Latest reviews on wedding experts in the Brantford, Paris and surrounding area

Family owners bring dedication, expertise & quality to the forefront of the tuxedo market

In the past, The Ring has visited and called Collins Formal Wear countless times in an effort to do research for our brides and grooms. Every single time we approach Collins, we are greeted the same way each customer is greeted - warmly and with appreciation. Even with tons of weddings on the go, clients filling their rental locations, and lots on their plates, the three owners of Collins Formal Wear - Lynda, Brad and Curt Collins never fail to provide exceptional service to each of their clients, which likely has something to do with the fact that they believe "shopping for a tux is like shopping for a wedding gown. It's not a decision to be taken lightly." It's for this reason, and for their extensive selection of high quality, exclusive formal wear, that The Ring decided every groom (and his bride) should know what we know about Collins Formal Wear.

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From 'English Garden' to 'Renaissance' décor, Paris decorator sets the scene for weddings

The first time that we visited the Now & Always showroom, Cindy Hefferan had dozens of candles and lanterns lit, all of her twinkle lights were sparkling throughout the room, and her portfolio was arranged to showcase a large collection of events she's decorates. Cindy does this for every client because it introduces them to the Now & Always style of decorating. It also hints at what's to come for the bride and groom, should they hire Cindy to create a mood for their reception. What all of this really says to us, though, is that Cindy cares about presentation and details.

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Fall 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...

Reality Wedding Story:
Love is a team sport for one Brantford couple

Photography & submission by So Jeles Photography
Story by TheWeddingRing.ca

Adam and Lyndsay Kowalyk were married on October 24th, 2009. Their wedding day stretched across two cities, beginning with a ceremony at the gorgeous St Jude's Anglican Church. Full story...

Why Boudoir Photography is So Hot

Expert Tip from Carolyn Pongracz of In Bloom Photography

There’s a new trend among brides and newly married women. Sometimes called ‘intimates’ or ‘glamour portraits”, boudoir photo sessions are the literally hottest gift idea right now for an unsuspecting groom.

Holly & Aaron: Going to the Chapel

August 9 2008 :: Cranberry Creek Gardens, Lyndoche & Emmanuel Bible Church, Simcoe

Holly Heinrichs and Aaron Johnson describe their wedding day as fresh, fun and all about the details. The gorgeous couple exchanged vows on a sunny August 9th afternoon at Cranberry Creek Gardens in front of a gorgeous, old, rustic church with a bell at the steeple.