I debated whether or not to write this for the longest time, but after a month of being quarantined, I figured that now is a good a time as any to reminisce about some of our favourite weddings in years past -- weddings that, up until now, haven't really seen the light of day yet. So I'm going to throw back to Amy and John's wedding, our first (and I'm sure not only) time we worked at the stunning, incomparable Art Gallery of Ontario. The AGO has many distinct features that o

This week I wanted to take a look back at one of my most memorable weddings which we had the privilege of providing floral and decor for. Tanya and Mandela came to us to transform their hall at Crowne Plaza Toronto Airport into their elegant blush and ivory wedding dream come true. Tanya is a makeup artist, so she naturally had a good idea of what she wanted when she picked the palette. Her keen eye knew when something was not right, even when she saw the fabric of the backdr

I’ve seen a lot of bridal parties in my day grace the aisles of churches, gardens, parks, areas in front of gazebos, cobblestone paths, and patio balconies. Lots of anticipation, nervousness, sometimes sheer panic, tears, and excitement. This week we talk about what should not be missed before that memorable walk. After all, it is this walk that the whole wedding (really) is framed around. Photo by: AGI Studio First things first - if you are getting married in a church, make

From the moment I signed my first wedding, I already knew that I couldn’t be a one-woman show. I’m a realist, so to me, it was just the law of physics. There was no pride issue involved, no thought that I couldn’t possibly ask someone else to execute the “vision” that I had. It was simply because I knew, even back then, that I couldn’t be in two places at once. It just simply wasn’t possible. Since then, I have hired, fired, coached, mentored, disagreed with (sometimes actual

February is always a busy time for me, personally. There’s Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, both my in-law’s birthdays and this. This, being the anniversary of my business. This business that was a fleeting thought while in college and turned into a lifetime career. This business that was once a pretty fun hobby and the only thing that stuck throughout the years of random part-time jobs. Those part-time jobs included: serving coffee, managing an arts program for those label

Living and working in the same city your whole life is bound to have many “small world” moments. Many that are brushed off as small coincidences, but this one took the cake for "Most Trippy" of 2017. When Elynn approached me at the end of 2016 to coordinate her wedding to Michael the following May, it was mainly because a colleague referred them to me. They took a look at my website and decided to reach out. We met at my then-studio at Yonge and Eglinton, hit it off, and then

This year we have had a few weddings at the beautiful Casa Loma in Toronto. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Casa Loma, is a beautiful gothic-style castle that was built in 1914. Today it is a famous historical landmark that attracts people from all over the world. It hosts a variety of events on a regular basis, including weddings! Pros Beautiful location with a great classic, romantic feel Plenty of amazing photograph opportunities both inside the castle, outside o

Summer is a great time to have a beach wedding. Whether you are in Hawaii, the Caribbean, or even at the Toronto Beaches, you can capture the essence of the beach in your floral decorations and flower bouquets. #beach #beachwedding #beachthemewedding #beachthemedwedding #perfectwedding #torontoweddingdecor #Torontoweddingdesign #smartwedding #bridalbouquets #realwedding #torontofloraldesign #torontoflorist #torontofloraldesigner #weddingfloral #floraldesigner #floralanddecor

These days, florals are not the only centerpiece options if you are looking for something unique for your event. If you want an alternative to flowers, why not take inspiration from autumn and look to the beautiful trees and branches. In Toronto, there are various types and looks of branches, and trees, which in turn can create whimsical, striking, and rustic wedding pieces. When considering branch centerpieces, discuss these items with your designer: - Are you doing long tab

After many years in this wonderful yet crazy industry we have had the opportunity to work with some amazing vendors. If there is one thing better than a professional vendor, it would have to be a great friendor (vendor + friend = friendor)! Our clients always ask, “Do you have a preferred vendors list?”, “What makes them preferred?”, “ What do they have to offer?”. We reached out to our friends and interviewed them just for you! Find out how long they have been in business, s

We love referrals! Natasha and Manoj were referred to us by one of our lovely couples back in May, a friend of a friend of a friend (of a friend..?). They had asked us to do some beautiful Indian garlands for their nuptials that following August, and who are we to say no? The photos turned out stunning! Thanks a bunch to Big Al Studios for the great shots. #weddingphotography #hinduwedding #jaimalas #weddingfloral #floraldesign #torontofloraldesign #torontoflorist