Here comes the bride: nine stunning wedding gowns
Here comes the bride: nine stunning wedding gowns
This week on Style, we’ll be posting several pieces from Toronto Life’s first-ever Wedding Guide. The guide is on newsstands now (you can also order it on-line) and is packed with recommendations for planners, florists, venues, registries, hairstylists, DJs, caterers, cake designers, makeup artists, photographers and more.
Finding the dream dress is arguably the most important part of planning a wedding. We’ve found nine stunning gowns (from $600 to $13,000) that will stand the test of time. View the slide show >>
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- Model photograph by George Whiteside; background photograph from City of Toronto Archives, Alexandra Studio; styling by Alon Freeman; hair and makeup by Michelle Rosen and Shobana Lakkavally, Tresemmé hair
- <strong>Lela Rose silk and cotton faille gown</strong> with hand-embroidered silk-chiffon belt, $4,680, White. Vintage Chanel pearl earrings, $1,800, caroletanenbaum.com. Di Modolo diamond bracelet, $6,875, Birks.
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- Model photograph by George Whiteside; background photograph from City of Toronto Archives, Alexandra Studio; styling by Alon Freeman; hair and makeup by Michelle Rosen and Shobana Lakkavally, Tresemmé hair
- <strong>Satin bubble skirt dress</strong>, $595, Cabaret. 1950s pearl earrings, $600, and 1950s crystal bracelet, $550, caroletanenbaum.com. Pearl hairpin, $180, White. David Dixon peep-toe pumps, $125, Town Shoes
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- Model photograph by George Whiteside; background photograph from City of Toronto Archives, William James Family; styling by Alon Freeman; hair and makeup by Michelle Rosen and Shobana Lakkavally, Tresemmé hair
- <strong>Monique Lhuillier tulle gown</strong>, $8,960, White. Vintage marabou shrug, $225, 1960s hat, $195, The Cat’s Meow. Crystal and pearl bracelet, $1,190, Vera Wang Toronto. Damiani diamond ring, $9,975, Lady Heart diamond earrings, $8,560, Birks. Woodland bouquet, $125, East of Eliza
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- Model photograph by George Whiteside; background photograph from by Pat Tapia; styling by Alon Freeman; hair and makeup by Michelle Rosen and Shobana Lakkavally, Tresemmé hair
- <strong>Réva Mivasagar silk organza flapper gown</strong> with handkerchief hem, $3,950, beaded cape, $1,200, RM Bridal and Fashion. Lela Rose grosgrain and crystal comb, $490, White. Pearl and onyx necklace, $26,500, H. Stern Star ring, $2,175, Birks
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- <strong>Vera Wang chiffon gown</strong>, $3,990, and embroidered shrug, $890, Vera Wang Toronto. Tacori pearl earrings, $100, White. Diamond cuff, $6,690, ring, $2,620, Birks. Lisianthus bouquet, $150, Emblem
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- Model photograph by George Whiteside; background photograph from City of Toronto Archives, William James family; styling by Alon Freeman; hair and makeup by Michelle Rosen and Shobana Lakkavally, Tresemmé hair care/judyinc.com
- <strong>Balenciaga silk dress</strong>, $995, and blouse, $775, Miriam Haskell pearl and crystal cuff, $260, Holt Renfrew. 1950s pearl and crystal necklaces, $400–$850, caroletanenbaum.com. Cathy B crystal earrings, $395, fascinator veil, $150, Oscar de la Renta silk pumps, $695, White
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- Model photograph by George Whiteside; background photograph from City of Toronto Archives, Fonds 200, Series 372, Subseries 52; styling by Alon Freeman; hair and makeup by Michelle Rosen and Shobana Lakkavally, Tresemmé hair care/judyinc.com
- <strong>Vera Wang pleated silk organdy gown</strong> with floral corsage belt, $10,300, Vera Wang Toronto. 1940s pearl and gold earrings, $400, caroletanenbaum.com
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- Model photograph by George Whiteside; background photograph from City of Toronto Archives, Alexander W. Galbraith; styling by Alon Freeman; hair and makeup by Michelle Rosen and Shobana Lakkavally, Tresemmé hair care/judyinc.com
- <strong>Monique Lhuillier gown</strong> with Alençon lace and hand-beaded Swarovski crystals, $13,310, fox stole, $950, White. 1950s scalloped collar, $1,800, 1950s crystal earrings, $850, caroletanenbaum.com
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- Model photograph by George Whiteside; background photograph from City of Toronto Archives, Alexandra Studio; styling by Alon Freeman; hair and makeup by Michelle Rosen and Shobana Lakkavally, Tresemmé hair care/judyinc.com
- <strong>Grecian silk chiffon Romona Keveza gown</strong> with chapel-length train, $4,995 (U.S.), The Studio. 1940s starburst rhinestone hairpin, $225, The Cat’s Meow. 1930s rhinestone and celluloid bangles, $300, 1950s Weiss cuff, $1,200, caroletanenbaum.com. René Caovilla sandals, $998, Davids
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 and is packed with recommendations for planners, florists, venues, registries, hairstylists, DJs, caterers, cake designers, makeup artists, photographers and more.
Finding the dream dress is arguably the most important part of planning a wedding. We've found nine stunning gowns (from $600 to $13,000) that will stand the test of time. View the slide show >>
More from the Toronto Life Wedding Guide >>
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