Designer Notes
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The word fairytale is thrown around a lot when it comes to weddings, but sometimes dreams really do come true. Photographer Cassandra Castaneda brings us and absolutely breathtaking wedding from - yes you heard right - a castle in Germany! Sophie and Jason held their beautiful wedding at the Burg Rheinstein Castle and the results are truly magical.
Love love love!!
Congratulations Sophie and Jason, we wish you all the love and happiness in the world!
We just love being featured on the top wedding style blog Style Me Pretty! And this wedding photographed by the amazing Lane Ditto Photography is a real favorite for its European design. We almost feel like we are in France with the classic romantic style [the bride's Reem Acra gown was the perfect choice!] and oh those florals! But this venue -the Stonepine Estate is right in gorgeous Carmel, California. Pulling the whole magical event together was uber event designer and planner Thomas Bui. And we are proud to say the bride wore Justine M Couture accessories!
Uber event planner Wynn Austin of San Diego, CA hit a real home run for Ashley and Matthew's Old Hollywood Glam meets baseball styled wedding! Check out this super fun and stylish wedding with its pops of bright red decor, adorable baseball accents and great photography by Bethann Greenberg Photography. Click any image to see the whole wedding. And be sure to ooh and ahh over the Justine M Couture cage veil and flower.
“Once in awhile, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairy tale.” - unknown
bride: Erica | gown: Annabelle via The Ivory Suite Bridal Boutique | photo: Heidi Ryder Photography | Lea-Ann Belter Bridal Gown designs can be found at The Ivory Suite Bridal Salon and The White Flower Bridal Boutique [both of whom carry Justine M Couture]
Forever painting and drawing, Lea–Ann knew from a young age her future lay in her creativity.
Upon graduation from an art–focused high school, Lea–Ann continued her formal education at the Sheridan College of Crafts and Design where she specialized in glass and textiles. She then studied fashion design at the International Academy of Design and Merchandising, becoming a finalist in the Dubonnet awards, given to Canada’s top fashion students.
Earning her diploma at IADM, Lea–Ann trained with a couturier where she further refined the characteristics that define her work: flawless execution and impeccable quality. That year, Lea–Ann’s commitment to perfecting her craft made her a finalist for the International Woolmark Prize, an award for emerging fashion designers.
But Lea–Ann really found her calling when she designed a wedding dress for her brother’s fiance. In creating that first bridal gown, Lea–Ann’s meticulous execution and timeless aesthetic harmonized with her inclination to design for modern, professional women. Before long, Lea–Ann opened her first designer wedding gown boutique in Toronto’s exclusive Yorkville area.
Five years later, Lea–Ann’s vision for a line of modern, timeless bridal dresses became a reality when she launched the Lea–Ann Belter Bridal gown collection through a network of retailers. In 2005, Lea–Ann opened the first Lea–Ann Belter Bridal flagship store on Toronto’s Queen Street East, and in 2007 she was named Wedding Gown Designer of the Year at the Canadian Wedding Industry Awards.
Since then, Lea–Ann has extended her reach, making her wedding dress collection available in a curated selection of bridal boutiques across North America and Europe. In 2012, Lea–Ann moved Lea–Ann Belter Bridal and her designer wedding gown boutique to their permanent home in Toronto on the corner of Dundas Street and Broadview Avenue, where she plans to spend another 20 years (or more!) designing and crafting wedding gowns.
See more of Lee-Ann Belter's classically beautiful gown designs here.
We love it when our designer veils are beautifully captured on a lovely bride and then showcased on such quality blogs and in luxury bridal magazines! Ceremony San Diego showcases a real wedding in the Southern California desert featuring a charming bride in a Justine M Couture veil and headpiece. We are also very inspired buy the amazing photography by Jim Kennedy Photographers!
This gorgeous event in La Quinta, California in the desert east of LA, was pulled together by Bash Event Co. check them out! The Bride's gown was from Blush Bridal and was designed by Enzoani.
What a beautiful and romantic wedding this was! Thanks to the stellar event design and coordination talent of the amazing Wynn Austin of Wynn Austin Events! We just love her romantic style and over the top vision and did we mention she carries the Justine M Couture Collection to help all her brides find the finest accessories like the Rose Petal Tea headband and the Justine M Couture custom sash shown on this lovely real bride.
Photography by Joseph Matthew Photography.
Amazing florals by Aileen Tran
We just love this wedding by the talented and sophisticated Wynn Austin Weddings & Events that featured accessories by Justine M Couture! This romantic wedding was featured in NUPTIALS and on June Bug Weddings!
All images by the very talented Joielala Photography!
Congratulations Andrea and Jeff on your beautiful Santa Monica wedding that was featured on Green Wedding Shoes wedding blog! This gorgeous woodland fairytale wedding was designed by Vanessa of Alchemy Fine Events & Invitations and featured rich tones of 'dusty' eggplant, lavender, French blue and merlot. We are honored that the bride chose our headpiece and sash to complement her attire! Click links to see the whole wedding and bridal party.
Incredible photography by Jill Thomas.
Gorgeous bridal veils, accessories and jewelry. The Justine M Couture Collection of bridal jewelry, accoutrements and veils, is crafted from the absolute finest elements available in the world: Sterling Silver, precious gold fill, luxurious fabrics, authentic Swarovski crystals and unique vintage elements culled from many shores all brought together to be designed and fashioned by hand in America to create the finest Bridal Accessory line available.
