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...
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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Colored Wedding Dresses

Colored Wedding Dresses

While every bride dreams of a beautiful wedding dress that fits her like a glove, speaks to who she is and accentuates her favorite features, not every bride dreams in white. Some brides dream in color! Colored wedding dresses are a wonderful and unique alternative...

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Wedding Dress Styles

Wedding Dress Styles

Your one and only wedding day is all about you and is coming up so soon! You want to feel and look your absolute best and love every single detail about this special day. One of the most important elements of your wedding is your dress, of course. Your grand entrance...

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Long Sleeve Wedding Dresses

Long Sleeve Wedding Dresses

  In the recent past, many brides have shied away from long sleeve wedding dresses. Thankfully, many brides have recently realized that a long sleeve wedding dress does not necessarily equate to “conservative” or “old fashioned”. The long sleeve wedding dress has...

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Vintage Inspired Wedding

Vintage Inspired Wedding

What’s old is new again! If you are planning your wedding and considering a vintage wedding dress, Toronto brides have so many options. Whether it is a tribute to the roaring 20s, or the fabulous 50’s, nothing says romance like a vintage inspired wedding. One of the...

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Are you considering a beach wedding?

Are you considering a beach wedding?

Your wedding day should be perfect! While everyone agrees on that, what constitutes perfect varies widely from one person to another. Whether it is a formal ballroom setting, or a quaint country barn, your wedding should be a true reflection of who you are. For many...

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Win the Best Dressed Guest

Win the Best Dressed Guest

What is more fun than attending a wedding?  Everyone loves watching bride and groom take vows, and then celebrate together afterwards. When a wedding invitation looms on your calendar however, you will most certainly be faced with the dilemma of what to wear. There...

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