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Wedding Belle: Waves of Love

Posted February 11th, 2011 | 8:45 am | By Shawna Hachey | No Comments

Bride: Melissa Vanedenbroek
Wedding Date: November 22, 2010
Wedding Location: Mayan Riviera, Mexico
Wedding Style: Dazzling spectators, Melissa floats down the aisle amidst a breathtaking backdrop of white sands and turquoise waters. Her stunning strapless gown cascaded into asymmetrical ruffles mid-waist, with airy organza fabric fluttering in the warm beach breeze. The diamond-encrusted bracelet sparkling on her wrist mirrored the diamond hairpin intertwined within her blond curls. She kept her makeup simple, focusing on a plum smoky eye and soft pink lips. Melissa’s wedding palette centred on the idea of white with a pop of colour. Corresponding to this theme the groomsmen dress entirely in crisp white linen, while the bridesmaids provide the “pop” in fiery red ruffle dresses. Melissa kept within the exotic flavor of her Mayan Riviera destination by accentuating her simple white rose bouquet with banana leaves. The shoreline appears tranquil as Melissa kicks aside her BCBG sparkle stilettos, revealing her perfect French manicured toes, and poses barefoot in the sand beside her handsome groom.
The Look: Bridal gown: Cymbeline Paris (cymbeline.com) purchased at Becker’s Bridal (beckersbridals.com). Shoes: BCBGMAXAZRIA (bcbg.com). Jewellery: All from best friends and pervious brides! Bridesmaids dresses: Jacob (jacob.ca). Ceremony location: Riu Palace, Mayan Riviera, Mexico (riu.com).

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Wedding Belle: A Fashionista Bride

Posted January 21st, 2011 | 9:00 am | By Shawna Hachey | No Comments

Bride: Leena Maatta
Wedding Date: August 8, 2010
Wedding Location: Toronto, Ontario
Wedding Style: Immediately capturing attention in a custom-made couture gown, Leena looked modern and classy. No wonder Leena’s favourite wedding detail is her dress! The white bubble hemmed ballgown begins tea-length in front and rounds to floor-length behind. The length gives a fabulous view of Leena’s black peep-toe shoes. Sticking with black and white attire, a voluminous black sash is tied around her middle (and matches the bow binding the lilies in her hand). Leena’s big bright eyes peek out from behind a short veil held in place with a pleated hairpiece. The chic soft surroundings of her wedding location paired beautifully with the stunning bride. Everything is perfection from the teardrop earrings dangling from her ears to her French-manicured toes. She walked down the aisle with a winning smile mirrored perfectly in the face of her waiting groom.
The Look: Bridal gown: Custom design by Thien Lee. Shoes: BCBGMAXAZRIA (bcbg.com). Flowers: Earthwork (416-704-7910). Hair and makeup: Hanoch (hanochdrori.com). Ceremony & reception: The Spoke Club (thespokeclub.com).

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Wedding Belle: Old Hollywood Glamour

Posted January 14th, 2011 | 9:00 am | By Shawna Hachey | No Comments

Bride: Marianne Wisenthal
Wedding Date: May 23, 2010
Wedding Location: Toronto, Ontario
Wedding Style: Marianne embraces the essence of old Hollywood with her vintage-inspired wedding gown that emits timeless elegance. The ivory bias-cut gown hugged her body beautifully. The detailed gown with delicate short lace sleeves, mirror the intricate details on its backside. Marianne’s makeup focused on her lips, which were a luscious popping red. She looked nothing short of glamorous with her hair swept away from her face and her veil hanging to the floor behind her. A vibrant pink colour modernized her vintage appeal and popped in the form of her bouquet, gluten-free cupcakes and even in the colour of the darling flower girl dresses. With his matching pink shirt and tie, her groom was, literally, tickled pink as she glided down the aisle towards him.

The Look: Bridal gown: Lowon Pope (lowonpope.ca). Flowers: Stemz (stemz.ca). Hair and makeup: Frank Caladrino from Bob Paige Salon (bobandpaige.com), Suzanne McKay. Ceremony: The Berkeley Field House (berkeleyevents.com).

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Wedding Belle: Pretty in Pink

Posted January 7th, 2011 | 9:00 am | By Leeann Yee | No Comments

Bride: Linda Luu
Wedding Date: August 15, 2009
Wedding Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Wedding Style: Looking every bit like a fairytale princess, Linda wore an extraordinary a-line strapless white gown that ruffled out at her waist, cascading down into a long, and stunning train. With her lovely locks done up in a casual updo, a single bright pink daisy was tucked behind her ear. Decorating her neck was a lovely double-stranded necklace, and pearl earrings dangled from her ears. Holding on to a pretty bouquet of pink orchids, the glowing bride kept her wedding day make up feminine and soft.
The Look: Bridal gown: Custom-made from Saigon (demiduy.com). Bridesmaids dresses: Anne Nininger. Ceremony: Helipad, Museum of Civilization (civilization.ca). Hair: BossArts (bossarts.com). Jewellery: Virginia Geiger Jewels (etsy.com)

All photography courtesy Kella MacPhee (kellamacphee.com)

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Wedding Belle: Sweet & Stunning

Posted December 17th, 2010 | 9:00 am | By Leeann Yee | No Comments

Bride: Sarah Crawford
Wedding Date: August 8, 2009
Wedding Location: Milton, Ontario
Wedding Style: Stepping out in a stunning white a-line sleeveless gown with a lovely v-neck, Sarah was positively glowing on her big day. Her brown hair was tied loosely behind her ear in an elegant chignon, with two beautiful blue flowers perched to the side. Keeping her makeup natural and simple, pretty pear earrings dangled upon her ear. On her feet rested a pair of pale yellow shoes, one of the brides’ favourite wedding details. To match, Sarah carried a darling bouquet of yellow and white roses, and dressed her best girls in a sunny shade to match. To top it all off, the grooms best men donned yellow ties, and the man of the hour himself proudly wore a boutonniere of a single yellow rose.
The Look: Bridal gown: Pearl Bridal House (pearlbridalhouse.com). Flowers: Rebecca Callfas Designs (bcallfas@sympatico.ca). Hair and makeup: The Cutting Edge (thecuttingedgemilton.com). Ceremony: Crawford’s Country Gardens (crawfords.ca). Tux: Moores (mooresclothing.com).

All photography courtesy Barebone Photo (barebonephoto.com)

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Wedding Belle: Delicate & Dramatic

Posted December 10th, 2010 | 9:00 am | By Leeann Yee | No Comments

Bride: Liliya Kozachenko
Wedding Date: June 5, 2009
Wedding Location: Toronto, Ontario.
Wedding Style: Looking every bit the fashion-forward bride, Liliya donned a gorgeous white, quarter-sleeved gown with a beautiful ruffled collar and a similar ruffled train that began just above her knee, cascading like waves of the ocean behind her. Her veil was short, with delicate beaded netting held together by a white-feathered flower. On her feet, a pair of lovely white pointed sling backs, with a decorated buckle at the front. Simple eyeliner, luscious lashes, and rosy pink lips completed her bridal day look, and simple pearl studs rested on her ears. The finishing touch was Liliya’s soft, simple and utterly modern bouquet of yellow and white calla lies.
The Look: Bridal gown: San Patrick at Mona Richie Boutique (monarichiebride.com). Ceremony: Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Church (holytrinity.ws). Hair and makeup: Plutino Group (plutinogroup.com). Tux: Andrew’s Formal Rentals (andrewsformals.com).

All photography courtesy Kat Torgashev Photography (kattorgashev.com).

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Wedding Belle: Simply Classic

Posted December 3rd, 2010 | 9:00 am | By Leeann Yee | No Comments

Bride: Krista MacDonald
Wedding Date: July 17, 2010
Wedding Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Wedding Style: With gorgeous red shoes on her feet and a bright smile on her face, Krista MacDonald looked stunning in a strapless gown that sparkled with beaded embroidery and delicate lace lining. The bride kept her makeup sweet and pretty, and from her ears dangled gorgeous chandelier earrings that glittered like her bright baby blues. Krista held a beautiful rose bouquet, with red nails to match. Right down to the personalized hanger with Krista’s name on it, everything about the bride was classically elegant.
The Look:
Bridal gown: Pronovias (pronovias.com). Ceremony: Delta Prince Edward (deltahotels.com). Makeup: Amanda May Makeup (amandamaymakeup.com). Flowers: Soirees and Shindigs (soireesandshindiggs.com). Tux: Ralph Lauren at Moores (mooresclothing.com).

Photography courtesy Rachel Peters (photographybyrachel.com).

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Wedding Belle: A Lovely Lady

Posted November 26th, 2010 | 10:59 am | By Leeann Yee | No Comments

Bride: Tara Wilson
Wedding Date: May 8, 2010
Wedding Location: Toronto, Ontario
Wedding Style: Donning a beautiful a-line gown with delicate lace-capped sleeves, Tara was grinning from ear to ear. Her strawberry-blonde hair was curled and gathered into an intricate ponytail, as her bangs were swept to the side, tenderly framing her face. Keeping her makeup soft, simple and natural, Tara’s pink lips gave way to her beautiful pearly whites. From her ears, dangled pretty pearl drop earrings. Her bouquet was a stunning array of pink calla lilies and pale pink-purple roses, and her best girls carried white roses while wearing strapless, dark purple dresses. As for the bride’s shoes, they were a gorgeous blue, with a single bow at the front.
The Look: Bridal gown: Alita Graham for Klienfeld Bridal (kleinfeldbridal.com). Reception: The Old Mill (oldmilltoronto.com). Hair and Makeup: Makeup In The City (makeupitcity.ca). Tux: Copley for Harry Rosen (harryrosen.com).