Every bride wants to have some attention on her wedding day... but what if you want to feel like a star? Heather MacEachern of HRM Photography and her team will make you feel just that. It's not just her university degrees (in Photography and Education), experience and continual education in photography that sets Heather apart. We also happen to think that her enthusiastic approach to all things wedding, her evolving unobtrusive style, her work with internationally known bands, and her commitment to creating lasting relationships with her clients that also contribute to HRM's popularity. Heather takes all of this experience and translates it to what she loves most... Ontario weddings, which continue to inspire her even after shooting over 500 of them!  Read more

Bingemans has got to be one of the most recognized names in Kitchener-Waterloo's wedding and events industry. This name easily and repeatedly makes it onto the 'short list' of reception halls for most local brides and is on a list of exclusive and preferred catering companies at many other wedding locations throughout the area as well.....  Read more

Everyone knows that the Concordia Club throws one of the biggest and most famous Oktoberfest parties every year. But what you may not know is that they can also host an elegant wedding reception, from small and intimate, to large and lavish. In fact, the word 'Concordia' is Latin for harmony, friendship and unity.  Read more

The Waterlot Restaurant & Inn is an outdoor ceremony site, a small reception hall, a bed and breakfast, a honeymoon suite, a caterer, and an absolutely gorgeous option for an outdoor tent wedding. This rustic New Hamburg oasis sits beside a river, has an outdoor gazebo for ceremonies, can easily incorporate a large, lavish outdoor reception, and has mouth watering catering services that can be served inside or out. What The Ring has found is that the price is right, the demand is high, and the options are endless...  Read more

From the moment that we walked through the door at Hauser Hall five years ago, we knew local brides would love it. Originally a church built in the 1800s, Hauser Hall is an incredibly romantic ceremony and reception location nestled in the countryside of Heidelberg, near St. Jacobs. Fully restored by the Hauser family (you'll likely recognize the name from Hauser Stores), this location incorporates old-world architecture, modern décor and an element of high-style romance that you thought you could only dream of for your wedding day.  Read more

It seems like just about every couple or family in the community has a story to tell about Golf's - whether it be of their anniversary in the dining room alongside the Grand River, their corporate Christmas party in the Golf's Royal Room or their ballroom wedding reception. And now The Ring has a story to tell, too...  Read more

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? The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory (formerly 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 the conservatory 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 this gorgeous location.   Read more

Cutten Fields (formally known as The Cutten Club) is a private golf and tennis club that has been hosting weddings since 1931 and is proud to be celebrating their 80th anniversary this year. Choosing a club that is recognized as one of the finest in the country means choosing reputation, history and elegance. You can expect high ceilings, natural light, fireplaces, and traditional décor... all combined with the advantages of an indoor ballroom reception for 25 to 250 guests, an outdoor ceremony amidst stunning gardens, and views of both the course and the Guelph cityscape. But what's more, you can expect the service that only a club with this much history could offer you.  Read more

Early in the summer of 2006, when St. George Banquet Hall unveiled a luxurious, palatial ceremony and reception venue, the expectations of many local brides and grooms were exceeded. Now, St. George has certainly gained a reputation as an elegant, high-class wedding locale, and has become popular among local couples, having taken on over forty weddings in their first year alone. We recently sat down with General Manager, Herbert W. Mitterboeck to find out what's new now that the much-anticipated reception location has been booked solid for the past four years. Here's what we discovered…  Read more

Rebel Creek Golf Club is nestled in the rolling hills of Petersburg, just minutes away from downtown Kitchener-Waterloo. Surrounded by beautiful ponds, and gorgeous green trees, this golf club gives the secluded feeling of a destination wedding location, ready to cater to your perfect wedding. 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. Having made weddings and special events their specialty by offering the calibre of facilities, menus and service that so many brides are looking for, it was obvious for staff at The Ring that it was time to find out more about Rebel Creek Golf Club. Let us explain...  Read more

The Best Western® PLUS name is known nationally by its reputation for service excellence. To London brides, Best Western Lamplighter Inn is known as one of this community's most elegant wedding locales. If you want to truly feel like a princess on your wedding day, this is a very good place to start...   Read more

London’s Best Western PLUS Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre is the perfect location for your wedding if you are looking for a venue that will have your guests raving for months afterwards. In addition to a convenient location, Best Western PLUS Stoneridge Inn offers it all, a century-old non-denominational ceremony venue, beautifully appointed reception spaces, and accommodations for you and your guests to stay when the celebration is over.  Read more

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 Events Manager Caprice George, staff at The Ring got our own inside peek at Pine Knot. This is what we found...  Read more

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.  Read more

What bride doesn't deserve to have a wedding locale that will arrange fireworks for her first dance, or who will allow her to transform the entire facility overnight into a jazz club - complete with dueling pianos? FireRock Golf Club is focused on weddings, and always has been. Their experienced banquet management and staff make it easy to plan your wedding here, and their overall grounds and style will have your photographer falling in love with the countless photo opps. Let us explain...  Read more

When you choose Elsie Perrin Williams Estate for your wedding day setting, you're indulging in the luxury of having a century-old mansion to yourself for the entire day. Well known to Londoners, this beautiful estate on the northwest side of the city, is both beautiful and timeless.   Read more

After you pull into the drive and past the stone entranceway that marks its address, you can see that Grosvenor Lodge has all the things that any bride could appreciate on her wedding day.   Read more

For many Londoners, London Club name is surrounded by history and exclusivity. That's why when it recently opened its doors to non-members for invitation-only events such as weddings, it wasn't very long before they were playing host to many, many dream wedding days.   Read more

For any special day... whether it's your wedding day, rehearsal dinner or an engagement party... if you are looking for a truly special setting, then plan to visit the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in North London. Located on the grounds of the former Spencer estate, the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre is one of London's most exclusive addresses for a dream wedding. Let us explain...  Read more

Since 1984, Hessenland has managed to bring history, countryside and elegance together with a multitude of ceremony and reception spaces. They offer overnight accommodations, inside and outside reception spaces, two pavilions, two gazebos and a lookout tower, just to start.   Read more

If you're looking for a wedding venue with upscale service and acres of scenery, The Oaks Golf & Country Club offers a wonderful choice. Your wedding will be framed by tall oak trees, green rolling hills and spring-fed ponds on the sandy banks and bluffs above the Thames River. Located near Delaware on the outskirts of London, The Oaks is considered one of Southwestern Ontario's premiere private golf clubs attracting not just brides and grooms but also famous golfers such as Fred Couples and John Daly. Bridal couples will especially like the club's private hall accented by an extraordinary patio setting ideal for a day ceremony and evening reception. On your wedding day, you'll have a friendly and devoted staff, top cuisine, and an endless pick of dazzling photo sites.  Read more

Hilton London has long since been known for offering a multitude of wedding ceremony, reception and accommodation options. But for this year's couples, all of those options just got bigger and more fabulous. Raising the bar on wedding grandeur, style and versatility, Hilton London has recently finished renovations to their entire facility. From updates to their guest rooms to the overall décor, Hilton London has had a hotel and wedding makeover.  Read more

At Fanshawe Pioneer Village, you can step into your future with a step back in time. Heritage, nature, and photo opportunities all come together here, accommodating weddings that range from romantic nineteenth-century themes to contemporary weddings under a big white tent. How you use this locale is completely up to you, thanks to the help of on-site Rental Coordinator, Chris Lee. "From simple country to historic re-enactment to elegant outdoor receptions under a beautiful tent, Fanshawe Pioneer Village has it all."  Read more

Ellis Pioneer Chapel is a gorgeous, historic chapel, perfect for both religious and non-denominational wedding ceremonies, located in the countryside just outside of Guelph. This incredible space (which is easily accessible from Highway 401) will have you wondering how you didn't know about it before. It seats up to 125 people, has big, bright windows, wide plank floors and an on-site organ that plays into the chapel's incredible acoustics. The simple architecture of the building's interior can also act as a blank canvas for couples who want to add their own style to their day. The outdoors offer a great backdrop for wedding day photos.  Read more

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton stands by their 100% Guest Satisfaction Guarantee - or your room is free! Conveniently located close to Waterloo, Cambridge and several area reception venues, this hotel is the perfect place for you and your wedding guests to relax and spend the night in after the wedding day.  Read more

Specializing in black and white photography and referring to his own style as fresh, clean and simple, Stan Switalski will provide you with images that will always have the power to draw you back into your wedding day memories.  Read more

Fun, romantic and brimming with life... it took only one glance at Anne Edgar Photography's extensive portfolio of images to convince us that this talented photographer with sixteen years of professional experience knows how to capture your wedding day with unique insight and style. Anne has her camera lens and eye for real beauty focused on the tri-cities area – and that's good news for local brides and grooms.  Read more

From before she was even in high school, Michelle Kauntz has been a photographer at heart. And she's been a wedding photographer even longer than she, herself, realized. Michelle shoots in what her brides call "a natural, easy" style, and she uses her photography talents to serve up wedding memories that couples can love for a lifetime – both locally and abroad. With packages that start and...   Read more

Seasoned photographer, Sheila Braam, has devoted herself to creating compelling photos that capture the celebration of your lifetime. Just by looking through her online gallery, you know she can tell a wedding story with remarkable images: a tiny ring bearer with tousled hair clutching a satin pillow encircled by a sea of ushers, two heads bowed together under a bridal veil, a crisp certificate of marriage signed with fresh ink, a table of guests laughing wildly at wisecracks by the master of ceremonies, and a favourite uncle cutting loose on the dance floor... Sheila isn't going for mere snapshots. She's focusing her lens on offering high quality, creative images that she says are inspired by her own love of weddings and photography.  Read more

Two Tone Studios is a Guelph-based company owned and run by award-winning photographer, Kurt Brown. Kurt has been shooting weddings for seven years, has had his work shown in art galleries across Southwestern Ontario, and has built up quite a reputation with local couples. With images that range from contemporary to photojournalistic, packages priced to win over any bride, and a newly added destination wedding photography package, we imagine that Two Tone will continue to be busier with each passing wedding season (and have been told that during our visits with Kurt each year). Staff at The Ring sat down with Kurt to find out more about what Two Tone Studios has to offer. Let us explain...   Read more

Far before we met Mango Studios in person, we knew Mango Studios. The photography house (and gallery) is a leader in the Toronto wedding photography community, a well-earned designation having turned high fashion and contemporary photojournalism into an option for any Toronto bride with an artistic eye.  Read more

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.  Read more

Florist, Vildana Glisic, is an amazing woman whose life story is often told in words, colours, and flowers. Without even trying, she draws you in with her ability to adopt brides as if they were her own daughters. She shares her story as you share yours, simultaneously arranging flowers (of only the best quality and freshness) as you talk, putting together various design options and colour palettes to fit the dream wedding you just finished describing. At Belmont Flowers, every bouquet is designed by Vildana personally. It's the norm to find Vildana sharing a hug and tears with a bride on her wedding day because as far as she is concerned, "For every bride, her wedding day is the only day that matters... And that’s the way I treat every one of my brides' weddings."... Belmont Flowers constantly gets referrals from past clients... We interviewed both Vildana and a number of her past brides (who ADORE her, to say the least), to find out...   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

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.  Read more

Offering everything from chair cover rentals to floral design services, The Creative Bride specializes in customizing your wedding day, no matter what the budget is. Kimberley Rasokas, Owner and Creative Director, combines a passion for weddings with five years of experience in the wedding industry to offer local brides creative and innovative décor, flowers, gifts, accessories and guest favours. The Creative Bride can take care of it all, or just some, of your wedding needs, including backdrops, ceiling canopies, chair covers, centrepieces, bouquets, boutonnières and much more.  Read more

Guelph company, Roy-Al Rentals & Party Centre, spends each week helping couples create fantasy outdoor weddings customized just to their needs, and offering options to transform reception halls. The company has everything a bride needs to bring together the day she's been dreaming of since childhood. From tents, chairs, tables and linens to glassware, lighting, dance floors and wedding arches - the options seem endless. Roy-Al Rentals is one of those wonderful, long-lived companies that you feel safe trusting your wedding with. Operating since 1973, they have the experience, versatility and personal touch you can expect from a company that has been running successfully for three decades.  Read more

Tom Burke and Helen Whytock, owners of Burke’s Tent Rentals, offer tents and accessories for all types of events but have built a reputation in the wedding industry— and not without good reason. Quality product, superior service and product availability are three things that brides say set Burke's apart in the field.......   Read more

Having the wedding you've always dreamed of is something that Wendy Bennewies, Owner of Devine Wedding Design, believes every couple deserves. So, whether you're planning a small, intimate wedding or a large, grand affair, Wendy has made it her mission to turn your wedding dreams into a reality. Devine Wedding Design carries everything from backdrops, ceiling drapery and centrepieces to the smaller details such as envelope containers, linens and chair covers that fit into a long list of colour schemes, styles and themes.  Read more

Wedding favours come in all shapes and sizes but when you're the bride, you want to say thank you to your guests with items that will be appreciated, remembered and that ring true to the style of your day. From tree seedlings to personalized golf balls to funky little purse hooks, Weddingfavours.ca offers a selection of items and ideas for wedding and shower favours, bridal party gifts, invitations and themed bridal collections.  Read more