Gorgeous bridal gowns aren't hard to find if you're a Kitchener-Waterloo or Cambridge bride
It's no secret that the Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge area has some of Southwestern Ontario's finest and highest-reviewed bridal gown shops.
Brides from all over come to K-W specifically for the high-end designer lines, realistic prices, tons of sizing (so that every bride can not just browse but actually try on - imagine that...) the gowns they see. So if you're a bride on the hunt for a fabulous bridal gown or bridesmaids gown, thank your lucky stars you're in the Kitchener-Waterloo/Cambridge area.
OUT WITH THE OLD: wedding traditions vs. weddings today
In a time when couples want their weddings to be unique and original, wedding traditions are being replaced for more personalized aspects. But if traditions are falling by the wayside, what are brides and grooms doing to personalize their weddings and modernize some of the outdated traditions?
We turned to brides in The Wedding Ring community to find out what traditions are disappearing and what’s taking their place. Here’s what we found…
Latest reviews on wedding experts in the Kitchener-Waterloo Area
Sweet Pair Photography is a new name in wedding photography, but you’d never know it from looking at their work. As you browse their gorgeous online photo galleries or thumb through portfolios at your first meeting, you’ll be able to see why brides would say there’s soul behind these images, that Olga and Vladimir listen to you, and that they give you the chance to be the best version of yourself on a day you’ll remember for a lifetime.
Owned by Olga and Vladimir Plevak, Sweet Pair Photography is a combination of two different styles and personalities, a couple who feeds off each other’s creative and technical differences, and who offer two photographers at your wedding (who appear to be as in love with each other as they are with the inspiration they find in human nature).
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For Photographers Clint Russell and Shawn Van Daele, photographing weddings is much like telling a story - a story that's presented in gorgeous, sentimental, fun and creative photographs. Clint and Shawn have built their company, Renaissance Studios Photography, on a foundation of art, design, and fashion (elements that can be seen in each of their photos). "Since we're artists first, it's important to us to get unique, fun and magazine-quality shots throughout your whole day." They want to make sure all their brides and grooms get full bragging rights when it comes time to showing off their final photos. That's why each of the members of their large team of ten professional photographers shoots just about every moment and detail that they can. From quirky little moments, editorial style candids, and fun, vintage twists. And when they're not catching fabulous photos of the bride, groom and wedding party, they're covering the wedding guests in their fabulous 'Smile Booth', a featured service that brides can't help but love.
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Knowing that planning a wedding can be hectic and stressful, James Fields, Owner of Vintner's Cellar Waterloo, set out to make at least one part of it easy and fun. With a huge selection of high quality wines and a relentless pursuit of perfection, Vintner's Cellar runs on the motto, “30 minutes of your time makes 30 bottles of fine wine.” They can help you select wine based on both your budget and your food – complementing both and cutting your bar bill in half. In an attempt to provide personalized service for each of their customers, Vintner's Cellar can provide homemade wine for your bachelor/bachelorettes, reception and guest favours with customized labels. They can also host fun and interactive private bottling parties for you and your wedding party.
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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.
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Paul Cummings, the Head Chef and Owner of Indulge Natural and Organic Kitchen, is putting inspiration and the local farming community back into the art of planning a wedding menu. He uses a bistro-style cooking approach and ingredients that are local, seasonal and chemical-free wherever possible to put a new twist on traditional dishes.
Whether he’s serving from his Kitchener Farmer’s Market location, catering peanut butter panna cotta with caramel and a raspberry coulis (his take on his clients’ all-time favourite food - PB&Js) to 300 wedding guests, or teaching clients how to cook something new in their own homes, this Stratford Chefs School grad seems to look at cooking with a fresh perspective – and it’s obvious he’s having fun while he’s at it.
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You might want to mentally file away whatever you thought you knew about wedding planners. Ultimate Affairs makes you feel like hiring a wedding planner is simply obvious and the attention they’ve received from the press, the kudos they receive from local brides, and their long-standing, well-known reputation adds to this fact. Ultimate Affairs has grown larger each year they've catered to the Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph and surrounding areas. They have a team of associate planners, two business leaders who've done more than their fair share of wedding planning footwork, and they're a company that is one of the first to say, "Wedding planners are definitely not only for the big budget, formal weddings with mile-long guest lists... With all the demands on a bride's time, even a smaller or more casual wedding design merits the help of an expert wedding planner."
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There are no shortage of people who have excellent things to say about Brentwood Livery. We'd heard from both brides and other experts in town that Brentwood was a call we needed to make. When we finally met Brent and Marilyn Ferguson, we could tell that everything about them and their dedication to their business, was genuine. With Brentwood Livery, you get the distinct feeling of being taken care of and they truly care about you, your guests and your wedding day.
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Ku'r Salon and Spa's goal is to make sure you're feeling and looking fabulous on the morning of your wedding day. This Doon South Drive spa is a one-stop shop for all of your beauty needs from head to toe. Taline Danaoghlian and Katrina Byrne, Owners of Ku'r, and their team of expert stylists and aestheticians work from the inside out, relaxing you with massages and facials and making you look gorgeous with manis, pedis, make-up and hair design. This is where a bride goes to get what she wants on her day. They offer bridal discounts, trials and customized packages, all designed to suit the needs of each bride and her wedding party.
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Sonia Ryan is well-known and well-loved by brides and wedding experts alike. She can be seen speaking at conferences, hosting make-up workshops and training newer make-up artists on the ins and outs of wedding day beauty. Sonia offers everything from image consulting to personalized on-site wedding day make-up for bridal parties. She's fun, inspiring, and destined to be booked solid with brides. Let us explain...
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Decorating Dreams is about personality and style. Their success revolves around designing countless wedding dreams each year without losing the personal attention that lets you know you're truly taken care of here.
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If you grew up in the K-W area, you likely already know Jirina's Bakery by name or by taste - or both. That's because after over twenty years in the business, Jirina's Bakery has earned a reputation for fresh, delicious flavour, and designs that can compete with any of the most traditional or ultra contemporary cake shops in the country.
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Naghmeh Desroches has an unmistakable eye for gorgeous, authentic and, let's face it, incredible shots that could turn any wedding album into your new favourite book for a lifetime. She will bring you to love posed photography without sacrificing the option to have remarkable photojournalistic photos, which she does with her natural ability to make her subjects feel comfortable and look great in front of the camera.
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Surrounded by rolling hills, ponds and trees, Rebel Creek Golf Club gives the secluded feeling of a destination wedding location, just a few minutes from town.
Rebel Creek is where a bride and groom come if they're dreaming of wedding details such as waterside photos, a cocktail hour held on a gorgeous field stone and wrought-iron patio, or a reception in an incredible banquet facility with vaulted ceilings and a view to fall in love with.
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How to Host a Memorable Bachelorette
Expert Tip from Leanne Giilck and Sarah Willett of Impact Movement Studios Inc.
Bachelorette parties are a right of passage to the much anticipated married life that awaits the soon-to-be bride. Formerly, bachelorette parties were seen as the bride’s last night as a single woman. In recent years, bachelorette parties have become more creative, involving a variety of fun activities to make the evening memorable for all involved. It should be a celebration of the bride and a chance for her to spend a fun night with her ladies.
DIY brides in The Ring:: How one bride took a do-it-yourself approach to décorby Rebeca Klein, Contributing Bride & Member of The RingDecorating is one of the biggest parts of a wedding. It is something that makes each wedding unique, but, at the same time, can be pricey. There are some things you can't help but hire a professional for, or rent yourself, like a backdrop.
2009 Budget Spreadsheet: Breaking down costs, item by item
The (UPDATED!) Budget Spreadsheet
The Team @ The Ring have updated the always-popular Budget Spreadsheet! This feature gives basic price ranges for absolutely everything, from the marriage license to the wedding memories. Prices are based on wedding industry rates in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge & Guelph communities.
Inspired by Spring BouquetsWritten by Staff @ The Ring with Carrie Lynn Weber, Floral DesignerWith balmy March weather melting away the layers of snow, spring will soon be officially sprung, and so too will lustrous pastel, fresh green and crisp white flowers that come with it. Floral designer, Carrie Lynn Weber says spring flowers can create some of the most gorgeous wedding bouquets, and she proves it with two of her favourites from recent weddings...
Tyla & Brian: Saying ‘I Do' in StyleJune 14 2008 :: Hauser Hall, HeidelbergLike 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.”
Dana & Adam: Northern Ontario Wedding StyleOctober 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."
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