The Style Journal

Your guide to bridal elegance and evening glamour.

Olive green strapless corset gown with draped neck scarf and delicate beading, elegant option for wedding guest dresses by Papilio Boutique Toronto

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Wedding Guest Dress

Finding the perfect outfit for a wedding doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. In fact, with the right approach, exploring the world of wedding guest dresses can be an exciting and inspiring part of the celebration itself. Whether you are attending a black-tie evening...
Lace mini dress with tulip skirt and shoulder ribbon ties by Papilio Boutique Toronto bridal store.

Bridal Shower Dresses: 5 Stylish Ideas for Every Celebration

As bridal shower season begins, it is time to find the perfect look to celebrate in style. While your wedding gown takes centre stage, your bridal shower look sets the tone for the celebration, whether it is a chic brunch, elegant tea party, or modern rooftop...
The Perfect Wedding Speech 101

The Perfect Wedding Speech 101

The moment you find out that your best friend, sister, brother or someone else very special is getting married is the greatest moment that overwhelms you with joy and happiness. You may start crying, you may start screaming, or you may start celebrating together. But when you find out that this special person wants you to give a speech at his or her wedding, now you are crying and screaming for a totally different reason. Let’s be honest, public speaking is daunting and terrifying for most of us. It is not something we typically do on a regular basis unless you are a professional speaker. Most of the time people do not know how to write a wedding speech, how to get ready for it and often feel very uncomfortable and overwhelmed doing it.

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Trending Silk Mikado Wedding Dresses

Trending Silk Mikado Wedding Dresses

Silk Mikado wedding dresses with elegant yet understated silhouettes appeared across runways this season and became one of the most popular trends in the bridal couture of 2019. It was inspired by the bride of the most recently wedded royals, The Duchess of Sussex, who said her vows in the wedding gown made of beautiful silk Mikado. Meghan Markle’s wedding dress was designed in a precise, simple, and exquisite silhouette.

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Are you ready for the 2019 prom?

Are you ready for the 2019 prom?

Prom 2019 is approaching fast! Now is a great time to start looking for prom dresses. Do you want to stand out on your prom night? While looking for your graduation dress, you should aim for a one of a kind gown that will underline your features and let your personality shine. At Papilio Boutique, we have prepared a selection of designer prom dresses full of tenacity, style, and originality. We have analyzed all “must-have” prom trends and we are sure that you can find your dream prom dress and look phenomenal.

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Valentines Day Dresses

Valentines Day Dresses

Have you started looking at ideas for valentines dresses? It’s the perfect time to get ready for the biggest celebration of love. Remember that February 14th is the most popular day to get engaged. That’s why it should not be your average date night outfit. You should aim for something gorgeous that will slay your Valentine’s day, and leave memories forever.

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Dare To Be Different: 8 Amazing Wedding Dress Ideas For The Offbeat Bride

Dare To Be Different: 8 Amazing Wedding Dress Ideas For The Offbeat Bride

Have you started looking for your wedding dress and realized that you do not like classy white or ivory gowns? You have had enough of traditional wedding dress ideas, and want to get wild, express your style and be creative. Looking for an offbeat wedding dress, you should definitely consider colored wedding dresses, short skirts, unique designs, one of a kind materials, and eye-catching accessories.

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Wear it on your sleeve!

Wear it on your sleeve!

Without a doubt, wedding dresses with sleeves are elegant and timeless. They can add a magic touch even to the simplest wedding dress elevating its modest design and graceful silhouette. Besides, a wedding gown with sleeves will make you look classy and eff

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It’s Sample Sale time!

It’s Sample Sale time!

Sample wedding dresses are under $1000!

Can you make a quick decision? Have you been waiting for a fantastic deal? Or maybe you are the last minute bride looking for off the rack wedding dresses? You should definitely check our wedding dresses for sample sale in Toronto.

Buying a sample sale wedding dress can be a tremendous opportunity to score a designer wedding gown for less than its original retail price. Plus remember if you are a budget-savvy bride, you do not need to compromise on style and quality to keep your big day on a budget, because our sample sale is the place to find your dream wedding dress with a serious discount.

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Summer Dresses: Beat The Heat In Style!

Summer Dresses: Beat The Heat In Style!

Summer is not complete until you pull out that perfect white dress you have been waiting to wear all winter. Wearing white during the summer started as a tradition when wealthier population retired to the countryside to escape both heat and grime of a big city. This tradition has changed, with stylish white winter looks that made a huge comeback recently.

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