The Style Journal

Your guide to bridal elegance and evening glamour.

Elegant strapless satin ball gown with structured bodice and long train, showcasing timeless wedding dress trends at Papilio Boutique bridal store in Toronto.

Wedding Dress Trends: A Decade of Bridal Inspiration

Explore a decade of wedding dress trends with Papilio Boutique. From romantic lace and statement sleeves to minimalist elegance and colourful gowns, discover how bridal fashion has evolved over the years. This timeless guide highlights the most iconic styles and inspirations that continue to shape modern wedding dress trends for brides in Toronto and beyond.

Taylor Swift wedding dress inspiration – elegant strapless satin gown with corset bodice, detachable feathered cape, and pearl accessories from Papilio Boutique Toronto.

What Would a Taylor Swift Wedding Dress Look Like? 5 Stunning Ideas

Discover 5 dreamy Taylor Swift wedding dress ideas from Papilio’s Podium Collection, blending romance, elegance, and star-worthy style.

Celebrity Wedding Dresses

Celebrity Wedding Dresses

Without any doubt, celebrities inspire fashion designers daily. When it comes to their weddings, they definitely make our jaws drop and leave us talking for years. We have rounded our favourite celebrity bridal looks that will be relevant for the 2023 wedding season. Scroll through to see the most unique and memorable celebrity wedding dresses in recent years for your wedding dress inspiration and some entertainment while doing your wedding planning.

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Elegant Formal Dresses for Women

Elegant Formal Dresses for Women

Having elegant formal dresses is an essential part of any woman’s wardrobe. It’s wise to have one or two women’s dresses for special occasions ready to go in your closet. You will be prepared to dress up fancy and have a good time when the moment comes.

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Best Wedding Guest Dresses This Season

Best Wedding Guest Dresses This Season

When you get an invitation to a wedding, first you may feel pretty excited, but after some time, many of us get overwhelmed by the thought of what to wear. We are here to rescue you with many wedding guest dress ideas that are in style this season, will make you stand out, and not overshadow a bride-to-be.

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Best Wedding Dress for Body Type – Find Your Perfect Fit

Best Wedding Dress for Body Type – Find Your Perfect Fit

How can I find a wedding dress with the best silhouette for my body type?

This is one of the most critical questions you should ask yourself at the beginning of your wedding dress shopping journey. Some of you may have already figured out your body type and know what dress silhouettes you should be trying while wedding dress shopping for the first time. At the same time, some of you may feel lost and need to identify a shopping strategy to find your dream wedding dress. In any case, it is essential to know how to compliment your natural body structure before heading to your first bridal consultation.

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Formal Dresses – Guide to Fabrics

Formal Dresses – Guide to Fabrics

Many women may get frustrated while shopping for formal dresses to wear to a special occasion such as a wedding or Prom. We are not surprised because our designers use so many fabrics to create women’s formal dresses for weddings, Prom, and other important life events that you can easily get lost. Choosing a suitable material may definitely help you to decide on a flattering and comfortable dress silhouette that will be appropriate for your upcoming celebration. Our ‘Guide to Fabrics’ will help you learn about different fabrics and find a perfect formal dress, including wedding guest dresses, prom dresses, bridesmaid dresses, evening gowns, cocktail and party dresses.

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How to choose a fabulous evening gown!

How to choose a fabulous evening gown!

We launched our new collection of evening gowns and decided to prepare a blog post that consists of special occasion dress ideas and some tips on finding the perfect evening dress for your next event.

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Behind the scenes of Papilio Fashion House

If you have been wondering, ‘How long does it take to make a wedding dress?’, you will very much enjoy reading this short article. We will highlight all the important steps in the process of creating wedding dresses and evening gowns at Papilio Fashion House. Being a European designer of wedding dresses, Papilio takes pride in producing high quality dresses that fit perfectly.

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