If you have friends who've recently got married or if you've ever looked into custom designed gowns, you have probably already heard the name Noccé. Pronounced 'No-Chay', the word was created to mean couture for an elegant evening and that's what they offer to Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and area brides - only without the designer price. At local shows, through photos of past weddings, and from visiting their gown shop, The Ring has had the opportunity to see first hand, the beautiful custom creations that Noccé Custom Gown Design produces for their brides.  Read more

Time and time again Charmanté Bridal & Evening Wear finds that their key to success is offering a wide selection of gowns and a no-pressure sales environment. Their first priority is making sure that the purchase of your wedding gown and accessories is always fun and stress-free. One of the hottest bridal salons in Waterloo Region, Charmanté Bridal is a family owned business with ties to Bridal Classics Inc., a major wholesale distributor of bridal headpieces and accessories throughout North America. Charmanté's close link with Bridal Classics allows them to offer outstanding prices and a large selection of accessories including veils, tiaras and jewellery.  Read more

One of The Ring's most exciting and unique finds to date has got to be Petite Parfait. Owner and Designer Erika Mills offers brides the best in bridal couture style for the smallest members of their wedding party. From luxurious flower girl gowns to baby boy tuxedos and christening attire, Erika uses raw silk to create fabulous custom-made gowns, little boy attire and bridal accessories.  Read more

La Crème is a fashion and gift boutique whose name speaks for itself. Owned by Nancy Boudreau, La Crème has a reputation for high-style, top service and turning colour schemes into fashion statements. The trendy boutique has locations in St. Jacobs and Guelph, where it has built its clientele, won awards, set trends, and at some point over the span of its 20 years in business, become a favourite with brides.  Read more

With ten years of experience in the wedding industry, first as a photographer, then a recent bride, and now the Owner of her accessories and favours store, Urban Bride, Simona Cherler Gagliostro seems to know what local brides are looking for and what they expect in service when they go out looking for it. On top of wanting to give you exactly what you want, Simona's desire is that every bride gets the amazing wedding she deserves. Urban Bride, conveniently located in Downtown Galt, is a one-stop shop for your favours, accessories, flower girl dresses, lingerie, shoes and more. You get the vast selection of shopping online with the comfort of dealing with a friendly and professional person face to face.  Read more

For Fegus-based Elegant Affair Bridals, running a bridal gown shop isn’t just about helping brides find gowns. Owner Natalie Airdrie and her team of Bridal Consultants say it’s about listening to each bride’s love story, wedding details, and style, and then using that knowledge to make sure they find their dream wedding gown. Natalie says Elegant Affair Bridals will not only fit a bride with the right dress for her body, but also one that fits her personality and individual style. "You're limited only by your imagination."  Read more