The Style Journal

Your guide to bridal elegance and evening glamour.

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.

Taylor Swift wedding dress inspiration – elegant strapless satin gown with corset bodice, detachable feathered cape, and pearl accessories from Papilio Boutique Toronto.

What Would a Taylor Swift Wedding Dress Look Like? 5 Stunning Ideas

Discover 5 dreamy Taylor Swift wedding dress ideas from Papilio’s Podium Collection, blending romance, elegance, and star-worthy style.

Wedding Dress Alterations

Wedding Dress Alterations

Many of our brides have asked us this question lately. Undoubtedly, the alteration process is one of the most important steps in wedding planning. Ensuring a bridal gown fits just right is critical to how a bride-to-be looks and feels on their big day.

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Mother Of The Bride / Mother Of The Groom Dresses for 2023

Mother Of The Bride / Mother Of The Groom Dresses for 2023

While shopping for the perfect mother-of-the-bride or mother-of-the-groom dress, do not worry about matching your bride’s-to-be gown or vision and focus on finding the best dress that makes you feel beautiful and stylish. You deserve your own fashion moment!

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How Long Does It Take To Order A Wedding Dress?

How Long Does It Take To Order A Wedding Dress?

Unfortunately, like many other industries, the pandemic also dramatically affected the wedding dress industry, and our current ship and lead time changed. You will need at least 6-8 months to order a wedding dress.

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Casual Wedding Dresses

Casual Wedding Dresses

If you are a bride looking for casual wedding dresses, check out our Papilio Light line and our brand new 2023 wedding dress collection – ‘Voyage.’ There are a lot of simple wedding dresses without heavy embellishments, glitter and dazzle that look absolutely stunning.

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2023 Prom Dress Shopping

2023 Prom Dress Shopping

The time has come for you, prom girls, to start thinking of prom dress shopping. But first, it is crucial to learn about the hottest 2023 prom dress trends and know how to find and steal the show in a dream-come-true, fashionable prom gown. This year breathtaking features like sequins, feathers, and intricate flower decor are trending. Here is more of what’s on trend for prom 2023.

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