 Wedding stationery trends inspired by the fashion industry
An Expert Tip from Lisa Treleaven of Big Orange Designs, a Kitchener-Waterloo invitations & stationery designer
The fashion industry has not only influenced how we shop and dress across the globe, but now more than ever before, easily recognized trademarks are the inspiration behind truly gorgeous, show stopping weddings from the Tiffany box to Chanel... Read more on invitation design...
Kitchener officiant, Christina Brighton, shares some of her favourite wedding locations
We often get asked about outdoor wedding locations - where's the best place to have an outdoor ceremony? Where can we host a tent wedding that's not my own backyard? We have our personal favourites in the K-W area, including the Bingemans Pavilion for outdoor ceremonies, and NithRidge Estate Weddings & Events for an outdoor ceremony and reception space all-in-one. Not to mention, The Waterlot Restaurant & Inn in New Hamburg, as well as all of the gorgeously landscaped golf & country clubs in the area that provide beautiful backdrops for outdoor ceremonies and patios for receptions that overlook rivers and rolling hills.
But, we wanted to know about some more locations that we haven't yet experienced. So, we asked Officiant Christina Brighton of Celebrate Love & Life Weddings what some of her favourite outdoor (and a few indoor) wedding locations are, and here's what she told us...
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Latest reviews on wedding experts in the Kitchener-Waterloo Area
The GolfNorth name is a familiar one in Kitchener-Waterloo and the surrounding area, with highly rated golf courses, beautiful, picturesque grounds, and clubhouses worthy of elegant affairs – including weddings, which they've been creating for sixteen years. Beaverdale Golf Club in Cambridge is no exception to living up to the superior GolfNorth reputation, either, which may have something to do with Liz Hurrell the Wedding Coordinator & Hospitality Manager of the club. Liz is the one who's with brides and grooms from the first meeting, decorates the halls, schedules the day and, essentially, makes sure everything goes off without a hitch – something she says is a joy for her.
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For Taylor Jackson, owner of Taylor Jackson Photography, a camera is just a tool of the trade, one that doesn’t necessarily make a good photographer. He says it’s the person behind the camera that truly makes the photo what it is - whether that be good, bad, inspiring, sweet or just another shot. And for the past four years, Taylor has been the person behind that camera. Though his work speaks for itself, he is self-defined as a fun, unique photographer who has a true passion for making your wedding day photos amazing. Taylor's goal is to capture your personalities, shooting in an easy going, non-traditional style, all while being a ‘fly-on-the-wall’ and an extension to your wedding party. He aims to interact more like a friend would, than a photographer. Taylor says he's different because he's quick on his feet, inspired by all forms of photography and cinematography, and (thanks to a ton of concert photography!) can make the best in any lighting condition. In fact, his goal with every shoot is to make his clients look like total rock stars, so it's not a surprise that brides love him.
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We first discovered NithRidge Estate Weddings & Events just before their Grand Opening in June 2009. The property, owned by Terry and Marlene Schmidt, was already naturally beautiful on its own. Then, when you add in its renaissance ambiance, an amphitheatre for outdoor ceremonies, beautifully landscaped gardens and a horse drawn carriage, we knew that if this location wasn’t already booked solid, it would be shortly.
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Christine Martin has her own ideas of what a good wedding planner should be; a sounding board for ideas, an empathetic ear for stress and venting, a communicator, an advocate for the bride and groom, a detail lover, a logistics coordinator... And a life saver if things don't go according to plan.
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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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On your wedding day, Heidi Faul has the privilege of capturing your story through a series of natural, thoughtful and emotional photographs through her company, Images Photography. She believes that these photographs show a great deal about the bride and groom's personalities, their love for each other, and the love among their family and friends. "For me, it isn't about the grand sweeping portrait, the fashion edge or the over-romanticized scene. It is about a real love story where the couple commits to a lifetime together in front of their family and closest friends. What an honour for me to be able to capture that for them!”
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There are a lot of reasons for local brides to love Conestoga Golf & Country Club when it comes to their weddings. The ability to host a ceremony and reception in one gorgeous, country club location definitely tops that list. Add to that the freedom of customizing your own delicious menu, taking your pick from any number of photo opps, or taking advantage of a free golf package on the week of the wedding.
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University of Waterloo's Federation Hall is a facility that has played a big part in the local community over the past twenty-five years. This large, unique and versatile space has been known as a concert hall, a convention centre for the likes of Google and RIM, a host for local charity events, and - most recently - as a very cool wedding facility that brings a swanky, contemporary atmosphere together with wedding elegance, resulting in a space that many brides have fallen in love with. Federation Hall comes with flexible catering, on site décor, indoor and outdoor options, space for 100 to 350, and so much more - including a new ceiling canopy, fresh neutral paint, couch covers in the lounge and an updated sound and lighting system. With an expert chef and the organized and helpful facility manager, who are both all about offering all-in-one wedding services, great food and making brides happy, we're not surprised that Federation Hall is already booking well into the next wedding season. Staff at The Ring sat down with these two gentlemen to find out more about weddings at Federation Hall. Here’s what we found...
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Surrounded by green rolling hills, in what feels like the country but is really only minutes from downtown Waterloo, Grey Silo Golf Course has the beauty, facilities, and service that brides are looking for in an elegant wedding day location.
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When you pull up to the Galt Country Club's 100-year old private estate, you can see and feel the prestige and history that make up this members-only golf and country club. For a bride and groom, it's Galt's exclusive atmosphere and beauty - inside and out - that make it so easy to envision a wedding day hosted here. Galt offers a team of professionals, space to accommodate anywhere from 50 to 200 guests, three banquet rooms, full catering services, and the natural beauty of wall-to-wall windows and historical architecture.
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How could a bride not fall in love with the idea of saying 'I do', surrounded by a world of butterflies, flowers, waterfalls, plants and greenery? Wings of Paradise lives up to their name by offering a year-round tropical paradise for your wedding day, right here in the community. Rain or shine, your custom-designed wedding day will come together from an impressive list of options that Wings of Paradise offers. Couples have been known to hold several or all of their wedding day events in this one romantic location - from ceremonies and receptions to their photo shoots in front of naturally exotic backdrops. And with all inclusive packages, we're not surprised that past brides had nothing but raves about Wings of Paradise.
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Elegant décor combined with the natural, rustic charm at The Black Forest Inn create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind wedding that you and your guests will never forget. Unique in the Tri-Cities, The Black Forest Inn offers a complete wedding package, which includes a customized four course meal, a complete photography package, beautiful wedding décor, wedding cakes that inspire, a professional DJ and your very own Wedding Specialist. We recently sat down with the Wedding Specialist herself, Naomi Devonport to find out more about this country venue. Here's what she told us...
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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…
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.”
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