Our corporate sponsors play a huge role in keeping The Brides’ Project going… and have offered a variety of free or discounted products and services to help us out. I strongly encourage you to support these businesses who have demonstrated great generosity and their willingness to contribute.
Please note: I do not recommend or list any sponsors without complete faith in their services and products. They are not listed simply for their donations to the Brides’ project… but because they also offer budget-conscious and superior quality services. To recommend your suppliers and help this business grow, please provide feedback and information by emailing us!
Tara and Wilma at Bridal Elegance know how to take care of brides! For those in the Exeter area looking for the perfect place to buy your dress, this is it! The Brides’ Project would also like to thank them for their continual support of our work here with the donation of some of the most beautiful items in our collection. They also donate a portion of every dress they sell to support Breast Cancer Research. Thanks Tara & Wilma!!!
Studio 163: Thank you Ailene for your incredible donation of ALL your bridesmaid and flowergirl dresses! Wow, now we are truly a full-service outfit! Studio 163 is located at 163 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON, and has decided to focus on custom bridal apparel. Ailene does stunning work, and is definitely worth a call for that perfectly designed dress. Her number is 416-585-2611.
Paloma Blanca: Thank you Marty for such a generous contribution. Your warmth, generosity and kindness are greatly respected. Check their website for authorized retailers of their gorgeous collection of Paloma Blanca, Mikaella and their Sweet Sized Diva line. Paloma Blanca has been a recognized and trusted name in the bridal industry since 1937. As the success of our company has grown, our commitment to brides and retailers has far exceeded industry standards.
Our newest addition to the donor list! Thank you Pauline for contacting me and offering such a generous donation to The Brides’ Project. The Coach House is one of those places that you can go and feel welcome and warmly greeted by staff. They do something that I greatly admire… house a great collection of items for Sweet Sized brides. They’re worth the drive for sure, and located at:299 Dundas Street East, P.O. Box 970
Waterdown ON L0R 2H0
Phone: (905) 689-8826
Fax: (905) 689-2955
Bridal Image: Yvonne Yue and Jackie Acevedo from Bridal Image made a huge contribution with over 80 brand new gowns. From visiting their salon, it was immediately obvious that any bride would be treated with exceptional care and respect by their consultants, and receive personal, attentive service. I’ve also heard the same feedback from brides who have shopped there. You can find them at 720 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W, Units 15-17., (905) 566-0375, or at www.bridal-images.com.
Veronica Di Santo: Veronica Di Santo is another person that I feel very honoured to have amongst our list of sponsors. She has donated some of her gowns to The Brides’ Project, and frankly, they are works of art. The Di Santo collection is one that defies description… it is one that gives true meaning to the term “Haute Couture.” Everything they do is custom made… with so much attention to detail that it’s stunning. Please support them for their contributions. You can visit their studio at 4040 Steeles Ave W, Suite 14 & 15 in Woodbridge, but please call 905-264-5518 first for an appointment. You can reach them by email by using this link.
Canada’s trendiest online wedding boutique offering personalized hoodies and custom rhinestone tanks, tees, hats, totes, bikinis and much more. Shipping is Canada Wide and all prices are in Canadian dollars. You can see all the beautiful pieces by clicking on the logo above! There are some donated items at The Brides’ Project if you’d like to come and see how fantastic their products are!
Andree Sales from Flowers and Margot is the owner of another one of our neighbourhood businesses that offers premium quality and service… but a great, relaxed environment. You can click on their logo to reach the website, and you’ll find a delightful display of some of their floral offerings for brides and their wedding parties. They are located at 884 Millwood Rd here in Leaside, and can be reached at 416-696-0694. Andree has been extremely generous in offering customers of The Brides’ Project a special discount. Please come by to pick up your pamphlet which is a requirement to receive your special deal!
Home of Toronto’s first non-toxic dry cleaning process and specialists in gown cleaning and preservation. Laird Cleaners have partnered with us to offer all gown purchasers 30% off gown cleaning and is providing me with free consultation on the cleaning needs of gowns in store. Laird Cleaners also has in-house tailoring by one of Toronto’s best. You can find them at 790 Eglinton Ave E. (close to the Brides’ office), find out more about them at www.lairdcleaners.com or give them a ring at 416-425-9474
Norbert and Francine Duhaime from The Bridal House have made an extremely generous contribution of hundreds of wedding gowns, to the Project, to date, with many more to come. They have helped enormously in spreading the word in Alberta to ensure that we offer our programmes to children right across Canada. I am thrilled to have such a generous sponsor in donations of both gowns and their time and effort. You can reach them at 13059-156 Street, Edmonton, AB T5V 0A2, or their website at www.thebridalhouse.com.
Lori Sansone of the Woodbridge Bridal Shoe Shop is helping me outfit brides from head to toe in style with a great donation of 8 pairs of brand new shoes! I checked out her website, and she has so many different shoes that there would definitely be something there for any bride, with a variety of price ranges. She also has tons of other accessories – veils, tiaras and jewelry to name a few. You can contact Lori at 905-264-7000, visit the shop at 136 Winges Rd., 2nd Floor Unit 10 in Woodbridge, or browse their website athttp://www.woodbridgebridalshoeshop.com/.
Andrew and Yola at Club Wine make wine-making easy and fun! You too can make your own wine for your wedding, with personalized labels with your pictures, date and anything else you like. Club Wine is next door to the Brides’ Project office, so you can shop for wedding items and go make your wine all in a short period of time. (And by the way… it’s GOOD – I’ve tried many of their wines and have just started making my own too!) Volume discounts are also available (see their party planning page at http://www.club-wine.com/Party.html). You can find Club Wine online at http://www.club-wine.com/, or give them at ring at 416-467-4958.
Non-intrusive, Documentary-style Videography: Randy Maxwell from All Event Video Services Inc. offers a top-of-the line, low-key documentary wedding style that features experience that comes from 21 years in the business. No silly annoying skits or blinding bright lights… just unparalleled professionalism. All Event Video Services offers a wide variety of solutions for your wedding, including photography and will provide a timeless memento of your wedding that is well worth the investment. All Event Video Services has kindly offered to donate a portion of the proceeds from any Brides’ Project referral. For more information, you can reach Randy atproducer@alleventvideo.com, or call 416-254-9999.
Moonlight Creations is a small business based in Waterloo, Ontario. We are focused on providing clients with wedding decor, favours, and gifts for any occasion. If you are planning your own wedding and need assistance making your wedding crafts, Moonlight Creations would be more than happy to take some of the stress away from the bride and groom to be. We will assist you in creating Wedding Decor such as favours, centerpieces, aisle way designs, guest books, and much more. Specially designed gift baskets for any occasion. These custom designed gift baskets are made to suit any budget, any occasion and any recipient. Stained Glass Designs -Each piece uniquely hand crafted for that special someone. Just click on the logo to be sent straight to the webpage!
By Request: DJ services by Mark Etwell and Blake Belcher. These two fellas offer a very high quality service that is priced for the budget bride. You can reach them at byrequest@sympatico.ca or call them at 905-704-0436. What makes them stand out? All Requests … if a bride/groom wants them to play a song right now… they play it right then and there and have the talent to make it fit perfectly into the evening. They are also Professional Entertainers with style and class, AND contribute the right level of party animal needed for all to have a great time (tailored to each particular event’s needs and wishes). Combined experience of 20 years.
Heather MacEachern is a graduate from the Ryerson School of Photography, and offers a fresh, innovative approach to wedding photography. You can reach Heather at 416-876-9641 for more info, or check out her right here.
Susie Di Palma Bridal Makeup: Susie will do her utmost to calm the nerves of any bride, and ensure that she puts her best face forward for her big day. With plenty of experience doing wedding makeup and understanding the requirements for photography, Susie will help you achieve a look that is natural… so that your pictures reflect only the best of you. Please contact Susie at sdipalma@sympatico.cafor before/after pictures and other information. You can contact Susie at 647-284-8692.
GOWN ALTERATIONS: What a gem… I finally found a reasonable seamstress to do your gown alterations. Pearl Seto has been doing alterations for 25 years for the salons. Pearl was kind enough to donate 2 free gown alterations to our Open House, and welcomes your calls. She is located at 63 Duxbury Ave in Scarborough, and can be reached at 416-298-7899. Please help support such a wonderful, generous and hard-working woman. Thank you Pearl… for finding us at The Brides’ Project.
Esther’s Bridal: I met this wonderful woman at the York Region wedding show… and while I’m slightly bitter due to my huge case of gown envy, I would glady send a bride to Esther for her dress. Her collection is stunning, and she is a lovely person who will make your gown shopping experience a very pleasurable one! Her prices are VERY reasonable, and it’s a great place to go and seek the dress of your dreams. I found mine… shucks… can’t I renew vows yearly with a new dress? Give her a dingaling at 905-836-8570 to set something up, or drop her a line at esthersbridal@yahoo.ca.
Tara at Gown Go Round is amazing. She offers a huge selection of consignment gowns, and also offers a rental service as well! She’s a very friendly, vibrant person, and will do her best to help you out. Another low-pressure sales environment where you will feel comfy and just enjoy yourself while searching for “the dress”. Give her a call at 905-830-5012 or check out her site at www.gowngoround.com. She has tons more dresses than you see on the website, and will help you find something perfect… and within your budget!
The KC’s Hats collection by Milliner David Dunkley garners attention for its beauty, uniqueness and craftsmanship. Each hat is handmade and employs the time-honoured hat making practices of blocking, forming, and embellishment. From bold to breathtaking, David’s distinctive vision offers patrons a new take on classic hat styles in every design – from stunning cocktail hats to Ascot-worthy creations. You can reach David at KC’s Hats or drop him a line at David@KCsHats.com.
Susan Nasernia from Fine Cleaners is close by at 903 Millwood Rd. Susan has been featured on Cityline, and is very well known for her tailoring and professionalism in dealing with a multitude of fabrics and design requirements. You can reach Susan at 416-696-8030. You’ll enjoy meeting her as much as I did!
Sweet Sensations – Wedding Cakes
Cakes by Cindy
Tel. No.: 905-566-9943
Cell. No.: 647-297-9943
Email: cindysidhu@rogers.com
Val’s Bridal Cleaning Service: Val has been cleaning bridal gowns by hand for the last 10 years, and is the infamous founder of “Play it Again Val’s” in Ajax. She has extensive experience given her own previous gown resale business. She charges an extremely reasonable $70.00 to clean gowns, of which she has offered $10 to our charitable partners.
Contact info: Valerie Ahearn 439 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax, Ontario.L1S6L7
Phone: 905-427-7699
Email: val@bridalgowncleaning.ca
Website: www.bridalgowncleaning.ca
Bob and Marlane Davis at Play it Again Val’s in Ajax have been hugely generous, and keep bringing me top quality gorgeous dresses. Thanks so much! For those who don’t find something here, it’s definitely worth the trip out to Ajax to visit them. Play It Again Valis located at 20 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 6N2. Phone: 905-683-3833, Fax: 905-683-0723 E-mail: info@playitagainval.com. Their website http://www.playitagainval.com.
Catherine Langlois Bridal Design Studio is located in the Christie and St. Clair area in downtown Toronto. Her designs are gorgeous, and she shared a few of her pieces of art with us here at TBP. You can set up a private consultation with her by calling 416.652-9587 or sending an email to brides@catherinelanglois.com.
(416) 469-6777
(734) 418-3332