Spring Lace & Shoe Event at Couture Threads

Stratford gown shop, Couture Threads (reviewed in The Ring), is having a big sale to clear space for new, incoming stock. They're featuring all lace gowns by Pronovias, La Sposa and Paloma Blanca and offering veils at up to 40% off! Couture Threads is also selling in-stock shoes (including Angela Noran, Paradox Pink and Benjamin Adams) at up to 50% off! Sounds like a fantastic reason for a bridal party shopping trip, ladies! Only until May 31st!

For full details, contact or visit Couture Threads in Stratford. 

Photojournalist Brent Foster tells us about his wedding, portrait, and cinematography business in Southwestern Ontario

Brent Foster has worked in 15+ countries for some of the world's largest publications including The New York Times, and TIME.com. He photographs local and destination weddings in Canada and beyond and is newly reviewed in TheWeddingRing.ca.

Latest reviews on wedding experts in the London area

Brides love Nova of NovaMarkina Photography for her style, personality and passion for her craft

When we started our research on Nova Markina, Owner and Principal Photographer at NovaMarkina Photography, it was pretty clear that this was the type of photographer that we love to share with brides in The Ring. The couples she has worked with absolutely adore her- we were truly taken aback by the admiration her past couples have for her- describing Nova as, "a special kind of talent...one of my favourite things about my wedding day" and "the best wedding decision I made!" With images that are stylish, fun, and emotionally provoking, Nova captures the perfect mix between tradition and trend, without ever sacrificing quality. Here's more on this fabulous photographer......

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Experienced Lern 2 Liv Productions is an outgoing and renowned videography team offering moving and professional wedding footage

Perusing the site of Lern 2 Liv Productions will likely convince you of the experience that this videography team has, along with the quality footage that couples receive of their special day. Just take a look at some of their samples of weddings—or even of the milestone events and other videos—that this expert team shoots. If you’re looking for complete packages that are tailored to your needs, then you should check out Lern 2 Liv Productions. Here’s what we found when we did...

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LTC Photography's creativity, passion for what they do, and affordable pricing has Bride's talking

Love, teach, create is what LTC Photography stands for in everything that Primary Photographer, Laura Carrelas does along with husband and Second Shooter, Jason. Both teachers to start, this photography duo puts their love for art and their couples’ love for one another into creating photos that capture every detail and special moment of a wedding day so they’ll become heirlooms that will be cherished forever... But it’s not just their love for photography, fine art skills, and their ability to capture wedding days that has London and area brides and vendors talking about this easy going and passionate husband-wife team; it’s also their competitive pricing and their ‘I-feel-like-I’ve-known-you-forever’ personalities that has brides telling us...

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Captivating Images combines traditional style with a fresh approach for London & 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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The Wedding Shoppe expands thanks to competitive prices, reputation and massive product selection

The Wedding Shoppe is a London-based, business run by Diana Li and her husband, Yale Li. After opening up an online store in 2008, customer response was so positive that they decided to expand, opening a storefront in downtown London. This refreshing, fun and contemporary store offers over 1000 products in store and over 3000 products on their website from a variety of suppliers, all of which encompass just about any wedding style, from sweet and simple to extravagant and off-the-wall.....

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Successful family business takes decorating style & selection to a whole new level

To Suit Your Fancy has a décor inventory that they say is one of the largest in Southwestern Ontario (and growing), and along with it, a portfolio that exhibits hundreds of wedding fairytales that have been brought to life by this nine year old décor company. Jackie Philips, a managing decorator for weddings in the London area, designed over sixty local weddings last year alone and is ready and excited for more this year so she can offer brides the newest décor trends and her latest items, like furniture (for a great seating & conversation area at your reception), a six foot chandelier, satin napkins, LED colour-changing lights, and more.....

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Sunningdale Golf & Country Club a dream setting for any wedding

Founded in 1934, Sunningdale Golf & Country Club brings together the prestige, style and level of service you expect at a private golf course together with the flexibility and accommodation you get from a public banquet facility. The staff and management at Sunningdale know how to show a bride and groom just how important they and their wedding day are here. Sunningdale offers extensive, detailed, award-winning personal service from staff and management that both lead and teach in their fields. When staff at The Ring contacted Sunningdale, we were welcomed with a full tour with the experts who have a hand in the execution of your event here.

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Pine Knot offers picture-perfect setting and impeccable service

Pine Knot Golf and Country Club is for the bride and groom who love the idea of incorporating both nature and contemporary design into their wedding. It seems as if all things are possible here - from an outdoor ceremony aside a serene, beautifully landscaped pond accented with pine trees and stone-lined gardens to an indoor reception set within the large contemporary space of the Pine Knot Banquet Hall.Located just minutes from the 401, Dorchester's Pine Knot seems to have earned its reputation and popularity through great service and the ability to tune into what today's local brides want in a wedding. Thanks to Operations Manager Rebekah Brounstein, staff at The Ring got our own inside peek at Pine Knot. This is what we found...

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Design Palette { table design } Vintage & Fresh

A&B Party & Tent Rental pairs a fresh contemporary Tiffany blue with vintage and traditional pieces in silver to create a gorgeous table design. Imagine this table, and 12-25 more like it, arranged beneath your pristine white canopy tent, with creative lighting or chandeliers hanging from above... Now that’s how to do an outdoor reception in style. This entire design comes together for approximately $120 per table. For 100 guests, this would mean spending about $1500 to take your guests’ breath away...

Bridal Guide to Gorgeous Photography

Pricing it Out, Pre-Wedding Prep & Sweet Spots for Posing

After the whirlwind is over, your wedding photos are the ultimate souvenir from your wedding day. Beautiful photos will last a lifetime, making a little bit of research and preparation a key part of your wedding planning. We’ve asked some fabulous photographers from Toronto to London to help us break down photographers pricing, packages, location secrets, timing tricks and a lot more. It’s all about looking fabulous in print, having fun with your photo shoots, and above all, making sure you choose the right photographer for you.

Design Palette: Outdoor wonderland

If you’re hosting an outdoor reception, consider bringing your indoor décor outside with you! In this Alice in Wonderland style design palette, Mercy Nleya-Ncube of Elegantly Unique (out of London, Ontario) mixes traditional china with modern porcelain dinnerware and linens in burnt orange and lime green. The table comes with a sprinkle of Mad Hatter-esqe clutter via crystal jewels, fuschia flowers and miscellaneous table...

Design Palette:  Hot pink & lime green

Exclusive Events created a fun and fresh vibe with this vibrant colour combination. The pink and green colour palette works so well because they are on opposite sides of the colour wheel, creating incredible contrast. Sticks and Stems used hot pink gerbera daisies, roses, and dahlias...

Vintage Inspired Vows { reality wedding story }

September 4th, 2010 :: The Clearing, Sheddon & The North American Railway Hall of Fame, St. Thomas

Photography by Dudek Photography | www.dudekphotography.com | Dudek Photography Review

Matt and Evelyn knew right away that they wanted a September wedding. They felt September would be the perfect month “because the weather is usually fantastic.” They now laugh about it, admitting, “We were wrong! It was overcast, very cold and very windy that day. But at least it didn’t rain!” But with an outdoor ceremony in their plans, they knew they’d found THE location in The Ring when they came across a review on The Clearing (a wedding location in Sheddon, Ontario). The couple instantly fell in love with it’s natural beauty.

As if in warning that weather can always play a part in anything outdoors, it actually poured rain on the day they viewed The Clearing. But with a space so gorgeous, they opted not to worry about weather. 

For full story and photos, click here.

20 Favourite Songs for your wedding reception dance party

by Rob Aitken of London-based company, Music Central Entertainment | www.musiccentral.ca | Music Central Review

1. I Do - Colbie Caillat
2. Marry Me - Train
3. Marry You - Bruno Mars
4. Daughter - Loudon Wainwright III
5. Like My Mother Does - Lauren Alaina
6. Into The Mystic - Glen Hansford & Marketa Irglova
7. Love You 'Til The End - The Pogues
8. Just Breathe - Pearl Jam

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