The Style Journal

Your guide to bridal elegance and evening glamour.

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...
Elegant strapless satin ball gown with structured bodice and long train, showcasing timeless wedding dress trends at Papilio Boutique bridal store in Toronto.

Wedding Dress Trends: A Decade of Bridal Inspiration

Explore a decade of wedding dress trends with Papilio Boutique. From romantic lace and statement sleeves to minimalist elegance and colourful gowns, discover how bridal fashion has evolved over the years. This timeless guide highlights the most iconic styles and inspirations that continue to shape modern wedding dress trends for brides in Toronto and beyond.

Simple Wedding Dresses

Simple Wedding Dresses

«Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication» Leonardo da Vinci.   For artists, sculptors and other creative individuals of the art culture, the main features of Renaissance period were simplicity and clarity. There was no space for anything that did not belong;...

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Off the Rack Wedding Dresses

Off the Rack Wedding Dresses

While many brides plan their wedding months, or even years in advance, others plan their special day much more quickly.  Just because you have not spent a great deal of time agonizing over the details of planning your nuptials, it does not mean that you cannot have...

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Designer bridal gowns by Papilio Fashion House

Designer bridal gowns by Papilio Fashion House

Papilio has been in the wedding dress business for more than 15 years. The company has grown tremendously and is currently represented in 30 countries and 170 cities around the world. This number continues to grow every year, as our beautiful brides spread the word...

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Looking for evening gown or cocktail dress?

Looking for evening gown or cocktail dress?

When your special occasion arises, there is only one spot to look for evening gowns and cocktail dresses. Toronto is home to one of the Papilio Fashion House signature boutiques, which will meet all of your event needs. Papilio makes beautiful collections of unique...

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Get inspired by this beautiful rustic country wedding

Get inspired by this beautiful rustic country wedding

Thinking of a rustic country wedding?   There is a new wedding trend in town, and it is something you may wish to consider if you are a bride planning her wedding. Beautiful rustic country weddings are currently all the rage and provide couples with a lovely...

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Papilio Fashion House signature bridal store in Toronto

Papilio Fashion House signature bridal store in Toronto

We have all seen the scene in movies: the scene where the bride-to-be looks at herself in the mirror as she tries on the perfect wedding dress. With elation and possibly tears of joy she imagines herself walking down the aisle, a picture of flawless wedding day bliss....

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Wedding Veils

Wedding Veils

Wedding veils are one of the most important accessories that you will decide upon as a bride to be. The wedding veil is the perfect accent to set off your dress and highlight your hair and makeup.   When choosing veils there are several things to consider. If...

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