Dreams of Elegance & Whimsy

by Danielle Andrews, President of The Wedding Planners Institute of Canada Inc.

Bride and Groom kissing in front of gold wings in front of window and CN Tower

Gigantic golden wings set against the CN Tower. Shimmery iridescent tables covered in opulent china, crystal and gold. Cotton candy-topped cocktails, and smoke bombs in downtown Toronto.

Luxury wedding ceremony set up in front of view of the CN Tower.

This Elegant and Whimsical styled shoot was a part of WPIC’s “The Art & Execution of Styled Shoots” course right in the heart of Toronto at the amazing Vantage Venues on the 27th Floor of 150 King Street W. On the second day students were divided in to two groups to work on a styled shoot. This is what my group, “Team Unicorn,” executed.

All photography is by Kevin of 135mm Photo and Video.

Couple getting married in whimsical luxury wedding with female officiant wearing mask. covid wedding. Toronto skyline in the background.

This lovely styled shoot was actually a second wedding for our couple, Rachel and Jason. I married them in a beautiful, intimate Microwedding exactly one week before! The first wedding was for their family and friends, so the couple was thrilled to have a completely different wedding just for them.

Couple getting married in front of Toronto skyline with female officiant.

The ceremony took place in front of giant golden wings set against the CN Tower as a backdrop. The white aisle runner was lined by colourful floral arrangements that the students created the day before under the tutelage of Kimberly from Envision Floral Studio (Kimberly created all of the other florals featured as well). Elegant candles also lined the aisle. Gold and white Louis Chairs added to the luxurious elegance of the space.

Bride and Groom kissing at ceremony in front of window and CN Tower Whimsical Wedding. Gold Wing backdrop, luxury wedding.

We later set up the head table against the windows over looking the Toronto waterfront and the CN Tower, with the giant gold wings. The tables were topped with iridescent linens that changed from green, to purple, to blue.

Whimsical luxury wedding reception setup overlooking Toronto skyline.

Our theme was carried through with whimsical, dreamy florals in those same colours and gorgeous place settings with blue and pink alternating china and topped with a dome of macarons. Gorgeous glassware continued the whimsically elegant feeling with each place setting having pink, blue, purple and gold-rimmed crystal. The china sat atop mirrored charger plates and was flanked by gold utensils.

Whimsical and elegant luxury wedding table setting in downtown Toronto.

Bride and Groom at Vantage Venues standing in front of window and large gold wings and CN Tower Whimsical Luxury Wedding

We also had round guest tables with the same design.

Iridescent luxurious wedding table setting. multi coloured glassware and china, with lots of flowers.

The chef at Vantage Venues created mouth watering dishes.

wedding meal at vantage venues in Toronto.

Surf and turf at Vantage Venues in Toronto

Rachel and Jason toasted their new union by sipping on champagne and cotton candy cocktails. These were a real favourite of Rachel’s (the entire team really enjoyed them!)

spun sugar wedding cake in whimsical cotton cany colours.

Pouring cotton candy champagne cocktails

cotton candy champagne cocktails on windowsill.

Bride and Groom cheers with cotton candy cocktails

chinese bride and groom sipping cotton candy champagne cocktails

Our team then went outside to take photos in the heart of downtown, to add to the whimsy we set off a smoke bomb, again with the CN tower at their backs.

Chinese bride and groom kissing in front of CN Tower in downtown Toronto.

Our team of wedding planners dubbed ourselves “Team Unicorn” because of the soft colours and dreamy esthetics of the shoot. It was such a wonderful day and everything flowed so smoothly with such a terrific group of wedding professionals!