ONTARIO > Kitchener-Waterloo > Bride-Savvy - Features
Kitchener-Waterloo "Wedding Saviours" make a difference with FREE WEDDING {Contest Update | 3 finalists chosen}
Wedding Saviours has chosen 3 finalists to give away it's first FREE WEDDING to a Kitchener-Waterloo couple that otherwise would not be able to afford it. A team of wedding professionals and business partners are currently working to pay-it-forward in their community in the ways they know best!
Read more: K-W "Wedding Saviours" make a difference with FREE WEDDING contest update
ONTARIO > Kitchener-Waterloo > Bride-Savvy - Features
Update: Destination Weddings Open House Night - [Now at Northstar Travel] May 22nd
Sponsored and Presented by Destinations by Dawn (destinationsbydawn.com)
Our fifth open house is aimed specifically at DW brides and groom to be's. Wednesday May 22nd, 2013's Destination Weddings Open House at the office of Northstar Travel is an event you won't want to miss! This open house gives you access to tourism board representatives, a destination wedding travel specialist, a DW wedding photography specialist and tons of useful information that any DW couple needs. You'll have privileged access to behind-the-scenes people from all over the world that... Click for more details & to register :)
Read more: UPDATED INFO: Destination Weddings Open House Night @ *Northstar Travel* | May 22, 2013
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ONTARIO > Kitchener-Waterloo > Bride-Savvy - Wedding Flowers
Julia Flowers celebrates their Grand Opening with special Mother's Day pricing
Julia Weddings has added florals to their list of services and to celebrate the OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING of Julia Flowers they are offering special discounts for Mother's Day.
ONTARIO > Kitchener-Waterloo > Bride-Savvy - Bride Inspired
Sisterhood of the Travelling Wedding Dress – Part two
Story by Danika Snow-Kempel – Uptown Designs (review | website)
We recently posted this amazing pay it forward story from Danika's blog and had to share the follow up. LOVE it! ♥
I’m feeling a little giddy today!
A few weeks ago, I shared a story with all of you that was pretty special to me.
Long story short, my wedding dress has taken a trip to North Carolina and was worn by a beautiful bride named Kristine for her wedding on April 9th. I was so excited to “pay it forward” if you will.
Read more: Sisterhood of the Travelling Wedding Dress – Part two
ONTARIO > Kitchener-Waterloo > Bride-Savvy - Features
{sale} Couture Threads hosts a Pronovias, La Sposa and Enzoani BLOWOUT Sale!
Couture Threads is offering a fantastic spring gown sale at their Stratford store!
To make room for new lines, they're clearing out all in-stock Pronovias, La Sposa and Enzoani gowns and offering a fabulous 75% discount to you as they do!
Read more: {sale} Couture Threads hosts a Pronovias, La Sposa and Enzoani Blowout Sale
ONTARIO > Kitchener-Waterloo > Bride-Savvy - Invitations & Stationery
Invitation Gallery | Some of our favourite Invitations from Uptown Designs, Scribe's Nook Inc. & Paperboat Creations
We know how important your wedding day is, and the following invitation specialists are committed to making the invitation design process an easy and stress free one. Uptown Designs (website) is a design studio specializing in custom wedding invitations, providing each client with personlized design service to ensure that your wedding invitation is unique. Stationary shop Scribe's Nook Inc. (website) offers everything you need to make your own unique invitations, programs, save the date cards, and other wedding stationary. From DIY to full service options, the shop is a hot spot for Southwestern Ontario brides, located in the heart of KW. Paperboat Creations (website) offers creative designs with fresh ideas for the stylish individual who seeks elegant and modern simplicity. Focusing on a clean design and sophisticated elegance, Paperboat Creations promises great design with a mixture of style and illustrative impression to every one of its clients. Click here to browse the online invitation gallery.
ONTARIO > Kitchener-Waterloo > Bride-Savvy - Wedding Videography
JJJ Video offers Special booking promo for month of May
Couples looking for a wedding videographer will absolutely LOVE this special promo from "JJJ." John is offering some sweet savings and some of the very best prices in the area....
Read more: JJJ Video offers Special booking promo for month of May
ONTARIO > Kitchener-Waterloo > Bride-Savvy - Good To Know
Whistle Bear Golf Club set to expand its clubhouse for future brides
Whistle Bear Golf Club will rebuild its clubhouse and continue to make improvements to its golf course as the club transitions into a full-scale country club.
Renowned architect, William Hicks, of Oakville-based Hicks Partners, has been retained to lead the expansion and redesign of the clubhouse, while Carrick Design and award-winning golf course architect Doug Carrick will oversee changes to the golf course.
Read more: Whistle Bear Golf Club set to expand its clubhouse for future brides
For vendors | Call for collaboration {Fall/Winter 2013 issue of The Wedding Ring Magazine}
The team at The Ring is looking for unique, trendy, gorgeous content submissions for the next issue of The Wedding Ring Magazine ONTARIO, coming out in September 2013. This is our chance to collaborate with local wedding experts while creating incredible content for the brides who love it.
All Ontario experts in The Ring are invited to submit expert tips, story ideas, photos, trends, reality wedding stories, or favourite things to the Ontario edition of the magazine!
Read more: FOR VENDORS: Call for Collaboration for the September 2013 magazine!
ONTARIO > Kitchener-Waterloo > Bride-Savvy - Bride Inspired
Sisterhood of the Travelling Wedding Dress
Story by Danika Snow-Kempel – Uptown Designs (review | website)
We recently came across this amazing pay it forward story on her blog and had to share. LOVE it! ♥
ONTARIO > Kitchener-Waterloo > Bride-Savvy - Reality Wedding Stories
{Reality Wedding Story} | A Gorgeous Mexican Wedding Celebration - Jason & Sue
Photography by Sylvia Pond Photography (review)(website) | Story by The Wedding Ring
Bride & Groom: Susan (Sue) Alison Millar & Jason Graham Henry Martin
Wedding Date: Wednesday, March 13th 2013, 3pm
Engagement Date: December 24th 2011
How did you meet? “While working at Walt Disney World in Florida. We were both part of the International Program working in the Canadian Pavilion at Epcot.”
Ceremony Location: Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves at the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa, Mexico
Reception Location: La Laguna at the Grand Palladium Colonial Resort and Spa
Guest Count: 35
DIY project: “We purchased wooden fans from Micheals and attached ribbon in our wedding colours to give out as guest favours.”
Colours: Tropical green & pink
Jason and Sue wanted their wedding day to include their closest friends and family, and decided that a destination wedding was the ideal way to bring their loved ones together for a week-long celebration. The couple said ‘I do’ at a beachside resort in Mexico and enjoyed a day filled with love and family in an idyllic setting.
Read more: Reality Wedding Story | A Gorgeous Mexican Wedding Celebration - Jason & Sue
ONTARIO > Kitchener-Waterloo > Bride-Savvy - Wedding Photography
Calvin Photography celebrates their brand new website with savings for 2013 brides
Calvin Photography just launched a brand new website and, to celebrate a gorgeous new look, their offering $200 off to the next five couples who book their 2013 wedding with Calvin Photography!
Read more: Calvin Photography celebrates their brand new website with savings for 2013 brides
ONTARIO > London > Bride-Savvy - Reality Wedding Stories
{Reality Wedding Story} | Romance at the RIU:: A Costa Rican Destination Wedding - Amanda & Ryan
Photography by Alicia Riley Photography (website) (read review) | Story by The Wedding Ring
Bride & Groom: Amanda & Ryan Zettler
Wedding Date: March 7, 2013
Location: RIU Guanacaste, Costa Rica (website)
Amanda and Ryan were married at the all inclusive RIU resort in the beautiful region of Guanacaste, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Photographer Alicia Riley captured the couple's wedding day beautifully, from their ocean front ceremony to the destination-style celebration that followed...
ONTARIO > Huron County > Bride-Savvy - Wedding Photography
Spring is in the air: A wedding at The Waterlot
With spring just around the corner, Heidi Faul of Images Photography (review I website) shared some of her favourite photos from a lovely wedding at The Waterlot Restaurant & Inn (review I website) with The Ring.
Here's some warm inspiration for the spring and summer wedding season...
Read more: Spring is in the air:: A wedding at The Waterlot with Images Photography
ONTARIO > London > Bride-Savvy - Reality Wedding Stories

{ Reality Wedding Story } A rustic, country chic wedding day
Photography by HRM Photography (♥) (website) (read review) | Story by Rhianna @ The Ring
Bride & Groom: Matthew Lockwood & Shellby Graham
Engagement Date: February 29, 2012
Wedding Date: September 22, 2012
How they met: During the track and field season in Grade 9
Ceremony & Reception Location: Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London (♥) (website) (read review)
Bride’s Dress: Sew Stylish Wedding Works, Ingersoll (♥) (website) (read review)
Guest Count: 75
Spent the most on: The food. “It was completely worth it. For the amount of food we had it was an amazing deal!”
Spent the least on: Décor. “We tried to make as much as we could by hand or use family heirlooms and antiques.”
A love of antiques inspired Matthew and Shellby’s rustic, country chic wedding at Fanshawe Pioneer Village in London. With tons of personal touches and a focus on a fun and relaxed day, Matthew and Shellby say their wedding was a true reflection of their personalities. “We wanted everyone to have a great time but most of all, we wanted something that represented both of us. Looking back, we know we achieved that and we wouldn't have changed a thing.”
Read more: Reality Wedding Story | A rustic, country chic wedding day
ONTARIO > Guelph > Bride-Savvy - Wedding Style
Gown Gallery | Our favourite wedding Gowns from La Crème & Sew Stylish Wedding Works
Choosing your gown is not often easy. There are thousands of wedding gowns out there, different manufacturers, each with many of styles. La Crème specializes in gowns and dresses for Mothers of the Bride and Groom, bridesmaids, flower girls, ring bearers and guests of the wedding. They also offer a wide selection of shoes and accessories to compliment any dress or gown. Sew Stylish Wedding Works carries bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, flower girl dresses, mother of the bride/groom gowns, prom dresses, as well as all the necessities. Here's a few of our favourite gowns. Click here to browse the online gown gallery.
Read more: Gown Gallery | Photos of our favourite wedding gowns
ONTARIO > London > Bride-Savvy - Reality Wedding Stories
{Reality Wedding Story} | A Vintage DIY Wedding - Crystal & Danny
Photography by Alicia Riley Photography (website) (read review)
Bride & Groom: Crystal & Danny Abraham
Wedding Date: September 22, 2012
Ceremony & Reception Location: Whistle Bear Golf Club, Cambridge (read review)
Officiant: Christina Brighton, Celebrate Love and Life (read review)
Theme: Vintage-Travel
"DIY weddings are becoming more popular as brides like to personalize their day with little details and touches that they have made,” explains Rebecca of High Gloss Weddings. Vintage DIY brides are hitting antique shops, marketplaces and auction sales to find interesting and eclectic pieces to add to their décor, from vases to typewriters, to vintage books and cake stands, bringing old world charm to today's weddings."
Read more: Reality Wedding Story | A Vintage DIY Wedding - Crystal & Danny
BRITISH COLUMBIA > Vancouver Island Weddings - BC Bride-Savvy Tips
Wedding Worthy Venues on Vancouver Island - Spring/Summer 2013 Edition
Wedding Worthy Venues is a feature of The Wedding Ring Magazine that’s designed to give you an at-a-glance look at some of the amazing wedding locations found in Vancouver Island. Browse the profiles for the basics such as capacity and bar options. Want more? Find everything from colour schemes to wedding menus, and package pricing by checking out reception hall reviews at TheWeddingRing.ca.
Read more: Wedding-Worthy Venues on Vancouver Island - Spring/Summer 2013 Edition
BRITISH COLUMBIA > Vancouver Island Weddings - BC Bride-Savvy Tips
Vancouver Island Bridal Style ~ Looks to love!
Spring/Summer 2013 issue of The Wedding Ring Magazine VANCOUVER ISLAND

Read more: Spring Summer 2013 Bridal Looks to Love - Vancouver Island Bridal Style
BRITISH COLUMBIA > Vancouver Island Weddings - BC Bride-Savvy Tips

{ Wedding Music } Songs that say "good night"
Spring/Summer 2013 issue of The Wedding Ring Magazine VANCOUVER ISLAND
Ron Larson, of Hi-Way Productions (www.djpro.ca), has 15 years of radio and DJ experience and Ron is currently an on-air personality for Victoria's top rated station 100.3 The Q! Ron takes great pride in taking care of the details so that weddings days are fun, simple and organized for wedding couples.
Cat Power • I Found A Reason
Avett Brothers • I And Love And You
Said The Whale • Goodnight Moon
Magnetic Fields • The Book Of Love...
BRITISH COLUMBIA > Vancouver Island Weddings - Reality Wedding Stories Vancouver Island

{ Reality Wedding Story } Designer weddings run in the family
Spring/Summer 2013 issue of The Wedding Ring Magazine VANCOUVER ISLAND
Photography by Kristopher James Photography (♥) (www.kristopherjamesphotography.com) | Story by TheWeddingRing.ca
Eric and Murrae have known each other so long that they remember watching Sailor Moon at Murrae’s house when they were children. Fast forward to twelfth grade and Eric is trying to get Murrae’s attention. “I kept asking her out,” says Eric. And Murrae kept saying no. “But I kept pursuing until she asked me to join an acting group she was in.” Eric admits that he wasn’t really into acting but figured he had a better chance with Murrae if he did. He was right.
Read more: Reality Wedding Story | Designer weddings run in the family
Forever in our Hearts ♥
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a beloved member of The Wedding Ring family, Marg Hough. On March 21st, Marg lost her long and courageous battle with cancer.
Ontario Features - Wedding Features
2013 Brides' Choice Awards | Spread the ♥
It's here: the 2013 Brides' Choice Awards! Sweet!!
Over the weeks leading up to April 1st, 2013, brides will have their chance to spread the love by casting a vote for their favourite wedding experts.
These professionals make it their business to make sure your wedding is fabulous. Now it's your turn to give back!
ONTARIO > London > Bride-Savvy - Wedding Photography
The Truth about Boudoir Photography
A Q&A with professional photographer, Heather MacEachern, of HRM Photography
Boudoir Photography Sessions have been a hot topic in recent years. In fact, the last time HRM Photography offered a boudoir shoot in The Ring's Online Auction, it started a pretty heated bidding war. So, in an effort to find out the truth about boudoir photo sessions, we interviewed uber-popular photographer, Heather MacEachern of HRM Photography, to ask;
What are they really like? Who's brave enough to sign up? What's the real story behind the curtain here?
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