Reality check: This isn’t just a wedding, it’s your wedding. So why not stamp it with your unique sense of style? To prove that basic black and white is just a jumping-off point, we asked The Grid’s soon-to-be-married photo editor, Shelbie (and her very patient fiancé, Ryan), to test drive four unique wedding-day wardrobes.
Traditional with a Twist (pictured above)
On Shelbie: dress, Cabaret ($595), 416-504-7126; gloves, Courage My Love ($12), 416-979-1992; veil and bow, La Krause ($225), lakrause.com; shoes, Ivanka Trump at Town Shoes Eaton Centre ($195), 416-979-9914; bolero, Dana Stein at Fashion Crimes ($450), 416-592-9001; bag, 69 Vintage ($65), 416-516-0669.
On Ryan: suit, Ruins (jacket, $365; pants, $185), 647-351-0960; suspenders, Courage My Love ($10); bow tie, Pomp & Ceremony ($60), pompandceremony.ca; shoes, Kenneth Cole at The Bay ($205), thebay.com.
Teenage Dream
On Shelbie: dress, Fashion Crimes ($579), 416-592-9001; crinoline, stylist’s own; fascinator, KC Hats by David Dunkley, 416-538-0998; shoes, Nine West ($130), 416-977-8126; leopard jacket, 69 Vintage ($140), 416-516-0669; pearl necklace and bangle, stylist’s own; studs, Betsey Johnson ($40), 416-922-8164.
On Ryan: suit, Oliver Spencer (jacket, $535; pants, $225), 647-348-7673; shirt, Ben Sherman ($118), 416-603-7437; bow tie, Pomp & Ceremony ($60), 647-272-8267; pocket square, Pomp & Ceremony ($24); socks, Happy Socks at Model Citizen ($13), 416-703-7625; shoes, Fred Perry ($195), 416-538-3733; belt, Topman at The Bay ($22), 416-789-8011; vintage sunglasses, stylist’s own.
Modern Flower Child
On Shelbie: dress, 69 Vintage ($150), 416-516-0669; neck piece, Courage My Love ($70), 416-979-1992; kimono, For Love & Lemons at Bicyclette Boutique ($188), 416-532-8048; head piece, La Krause ($175), lakrause.com; “slave” bracelet, Dolorous ($65), dolorousjewelry.com; white stone bracelet, Kauren Elan Collections at Bicyclette Boutique ($85); white bracelet, Biko ($46), ilovebiko.com; vintage cuff, Kali ($60), 416-340-1778; semi-precious stone rings, Courage My Love ($50–$120); sandals, Zigi at Town Shoes Eaton Centre ($80), 416-979-9914.
On Ryan: shirt, Metsa ($180), metsadesign.com; trousers, Thieves at Model Citizen ($290), 416-703-7625; neck pieces, Courage My Love ($55).
Elegantly Wasted
On Shelbie: dress, Jessica Mary Clayton at Fawn Boutique ($375), 647-344-4703; neckpiece, Pomp & Ceremony ($280), pompandceremony.ca; shoes, Sam Elderman at Heel Boy ($250), 416-367-4335.
On Ryan: vintage shirt, Kali ($58), 416-340-1778; 1920s vintage vest, 69 Vintage ($50), 416-516-0669; trousers, Diesel ($240), 416-968-3335; boots, Doc Martens store ($160), 416-585-9595; top hat, Cabaret (rental), 416-504-7126.
