Wedding Ideas - Toronto #2

Date August 30, 2013 Ginelle has always been fascinated by the Victorian era, namely for the elegance of its decor and clothing. She dreamed her wedding day would echo some influence from the Victorian era, and her dream came true. At the beautiful and classic Casa Loma, Ginelle and Igor held their wedding and reception.

These city slickers showcased their love for each other and the arts with a stunning ceremony at the Art Gallery of Ontario.Read more ›

Torontonians Renata De Thomasis and Aundrae Rollins met when they were teenagers. "Aundrae was on my dad's soccer team and became best friends with my brother," Renata explains. "He was always at our house and he eventually moved in with us."

This couple let their waterfront venue inspire their lovely colour palette and decor.Read more ›

Date Guests 200 Stephanie Pereira and Brian Morrison, April 12, 2014, Toronto, Ontario. Photography courtesy of Olive Photography. April 12, 2014 Brian had planned an elaborate scheme in order to propose to Stephanie. He told her to meet him in Boston while he was on a supposed business trip (he had actually planned the trip especially for Stephanie).

Jaclyn and Tyler met while working together at a restaurant in Jaclyn's hometown, but it wasn't until after she left for school that the two started dating. In June 2013, Tyler popped the question at the top of the Eiffel Tower.

Giordana Berardi and Shane Reid, October 3, 2015, Toronto, Ontario. Photography courtesy of Mango Studios. Giordana and Shane are the furthest thing from the typical couple, so naturally, they wanted their wedding to represent their individuality.

Date Guests 175 September 28, 2013 Amy and Jamie really wanted to keep their wedding in the city, but they needed a venue that would suit both of their personalities. "Jamie is a little more traditional, I love style and glamour, and amazing food was very important to both of us," Amy explains.

There are lots of reasons to have an intimate wedding, but for many couples it really boils down to cost. In order to keep their budget in check, Caileigh and Matt slashed their guest list - from 150 people down to 63 - and cut out what they felt were unnecessary costs.

Date Guests 210 July 13, 2013 Sarah and Michael's love story began quite innocently on the playground of St. George's Junior School in 1992. "Michael was the heartthrob of our junior school, and I was a tomboy who used to play baseball during recess," recalls Sarah.

Date Guests 130 Susan Ng and Alan Chan, July 20, 2013, Toronto, Ontario. Photography courtesy of Gillian Williamson from Ikonica. June 20, 2013 "Alan and I both love the outdoors so it was an easy decision to have a nature-inspired wedding," Susan says.

Megan Loach and Mitch Tomulka may have met in school, but they didn't exactly start off as high school sweethearts. "Mitch and I met through mutual friends," Megan starts. "He used to tease me a lot in the beginning and I considered him slightly rude.

This couple paid homage to their passion for opera and dance with a fabulous celebration brimming with dramatic details. Read more ›

Anna Suckling and Jason Cowles, June 20, 2015, Toronto, Ontario. Photography courtesy of Kieran Darcy Photography. Jason pulled out all the stops when it came time to propose to Anna. "I came home one day to my passport and a series of numbered envelopes on the kitchen table," Anna explains.

Paul proposed to Beth on their second annual camping trip in Haliburton. "We took a hike to a nearby look-out, and as we looked at the beautiful view, Paul read Walt Whitman's poem "Song of the Open Road." I could feel his heart beating faster and knew something big was going to happen.

Jackie always knew she wanted a pirate themed wedding, even before she met Y'ves. So when it came to this couple saying "I do" there really was only one way they were going to do it! The wedding was held on The Kajama Tall Ship, docked at The Harbourfront Centre on Queens Quay West in Toronto.

Even though Minah and James had drastically different ideas on what to wear for their first date (she donned a skirt and heels while he sported a t-shirt and shorts), it didn't stop the pair from having great conversation over ice cream sandwiches and dive bar beers.

How can you really top a wedding during the holiday season? Dominique and Mike met while on vacation in the Dominican Republic, and their lives changed in an instant. Michelle of 3Photography captured the entire day, which included nods to Christmas and a first look between not just the bride and groom, but their families as well!

Caitlan and Jay decided early in the wedding planning process that they wanted an intimate, sophisticated, family wedding. "Initially, the front-runner location for the reception was the famous Da Paolino restaurant, shaded by 130 lemon trees, on the Italian island of Capri.

Make sure you're cozy in your seat, because today's wedding from A Brit & A Blonde, Darling & Daisy, and Blush And Bloom is a doozy. Aleksandra and Dave's wedding in Toronto was full of the most incredible touches, including a darling sweetheart table with a sequin backdrop, a cake table with endless treats, and a ceremony setup I could stare at for days on end.

This couple, who met on Twitter, live-tweeted their vows during their ceremony.Read more ›

From the moment they met, Michelle and Elliot were on each other's minds. While their first date wasn't conventionally romantic, (Dairy Queen, a bowling alley and a strip club were the night's hangout spots!) they still managed to fall head over heels for each other.

Polina Minikovski and Alexandre Kojoukhov, August 25, 2013, Toronto, Ontario Photography courtesy of Navy Nhum Photography. Polina and Alexandre's favourite pastime is surprising each other. "One of my first surprises for Alexandre was flying him to Los Angeles and taking him on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise," Polina shares.

Wanting a celebration that was truly one-of-a-kind, this Toronto couple chose the AGO as the canvas to create an incredible affair to remember.Read more ›

As a producer in the advertising industry, Bailey is used to planning things. So when Evan informed her that he had planned a dinner for them one Sunday night, she knew something was up. "I knew what was coming and spent three days freaking out; I had this huge news to share, but couldn't share it with anyone because it wasn't news yet," she says.

A New Year's Eve party hosted by Natalie's roommate set the stage for Simon and Natalie's first encounter. "Call it cliche, but as soon as he walked in the room I knew he was the man I wanted to get old and wrinkly with," Natalie smiles.

Catherine and Matthew's love story began in January of 2012, when they danced the night away at a local bar in Toronto's Kensington Market area. The couple knew right away that they were meant for each other, so it was only an added bonus when they discovered that they had so much in common.

As a nod to her theme Weddingbells' associate editor, Nicole Keen, incorporated mismatched teacups, which belonged to her grandmother, into her big day.Read more ›

If you ever wondered how to have a beach wedding that's pure sophistication and class, you needn't wonder anymore. Jessica Rose Photography, KJ & Co, and Blush & Bloom have the answer in the form of this styled wedding shoot, which takes a simple color palette of white, green, and gold and creates an absolutely dreamy scene.

Date Guests 120 August 17, 2013 Danielle Berneche and Chris Prosser, August 17, 2013, Toronto, Ontario. Photography courtesy of Ten·2·Ten Photography. Danielle and Chris met at a school in the United Kingdom where they were both teachers, so it was only natural that the pair work scholarly endeavors into their wedding day.

It was at an Irish pub on St. Patrick's Day during their university years that Renée and Ian met. "We must have had the luck of the Irish that day because it's been love ever since!" Renée laughs. Renée Bourassa and Ian Marthinsen, April 12, 2014, Toronto, Ontario.