Want to plan like a pro? This workshop is a must...

If you're a bride in the Burlington, Oakville or Hamilton areas, this workshop is a must. There's just 5 days to the Create your Wedding Workshop for Brides-to-be at the Burlington Hotel and Conference Centre.

From current wedding trends to staying on budget, there's a list of reasons why you'll love this workshop. Check it out.

Creating a memorable ceremony with feeling

An Expert Tip by Mandi Neiser, Ordained Minister for Married by Mandi
Photos (left and below, right) courtesy of D&G Photography

The person you love more than anything else in the world just asked for your hand in marriage. Now, the task at hand is to decide when, where and how your wedding day is going to unfold.

Planning a wedding is one of the most important times in a couple's life no matter their age or financial status. It’s a decision that needs some serious consideration whether blending two families, three pets and a home together as one, or simply taking two incredibly special human beings who are dedicated to taking their relationship to entirely new level of commitment. Maybe I’m biased because of the significant role I play on the wedding day; however, I feel that the ceremony is the most important part of the day – no matter what a couple's religious beliefs or family background is, the number of years together, or their age. Read more...

Latest reviews in The Hamilton Wedding Ring

Sticks and Stems mixes modern trends, classic looks and plenty of detail for flowers that pop

Modern, artistic designs are a must for every wedding floral design that Lori Grover creates through her new company, Sticks and Stems Floral Studio. Whether it's feathers and pearls or jewels and wire, Lori says she sets herself apart and meets the style needs of Hamilton and area brides by combining current trends with classic looks, adapting her own unique style, and staying true to her fascination for using non-traditional flowers. She admits that she's always looking to create that wow factor in every design, which she finds comes from focusing on the details – extra flourish or embellishments that set her designs apart and make them pop. But most important to Lori is making a personal connection with each of her bridal clients and making sure that the planning process is as fun for brides as it is for her.

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Wedding planner focuses on every detail from concept to completion

To Nicole Harrison, Owner of She Said "Yes" Weddings, your dreams and visions are just as important to her as they are to you from the moment you're engaged to the end of the wedding day. She loves a challenge and thrives on seeing a wedding day celebration come to life. Offering patience when it's needed, and aggressiveness if necessary, there's not much that Nicole can't do. In fact, she doesn't believe in the phrase "I can't".

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Kathy DeMerchant is all about chemistry, vibrant images, fashion and fabulous wedding photography

Kathy DeMerchant Photography should be on the must-see list of any Hamilton area bride who’s on the hunt for a fabulous photographer. Kathy’s work is all about creating imagery that captures and evokes people's emotions. Drawing inspiration from other photographers and from the fashion world at large, Kathy shoots in a modern, fresh, fun style without missing the romance and timeless sentiment that wedding photography requires. When we met with Kathy and checked out her portfolio, we were taken into the moments she's captured, as if we were there, and fell in love with her vibrant colours that make her subjects' lips pop and shoes shine. No doubt, Kathy's ten years of experience in image processing and enhancing allows her the freedom to create unique post-processing effects, turning your photos into fine art pieces.

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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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6 fabulous outdoor wedding ceremony locations, close to home

Many couples dream of an outdoor wedding, but the search for one can take quite alot of footwork.

That's why staff at The Ring spoke with Hamlton wedding officiant, Mandi Neiser, to get her take on some of her favourite outdoor wedding ceremony locations in the area.