Bridesmaids in a collage wearing heavily beaded turquoise-blue AsoEbi with matching blue geles, and a royal purple beaded gown with a white gele.
Simi Sanya and Femi Dapson’s traditional wedding is happening today, and the bridesmaids have already made sure everyone is paying attention. Blue and purple are the colours of the day, and the ladies are wearing both with full confidence. If the purple looks caught your eye first, it’s easy to see why.
The purple looks go all the way in. Deep royal purple and rich plum tones appear in heavily beaded and embellished designs that run from the structured bodice all the way down to the floor. There are peplum details, fringe, sheer lace sleeves, and sculptural necklines that make it clear nobody came to do things halfway. The geles are tied high and crisp, the clutches are perfectly coordinated, and the jewellery completes each look beautifully. Altogether, it’s clear these are not last-minute outfits — every detail shows careful planning and thoughtful styling.
And then there are the blue looks, which are just as striking. Bright turquoise tones run from head to toe, with fitted bodices, heavily beaded skirts, and geles tied in the same fabric, pulling everything together into one bold statement. The beadwork stands out immediately, with geometric patterns and scattered embellishments running down the skirts from waist to hem. Coordinated clutches, layered beaded necklaces, and strappy heels finish each look perfectly.
When it comes to styling, these ladies clearly understood the assignment.
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<a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-airport" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Montreal Airport</a> might not always get the best rap, but a new ranking of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/canadian-airports" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Canadian airports</a> may have just brought YUL's reputation to a new low.
</p><p> A new study by CasinosHunter crunched the numbers to reveal Canada's best and <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canadian-airports-yul-jd-power-satisfaction-ranking-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">worst airports</a> for 2025, and we're willing to bet the results aren't what you expect.
</p><p> The study ranked 25 airports across Canada for "efficiency and comfort" using six key factors: direct flight destinations, operating airlines, lounges, restaurants, on-site car rental companies and nearby hotels.
</p><p> While some of the usual suspects made the cut, smaller cities stole the spotlight, with one unexpected winner taking the crown as Canada's top airport.
</p><p> Saskatoon's John G. Diefenbaker International Airport took the top spot, scoring an impressive 72.11 out of 100 thanks to features like 24 destinations, 15 nearby hotels, five dining facilities and an overall reputation for comfort and efficiency. Glowing reviews online back up the score, with one passenger calling it "nice and new" and "easy to get around."
</p><p> In second place is Québec City's Jean Lesage International Airport, known for its large airline network, dining options and convenience. St. John's International Airport in Newfoundland's capital rounded out the top three, scoring highly for its dining and car rental availability.
</p><p> Interestingly, some of Canada's busiest airports didn't fare so well. Toronto Pearson International Airport landed in sixth place — although we'll call this a comeback after its recent ranking as <a href="https://www.narcity.com/air-canada-toronto-pearson-airport-global-ranking-2024" target="_blank" rel="noopener">one of the world's worst</a> for on-time performance and customer satisfaction.
</p><p> Meanwhile, Vancouver International Airport, despite recently being voted by passengers as the <a href="https://www.narcity.com/vancouver/canadian-airport-ranked-among-best-in-the-world-not-toronto-pearson" target="_blank" rel="noopener">third-best airport in the entire world</a>, placed eighth here.
</p><p>Montreal–Trudeau Airport, for its part, ranked squarely between the two in seventh place. That's right — there are SIX<em> </em>that ranked as better than YUL. We couldn't even <em>name</em> six other Canadian airports before reading this.</p><p> At the other end of the spectrum, New Brunswick's Saint John Airport was ranked dead last, scoring a measly 22.08 out of 100. It offers just two airlines flying to three destinations, with no lounge and only one dining option in the terminal. Regina International Airport and Fredericton International Airport also struggled to make an impression.
</p><p> Here's how the full list of the 25 airports shook out:
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<li><strong>Saskatoon</strong> John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) — 72.11</li>
<li><strong>Québec City</strong> Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) — 69.20</li>
<li><strong>St. John's</strong> International Airport (YYT) — 60.96</li>
<li><strong>Ottawa</strong> Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) — 52.66</li>
<li><strong>Thunder Bay</strong> International Airport (YQT) — 52.48</li>
<li><strong>Toronto</strong> Pearson International Airport (YYZ) — 52.33</li>
<li><strong>Montréal</strong>–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) — 51.65</li>
<li><strong>Vancouver</strong> International Airport (YVR) — 51.08</li>
<li><strong>Winnipeg</strong> James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) — 49.48</li>
<li>Greater <strong>Moncton</strong> International Airport (YQM) — 47.93</li>
<li><strong>Calgary</strong> International Airport (YYC) — 47.81</li>
<li><strong>Edmonton</strong> International Airport (YEG) — 47.49</li>
<li><strong>Halifax</strong> Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) — 47.40</li>
<li><strong>Yellowknife</strong> Airport (YZF) — 44.21</li>
<li><strong>London</strong> International Airport (YXU) — 37.62</li>
<li><strong>Victoria</strong> International Airport (YYJ) — 35.67</li>
<li><strong>Gander</strong> International Airport (YQX) — 33.57</li>
<li>Erik Nielsen <strong>Whitehorse</strong> International Airport (YXY) — 32.62</li>
<li><strong>Charlottetown</strong> Airport (YYG) — 30.41</li>
<li><strong>Kelowna</strong> International Airport (YLW) — 29.10</li>
<li><strong>Iqaluit</strong> Airport (YFB) — 28.27</li>
<li><strong>Prince George</strong> Airport (YXS) — 27.92</li>
<li><strong>Fredericton</strong> International Airport (YFC) — 25.79</li>
<li><strong>Regina</strong> International Airport (YQR) — 22.36</li>
<li><strong>Saint John</strong> Airport (YSJ) — 22.08</li>
</ol><p> CasinosHunter founder Mike Hunter notes that with around <a href="https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/51-004-x/51-004-x2024001-eng.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">150 million passengers</a> flying in and out of Canadian airports annually, "A trip to Canada should be an exciting, stress-free experience. Therefore, when choosing your Canadian destination, it is always good to choose a destination airport you feel comfortable flying into."
</p><p> So, maybe this is your sign to try one of Canada's smaller local airports for your next trip — you might just be pleasantly surprised!
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