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In the heart of Toronto, at the charming Italian eatery Buca, Karina Khan and George Mavroidis first crossed paths, igniting an undeniable connection that quickly evolved from a working relationship into a heartfelt romance. Karina, of Russian and Korean descent from Kazakhstan, and George, a Toronto native with Greek roots, found in each other true soulmates despite their diverse backgrounds. Their journey of love led them to a magical proposal at Italyโs Lake Como, where George surprised Karina with a dreamy paveฬ diamond ring from Tiffany & Co. amidst the stunning backdrop of Villa Balbianello, perfectly capturing the essence of their enchanting love story. The coupleโs dream of being married outdoors, surrounded by natural splendor and expansive skies, led them to choose The Quad at Hart House. โAs the wedding day approached, concerns about Torontoโs unpredictable weather lingered in our minds,โ explains George. โHowever, fortune smiled upon us, and the sun graced our special day with its radiant presence. It was a day of sunshine, more breathtaking than we had ever envisioned.โ
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For the reception, the couple wanted to bring a slice of Italy to Toronto. โItaly holds a special place in our hearts, especially because we got engaged there,โ explains George. With this in mind, the couple chose to have their reception at Torontoโs magnificent castle, CASA LOMA Completed in 1914, Casa Loma is a historical landmark as one of North Americaโs only... More | , which they envisioned as an enchanting Italian Garden.
Inspired by their deep affection for Italy and its enchanting aesthetics, the couple fashioned their celebration in the theme of an Italian garden, opting for classic white and green hues in the floral arrangements to embody their vision. Surprisingly, all the floral arrangements became a family endeavor, meticulously crafted by the couple and the brideโs parents.