“How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then rest afterwards.”
- Spanish Proverb
The world is overflowing with wonderful, relaxing and eye-poppingly gorgeous places to honeymoon. Though the idea of an escape for two on the other side of the globe is delicious, there are plenty of spectacular places a bit closer to home!
Below are a few marvelous places to spend several days of bliss:

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As we bid 2012 farewell and welcome 2013, we want to thank all of our wonderful brides and fantastic retail partners. Continue reading »
At Lea-Ann Belter Bridal, we’re lucky to spend our days knee-deep in wedding gowns and romance. But that doesn’t stop us from mooning over romantic movies at night.
Our favorite silver screen couples have shared some steamy moments, and to help set the mood this Valentine’s Day, we’re sharing our top five silver screen kisses!
Lady and the Tramp:
Yes, they’re dogs, and yes, they’re cartoons, but the sweetness of a smooch shared over spaghetti is undeniable!

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Are bridesmaids and groomsmen on your holiday shopping list? We’ve got some ideas perfect for the special people in your wedding party!
All of the gifts we thought of are of the stocking stuffer variety, and would be cute ways to imply what they can expect on your wedding day.
Bridesmaids (the movie): While we hope your dress shopping goes a lot better than what this bride experienced, the underlying thread of friendship in this movie is really sweet (and also funny).

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We’re grateful for too many things to count – sunny days, love, yoga, snowboarding, cake.
Most of all, though, we’re thankful for the honor of being a part of your wedding day.
Happy Thanksgiving!

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When immersed in the romance, excitement and hectic pace of a planning a wedding, a pre-nuptial vacation for two never looked better.
Except that pesky old thing called work and a budget always seem to get in the way.
Portable and probably already on your shelf, books are perfect for a quick (and cheap) getaway, especially those whose plots feature weddings. That way, you can tell anyone who asks that you’re doing research.
Crack open one or two of these classics and after a few pages you’ll feel better, we promise!

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Happy Independence Day to all our US retailers, brides and friends. We hope it’s filled with fireworks and lots of fun!

image via Flickr
Happy Canada Day to all our fellow Canadians!
During the creation of a bridal gown – as with lots of things (like a wedding) – things don’t always go according to plan.
Which actually is often a good thing!
When Lea-Ann designed Eleanor, she envisioned a sophisticated, airy, romantic gown, sketching out hand-cut, appliquéd lace, soft box pleats, and structured bodice.

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When buying other garments, the interaction with a salesperson is usually confined to a transaction.
Not so with a bridal gown!
Women will often visit us at our Toronto flagship store or our retail partners in the US, Canada and UK several times before choosing the gown that’s right for them. While helping a bride in her search, we learn all about her fiancé’, her family and her wedding day vision.

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