by Stephanie Sturino

Saja, the ultimate in ethereal and beautifully simplistic wedding gowns, has made its way across the border and into the hands of boutique owner Cynthia Martyn (Sash & Bustle). The effortlessly elegant Spring 2010 collection from New York designer Yoo Lee has made a lasting impact on the non-traditional gown, and is now at the fingertips of Toronto brides-to-be. “Charming, dreamy and romantic,” describes Cynthia, who fell hopelessly in love with the small collection and is proud to say that she is its exclusive retailer in Toronto.

Saja offers an 8-dress collection of soft, airy fabrics, sweet details and simple, elegant silhouettes. Sash & Bustle has six of the eight dresses for now, and is expecting the other designs soon. The collection is getting a great reaction and a number of the dresses have been selected by brides who are planning a local-destination wedding in Picton, an upcoming hot-spot within beautiful Prince Edward County.

Constructed from 100% natural fabrics; most of the styles are made from a warm ivory crinkle-sheer silk organza, which gives the gowns their airiness and ease.  That effortless look and flow makes the Saja gowns ideal for warm weather destination brides who are looking for a simple bridal alternative. The gowns fall slightly away from the body, making them comfortable in hot weather, but also forgiving and flattering to most body types. The fabric also lends itself to travelling well, as it folds with ease and only needs a quick steaming on the day of the wedding.

A part of the collection’s airy beauty is its light price tag. All the gowns in the collection are less than $1,500, making it a lot easier to snag that perfect dress!

Notes: All images courtesy of Saja where the whole collection is available for viewing, including their gorgeous bridesmaid dresses which aren’t available in Canada yet, also check out Sash & Bustle