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Wedding Belle: Charming & Fun

Bride: Leana DiClemente
Wedding Date:
October 10, 2009
Wedding Location:
Mississauga, Ontario
Wedding Style:
Leana’s wedding style was fun and charming during her autumn wedding. Her perfectly fitted trumpet-style gown was made of lace and tulle over taffeta and had elegant lace straps. Silver embroidery, Swarovski crystals and a corset lace-up back added even more charming detail to the gown. In addition to being naturally charming Leana says, “I wanted the day to be fun and easy and my dress was light and easy to move and dance in!” In theme with this fun day, Leana held a bouquet of bright orange roses with the stems wrapped in gold, making it feel like a true fall wedding. This beauty kept her makeup natural looking with focus on the eyes and a touch of dark pink on the lips. Choosing not to wear a veil, Leana wore her brown tresses down and curly but pulled back from her face to reveal a pair of fabulous chandelier earrings made of Swarovski beads and crystals. Leana’s best girls wore fun and flirty black cocktail dresses and her groom wore a gold vest under his tux, in keeping with the gold, white and black theme.
The Look:
Gown, Bridal & Beyond (bridalandbeyond.com). Shoes, Woodbridge Bridal Shoe Shop (woodbridgebridalshoeshop.com). Accessories, eBay (ebay.ca). Reception, Ancaster Old Mill (ancastermill.com).

All photography courtesy Timevision Photography (timevisionphoto.ca) Read the rest of this entry »

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Wedding Belle: Gorgeous and Glamorous

Bride: Beatrice Lau
Wedding Date:
June 23, 2010
Wedding Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia
Wedding Style:
Beatrice looked stunning in her strapless, sweetheart neckline dress with subtle wrapping and ruching. The ruffle-filled skirt extended into a medium-long train, creating a dramatic look. Her mauve pumps gave a subtle pop of colour and her all red bouquet of deep red roses and feathers complimented the glamorous gown. Beatrice’s chunky diamond bracelet and diamond-drop earrings hiked up the glam factor even more! Her mid-length, custom-made veil was pinned into her updo for the nuptials, but she let her hair down in ringlet curls for the reception. As for makeup, Beatrice balanced a stunning smoky eye with soft, pink lips and a natural bridal glow in her cheeks. Beatrice also embraced her Asian culture in a bright red, kimono-style dress with a high neckline and lace detailing. She kept her all-red look going with a dramatic hairpin and gold and red heels.
The Look:
Bridal gown, San Patrick (sanpatrick.com). Veil, Clara Couture (claracouture.com). Earrings and Hair accessory, Elsa Corsi (elsacorsi.com). Bracelet, Jeweliette (jeweliette.com). Reception, Empire Chinese Cuisine (604-303-9780).

Photography courtesy A Wedding Art Gallery by Clement Cheung (aweddingartgallery.com). Read the rest of this entry »

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Wedding Belle: Feathered and Fabulous

Bride: Stephanie Jones
Wedding Date:
February 27, 2010
Wedding Location:
Ingersoll, Ontario
Wedding Style:
Married on a cold winter day, Stephanie wore a strapless, mermaid style dress with an off-the-shoulder fur cover up that added some winter charm to her elegant look. Her curled, blond hair was pulled into a loose updo and accentuated with a white, feathery hairpin, while her side-swept bangs relieved her natural beauty. When she wasn’t holding her beautiful bouquet of pale peach roses, Stephanie kept her hands warm in a fur hand muff. As for jewellery, drop crystal earrings were all this bride needed to sparkle. Stephanie’s all white winter ensemble was complemented by her groom’s white shirt and tie and the snow that surrounded them, while her bridesmaids contrasted her in elegant black cocktail dresses with sleeves.
The Look:
Bridal gown, Garber’s Bridal Fashions (519-433-4043). Flowers, Costco (costco.ca). Hair and makeup, The Wellington (wellingtonhair.com). Reception, Elmhurst Inn & Country Spa (elmhurstinn.com).

All photography courtesy Sarah Wiggins Photography (swphoto.ca). Read the rest of this entry »

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Wedding Belle: A Charming Bride

Bride: Rachelle Courtney
Wedding Date:
June 20, 2009
Wedding Location:
Cobourg, Ontario
Wedding Style:
Rachelle was a modern day bride with a twist of vintage as she wore an all over lace gown with a delicate sweetheart neckline and a satin ribbon sash around the waist. While walking down the aisle, Rachelle’s long veil cascaded along the floor of the church. Her short brown hair was pulled back, while loose curls framed her face naturally. Attached to her tresses was a mid-length flowing veil for the nuptials. Her gorgeous skin was complimented by her soft makeup, such as her light pink pout and light eyeliner. Rachelle brought together the colours of a springtime wedding into her bouquet, which was filled with light pink and bright pink roses that blossomed from the greenery. Rachelle’s best girls brought out her bouquet colours even more as they wore strapless green dresses and hot pink, dangling earrings. But Rachelle’s favourite accessory–her fancy, white parasol that kept her dry from the wet spring showers!
The Look:
Bridal gown, Vogue Sposa (voguesposa.ca). Bridal party: Ritché (ritche.com). Flowers, Earth Angel Designs (705-632-0909). Hair and makeup, Sandra Yang (judyinc.com). Parasols, Raindrops (raindropsto.com). Tux, Collins Formal Wear (collinsformalwear.com).

All photography courtesy David Leyes (davidleyes.com) and Chris Sears (cwsears.com). Read the rest of this entry »

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Wedding Belle: Stunning Beauty

Bride: Karen Melnychuk
Wedding Date:
September 19, 2009
Wedding Location:
Vancouver, British Columbia
Wedding Style:
Karen’s perfectly fitted gown embodied her wedding’s romantic and dramatic theme. The stunning a-line gown had a plunging v-neck and her train was that of a true, sophisticated bride. Karen’s dark tresses were pulled back in an updo and masked beneath a long, cathedral veil. During the ceremony she wore a simple but gorgeous Tiffany & Co. necklace that her groom had delivered to her the morning of their wedding. Bouquets were made of deep red roses and topped off with a few long, black feathers. Karen’s bridesmaids complemented her style in black cocktail dresses while holding similar bold bouquets.
The Look:
Bridal gown, Sposa Wedding World (sposawedding.ca). Bridal party, The Bridal Gallery (thebridalgallery.ca). Flowers, Pirin Flowers (604-787-5623). Hair and makeup, Spa Utopia & Salon (spautopia.ca). Ceremony, Rowena’s Inn On The River (sandpipergolfclub.com).

All photography courtesy Stec Photographers (stecphoto.com). Read the rest of this entry »

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Wedding Belle: Enchanted and Exquisite

Bride: Grace Lee
Wedding Date:
July 18, 2009
Wedding Location:
Richmond, British Columbia
Wedding Style:
Grace’s lavish wedding and style called for a day with three gorgeous gowns. She embraced her Asian culture with a bright red kimono-style dress before the wedding and stepped into a Cinderella gown for the nuptials. This gown’s delicate beading and embroidery subtly filled the entire dress. The cathedral train and sweetheart neckline complimented the princess style of her dress and ceremony. A birdcage was adorned on top of her loosely pulled back hair, which revealed her natural, fresh face. She held a bouquet of white calla lilies and wore a beaded necklace, all which added to the enchanting atmosphere of the ceremony. For the reception, Grace amazed everyone in a deep red drop-waist gown with pickups on the ball gown skirt that were decorated with gold embellishments. A red, feathery pin was tucked into her classic up-do. Definitely a wedding fit for Cinderella!
The Look:
Bridal gowns, Bello Wedding World (ebello.com) and Holt Renfrew (holtrenfrew.com). Bridal party, Bello Wedding World (ebello.com). Ceremony, Bethany Baptist Church (bethanybaptist.bc.ca). Flowers, Fannie’s Florist Ltd. (604-277-3927). Hair and makeup, Hercules Hair & Beauty Salon (herculeshair.com). Jewellery, Jiliaev Jewellery (jiliaevjewellery.com). Reception, Rainflower Restaurant (604-278-7288).

Photography courtesy Eric Marcina, Urban Wedding (urbanwed.com). Read the rest of this entry »

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Wedding Belle: A Sophisticated Beach Bride

Bride: Melissa Kampman
Wedding Date:
February 3, 2010
Wedding Location:
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Wedding Style:
Melissa was the perfect beach bride, as she balanced the relaxed and casual feel of a beach wedding with a touch of class. Her flowy, chiffon gown had a dramatic plunging neckline with crystal detailing and looked spectacular along the bright backdrop of the tropics. She wore Jimmy Choo kitten-heeled sandals that were adorned with Swarovski crystals and she “absolutely loved them!” Melissa turned an old rhinestone necklace that belonged to her grandmother into a headband–definitely her most treasured piece. “It meant a lot to me to wear something that was hers,” she said. This bride did her own makeup after taking lessons at home and looked natural and flawless (even under the blazing sun!). The rest of her bridal party complimented her style and the vibrant colours of the tropics as the bridesmaids dawned flowing, fuchsia dresses and the groomsmen wore casual, linen pants.
The Look:
Bridal gown, Maggie Sottero (maggiesottero.com) from Alliance Bridal (alliancebridal.com). Ceremony and Reception, Majestic Colonial Punta Cana (majestic-resorts.com). Hair, Spa Majestic Elegance Hotel Punta Cana.

Photography courtesy Eva Hadhazy (hadhazyphoto.com). Read the rest of this entry »

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Wedding Belle: A Beach Goddess

Bride: Katie McLean
Wedding Date:
December 10. 2009
Wedding Location:
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Wedding Style:
Katie was a beautiful beach bride in her flowing, sweetheart gown, perfect for a gorgeous destination wedding. The ruched dress was accentuated with a sparkling band under the bust and her diamond drop earrings polished off her look. In spirit of her beach wedding, she accessorized with a grand white flower in her hair and white kitten-heel flip-flops on her feet. Turquoise accents popped throughout the wedding in everything from her umbrella that shadowed her from the bright sun to her bridesmaid entourage. It was a wedding truly fit for a goddess!
The Look:
Bridal gown, Sophie’s Gown Shoppe (sophiesgownshoppe.com). Bridesmaid gown, Sears (sears.ca). Ceremony and Reception, Majestic Colonial Punta Cana (majestic-resorts.com). Flowers, Village Vines Florists (villagevinesflorists.com). Read the rest of this entry »

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