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These 9 Canadian Wedding Designers Are Pure Style

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You know Canada is home to many incredible fashion talents, but did you know that list includes some of the world’s best wedding dress designers? Here are nine Canadian wedding designers and brands we love, all of which offer a fresh wedding style perspective.

 

TruvelleTruvelle dress, $2,775, truvelle.com

Truvelle

Founded by Gaby Bayona in 2013, this Vancouver-based brand is beloved for its breezy, boho-esque silhouettes, bold laces and pretty pearlized fabrics. Sustainability is a key component of the brand: All manufacturing occurs in-house as each dress is handmade at Truvelle’s Garment Studios. 

 

NARCESNarces dress, $2,995, jacket, $1,495, narces.com

Narces

This Canadian fashion brand is beloved for its sexy, sparkly evening wear but bridal fashion has been a part of its offering since launch in 2014. Designer Nikki Wirthensohn Yassemi brings an edge to her wedding dress designs by playing with unconventional silhouettes, colours and textures. Her artful handmade 3-D floral embellishments are absolute art.

 

& For Love& For Love dress, andforlove.com

& For Love

Launched in 2004 by best friends Angel Spendlove and Lisa Blunt, & For Love is the perfect wedding fashion brand for cool, alt brides who love music, fashion and want to wear something untraditional. Head designer Spendlove favours clean shapes mixed with unexpected elements like overly puffed sleeves, plunging backlines, sequins and fringe.

 

Ines Di SantoInes by Ines Di Santo dress, inesdisanto.com

Ines Di Santo

Dramatic, wildly romantic and fashion-forward gowns are the signature of this 36-year-old Canadian wedding brand. Based in Toronto, Di Santo is a legend in the realm of bridal style and her grandiose wedding confections are breathtaking. Says the designer, “The Ines Di Santo bride is sophisticated, wants a gown with originality, incredible fit, glamour and elegance.” 

 

Whyte CoutureWhyte Couture dress, $3,090, whytecoutureshop.ca

Whyte Couture

Co-founded by mother-daughter team Jaclyn Whyte and Francesca Guzz-Whyte in 2011, this Toronto-based brand specializes in dresses that marry classic wedding style with a modern glam edge. Luxe fabrics are a focus at Whyte Couture—embroidered lace, silk organza and crepe are favourites—as is bespoke customization.

 

Christopher PaunilChristopher Paunil dress, christopherpaunil.com

Christopher Paunil

This brand was launched in 2010 with a focus on bridal and a diverse, innovative range of wedding gowns. Designer Paunil encourages brides to take a risk with their wedding style, and offers chic silhouettes including sheath, midi and asymmetric gowns. Custom design is also a big focus for Paunil—bring him your vision and he’ll make it happen!

 

Bride By Catherine LangloisBride By Catherine Langlois dress, $3,800, catherinelanglois.com

Bride By Catherine Langlois

Whimsical with a touch of vintage elegance is designer Catherine Langlois’s style vibe. The Toronto designer is beloved for her dreamy designs that feel like they stepped straight out of a Jane Austen novel. “I love romantic gowns with feminine details like ruffles, flowers and loads of airy fabrics,” says Langlois.

 

Rivni by Rita VinierisRivni by Rita Vinieris dress, $4,214, ritavinieris.com

Rivini By Rita Vinieris

Always pushing the envelope of modern bridal fashion, designer Rita Vinieris has remained at the top of the best in wedding style list for more than 25 years. Impeccable tailoring, fluid silhouettes and deluxe detailing like dimensional floral lace and corset bodices are just a few of signatures the Rivini line.

 

Di Carlo CoutureDi Carlo Couture dress, dicarlocouture.com

Di Carlo Couture

Montreal designer Antoinette Di Carlo has a flair for the dramatic, and her wedding dresses are statement makers. This brand is the perfect Canadian wedding designer if you’re not shy about making a bold entrance—Di Carlo loves to play with colour, feminine shapes and slinky silhouettes. She’s a master of the illusion dress which makes this brand a perfect choice for brides looking for a red carpet vibe.

 

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