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The Bride Says...

“The most important thing to remember when planning is to hire the best photographer
and videographer you know. This is the one thing that you should make extra room for in
your budget. Pictures and videos last a lifetime and will capture moments that you may not
have even seen that day.”

HOW THEY MET
Jaclyn and Roberto met six years ago while playing on the same coed soccer
team. When they shared their first date, Roberto gave Jaclyn a single red rose
and took her to a restaurant where just the two of them were entertained by a
live jazz band. The catch: it was completely unplanned.

THE CEREMONY
Being that Jaclyn is half of the mother-daughter duo at Whyte Couture (a
Toronto bridal boutique), three intricate custom-made gowns were designed for
her big day. After just one week of being engaged, Jaclyn sketched out a design
for her first gown. When the search for lace began, she came to a crossroads,
falling in love with three unique laces: one, a fine Victorian Alencon lace with
large medallion borders embroidered on a fine silk tulle from Spain; the other, a
modern floral cotton lace from France; and the last, a delicate bobbin lace also
from Spain. Instead of being forced to choose one, Jaclyn made the decision
to incorporate all three into her gown. Countless hours were spent cutting up
all the laces – piece by piece, flower by flower – and then over 200 hours were
spent re-stitching them onto 18 metres of fine Italian silk organza. With the help
of her mother, Francesca, Jaclyn’s first one-of-a-kind gown came to life.
Event Planning: Truly Yours Planning | www.TrulyYoursPlanning.com
Gowns: Whyte Couture | www.WhyteCouture.com
Flowers: Floral Werx & Decor | www.FloralWerx.com
Makeup: MakeupLady.ca | www.MakeupLady.ca

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