Chantal & Laurent June 11,2011

[ January 26, 2012 ] catherine

We featured Chantal and Laurent wedding in the premiere issue of The Wedding Co. Magazine, here are more photos from their spectacular wedding photographed by Rebecca Wood. If you would like to see the rest of this wedding here is how to get your own copy of The Wedding Co. Magazine.

Here’s their story:

We met in St. Tropez, France where Chantal was on a four-week tour as a professional figure skater. For that month, we were inseparable. After he meet Chantal’s twins, Laetitia and Astrid, it was decided: Laurent would move to Toronto.

Five years later, in December 2010, we got engaged. He had secretly arranged the proposal with the help of the twins and Chantal’s sister Cachelle, a wedding planner. After a ski down their favourite slope in Collingwood, he whisked Chantal off to a bench scattered with rose petals and proposed on one knee, while her entire family waited with champagne at the ski chalet.

Our story was displayed throughout the wedding, from the urban setting at Malaparte, to the French food and wine, to a Can-Can performance. The skating connection came through a cake shaped like a skate. The day was filled with an ambiance of love and family, and we all danced until the wee hours of the morning. Story by: Trish Snyder

Take a moment to watch this beautiful video of Chantal and Laurant’s wedding by LensFlare Films.

Chantal & Laurent from LensFlare Films on Vimeo.

Wedding planner Savoir Flare
Ceremony, reception Malaparte, TIFF Bell Lightbox
Photographer Rebecca Wood
Flowers, custom linens Stemz
Chantal’s attire Gown, Tina Mak
Laurent’s attire Tuxedo, Calvin Klein
Chantal’s hair and makeup Faces by Carla
Cake Nadège
Skate cake City Girl Cakes
Videographer LensFlare Films
Deejay Third from the Sun
Music Kate Rogers Band
Guest book Laura K Designs
Can Can dancers The Dance Company
Custom dance floor Jill Berry floors
Drapery Micki’s
Officiant Enduring Promises

Liz & Mark June 25, 2011

[ January 25, 2012 ] catherine

We featured Liz and Mark’s wedding in the premiere issue of The Wedding Co. Magazine, here are more photos from their spectacular wedding photographed by Mango Studio. If you would like to see the rest of this wedding here is how to get your own copy of The Wedding Co. Magazine.

Here’s their story:

Our intent was to give our friends and family a taste of our life in Toronto, as most of our guests were from out of town. The entire wedding was held on Queen St. West, because that’s where we spend 90 per cent of our time working and playing.

Before the ceremony, we traveled around by TTC for photos, including stops at CAMH, Dark Horse for lattes and hanging out at the community gardens. For the wedding itself, our guests knew nothing but the start time: 4 p.m. at the Gladstone bar. Mark led them to the ceremony, a block west, with a ghetto blaster in tow. Liz walked to the site from the Mascot, our favourite café, with her father and best friend. Afterward, we returned to the Gladstone for drinks, dinner and dancing.

We emceed our own wedding, telling a story about each of our guests, as most were from various parts of Canada and the US, and had not yet met in person. We ended our evening by strolling down to Drake BBQ for pulled-pork sandwiches before walking to our home in Parkdale. Story by: Trish Snyder

Reception The Gladstone
Photographer Mango Studios
Flowers Coriander Girl
Liz’s attire Dress, Becker’s Bridals; shoes, Badgley Mischka; sash, Danna Nicole
Mark’s attire Custom suit, tie, Green Shag; socks, Psycho Bunny; shoes, vintage
Hair, makeup, grooming Shawna Neggers/ Brennen Demelo Studio
Deejay DJ AMC
Sweet table Yummy Stuff
Invitations Paper & Poste
Rings Platinum Unlimited
Officiant All Seasons Weddings

The Story Behind The Décor

[ January 24, 2012 ] catherine

We invited seven industry professionals to tea to give our readers insight into planning a wedding. We featured their tips in “Tea With The Wedding Co.” in the premiere issue of The Wedding Co. Magazine available here.

The very talented Jennifer Rackham, an event designer at Graydon Hall Manor since 2005, styled the Gardenview Room for the photo shoot. As you can see it was spectacular, so we asked Jennifer to share with us some of her secrets for creating a beautiful environment. Photography by: Ikonica

Q. What colour palette did you start with?
A. I started with a palette of lavender, pollen and peony — something fresh and pretty. I like to base a theme around two or three colours.

Q. How would you describe the overall look?
A. The theme is based on translucency, individual details and the mix of modern and traditional elements. I was inspired by the tea with its colourful translucent hues.

Q. Where did you source the items used for the décor?
A. Rentals: Chairman Mills. Linens and napkins: Around the Table.
Yellow water goblets and ceramic berry baskets: Anthropologie. Flowers: Stemz
Tea: Tealish

Q. Describe some of the products from Chair-Man Mills that you used?
A. We used some gorgeous crystal 3-tiered cake stands with silver handles to serve the tea sandwiches & scones. Individual silver teapots were placed at each setting

Q. Did you use any in an unusual way?
A. The chargers were actually square plexiglass serving trays that I put upside down. I also used them as trays for the sweet table.

Q. Do you have any wedding décor advice for couples?
For small gatherings like this one you can really have fun mixing different linens in various colours to create texture and layers. The base cloth was a pearlized neutral with silver swirl details (Pearl Swirl). Pollen yellow runners (Lemon Drop) were used like place mats, and a central peony pink runner (Dutch Tulip) created a lovely background for the floral arrangements and crystal tiered trays. [Catherine: would be great to point out the detail about the upside-down trays. That’s such a clever idea that I think most people will miss unless we draw attention to it]

Q. What are your thoughts on having a small intimate afternoon wedding?
A. This style of reception allows you to do so much more with décor. You can add those special unique touches, like silver teapots or individual dishes of preserves. You can purchase small quantities of pieces like the berry baskets and later put them into your china collection and bring them out for special occasions. I have a crystal cake stand that I purchased for my wedding and I use it almost every weekend for Sunday morning muffins. It makes the presentation so much more special.

Q. What is your favourite part of about your job?
A. Having the opportunity to be creative with colour, flowers and food while collaborating with a great team. I always love the moment where everything finally comes together and the room is perfectly set.

Watch the Tea With The Wedding Co. for more great advice! Video by: Images Weddings

TeaWithTheWeddingCompany from Images Film + Video on Vimeo.