Fabulous Shoe Gallery

Urban Bride is a contemporary bridal accessories boutique in the K-W region, who just celebrated their third year in business. The store specializes in bridal shoes, with over 100 styles on display, also featuring the newest Signature Line of shoes, custom hair accessories, flowers, fascinators, medieval and whimsical flower girls dresses and custom bridal jewellery. Urban Bride is a handy one-stop shop for many wedding needs.

 

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.

Choosing gowns your bridesmaids will love

Ileana Poessy at Noccé Bridal Designs, a Kitchener-based custom gown design shop, says that bridal party attire has definitely evolved. “The brides we see at Noccé are looking for something that’s customized just for them, something that matches what they’re already envisioning in their head…” Ileana creates gowns from scratch according to the mental notes and actual sketches created between herself, the brides and their bridesmaids, and of course, Ileana. And while anything couture usually costs more than something produced in big quantities, Ileana says “Bridal parties are often surprised to find that custom gowns can be as affordable as off-the-rack choices.”

Trends Report: Wedding cakes from damask designs to suitcase-style

Joanne Vincent runs the popular, Kitchener-based wedding cake company, JoRa Wedding Cakes. And over the past twenty-five years, design trends have come and gone; so when Joanne shared a couple of her favourite cake design trends with The Wedding Ring, we couldn't help but pass them on.

Wedding Trends: Outdoor Ceremonies

A Day in the Life of an Outdoor Ceremony

At least half of the brides out there have debated on having an outdoor ceremony. You immediately think nature, simplicity, beauty... But then is it really? What's the scoop on weather, temperature, high-heeled shoes on the grass... We've asked some of The Ring's  experts to find out the truth about the 'outdoor ceremony'!

Trends Report: Dining in Style

Centrepiece & décor trends

For a reception space that takes your guests breath away, it's all about making a fabulous first impression. And nothing can do that better than a room filled with tables that are dressed to impress.

Trends Report: Dining in Style

Centrepiece & décor trends

For a reception space that takes your guests breath away, it's all about making a fabulous first impression. And nothing can do that better than a room filled with tables that are dressed to impress.

Cake design trends in style & taste

TheWeddingRing.ca sat down with Chrissie Boon, cake designer and owner of Too Nice to Slice for the inside scoop (or slice) on what's hot in wedding cakes right now.

Whether it's your sense of humour or your Christmas theme, Chrissie Boon says there can be a lot more to your cake then ribbon and roses. 

Wedding Trends: The Off-Day Wedding

Having an ‘off day’ can be a good thing: Sundays & Fridays

Choosing to have a wedding on an ‘off day’, can also be a great pick for brides who don’t have a lot of time to plan. You’re much more likely to get the vendors you want (and possibly a special rate) for a Friday or Sunday wedding, as opposed to the traditional Saturday

Wedding Trends: Off-Season Weddings

Brides are saying 'I Do' to off-season weddings, velvet gowns & twinkle lights

Traditionally, from about May to October each year, the K-W area’s wedding vendors, churches, and banquet halls are hoppin’ with weddings. This is a given. For brides, this means that if you're starting to plan less than twelve months before the big day, you're going to have a tough time finding vendors and locations for your wedding, that aren't already booked.