If you have friends who have recently been 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

We sat down with Pauline Chambers and Susan Keburis, Owners of Sew Stylish Wedding Works, surrounded by an incredible selection of gowns of all styles and sizes. Minutes into our interview, we understood why brides from as far away as Toronto are drawn to these two warm and knowledgeable women. Sew Stylish is found minutes away from London in the heart of Ingersoll, and is known for offering something more than just another retail gown shop.  Read more

Over the years, staff at The Ring has had the pleasure to work with and review the fabulous family-owned Exeter gown shop, Bridal Elegance. From the beginning, it was the buzz surrounding the Bridal Elegance name and reputation that caught our attention – and had us breaking our cardinal rule of only reviewing companies who were two years or older. So in 2004 (and every year since!) we find ourselves returning to visit Wilma, Tara and their team to find out what’s new in gowns, what it is that makes their gown shop so different from others, and why brides don't just like them, they become lifelong fans. Here’s what you need to know…  Read more

After a lifetime of sewing (a trade that she admits runs in her genes) and over thirty years in the wedding industry, Eva Petrov is bringing high end bridal gown lines from Paris, UK and Milan to the doorsteps of London and Southwestern Ontario brides. At Petrov you can find that ‘wow’ gown and the couture style gloves or stole to go with it. Garters, jackets, veils, jewellery, flower girl baskets, ring pillows and more, are all either purchased or personally created by Eva for the Petrov Bridal inventory. The idea is to offer an impeccable level of both service and high fashion to brides who want to look stunning on their wedding day. We sat down with Eva to find out more about what she has in store for her brides. Here’s what we found…   Read more

The owners of She's So Beautiful Consignment and Bridal Boutique feel like they were made to help bride's find their dream wedding dress. And they take that job seriously. That's why they've made it their mission to make every bride feel special and unique when they step into their Dundas boutique. Part of their appeal comes with the incredible savings on previously loved dresses. Brides will ....  Read more

You’ve already found the man of your dreams. Next up: the fabled dress. Once Upon A Time Weddings owner Erin Bouchard has designed a full-service bridal boutique dedicated to helping you find the perfect gown for your perfect wedding. This fresh, smart shop is celebrating its first year of matching fabulous brides with fabulous dresses. “We believe you can fall in love twice,” Erin reveals. “Once with your fiancé and again with your gown.”   Read more