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WHAT ONTARIO WEDDING EXPERTS ARE SEEING IN TODAY'S FABULOUS WEDDINGS

An array of items for all wedding styles and budgets adds to Signature Events Rental Centre's success and popularity
According to Signature Events Rental Centre, GREEN GREEN GREEN! Both colour and environmentally! Green is a big colour for 2010! From emerald to lime, in any shade, green is a fresh accent colour! And for the environmentally conscious bride and groom, renting your dishware, glass wear and utensils is a great way to be green!

Floor vases make excellent aisle markers. Simply fill with water and floating candles, flowers or fabric in your accent colour for a unique look. Varying heights and styles of vases make even more of an impact!

Signature Events Rental Centre is reviewed in London Area
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 PHOTO BY CALLA STUDIO 

Our Top 10 Fave Finds From 2009

When we returned to the office at the beginning of January, rested up and full of turkey, we were bombarded each day by lists summing up 2009 – the top songs, movies, fashion trends, etc.. So, we decided to make our own list of our Top 10 favourite wedding-related things of 2009 – from trends and ideas, to products and services.

Ok, so we're over a month late, but when there's tons of blogs, sites, articles and galleries to go through, it was harder than we thought to narrow it down to just 10.

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One couple's DIY approach to, and advice for, wedding planning

October 10, 2009 :: Immaculate Conception RCC, Alliston; Hockley Valley Resort & Spa, Orangeville

Photography by Taylor Jackson Photography and Christine Reid Photography
Story by Carla @ The Ring

Whether it was fate or just sweet, romantic luck, Alicja and Ryan Kennedy ran into each other in Dominican Republic, even though they lived only five minutes apart in their home town. That meeting changed their lives forever. Four years later, on Christmas Even in 2007, Ryan proposed to Alicja and she said yes.

To choose their wedding date, they used a number of factors. They are both lovers of the outdoors (they spend a lot of time hiking in Waterloo together with their dogs) so the pair thought the colours of Fall would make for fantastic photos and a magical mood. "From the beginning of the planning process we wanted our wedding to be a venue for us to reflect our unique style and personality” explained Alicja. They also wanted to be able to give back to all of the friends and family who have made them the people they are today. "We wouldn’t be the couple we are without their support." So, they decided on Thanksgiving weekend in 2009.

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH: FEBRUARY

Rubbed Pork Spareribs

by Paul Cummings, Owner and Head Chef at Indulge Natural and Organic Kitchen 

Although I cook these most often in the summer, they are especially popular in the winter if you love BBQ and are willing to grill in the cold. I love finger foods and these go great with your favourite coleslaw, potato and green bean salad, or grilled vegetables. Enjoy!

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Favourite cambridge wedding photosGalleries:Anne Edgar Photography gives us a peek at her favourite pics

Photographers love every image they shoot - otherwise they probably wouldn't be in the business, right? But have you ever wondered which ones they personally love most?

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Bridal Elegance shares their favourite wedding gown photos

Family owned Bridal Elegance in Exeter sees hundreds of Huron County brides each year who visit the shop looking for the perfect gown. Wilma Truemner and Tara Obre are always glad to help out.

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Reality Wedding Story:
Two cities, two chances, two best friends, one sweet day

Andrea & Luke, August 29 2009 | The Windermere Manor, London

Photography by HRM Photography
Story by Jennifer Goulden

Andrea Jelly and Luke Nixon-Janssen have known each other since they were teenagers in Dorchester, Ontario. But it wasn't until they met again years later in Toronto that they wondered if there might be something more to it than friendship.

On their first night out together in Toronto the pair headed to China Town for dinner with a couple of Luke's friends. Andrea remembers opening her fortune cookie at the end of the meal and it saying she would reconnect with an old friend. After meeting in two different times in their lives and in two separate cities, Andrea says, "I suspected at that point that maybe it was a weird sign from the universe letting me know this was going to be something bigger. We became inseparable almost right away and moved in together a year later."

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PHOTO COURTESY OF JASON CURTIS

Choosing an officiant for your wedding ceremony

This expert tip is from Rev. Mandi Neiser, an ordained, non-denominational Minister and Owner of Married by Mandi in Hamilton. She provides personalized wedding ceremonies and her experience is reviewed in TheWeddingRing.ca.

The date is booked, the hall is rented, the D.J. is hired and the dress has been chosen. You think you’ve covered everything, until you realize one small detail – “Who’s going to marry us?” Of course, if you plan to marry in a church, your Minister, Pastor or Priest will have the honour of presiding over your vows, but if you don’t belong to a church, or simply prefer a more non-traditional or more spiritual ceremony, you will need to find someone to perform the ceremony at the location you have chosen. So now the daunting task of finding an Officiant begins. But it certainly doesn’t have to be an overwhelming task, especially if you are prepared, and know what you’re looking for.

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Lauren & Matt: An Education in Love

July 11, 2009 :: St. Andrew's Church, Guelph; Creelman Hall, University of Guelph

Photography and story submission by Two Tone Studios
Story by TheWeddingRing.ca

Lauren and Matt Rush are a fun couple who met while they were both attending the University of Guelph, which played a significant role in their relationship, and subsequently, their wedding as the reception was held on campus at Creelman Hall.

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A sunny California wedding powered by love

August 15, 2009 :: Pasadena, California

Story by Carla @ The Ring

The summer of 2009 was a whirlwind of weddings that I went to and was a part of - four beautiful weddings of eight amazing friends of mine and Tony's (that's my boyfriend, in case you were wondering). I've always loved weddings, even before I found this dream job where I get to write about them, so even though it was super busy, it was also really fun. It's even more fun now that I'm on the inside of the wedding industry because I get to take note of all of the moments, details and unique ways that people personalize their weddings.

The third wedding I went to, I was also lucky enough to be a part of. It took place in Pasadena California (a suburb of Los Angeles) between my elementary school friend, Kathryn (who we call Kat due to the amount of friends in our group with the same name and spelling) and her American fiancé, Justin.

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Now & Always wedding decorating in paris and brantford

Brides get creative with wedding colours

Paris and Brantford area decorating company, Now & Always, are experts at finding linens and decoration rentals to tie in with just about any wedding colours and themes, from traditional to contemporary or more daring. If you look through owner, Cindy Hefferan's, portfolio, it's fun to see how many Brantford and Paris brides and grooms are getting creative and showing personality with their décor. 

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Kitchener-Waterloo wedding was home-grown and focused on fun

July 18, 2009 :: St. Agnes Catholic Church, Waterloo; Concordia Club, Kitchener

Story by Carla @ The Ring

The summer of 2009 was a whirlwind of weddings that I went to and was a part of - four beautiful weddings of eight amazing friends of mine and Tony's (that's my boyfriend, in case you were wondering). I've always loved weddings, even before I found this dream job where I get to write about them, so even though it was super busy, it was also really fun. It's even more fun now that I'm on the inside of the wedding industry because I get to take note of all of the moments, details and unique ways that people personalize their weddings...

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News from the experts

An array of items for all wedding styles and budgets adds to Signature Events Rental Centre's success and popularity
Save 15% on tent rentals when you book before April 1, 2010. New! Cruiser table slip covers in black or white. Cover bar tables without the messy, hanging tablecloth. Form fitted covers slip under feet of the table. A sash or ribbon in your accent colour gives a personalized look!
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Rubbed Pork Spareribs from Paul Cummings, Owner and Head Chef at Indulge Natural and Organic Kitchen.

 
CORRECTION | THE WEDDING RING MAGAZINE
SPRING/SUMMER 2010

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Bridal Shows @ A Glance

Sun Mar 14, 2010 @01:00PM - 04:00PM
Kitchener Spring 2010 Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase
Sat Mar 20, 2010 @10:00AM - 03:00PM
Create your Wedding: A Workshop for Brides-to-be
Sun Mar 21, 2010 @11:00AM - 04:00PM
Woodstock Wedding Wonderland
Sun Mar 28, 2010 @12:00PM - 05:00PM
"Wish Upon A Star" Bridal Show
Sun Mar 28, 2010 @01:00PM - 04:00PM
Open House @ C'est Chic! Photography
Mon Apr 12, 2010
FREE Do It Yourself Seminar @ Shoppers Drug Mart Laurelwood
Tue Apr 13, 2010 @06:30PM -
Stoney Creek Bridal Showcase
Sun Apr 18, 2010 @12:00PM - 05:00PM
Strathroy-Caradoc Wedding Show
Sat Apr 24, 2010 @12:00PM - 04:00PM
Spring Open House 2010
Sat Apr 24, 2010 @12:00PM - 04:00PM
The 9th Annual Wedding & Event Fair

Sales & Savings in The Ring

Tue Mar 09, 2010
Fantastic Savings with Anne Edgar Photography
Tue Mar 09, 2010
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