If I had to hand out an award for my most stylish bride of 2010 – it would be to Ms. Jordana…. Make that MRS. Jordana. Her wedding to the ever-so-sweet Dave took place at the Royal Conservatory of Music on Bloor street this August 2010 and needless to say – it was nothing but stunning. (RCM is actually one of my favourite venues in the city for a wedding at the moment. it is really stunning)
The first time I met Jordana at the giant Chapters on John + Richmond, I instantly knew we would get along famously. After speaking with her for about 2 minutes I knew she’d make it to my list of favourite brides of all time. And by the time our meeting was over, I was wondering if it would be a little forward of me to invite her to dinner that night at Blowfish with a few of my girlfriends. Any bride stylish enough to opt out of a traditional wedding gown for a black, yellow and white Gucci dress would of course know how important wedding details are and I am certain that guests left the wedding with the fondest memories of the day. The dress set the colour scheme for the rest of the entire wedding – Crisp White with shades of lemonade yellow.
See below for some photos of the bridal party. Could they be any more stunning? And I promise they were this gorgeous before I did their makeup. (www.melissaandre.com) I had the most wonderful time with this amazing group of girls and guy pre-wedding listening to stories about beautiful baby Scarlett, shopping for the perfect wedding shoe, and the insane search all over the world for Jordana’s nearly IMPOSSIBLE-to-find wedding gown.
Bridesmaids: Nicole, Lauren, and Sarah + one of Jordana’s best friends Jason spent the morning eating the most delicious mini sandwiches and fresh fruit prepared by Couture Cuisine and relaxing before their photo shoot. Couture Cuisine actually catered the entire wedding (http://www.couture-cuisine.com/). They really are, in my opinion, the best caterers in Toronto. 360 Multimedia captured the day with their lovely photography. Each guest was served their own gorgeous 2-tiered mini wedding cake for dessert – made by the talented Bakerbots (http://www.bakerbotsbaking.com/) Flowers were designed by the experts at Stemz (http://stemz.ca/) And Guests continued to be spoiled as the night went on by a Milk and Cookie Buffet -expertly coordinated in shades of white and yellow!!
I am very much looking forward to working on Jordana’s sister’s wedding this coming July 2011 at the Hyatt and seeing them all really really soon!
I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do! Melissa xo
(p.s. Jason Nip thanks for being such a fabulous photographer as well that day and taking some of these amazing shots)
When I first met Kathy about wedding planning, I immediately thought she was the most adorably excited bride-to be. Then I met her fiance, Abdul, and was of course equally impressed by how kind and sweet and considerate he was. Their wedding was nothing short of ENTERTAINING! From the very beginning, they had a focus on giving their guests a memorable and FUN experience, and I think we really accomplished that at their wedding reception. I feel so lucky to have worked with them on such a fabulous day!
The night started off with a video message from both the bride and groom to their guests recounting their engagement story, how they fell in love, and other funny anecdotes about one another. The reception continued with lots of music – both from the Afghan culture and from the Thai-Laos culture. Both cultures were also represented in the dinner menu, dessert, and of course – the entertainment!! The night was sprinkled with performances from Brazilian dancers AND the super entertaining SGPD – Check out this video of them dancing on youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRw6IN4LLPk ! They are SO Talented! (Photo below of them in action)
Gorgeous tropical coloured decor in Raspberry, tangerine, and shades of mint added to the fun, summery, and gorgeous atmosphere of the entire evening. Thank-you to Ria’s Designs for keeping everything stunning http://www.riasdesigns.com/ and a huge thank-you to Andrew Adams Photography / Katha Images for capturing the day so smoothly and effortlessly. His photos speak for themselves – completely beautiful! http://www.kathaimages.com/ Hair and makeup also by me www.melissaandre.com
Here are some gorgeous shots from the Day! I am looking forward to keeping in touch with these 2 for a LONG time!
Enjoy, Melissa
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For all of my flower loving brides – this post is for you!
If Roses are the flower of Love – then how could anyone now Love these centerpieces and wedding decor?
In the girliest of hues – shades of pink and champagne – these arrangements are completely romantic.
When I first met Farah & Phillip I KNEW their wedding would be a FUN one! They met while working on a cruise ship and one might even say– It was Love at First Sight! Farah is an outstanding singer and dancer. It is no wonder she was practically irresistible to him. Phillip is a phenomenal cook and an absolute charmer. They are literally made for one another. They bonded over their love of wine, travel, food, and music and celebrated their wedding on May 30th 2010 at the always beautiful Graydon Hall Manor in Toronto.
Right at the start of our most busy wedding planning season to date – these two brought a constant wave of energy that was refreshing and so memorable….. and that doesn’t include their beautiful BRIDAL PARTY! Their crew of professional singers, dancers, poets, and actresses were the absolute life of the party. I don’t think I saw them sit down for even one song. Melissa Andre – Celebrate.Beauty. also brought our hair and makeup team along for the energetic ride and I think they all look stunning!
The gorgeous florals were done by the talented Mirella at Rainflower (Mirella actually took some of these photos as well so I have to credit her as an amateur photographed for this post!)
The wine and “cheese” cake was by Cakeatiers – it was so delicious. ( http://www.cakeatiers.com/) Professional photos by Charles Wong at Fotodio http://www.fotodio.ca/
Again a big thank-you to Bryn at Graydon Hall and Couture Cuisine http://www.couture-cuisine.com/ for all their hard work and beautiful results!
Enjoy!
melissa
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Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. - Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. - Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. - Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. - Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. - Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. - Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. - Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. - Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. - Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. - Wedding Planner Toronto
This summer, I had the PLEASURE of spending a gorgeous wedding day working with some of the sweetest photographers in Toronto – Geminie Photography! (http://geminie.ca/) If you’re looking for a great team to work with – definitely check them out. Geminie did a fantastic job of making sure that all of the special touches the bride and groom added to their day were photographed in detail. As a planner, there is nothing better than seeing a beautiful couple’s story told so well through a set of photographs.
I love the adorable wedding favours the bride and groom gave away to their guests!
The wedding took place at the beautiful Thompson Landry Gallery in the Historical Distillery District. The most unique thing about this venue is that it’s an art gallery and all of the art must stay in the space during the wedding. Lucky for us, the gallery was filled with such gorgeous pieces it was our pleasure to keep everything in the space just the way it was! http://www.thompsonlandry.com/
Enjoy!
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. Wedding Planner Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. Wedding Planner Toronto
On June 6th of this year I had the pleasure of working with the most sweet, thoughtful, and funny couple on their perfect wedding – Naomi & Simon. When I met their complete bridal party at the Rehearsal, I instantly knew it was going to be a memorable day! Naomi wore a gorgeous dress with raspberry coloured details and we celebrated their union at the always beautiful Graydon Hall (www.graydonhall.com) A big THANK YOU to Bryn for being so fabulous to work with! The bride & groom had breakfast and got ready for the ceremony in separate rooms of the manor but at about 9:30 AM, after I had finished Naomi’s timeless hair and makeup look, her dress was completely laced in the back, and all the finishing touches were in place, they saw one another for the first time that day and it was perfect. They were the perfect combination of excited yet calm. It was a beautiful unveiling.
Firefly Studios did a wonderful jobs on the images (www.fireflyphotostudios.ca), Life Is Sweet made the most amazing and delicious mini cupcakes (www.lifeissweet.ca), The amazing florals – Red Peonies, Orange Orchids, and more – were by Wild Thyme (www.wildthyme.ca). Couture Cuisine (www.couture-cuisine.com) prepared breakfast for the bridal party, and an amazing brunch for the guests complete with an espresso bar and the most delicious Belgian Waffles anyone has ever tasted!
Thanks to everyone for making this such a wonderful day and warm CONGRATULATIONS to NAOMI & SIMON!!
Enjoy! Melissa
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. I Wedding & Special Event Planner I Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. I Wedding & Special Event Planner I Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. I Wedding & Special Event Planner I Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. I Wedding & Special Event Planner I Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. I Wedding & Special Event Planner I Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. I Wedding & Special Event Planner I Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. I Wedding & Special Event Planner I Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. I Wedding & Special Event Planner I Toronto
Melissa Andre - Celebrate.Beauty. I Wedding & Special Event Planner I Toronto
