Toronto Wedding Dress: Papilio Boutique
The Toronto and GTA wedding industry is a huge one and since we moved to Toronto and serving Ontario couples, we have tried our best to be connected and involved with wedding vendors. It has been awhile since we visited vendors and wrote a post about them. Just recently, we met with Daria and Kristina who just recently opened Papilio Boutique’s door in St Clair Avenue West neighbourhood. Enjoy the photos of their beautiful space from our visit and learn more about Papilio Boutique:
Tell me more about yourselves and your journey of bringing in Papilio into Toronto.
We were in love with the brand for a long time…its unique style, exceptional quality and overall concept – Papilio was established in response to the need for stylish, modern designer wedding & evening gowns at a great price. Striving to look best does not mean you have to spend a lot of money. More and more girls give preference to Papilio rather than expensive dresses with a big name. We both had a lot of evening & cocktail dresses from Papilio Fashion Line, after travelling and shopping in Europe. On every party or special event we got a lot of compliments and questions about our outfits. That’s we decided to bring the brand to Toronto, and started talking to the company…
What got you interested in working in the wedding industry?
It is an amazing experience!!! Every day we meet a lot of interesting people… clients, vendors, learn something new and face different challenges… and, of course, we get to travel to fashion shows & attend a lot of special event. Our families both have retail businesses, e.g. bridal & evening fashion; we spent childhood surrounded by seamstresses, clients, suppliers etc. While watching our mothers working, we gained a lot of experience in the wedding industry.
What is the price range of your collection?
Wedding dresses from Papilio collections range from 850 to 3500 dollars with the average price 1500-2000 dollars. Evening and cocktail dresses range from 350 – 1500 dollars. Girls can hardly believe in prices after trying our dresses. It is widely known that wedding industry in Canada has huge markups. We intentionally looked for cheaper rent, invested reasonable with the company (Papilio), and have reasonable markup. We do not want project high overheads on our clients. We are young, energetic, and believe to build strong brand with good sales volumes.
How far in advance do brides need to book for their appointments?
Most bridal boutiques in Toronto require minimum of 6 months for any special order. Plus don’t forget to add 1-2 months for alterations. During busy season, like November – March, it is highly recommended to book an appointment ahead of time, we would say 1 week in advance. We are always fully booked on weekends.
How many people can brides bring to the appointment?
Shopping for a wedding dress is an great experience for everyone, and something to remember for the rest of your life. We usually recommend inviting only close friends and family. Lets say 4 people max, otherwise the bride gets overwhelmed with opinions, because everyone has a different vision of how she needs to look that day.
What is your most rewarding experience since you opened your door in Toronto three months ago?
The biggest reward… Our clients become our friends! They ask for our opinion, they trust us… feel comfortable & confident. We do not run after numbers, what we want to provide the experience people always dreamed about or saw in the movies. We want to help our bride to find the right wedding dress that will compliment her body type and make her look stunning. On average we spend about 2 hours with every client. Our goal is not just to sell a dress, but provide a stress-free fun experience and make sure you are happy and confident with your choice.
Well, ladies (assuming our readers on this post are brides to be :)), it’s been a pleasure to introduce this authentic and well made dress to you. We are believing that you’re enjoying the post and making a plan to visit Papilio Boutique yourself with the ladies of your life. Find a dress of your vision and please make sure to leave a comment below.
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Jenn and Kevin
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