A Colourful Jewish Wedding Ceremony at The Pearle Hotel

Rebecca and Jordan’s wedding took place September 2024 at the Pearle Hotel and Spa, a luxury hotel in the heart of Burlington, Ontario A simple and clean acrylic chuppah faded into the background so that the couple and their families could be the focus in the North Shore Room. The colourful flowers at the top of the arch seemed to float in mid-air, anchored by additional florals on the ground. Guests mingled in the event space lobby for cocktail hour and then they moved into the Edgewater Room for dinner and dancing with gorgeous views of Lake Ontario.

Every detail of the hotel is beautifully appointed with the event spaces especially so. Both event rooms are large, which can pose a challenge, but the colourful floral palette popped against the blues and creams of the event spaces, effectively giving the spaces a more intimate feel.

Keeping some elements more traditional with the Jewish Bedeken ceremony, the chuppah, breaking of the glass, but one spot they knew they wanted to switch things up from the norm was to skip formal coffee and tea table service - desserts were dropped off at guest’s seats and they were encouraged to get up and dance, snacking on desserts and grabbing a coffee from the station when they were ready. It’s something we’ve seen happen a few times and it works so well as guests are always ready to get up and moving after their main course!

And let me tell you, these folks we R-E-A-D-Y for the dance floor. Just check out the Horrah photos where even Rebecca’s mom and dad got in on the action!

Classic White Wedding at The Pearle Hotel in Burlington, Ontario

Alyssa and Jon’s wedding overlooking Lake Ontario at the Pearle Hotel in downtown Burlington was a day full of love. Their ceremony took place in the Northshore Room, a gorgeous, light-filled room carefully designed to incorporate soft textures to create a calm and serene feel. Sue Gallo Designs outdid herself by adding floral elements that complemented the space’s design. A triple arch ceremony backdrop created a lovely focal point and the aisle filled with florals without feeling overwhelming. To divide the long space, Eventure Designs added draping which not only made a lovely entrance for all those walking down the aisle but hid the dining tables on the other side. While guests enjoyed cocktail hour in the Boulevard Room, the room was flipped to the reception. Alyssa’s stepfather owns a signage company and was able to do custom welcome, seating chart, and bar signs.

Kelsey of Cloud Nine Photography captured this day so beautifully, making such great use of the property for unique, gorgeous shots of the couple that still feel classic and timeless.

Photographer Cloud Nine Photography | Venue The Pearle Hotel | Florals and Design Sue Gallo Designs | Ceremony Draping Eventure Design Invitations Polka Dot Paper Shop | Videographer Parks Media | Hair KC Hair Co. | Makeup GlamXMona | Cake Short & Sweet Bakeshop

Late Summer Wedding at The Ancaster Mill in the Governor's Room

This Ancaster Mill wedding from August 2023 was one of the dreamiest late summer weddings we’ve done. Jess and Greg got ready at The Barracks Inn, a beautiful hotel in Ancaster which in itself was a lovely setting both inside and out. Their ceremony took place in the Miller’s Chapel and reception in the Governor’s Room of the Ancaster Mill.

Jess’ bridesmaids wore satin dresses in the loveliest shade of vintage rose, each with a different cut for the top to suit them best, which in my opinion is a timeless wedding trend. Greg and his guys were dressed in classic black suits with ties and bowties. Hair and makeup were done by one of our favourite and best Toronto wedding beauty teams, ES Bridal.

The team at Forever Wildfield did the most wonderful job of the floral elements which really were the star of the show at the reception and more than a gorgeous topper to complement the linens and tabletop rentals from Simply Beautiful Decor.

All photography was captured by Jeff Shuh and stationery was by All That’s Lovely.

We truly feel so lucky to have been a part of this incredible wedding that bride, Jess, so carefully planned and trusted us in executing!

Service: Event Management

Colourful Tented Wedding in Burlington, Ontario

This private estate tented wedding in Lowville was such a joy to design and plan. Julie, our bride, wanted flowers everywhere and she certainly wasn’t afraid of colour. Pulling together all the spring colours created a fun, upbeat, upscale, and romantic wedding aesthetic at their home. Food and guest experience were incredibly important to our couple, Julie and Tom, and they wanted to ensure guests had a choice for all courses. We were fortunate to work again with Gourmet Chef at Your Table who did an incredible job bringing that goal to life.

The available level ground was limited so we did a long narrow tent 15’ deep and 50’ long in addition to a canopy on the patio to connect the dining tent with the house. A huge thank you to Special Event Rentals for their assistance in creating an intimate setting for their 65 guests and a feeling of an extension of their home.

Their dog, Harper, was almost the star of the show with his own place setting at the head table including the beef tenderloin for dinner. Have a scroll through the photos to see him being a very good boy!

We were thrilled to assist Julie and Tom with their wedding planning. Tent weddings are tricky to plan as there are so many moving parts but with careful consideration, they can be a success and worth all the effort.

Photographed by Cleland Photographs, florals by Kendon Design Co., tent and rentals from Special Event Rentals, stationery by Statue Rue, catering by Gourmet Chef at Your Table, cake, and sweets from Sweet Celebrations, and beauty by ES Bridal.

Service: Full Planning and Design

Private Estate Tent Spring Bridal Shower in burlington, ontario

Lianne’s gorgeous bridal shower took place in June of 2022 under a tent in her parent’s beautiful backyard in Burlington, Ontario. Spring weather can change on a dime and will pose extra challenges for outdoor events so planning accordingly is key. We certainly lucked out with the most gorgeous weather and ran into just a little rain for about 5 minutes; thank you, Weather Gods!

Also, can you even believe we ended up in the most perfect location with the tent perfectly sitting atop the beautiful artificial grass? It made for the most incredible base for an outdoor setting.

We’ll let the images speak for themselves with all the gorgeous details from some incredible local vendors.

Photographed by Robin Sassi, tent and rentals from Special Event Rentals, florals by Sue Gallo Designs, stationery by Statue Rue, cake from Cake and Kale, and catering from Gourmet Chef at Your Table, this day truly is one of our favourites!

The Pearle Hotel and Spa, Upscale Burlington Wedding Venue

When I first found out that Pearle Hospitality was opening their latest venue, The Pearle Hotel and Spa, I think my jaw dropped to the floor. Burlington has been in desperate need of a high-end hotel and an upscale event space that can hold larger guest counts. Knowing Pearle (who owns Spencers at the Waterfront and Elora Mill just to name a few), the new hotel wasn’t going to fall short of being anything but an incredible experience.

The Northshore Room, Pearle Hotel and Spa Wedding Photos. Designed by Studio Munge.

The Northshore Room, Pearle Hotel and Spa Wedding Photos. Designed by Studio Munge.

There’s going to be a Hammam Spa and an indoor pool. The restaurant, Isabelle, offers a dining experience that highlights the locality, seasonality, and freshness of Ontario produce with much of it grown at their very own Earth to Table Farm. Its incredible waterfront patio will be perfect for a summer lunch or dinner under the stars. Designed by Studio Munge, check out some of the incredible renderings by them below!

The Pearle Hotel and Spa, Burlington Wedding Venue
The Pearle Hotel and Spa, Downtown Burlington Hotel

The Pearle Hotel and Spa, Downtown Burlington Hotel

There are two event spaces, both designed with neutral, but high-end decor, meaning there’s no worry of needing to cover up an unsightly wall or fight with an ugly carpet in your design; you just need to add your own personal touches to make the space unique to you. You’ve heard me talk before about my favourite Toronto wedding venues offering epic design and culinary experiences, and The Pearl Hotel and Spa will be nothing short of that.

The Edgewater Room

The Edgewater Room can host larger groups of up to 350 guests. Enjoy the use of the entire floor and private ceremony space. This beautiful room offers a fresh neutral décor with 16-foot ceilings and a south-facing view of the waterfront.

The Edgewater Room at The Pearle Hotel and Spa, Wedding Photos. Designed by Studio Munge.

The Edgewater Room at The Pearle Hotel and Spa, Wedding Photos. Designed by Studio Munge.

The Northshore Room

For more intimate weddings of up to 170 guests has 14-foot ceilings and a west-facing view of Lake Ontario, this room offers fresh and neutral tones with bronze accents, perfect for bringing any vision to life.

The Northshore Room, Pearle Hotel and Spa Wedding Photos. Designed by Studio Munge.

The Northshore Room, Pearle Hotel and Spa Wedding Photos. Designed by Studio Munge.

THE PEARLE HOTEL AND SPA WEDDING PHOTOS

I was asked last summer to participate in a photoshoot on the property to help showcase the incredible views The Pearle Hotel and Spa has to offer from the event spaces. Even though it was still very much a construction zone, we made something beautiful. Check out some of the images from the shoot below.

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The Pearle Hotel and Spa Wedding Photos | The Team

Earth to Table Farm Wedding

Hold your hats, people, because this one is a stunner. Lauren and Craig's Earth to Table Farm wedding in Flamborough took my breath away at multiple points throughout the planning and, of course, on the wedding day itself. I have been trying to find the words to describe exactly how wonderful this day was, but my emotions get the better of me and all I want to use are the words that describe love in various ways. I have been sitting on these images so beautifully captured by Christine Lim, since shortly after their September wedding. Not because I don't love them, but because I was so terrified I wouldn't put together the right collection of images to showcase this day in the way it deserves to be shown.The respect and love that Lauren and Craig have for each other is something that is a once-in-a-century. They love keeping beautiful traditions alive. He is a true gentleman and her etiquette is impeccable.They wanted to create something colourful and incorporated their love for antiquing but was elegant and formal. Most importantly, it had to feel authentic and I think we did it. I think the images speak for themselves beyond that lead-in, so I'll leave you to peruse the gorgeousness below. Keep scrolling for details on the amazing team who helped bring this Earth to Table Farm wedding together.

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Photography Christine Lim Weddings
Florals Ashley Elaine Florals
Planning and Design Laura Olsen Events
Venue Earth to Table Farm, Pearle Weddings
Hair Ashley Readings
Makeup Caitlin Keddie

 

Sweets Table Sweet Celebrations Wedding Cakes
Ceremony and Cocktail Hour Musicians Barrell Boys
Band Oldies 990
Production Metalworks
Videography Pocket Change Productions
Linens Simply Beautiful Decor