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Wedding tunes database | First Dance/Love Songs (Bride & Groom)

When the team at The Ring set out to create the Ultimate Wedding Tunes Database, we did so with the goal of creating the best first and last dance songs list ever (obviously) and also because it was just a super fun project.

That was six years ago... making these tunes seriously out of date. But it's also true that many of them will always be romantic classics. And since this wedding tunes database is still a top hit with google search bots and with brides, we made up our minds. We're bringing it out of the archives, dusting it off and posting it, because nothing beats a sappy, love-struck ballad.

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Trends & Style Spotlight

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

Fashion and celeb shooters at LoveKnots come home to London weddings
According to LoveKnots Studios, many brides and grooms are being a lot more creative with their photos and are willing to take more risks. "The last wedding that we shot, the bride and bridesmaids all wore rubber boots and they did most of their photos on a farm."

Brides also love the more photojournalistic approach to wedding photography, but still keep some of the more traditional shots for the parents.

LoveKnots Studios is reviewed in London Area
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Where to find The Wedding Ring Magazine

We know it's already been out for a month now, but since we're still getting inquiries about where you can get the Spring/Summer 2010 edition of The Wedding Ring Magazine, we thought we'd summarize it in this neat and tidy list.

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Julia & Craig :: Celebrating shared traditions

August 23 2009 :: Liuna Station, Hamilton

Photography by In Bloom Photography
Story by TheWeddingRing.ca

Julia Horel and Craig O’Brien met in February 2004 while going to separate universities but coming together through mutual friends. They exchanged email addresses and after one message lead to another, they were dating. Julia and Craig spent time together whenever they could, but their relationship had its challenges, from hectic school schedules to their three-year long distance relationship that went on until Craig and Julia moved to Vancouver together while she was in grad school. They felt they’d been apart long enough.

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A long friendship proves to be a perfect start for a great marriage

February 28, 2009 :: Belwood & Elora

Lindsay and Ryan had known each other for a long time, through friends of theirs, before they became husband and wife. It was on a camping trip one weekend when they realized there was a lot more to their connection than friendship... Months later, the couple announced their engagement to family and group of close-knit friends, much to everyone's astonishment and excitement.

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Love wins out over rain for this artistic couple

 John & Lindsey :: August 8, 2009
Goderich, Ontario

Photography by Jakal Photography
Story by TheWeddingRing.ca

John and Lindsey met in 2004 when they both attended a concert of Chinese music in Montreal. Lindsey's roommate introduced the two, which led to the group getting together for tea. They must have hit it off because after this outing, Lindsey found herself visiting places where she hoped she would bump into John. She got John's phone number through a mutual friend and the two shared an exciting first date. Within four months, John and Lindsey were living together.

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Community Photo Galleries

Couples use Toronto's urban, contemporary backdrop for engagement shoots

This engaged couple took to the streets with photographers of Renaissance Studios Photography. It's all about taking advantage of the contemporary style of the urban backdrop that makes Toronto such a fabulous location for engagement shoots and weddings. Read more...

 

brantford weddings, brantford bridesmaidsFall 2009 bride and groom get creative with their 'apple red' wedding day

After a seven year relationship that began as a high school romance, Rachel Montgomery, a CHCH news writer, and Jonathan Schrader, an Electrical Engineer Technologist, were married in October 2009 in Brantford Ontario. They say they knew from the beginning that their relationship was for keeps. Even though she let Jonathan wait a while before hearing the words for himself, Rachel admits she knew almost right away that he was the one. "We knew long before our wedding day that wanted to be with each other forever." Full story...

 

Couple beats the pre-winter weather with a wedding in sunny Dominican

With winds blistering outside and salt stained pants dripping with slush, it's hard to imagine that Spring is in the near future. And as the Team at The Ring turns up the furnace, we find ourselves lost in photos from destination weddings. The sun, the sand and the vibrant colours almost made us forget that it was minus thirty outside.

Jennifer & Tyler had the same idea when they planned their wedding in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic for November of 2009. And now, while all of our tanless bodies dry out, Jennifer and Tyler have their photos to look at while they drift back to their perfectly sunny wedding day, which was held on November 24, 2009. Luckily for us, they've shared their photos and a bit of their wedding story.

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Canada’s most gorgeous weddings are right here in Southwestern Ontario

Story by TheWeddingRing.ca
with reviewed experts in The Ring

The cities, villages, lakes and countryside of Southwestern Ontario are home to some of Canada’s most gorgeous events - especially weddings. Even with the growing popularity of destination weddings, for many couples, a home grown wedding is the only way to truly celebrate the beginning of a new life together. It’s where they grew up, fell in love and plan to settle down. View gorgeous Ontario weddings...

 
Hessenland Outdoor Ceremony Photo

Huron County a hot spot for gorgeous outdoor weddings

In our search for the best of the best in Huron County, we talked to some of the wedding vendors we know and trust to find out more about what this vast and beautiful countryside has to offer. Here's what we found...

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Paul Cummings, Head Chef at Indulge

RECIPE OF THE MONTH: JANUARY

Shrimp with Coconut Milk and Butternut Squash

by Paul Cummings, Owner and Head Chef at Indulge Natural and Organic Kitchen 
 
This recipe is great as most of it can be prepared ahead of time and then finished in a matter of about ten minutes. If you are a fan of coconut shrimp, I encourage you to try this dish as I’m sure you and your dinner guests will be pleased with the results. This dish is fragrant, fresh and clean.  Enjoy!

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Ask your DJ the right questions

An expert tip

Expert tip submitted by Adrian Peters of A&M Sounds Disck jockey Serviceand featured in The Wedding Ring Magazine, Spring/Summer 2010 issue!of A&M Sounds Disck jockey Service

Among many others, Adrian Peters of A & M Sounds Disc Jockey Service recommends asking the following questions before hiring your DJ…

•  Date availability •  Years and level of experience •  Do we get face to face meetings

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News from the experts

Brentwood specializes in old-fashioned chauffeur service with genuine care towards couples
Adding to the inventory, Brentwood's new Excursion is the biggest SUV on the market. It holds 14 people! They've also added a new LimoBus that holds 20 people. A very cool option, this bus even comes equipped with a big screen TV.
Brentwood Livery Full Review
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

Shrimp with Coconut Milk and Butternut Squash from Paul Cummings, Owner and Head Chef at Indulge Natural and Organic Kitchen.

 
CORRECTION | THE WEDDING RING MAGAZINE
SPRING/SUMMER 2010

Page 26: Top left photo of fabulous tea ceremony, taken by HRM Photography.
 

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Bridal Shows @ A Glance

Tue Feb 09, 2010
Wedding Planning Weekend in Punta Cana
Sat Feb 20, 2010
Stratford Spring Bridal Expo
Sun Feb 28, 2010 @11:00AM - 04:00PM
The Wedding Show, DIY Edition
Sun Feb 28, 2010 @11:00AM - 04:00PM
2010 Wedding Show
Sun Feb 28, 2010 @11:30AM - 04:30PM
'Wedding Expo 2010' Spring Edition
Sun Feb 28, 2010 @12:00PM - 05:00PM
Kitchener-Waterloo Gay Wedding Show
Tue Mar 02, 2010 @06:30PM -
Hamilton Bridal Showcase
Sun Mar 07, 2010 @01:30PM -
Burlington Bridal Showcase
Sun Mar 14, 2010 @01:00PM - 04:00PM
Kitchener Spring 2010 Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase
Sun Mar 21, 2010 @11:00AM - 04:00PM
Woodstock Wedding Wonderland

Sales & Savings in The Ring

Tue Feb 09, 2010
5% of your wedding favours order will help Haiti
Tue Feb 09, 2010
March wedding décor savings
Tue Feb 09, 2010
Taylor's Gown Sales to Help Haiti Relief
Tue Feb 09, 2010 @08:00AM -
Save 10% on photography with Pure Photo
Tue Feb 09, 2010 @08:00AM - 11:59PM
The BIG Win Your Wedding Photography Contest 2011
Fri Feb 12, 2010
Trunk Show @ Couture Threads