Tom & Christine | A Ravishing in Red Wedding | Fermenting Cellar Toronto | Art Haus Foto

Hands down one of my favourite weddings of 2012 was this dramatic and oh so fashionable crimson-hued affair held at Toronto's Fermenting Cellar space last June. Shot by the amazing Renata Kaveh of Art Haus Foto.

Tom & Christine were intent on creating a wow factor event that was well-styled, with amazing food, and fashion to die for! Wouldn't every bridesmaid in history do a hop-skip-jump if they found out they would get to wear one of these custom blue and green bridesmaid dresses by Canadian designer Arthur Mendonca? Chic, simple and elegant but gosh those dresses make you go Wow!

The reception itself was styled around a palette of champagne and red - dramatic and sophisticated, dripping in oversized crystal chandeliers, with a custom designed mirror backdrop for the king's gallery headtable becoming a focal point in the raw, industrial space.

Gorgeous crimson florals by Fuscia Designs graced the guest tables, complimented by custom swoon-worthy stationery by Palettera. A stunning cake by Lori Hutchinson known as The Caketress rounded out an array of colourful and dramatic creative elements.

Thank you to an amazing team of creatives who worked on this wedding, and congratulations to Tom & Christine!

Wedding Photography: ART HAUS FOTO / Wedding Venue: Fermenting Cellar in Toronto, Ontario / Wedding Planning & Design: Cynthia Martyn Events / Floral Design: Fuscia Designs / Mirrored Backdrop: Design by Cynthia Martyn Fine Events, Produced by Fuscia Designs / Wedding Stationery: Deborah Lau-Yu of PALETTERA Custom Correspondences / Wedding Cake: Lori Hutchinson of The Caketress / Wedding Dress: Custom by Arthur Mendonca / Bride’s Heels: Giuseppe Zanotti / Bride’s Flats: Miu Miu / Jewelry: Victoria Fine Jewellery / Hair: Brennen Demelo of Brennen Demelo Studio / Makeup: Claudine Baltazar of Plutino Group / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Arthur Mendonca / Groom’s Suit: Isaia / Groom’s Shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo / Black + White Bow Ties: Tom Ford / Groomsmen’s Suits + Cufflinks: Hugo Boss / Groomsmen’s Ties: Prada

Toronto Brides: Sash & Bustle Is Having A Sample Sale!

Our sister company Sash & Bustle bridal boutique is having a sale! Lots of nearly new sample wedding gowns up for grabs at savings of up to 50% off from  Friday, March 22nd until Sunday, March 24th. Exclusively by appointment - you must register in advance!

Reserve your appointment date and time by emailing: hello (@) sashandbustle.com.

Pinterest Favourites: Something Green

So in love with Green right now - especially now that it is also the Pantone Colour of the Year. So crisp and fresh, and when paired with white, it makes any wedding look chic and sophisticated, but with a fun twist.

Here are some of my favourite pins this week - to see more green inspiration and sources for all images above, please check out my Green Weddings Pinterest Board HERE!

Cynthia

Kate & Tatsuma | A Japanese-Canadian Wedding at Langdon Hall | Images by Beth & Ty

Kate & Tatsuma's beautiful apple orchard wedding was hosted at the prestigious Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa, in Cambridge, Ontario.  The Hotel is one of just 14 Relais & Chateaux listed properties in Canada and offers an intimate reception space with world-class cuisine and service.

The couple came to me early in their planning process, realizing that they would need lots of help putting together a "Canadian style wedding"! Both were of Japanese descent, with Kate only based in Canada for a few years, and Tatsuma living in the U.S.

With a colour palette of blush, creamy ivory and soft yellow, we endeavoured to create a soft, feminine wedding design - accented with hints of Japanese culture. A beautiful sushi bar was a must, as was a Sake station for guests to enjoy this traditional Japanese libation. The wedding cake also had a unique detail - tiny little stitched details that mimicked Japanese "sashiko" a traditional style of Japanese embroidery. The stationery was also designed with influences of pink cherry blossoms which Japan is known for showcasing all over the country each Spring.

The Creative Team Included:

Venue: Langdon Hall
Photography: Tyler James Bertrand, Beth & Ty
Wedding Planning & Design: Cynthia Martyn Fine Events
Floral Design: Fuscia Designs
Cake Design: The Cake Museum
Music & Entertainment: Graham Howes
Stationery: Hello Lucky
Sushi: Mye Restaurant

Cynthia's Pinterest Favourites

Most of my clients know I am crazy about Pinterest! It is such a fantastic tool for saving ideas, finding inspiration, and curating unique ideas for parties, weddings, recipes and any other need you might have.

I am on Pinterest daily, so feel free to join and follow my stream here: www.pinterest.com/cynthiamartyn 

Above are a few of my favourite images this week - credit to all sources can be found by clicking the images via my Pinterest board directly.

Stay tuned later this week when I will unveil a new wedding, and an overview of the wonderful WedLuxe wedding show that took place yesterday.  It was a smashing success, and oodles of pure eye candy if you are getting married!

Cynthia 

Toronto's Most Exclusive Wedding Show is this Weekend! The WedLuxe Wedding Show

If you are newly engaged, or just wedding obsessed, you do not want to miss the WedLuxe wedding show at the Royal York Hotel this weekend! Sunday, January 6th from 9:00am - 6:00pm, the pages of WedLuxe magazine will come to life, with many of the city's most coveted and creative wedding professionals whose sole goal is to WOW you with beautiful inspiration.

Cynthia Martyn Events will be there - so drop by and say hello at Booth C8 which is in the Concert Hall of the Royal York Hotel, on the Conventions level. Tickets are available in advance on the WedLuxe website, or you can buy them at the door.

 See you there!

--Cynthia

Pin It to Win It Winner!

Congrats Krista of KJ & Co. - You are a winner of the two WedLuxe Wedding Show Tickets for Sunday, January 6th. Please get in touch at hello {at} cynthiamartyn.com to make arrangements to receive your tickets! Enjoy!