via Kevin Lam Photography

How stunning is this church? While many couples choose to marry in churches, temples, synagogues, and other religious institutions, not many couples have the privilege of marrying in a grand, stained glassed-filled historical church like this one – the Timothy Eaton Memorial Church. I know many couples who forgo the familiar nature of their regular church/synagogue in favour of a church/synagogue that is more grand or ornate, i.e. more apropos for a wedding. For those of you who were or will be married in a religious institution, how did you decide on your venue?

* To see more from this wedding, visit by Kevin Lam Photography
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via Tara Keely

WHEN?
Thursday, February 11th and Sunday, February 14th
10am-6pm

WHERE?
Bisou Bridal
440-West 2nd Avenue
Vancouver BC V5Y 1E2
Tel: 604.696.0880/ info@bisoubridal.com
Call to make an appointment.

To see Tara Keely’s collection, visit www.tarakeely.com.

via Lela Rose

WHEN?
Friday, February 5th and Saturday, February 6th
10am-6pm

WHERE?
White Toronto (www.whitetoronto.com)
19 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, ON. M5R 2E1
Tel: 416 849 9196 / info@whitetoronto.com
Call to make an appointment.

To see Lela Rose’s collection, visit www.lelarose.com.

via Anne Barge

WHEN?
Friday, January 29th and Saturday, January 30th

WHERE?
White Toronto (www.whitetoronto.com)
19 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, ON. M5R 2E1
Tel: 416 849 9196 / info@whitetoronto.com
Call to make an appointment.

To see Anne Barge’s collection, visit www.annebarge.com.

When?
Wednesday, January 27 to Sunday January 31

Where?
Ritché Bridal
1662 Avenue Road
Toronto
416-789-4378

To see more of Maggie Sottero’s collection, click here.

I’m sure everyone has their Gap/BR/Old Nave Get & Get coupon by now, but if you don’t, click here for the CDN version and click here for the US/CDN one.

Anyone braving the lines at H&M tomorrow?

Some other steals and deals….

And don’t forget the Paloma Blanca Trunk Show – Toronto…

WHEN?
Friday, November 13 to Saturday, November 21

WHERE?
Ritche Bridal

1662 Avenue Road
Toronto, Ontario
M5M 3Y1
www.ritchebridal.com
416.789.4378
Call to make an appointment.

To see more dresses visit www.palomablanca.com

The BF and I recently attended a Hindu wedding ceremony. Neither of us had ever been. Timing is everything in the Hindu religion. Based on the bride’s and groom’s horoscopes, a Hindu priest will determine which dates and times are most auspicious for the couple. The Hindu priest presiding over the ceremony we attended determined a 10am start on a Sunday morning was the most auspicious for our bride and groom. Did I mention I’m not a morning person? Luckily, there was so much colourful eye candy (and the Indian food lunch buffet!) to make the early wake-up call totally worth it.

The reception was held in the Distillery District, at the Broiler House. I love the industrial and modern feel of the Broiler House. Plus, they serve some tasty food!

(The above pictures are from the Broiler House – gives you an idea of the space.)

The BF and I had a great time. Since the ceremony and reception were so different (i.e. East meets West), we felt like we went to two different weddings. Are you planning to have a ceremony and reception which are not related in ‘theme’?

P.S. Don’t forget to enter the Stamp Yourself Happy Giveaway sponsored by Barbara Kua Calligraphy.