Photo by Peezle Asante Are you looking for a regal color scheme for your wedding attire? Then emerald and gold could be perfect for you and your bridal party. Emerald, named after the precious green gemstone, is a medium shade of green but can vary from bright to dark. Emerald is often associated with freshness and abundance in nature but, in years gone by, was also a symbol of prosperity. In fact, the emerald gemstone has long been considered a superior jewel. Bright emerald looks fantastic against cool skin tones while darker emerald works better for warmer complexions. Ladies blessed with n ..read more

Photo by Olivia Bottega Nothing says wedding day glamor like a gorgeous, sparkly wedding gown. Not just for the bold bride, sparkle works well no matter what your personal style or personality. If you want to make a statement, a wedding gown covered in sequins will certainly help you do just that but, if you want a more subtle look, a shimmery metallic fabric can offer a lower-key way to shine. Whether you favor a traditional wedding dress, a princess dress, a sexy dress or something very modern and elegant, there is a sparkly dress out there for you. So, if you’re a bride seeking the right am ..read more

It is with a bittersweet feeling as this blog is ushered into its 9th year, that I write to let my amazing readers know that the end is near, perhaps here. No, I don’t mean the end of the world (haha), but the end of this blog. It is thrilling to see how far this blog has come since its inception in 2012. What began mainly because I enjoyed planning my wedding in Chicago, has become an inspiration for many – brides, grooms, wedding industry peers, vendors and more. And for this, I am sincerely grateful! Grateful for those who supported this blog by providing such gorgeous content, grateful fo ..read more

Here on Knotsvilla, we love guest posts from industry professionals! Because while I enjoy showing stunning pictures and inspiring couples through such to plan their dream wedding, good and practical wedding planning advice can never be too much. Especially coming from those literally on the field of it all. In today’s post, Vancouver wedding photographer, Justin Ho, gives reasons why every couple should consider a first look for their wedding photos. Reasons for A First Look 1) Quality Time With Each Other Before The Wedding First looks allow you to be together and have some alone time on yo ..read more

Details upon details, is the only way I can describe Adam and Nicole’s wedding. So much so it was tough to pick a selection for this post! This Roaring 20s Great Gatsby wedding is full of the theme that no one could have missed it! Starting with wedding preparations at the retro suites hotel (which I was at a couple of weeks ago and my whole mind was blown!), and ending the reception at the Armoury, this vintage wedding is truly a celebration of love, details and style. About the Roaring 20s Great Gatsby Wedding Nicole and I [Adam] share a lot of common interests (we have ordered the same thi ..read more

Yo guys, this shoot is so up my alley, it’s unbelievable! Just when I thought I couldn’t see any emerald wedding to blow my mind, this one shows up with the perfect greenery touch! Inspired by the glam vibes of Moet champagne and a pair of Jimmy Choos, for the millennial couple, this Emerald Gold Wedding shoot was born. Luscious full roses and beautiful cascading greenery made a stunning appearance n this shoot with a 3 tier emerald and gold wedding cake that is nothing but a whole work of art! The tablescape featured little touches of MOET for each guest and accents of gold and be ..read more

I love a good all-through outdoor wedding. By that, I mean where both the ceremony and reception are outdoor and done perfectly. That’s pretty much Brian and Lesley’s elegant outdoor wedding that was held at Graydon Hall Manor. How did you meet? “Brian and I have been together since October 2012 and we were initially “long-distance” as I was in Kingston for medical school and he was in Mississauga. When I was offered a residency position in Toronto, we were finally able to be together.” What is your proposal story? “Dec 17, 2015 – Brian told me that we were going somewher ..read more

I love a good outdoor wedding just like David and Elena’s. Laced with modern simplicity, a hint of country and a fresh color palette! This elegant outdoor wedding is definitely one to swoon over. “We picked to have our wedding at the Gates on Roblin, one of our favourite restaurants, where they have a wedding hall in the back by the river. I always wanted my wedding venue to feel like it was out in the country, and I really wanted to be able to take photos with my horse. It’s was the perfect location cause it gave that country feel, with elegance and close to the city for the gues ..read more

Anna and Vince’s wedding is the perfect timeless and elegant spring wedding you’d want to have. Decorated with blush pink, blue and gold, the two tied the knot at the Prince of Peace Church with reception at the Parkview Manor. After their ceremony, they made a quick stop at Chatime for some bubble tea before heading over to Bob Rumball for their wedding photos. A gorgeous pink magnolia tree is featured in their wedding which added so much spring romance to their wedding photography. Just perfect!   Before Anna and Vince’s reception at Parkview Manor, both of their families par ..read more

The romance of the property and horses guided the theme for this neutral minimalist boho wedding shoot. Using a brown and neutral palette, the team kept this shoot fresh and soothing using dried flowers, clear acrylic chairs and lots more details that we are loving! A palette of creams, whites and gold never look this good!  Keeping things minimal, the dress selection was perfect; a clean and sophisticated long sleeve V-neck sheath wedding dress by Ma Cherie Bleue. For the tablescape elements (literally my fave from this shoot!), the team aimed at having the table to be full b ..read more