a college trip. While chatting, they discovered they were both Russians but from totally different parts of the country. The two kept in touch for a while, but in time they lost contact. That is until six years later when, out [...]

Modern Toronto Wedding at The Symes | Allie + Matt

Tons of love and laughter went down on Allie and Matt's Toronto wedding day. These two have known each other since they were teenagers, and it's clear they have the best time ever together. We bet the notebook of ten years' worth of photos together that Matt made as part of his proposal was the [...]

Cozy, Delightfully Snowy Winter Wedding | Caitlin + Kyle

Wintry and jaw-droppingly romantic, we’re betting Kyle and Caitlin’s wedding will inspire snowy  ‘I dos’! Kyle and Caitlin’s journey to Mr. and Mrs. began with an amazing trip to Montenegro. As our sweet bride told us, “Kyle proposed on top of a gorgeous mountain in Kotor, Montenegro! We drove up the steep hillside very early […]

Modern Wedding at the Broadview Hotel | Catherine + Tobi

There are a lot of things to love about Catherine and Tobi’s wedding day at the Broadview Hotel.  In addition to being beautiful (hello, bright, airy, and warmly modern!), there is so much love and laughter going on it’s contagious. If you’re wondering whether Catherine and Tobi always have so much fun together, the answer [...]

Free-spirited Greenhouse Wedding | Elle + Quade

Before we knew pandemics were a thing, people were getting married outdoors and hosting intimate weddings. There are, of course, obvious differences between a small, pre-2020 celebration and the challenges couples are met with now, but some things—like joy, love, and family– haven’t changed at all. Hosted at Madsen’s Greenhouse here in Toronto, Elle and [...]

Toronto Wedding at the Ritz-Carlton | Sharon + Kingsley

The internet Is the best matchmaker around. Don’t believe us? Ask Sharon and Kingsley, who went to the same university and had loads of mutual friends…and should have met in person. Ten years later, the internet brought them together. Then, these two got engaged after running a half-marathon! When in search of her gown, Sharon [...]

Classic, Intimate Toronto Wedding | Ivony + Philip

Church is a big part of Ivony and Philip’s lives—these two met and have spent a lot of time together at their church in Toronto. So, when they went on a trip to Rome with Ivony’s family and Philip insisted on revisiting Chiesa Nuova, an ancient church in Rome important to both of them, she [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Old + New Wedding Inspiration at Campbell House Museum

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 [...]

Desert Elopement Inspo at Hacienda Sarria

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 [...]

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 [...]

Modern Wedding at Hotel Ocho | Amanda + Arthur

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 [...]

Storybook Wedding at The Arlington Estate | Veronica + Paul

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 [...]

Toronto Wedding at Casa Loma | Laura + Tom

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, [...]