Amie & Troy: The colour of love

August 8, 2009 :: Rockwood Mill Ruins, Rockwood Conservation Area & Schwaben Club, Kitchener

Photography by Sheila Braam Photography (www.sheilabraam.com)
Story by TheWeddingRing.ca

Troy Huber and Amie MacDonald are true high school sweethearts. They’ve been together for twelve years and their connection is obvious in the way they talk about each other. Amie credits their strong relationship to Troy. “He’s sweet, kind, and hard working. I love that Troy is really friendly, kind, and hard working and that he really values his family... and he can always make me laugh.” Troy says he loves Amie’s easygoing, positive personality. “She is caring and thoughtful.”

Jane & Steve: A 'classic' Guelph wedding day

Photography by John Wills Photography

Just two days after John Wills of John Wills Photography shot Jane and Steve's May 2010 wedding, he was submitting the story for The Ring's Reality Wedding Series. Inspired by the energy of the couple and their wedding party, he explained, "The couple and wedding party had me laughing all day... It sure doesn't seem like work when you photograph incredible people like these."

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.

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.

Clair & Kiran: A Marriage of Cultures

December 13 2008 :: Rockmosa Community Centre, Rockwood

Photography by Mélanie Driedger Photography
Story by TheWeddingRing.ca

Clair Hopkins Brandow and Kirankumar Modi met in December 2002 at work shortly after Clair moved to Ontario from Saskatchewan. She says that she and Kiran became friends right away started dating in February 2003. Early into their relationship, Clair admits she found herself on the phone with her mom, telling her that Kiran was someone special, “I remember telling my mom that Kiran was someone I could marry…”

Dana & Adam: Northern Ontario Wedding Style

October 4 2008 :: Algoma Mills

Dana Arkilander and Adam Lauder met six years ago while sharing the late shift at a Waterloo coffee pub. After work, they often found themselves playing cards into the wee hours of the night. After Dana first asked Adam out to on an official date - to a movie - that was it. "We've been together ever since."

Crystal & Brandon: Winter Wedding Charm

March 15 2008 :: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Brantford
& Concorida Club, Kitchener

Brandon Dmytryshyn proposed to Crystal Kalcsa in August of 2007. Brandon and Crystal had taken a walk down the beach at sunset, only to return to a fairytale scene set up by their close friends—a blanket laid on the beach surrounded by burning candles and a bottle of wine. “We drank strawberry wine, watched shooting stars and then Brandon proposed… Of course I said yes,” explained Crystal. She says that she and Brandon share a deep love and respect for each other and for God.

Tyla & Brian: Saying ‘I Do' in Style

June 14 2008 :: Hauser Hall, Heidelberg

Like so many couples today, Tyla Fullerton and Brian Sweet met on the internet. Brian said one of the things he loved most about Tyla was that she is a strong intelligent woman “who cares deeply about her family and community.” For Tyla, it was about “Brian’s sense of humour and his optimism. He can always make me laugh and he keeps me grounded.”

Sherill & Nathan: A Truly Green Wedding

August 29 2008 :: Toronto Music Garden & Harbour View Estates, Toronto

Nathan Beranger met Sherill Chapman in Toronto in late 2004. "From the moment I first met her I felt more at ease with her than anyone else. It is very easy to talk to her about almost anything."