Spotlight on Valencienne Bridal Trunk Show Feb. 26-28th

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Toronto brides in the know know that the ultimate in 'Bespoke Luxury' wedding gowns is created on Eglinton Avenue West at Valencienne Bridal by Designer Kim Ironmonger and her talented team. The first thing you will notice about Kim is her outgoing personality, the second thing you will notice is her impeccable taste for anything beautiful, from fabrics to perfume to jewels. It's a combination of those two qualities with her added extreme honesty that catapults her from 'couturier' to 'trusted friend' status almost immediately! Her brides love her. Period. And the proof, as they say, is in the Wedding Wire Puddin'...take a peek at her 5-star reviews! 

So needless to say we are looking forward to showcasing our collection there this weekend once again! If you are located in Toronto and would like an appointment to meet with us this weekend February 26th-28th, please get in contact with us to book a time. 

Custom Wedding Gown Toronto www.valencienne.com

Since we partnered with Valencienne for our Trunk Show experience several years ago, we have done some pretty amazing jewels! At the trunk shows, brides love shopping our ready to wear collection plus having the opportunity to create with us an entirely new piece inspired by them! Keep scrolling for some of our favorites!

Photo: Magnolia Studios

Photo: Magnolia Studios

PHOTO: MAGNOLIA STUDIOS

PHOTO: MAGNOLIA STUDIOS

photo: tara mcmullen photography

photo: tara mcmullen photography

photo: mango studios

photo: mango studios

photo: mango studios

photo: mango studios

photo: mango studios

photo: mango studios

photo: david and charlotte

photo: david and charlotte

photo: david and charlotte

photo: david and charlotte

photo: everlasting moments

photo: everlasting moments

Looking forward to seeing you soon YYZ! xo

photo: everlasting moments 

photo: everlasting moments

 

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Elsa Corsi

It could be said that Elsa Corsi was destined to become a jewellery designer. Heralding from a long line of Italian shoemakers turned merchants, it was only natural that she inherit a passionate eye and skill to pursue aesthetic beauty. It was in 2006, to celebrate her own wedding that she came out with a dedicated collection of bridal jewellery. Clients were attracted to the vintage technique mastered in the collection and were thrilled to have their own piece of heirloom jewellery. Her bridal and special occasion jewellery has been sought out by the city’s top stylists and fashion editors for photo shoots and Real Brides wearing Elsa Corsi jewellery are regularly featured online and in print in Real Weddings, Weddingbelles, Grace Ormonde and Wedluxe Magazine.
 

Wedluxe Magazine Winter/Spring 2016

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Our brides love pouring through the pages of Wedluxe Magazine...and it's easy to see why as each page is more inspiring than the next, filled with endless wedding style inspiration! With each seasonal issue we are literally chomping at the bit to see who wore what and which weddings made it onto the highly coveted pages! Not gonna lie, we did a little happy dance when we opened the Western Winter/Spring 2016 Issue to find THREE of our brides featured (PLUS one more in the Eastern Edition)! 

We will be posting highlights from each wedding individually in future posts, but in the meantime enjoy these sneak peeks! 

You can also purchase the magazine digitally, here: http://wedluxe.com/store/issue/wsprint-toronto-2/

Wedluxe Magazine Winter/Spring 2015
Linda & Jack, photographed by Hong Photography

Linda & Jack, photographed by Hong Photography

Nickoe & Vedad, Photographed by Ophelia

Nickoe & Vedad, Photographed by Ophelia

Andrea & Mark, Photographed by Life Studios Inc.

Andrea & Mark, Photographed by Life Studios Inc.

Toronto Wedding Jewelry

Tara & Tristan, Photographed by 5ive15ifteen Photo Company

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Elsa Corsi

It could be said that Elsa Corsi was destined to become a jewellery designer. Heralding from a long line of Italian shoemakers turned merchants, it was only natural that she inherit a passionate eye and skill to pursue aesthetic beauty. It was in 2006, to celebrate her own wedding that she came out with a dedicated collection of bridal jewellery. Clients were attracted to the vintage technique mastered in the collection and were thrilled to have their own piece of heirloom jewellery. Her bridal and special occasion jewellery has been sought out by the city’s top stylists and fashion editors for photo shoots and Real Brides wearing Elsa Corsi jewellery are regularly featured online and in print in Real Weddings, Weddingbelles, Grace Ormonde and Wedluxe Magazine.
 

Featured: Fly Away Bride

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We can't think of a better way to say goodbye to November than this stunning autumn inspired style shoot published on Fly Away Bride featuring one of the most fashionable brides-to-be on Instagram, Ally Gradley of GumbootGlam!

This fall wedding inspiration styled by Jasmine Hoffman and photographed by Camilla Anchisi will leave you feeling as warm and cozy as a cup of hot cider on a blustery day!

Keep scrolling for a snapshot of the feature as well as our favorite details from the shoot!

Love all the pieces? You Can shop the whole look HERE

Monique Lhuillier-Bisou Bridal
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With hair this gorgeous, all you need is a few thoughtful accessories to complete the look! Our "Laura" hair chain is the perfect icing on top for long-do bridal hairstyles. Hair by Cara Christensen of the Blue Jasmine Beauty Group.

Fall Wedding Bouquet
Wedding Jewelry Vancouver

Here's a closer view at our "Ainsley" Bracelet (Right) We usually recommend brides wear the bracelet on the right had for two reasons, one, so it glitters out towards the guest during the ceremony and, two-because you never want any other jewelry competing with The Ring.

Wedding Jewelry Toronto

As usual, Jasmine Hoffman picked the perfect lashes and makeup look for the scene. These ones are the Full on Glam by SLMissGlam . To see what other products she used to create this look, view her behind the scenes Instagram post here.

The Halo Teardrop Earring is also one of our favorites because of its classic, yet modern styling. It is currently listed in our Online Shop, and does come is several size, post and teardrop variations.

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Adore! A Monique L'Huillier gown from Bisou Bridal is perfect in any season, really! A work of art no matter where you are walking down the aisle!

Monique Lhuillier Bridal Jewelry Vancouver Edmonton Calgary Toronto

Creative Director & Make up: Jasmine Hoffman | Photography: Camilla Anchisi | Flowers: Flower Factory | Model:Gumboot Glam | Gown: Bisou Bridal | Jewellery: Jeweliette | Hair Styling: Cara Christensen | Cake: The Cake and the Giraffe 

Love all the pieces? You Can shop the whole look HERE

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Elsa Corsi

It could be said that Elsa Corsi was destined to become a jewellery designer. Heralding from a long line of Italian shoemakers turned merchants, it was only natural that she inherit a passionate eye and skill to pursue aesthetic beauty. It was in 2006, to celebrate her own wedding that she came out with a dedicated collection of bridal jewellery. Clients were attracted to the vintage technique mastered in the collection and were thrilled to have their own piece of heirloom jewellery. Her bridal and special occasion jewellery has been sought out by the city’s top stylists and fashion editors for photo shoots and Real Brides wearing Elsa Corsi jewellery are regularly featured online and in print in Real Weddings, Weddingbelles, Grace Ormonde and Wedluxe Magazine.
 

Featured: Best Friends For Frosting

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When your best friends are a makeup artist, a hair stylist, a couturier and a photographer you know that a styled photo shoot featuring your favorite things is inevitable! Throw in a pink convertible Mini Cooper, some balloons and a beach sunset...and, well, you end up with the ultimate girly style session!

Many thanks to Best Friends For Frosting for featuring the results on their blog this week! BFFF is a lifestyle website and inspiration guide for stylish and creative living, dedicated to sharing cutting edge, chic ideas to inspire you to become your best self and to celebrate the every day in style! We are totally down with all that, so it was an honor that they loved our shoot as much as we did!

Read the full feature online HERE and keep scrolling down for some of my unpublished personal favorites!

As seen in best FRIENDS for frosting

As seen in best FRIENDS for frosting

Makeup Artist Jasmine Hoffman has a special talent for always picking the perfect lashes! These ones are by SLMissGlam in Dangerously Glam...they feel so luxurious on, if only I really was born with it!

The outfit was designed by Kim Ironmonger of Valencienne Bridal in Toronto. Valencienne is our Toronto retail partner and you can find us there three times a year for our designer attended Trunk Shows. Kim is a magnificent designer and her attention to detail and craftsmanship is enough to make your head spin! A little fun fact about her is that she even designed a wedding dress for Whoppi Goldberg!

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Make Up : Jasmine Hoffman – www.jasminehoffman.com
Hair : Courtney Brands
Jewels : Jeweliette Jewellery – www.jeweliette.com
Dress : Valencienne – www.valencienne.com
Lashes : SLmissGlam – www.slmissglam.com

Nails by Yasushi - www.kaenvancouver.com
Pink Mini Cooper : Mini Yaletown www.miniyaletown.com
Photography : Nomo Akisawa - www.simplysweetphotographybynomoakisawa.com/

 

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Elsa Corsi

It could be said that Elsa Corsi was destined to become a jewellery designer. Heralding from a long line of Italian shoemakers turned merchants, it was only natural that she inherit a passionate eye and skill to pursue aesthetic beauty. It was in 2006, to celebrate her own wedding that she came out with a dedicated collection of bridal jewellery. Clients were attracted to the vintage technique mastered in the collection and were thrilled to have their own piece of heirloom jewellery. Her bridal and special occasion jewellery has been sought out by the city’s top stylists and fashion editors for photo shoots and Real Brides wearing Elsa Corsi jewellery are regularly featured online and in print in Real Weddings, Weddingbelles, Grace Ormonde and Wedluxe Magazine.
 

50 Shades Of Passion!

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50 Shades Of Passion!

Before it was a movie, it was a book! This 50 Shades of Grey inspired Glitterati Style File featuring our jewellery from the current "Literary Love" issue of Wedluxe Magazine is more like "Literary Lovin'" (if you catch my drift) highlighting a  mirrored chuppah that was designed to resemble a four poster bed complete with a ruched satin sheet runner. See the online feature, here: http://wedluxe.com/50-shades-of-passion-2/

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