HomeLife Results shares 12 tips for home buying

You wore your dream dress, danced in your dream hall and married the person of your dreams; now, as newlyweds, it's time for you and your new spouse to buy your dream home. But, as first time home buyers, maybe you don't know where to start or what to do along the way. Luckily, there's helpful people like Lisa Hamilton and Maryanne Fitzgerald, Sales Representatives for HomeLife Results Realty Inc. in Hamilton, who have a 12 step guide to buying your home.

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Captivating Images combines traditional style with a fresh approach for Brantford area weddings

The memories of your wedding day are captured forever in images, and to make sure the story is told just the way it happened on that special day, you need a photographer you can trust. Allison Groulx, Owner of Captivating Images, wants to be that person and has proven successful with couples over the past three years who say her friendly and flexible attitude make her more like a friend than their photographer.

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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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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...

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.