A vintage shift midi dress, black feather heels, and a braided hair crown make Lesley’s alternative bridal style one of our all-time faves! Lesley and Matt’s wedding at Toronto venue The Burroughes combined the couple’s tendencies to enjoy sophisticated vintage-inspired details with all the coolness of an industrial venue. We love how Lesley and Matt made their ceremony special with warm details like candles, Persian rugs, loose florals lining the aisle, and a very personal song list. Kayla Rocca Photography captured every ounce of coolness that the couple’s wedding offered, including their relaxed reception’s mixed seating and DIY florals.
The Couple:
Lesley and Matt
The Wedding:
The Burroughes, Toronto, Canada
One day, in search of winter boots for a friend, we popped into a local vintage store and left with my wedding dress! I called my mom from the dressing room and let her know that I had found my dress (the first and only dress that I tried on). I wanted her to feel included in the moment, so she raced over to the shop, loved it and that was that!

One of the biggest hits of the day were my shoes. The requirements here were comfort and something I would wear again!

For hair, Justin Rousseau was referred to me by my wonderful hairdresser. All I knew was that I wanted to wear my hair up – the rest was Justin! My hair piece was purchased at a shop in Williamsburg while I was in New York this past summer and was the perfec...