We’re continuing on with our winter wedding inspiration with a New Years Eve real wedding from Philip Boudreau Photography. Christina + Jason, our New Brunswick couple, really wanted a winter wonderland wedding and I think they definitely achieved it. To break up the all-white palette, they incorporated some touches of silver and LED lit centerpieces and aisle markers. I adore the bridesmaids dresses, which you’ll recognize as signature Vera Wang pieces. And not to mention, my love of uggs and how they kept the bride warm. Love! More images in the gallery.
What was your favorite moment from your wedding day?
The fire place ceremony was so romantic close and personal we made our own vows I took my shoes off and remember every moment of the ceremony
Do you have any advice for other brides-to-be?
Just to take it all in and enjoy the day
Photographer: Philip Boudreau
Venue & Catering: Kingswood Lodge
Hair: Klub Soda (Bridesmaids: Leitha Turnball / Bride: Mark Hayward)
Makeup: Made You Blush
Decor: Barbara Lee Designs
Bouquets: Sparkle Bridal Boutique
Bridal Attire: Kenneth Pool, Justine Alexander
Fur: Borrowed
Bridesmaid Dresses: Vera Wang
Groom & Groomsmen Suits: Guy Laroche (Moores Clothing)
Stationery: Ink do
Cupcakes: The Cake Box
DJ: Spotlight Entertainment DJ and Sound
Getting Ready/First Look Location: The Crowne Plaza Fredericton
Shoes: Sparkle Bridal
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I am so thrilled to share today’s studio visit, one of my first stops in Toronto this month. I was graciously welcomed by Lea-Ann Belter to her flagship store, a designer who I’ve featured numerous times on Wedding Obsession. See post here & here. Remember the lace Katherine gown? Who could forget it…
I always share the fact that one of the first bridal gown design collections that I fell in love with was Lea-Ann’s. I can still remember purchasing my first wedding magazine, flipping to one of her gowns and realizing that her simple design aesthetic was exactly what I was looking for. Unbeknownst to me, I’d be sharing her space on the blog with you today. And it’s honestly such an awesome job, I have to pinch myself once in a while just to make sure.
The studio space that I’m showing here is actually moving a block from its original location, but it will still sport its signature wall colour, tiffany blue. The space is entirely calm and chic.
I was lucky enough to see where all the gowns are made, just a flight of stairs down to the lower level where fabric is being cut and delicate lace is sewn on dresses. Each gown is hand made here in Toronto and it’s absolutely amazing the amount of detail and work that goes into creating a dream dress for each bride.
Tucked in the back is a hallway lined with some of Lea-Ann’s potential sketches for her 2013 collection. Talk about behind-the-scenes! It will be interesting to see which ones make the cut. They were all really beautiful designs.
If you’re in the Toronto area, be sure to drop by. Thanks to Lea-Ann for sharing her space with us today and to Alyssa for setting the meeting up!
xoxo, Melissa
785 Queen Street East // Toronto, ON
Phone: (416) 778-6868
Gowns also available in the US, UK & Mexico. Please visit website for locations.
I’m most definitely not a hot weather girl. Let’s pretend for a minute that we picked a winter date and it was going to be as glam as possible. Lots of white everywhere, sparkle from glass and crystal. Candlelight and and branches in the florals to bring the outside in. The snow would make for some beautiful photographs.
pic via Wedding Obsession
 The Fancy Monogram and Cryst…
$8.00
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 Crystal Bridal Necklace. Chu…
$89.00
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 Bridal Clutch Rectangular Wr…
$35.00
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 Pearl Hair Comb White Pear…
$120.00
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 The KATE MIDDLETON Hair Clip…
$69.99
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 PRINCESS Crystal Clear Ice B…
$79.00
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 Bridal Bracelet, Rhinestone …
$45.00
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 PATRICIAN Boutonniere
$16.00
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 The ‘Bianca’ Save th…
$2.25
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 LIZETTE Wedding invitation s…
$30.00
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 Winter Dove Bouquet
$250.00
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 Winter Wedding Tree (18×24) …
$40.00
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The next theme coming your way is Vintage Vineyard.
Today’s photoshoot is really what started this winter week idea off. And it’s PRETTY…all kinds of pretty.
The color palette is shades of silver & charcoal paired with white. This muted colour scheme is just perfect for a winter wedding. Julianne of A Modern Proposal teamed up with ENV Photography (our newest sponsor) to create this steal-worthy look. If you’re anything like me, you’ll love the florals, done by our regular floral contributor, Akiko Floral Artistry. Talk about a triple threat. And can you guess what was the one decor piece that started the avalanche of ideas? The beautiful silver overlay from Elegant Touches. Is this a peek at the next ‘it’ linen? Don’t forget to see more images in our gallery.
J: Using a single color creates a cohesive look no matter the texture or substance, thus using the charcoal against the white while using so many other items that if in different colors, they would not have worked. It also creates a winter feel, which was much appropriate for the shoot.
J: The menus and table number, and favors were all DIY items. Since the shoot was so close to Christmas, poppers were readily available and made for some fun escort cards. Ikea sells the double sided frome for $0.99 and more people should use them. I personally dislike the tall silver stand with the standard number. These were so inexpensive and have much more class, especially with a low center piece. Menu cards were also a semi – diy as they were purchased off of etsy and had to be printed and cut.
Styling + DIY Details: A Modern Proposal*
Photographer: ENV Photography*
Bouquet + Boutonniere: Akiko Floral Artistry*
Linens: Elegant Touches
Hair piece + Necklace: Claires
Dress: Ebay
Earrings: BHLDN
Groom’s Tie: Burberry
Stationery: RiverStDesign on Etsy
* featured member of the Wedding Obsession Love List
