Bard was amazing to work with. He is professional and friendly, and very unobtrusive during the evening. He got wonderful shots and we've had great compliments about them. There are a few shots I would have liked to get but didn't, but this was more about running out of time and/or not mentioning them directly to him. His prices are very reasonable, especially in the Toronto wedding market, although I might have liked a bit more variety for the thank-you card choices. All in all, I would very highly recommend Living Face Photography! Thanks, Bard! :D
We loved working with Zsolt to create our engagement/wedding bands! He's creative, contemporary, and does beautiful precision custom work. Even if his style isn't yours, check out the other jewelers at Made You Look on Queen Street. There's something for everyone, and you're supporting local talent!
If you're looking for bridal shopping with a conscience, check out The Brides' Project. They sell donations (many of them brand new) from bridal salons and other sources and give the proceeds to charities for cancer. All the people working there are volunteers, and they're lovely. You need to take a friend to help you try on the dresses. Beyond just dresses, they have all kinds of accessories. The prices can't be beat -- nothing is priced more than about $1200, and most of these dresses are from well-known designers.
Tamara does amazing, original jewelry, including custom work. I love the amethyst-and-peridot strand she created to complement my "something old" pearl strand. She works out of a great studio called Made You Look, which supports all kinds of talented jewelers, so even if Tamara's work doesn't suit you, check them out!
Bard was great to work with and we were very happy with the results of his photography. We didn't have a lot of time for pre-ceremony shots, which I might have wanted more of, but he did a great job with what he was given.