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.

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Luxurious castle setting and attentive service are pillars of the Windsor Arms Hotel

The Windsor Arms Hotel is well-known for its lavish and grand style. It’s been the host of countless upscale events and parties and has won multiple awards for its onsite restaurants and spas. It’s known to have the likes of George Clooney and other celebs meander it’s halls during TIFF and, if that’s not enough to convince you of this venue’s eminence, then the devoted attitudes of Cindy and the staff at the Windsor Arms surely will. We asked the Windsor Arms team to tell us everything a Toronto area bride would want to know about saying I Do to this gorgeous space. Here’s what we found…

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Frilly Bits creates custom hair jewellery, head pieces & feather bouquets for the stylish bride

Kalee McTaggart and Wendy Widdicombe, the mother and daughter team from Frilly Bits, create custom hair pieces for brides who want a look that’s entirely their own. Using materials like vintage netting from France and genuine Swarovski crystals, Frilly Bits aims to...

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A candid and natural style lets Lg Weddings capture every little moment on your wedding day

It's those candid moments- the little smile caught between the bride and groom, or the nervous father waiting to walk his daughter down the aisle- that Lisa McCalla Grigorian, owner and main photographer at Lg Weddings lives to capture. She started her Toronto based wedding photography company with the goal of producing creative, contemporary and candid shots that capture the excitement and emotion....

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An upscale venue surrounded by the Niagara Escarpment, Crosswinds Golf & Country Club offers guests the ultimate in location, food and service

When we started our research on this wedding venue, we knew there was something special there. Right on the border of Milton and Burlington, just ten to fifteen minutes off highways 401 or 403, lies a luxurious indulgence called Crosswinds Golf & Country Club. The beauty of their location (see photos to the right) and the enormous pride they take in their five-star food and exceptional service makes this a place your guests will not forget......

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Petrov Bridal offers high end designer lines for brides who want ‘WOW!’ gowns & accessories

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…

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Well connected and highly recommended, Exquisite Affairs makes their mark on stylish GTA weddings

You'd never know that just four years ago, Erin Bosak was planning her first (her own) wedding, unless she told you. That's because when you see her in action, she's quite obviously in her element. Erin is in love with what she does - and it shows. Treating each event as if it were her own, Erin is highly organized, enthusiastic, professional, and has single-handedly won the respect of some of Toronto's top names in weddings.

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Trends & Ideas: Dressing up never gets old

by Erica Hancox of Project Ever After (www.projecteverafter.com) (Ever After Review)

Photo booths have become a popular trend for weddings. They are entertaining for the young and old, allowing everyone to let loose, have some fun and strike a pose! But a photo booth at your wedding just wouldn’t be the same without props! I was browsing Brooke Meyenberg, creator of the Little Retreats Etsy Shop website (http://www.etsy.com/people/LittleRetreats) the other day, who by the way is the crème de la crème when it comes to incorporating creative props into your photo booth. She has everything from distinguished mustaches, to whimsical masks, to Charlie Chaplin glasses...

Design Palette: Red & Turquoise

The Creative Bride created a stunning display filled with whimsical elements for this bold palette. The calming blue reminds us of the tranquil waters of the Caribbean while the bright reds create a fiery contrast. Using a neutral white ties this look together. With fun elements like a red, turquoise and white candy bar and the beautiful backdrop for the head table, this is the perfect palette for the daring “out of the box” bride. This cake by The Golden Girlz called “The Duchess” creates a striking palette with...

A family affair on a grand estate { reality wedding story }

August 21st, 2010 :: Private family estate in Maple Ontario

Photography by Irina Photography | www.irinaphotography.ca | Irina Photography Review

Audrey Lupke (our cover bride!) and Barna Moricz are both actors by trade, playing roles in television and movie titles such as Papertrail and Killing Moon (Audrey), Jason X and Gilmore Girls (Barna). But it was the first scene they ever played together – one from Good Will Hunting, one of Barna’s past movies - that started off this couple’s love story. Barna fell in love with Audrey’s loving, understanding and giving personality. For Audrey, she loved that Barna is sweet and authentic. She says he has a good-natured soul. “I admire his youthful take on life, his creativity…” Full story and photos, here.

The best set list for your wedding band - Top 15 songs

by Andrew Dalrymple of Toronto-based Live Wedding Band, St. Royals Entertainment | www.stroyals.com | St. Royals Review

“There is a resurgence in popularity of music from classic party genres like Funk, Soul, Motown and RnB. This has a lot to do with it’s cross-generational appeal and the high-energy danceability in the songs from these genres. The following is a “best set list” of some slightly less typical Funk, Soul, Motown and RnB gems (vintage and contemporary) to help freshen up the typical set list - they’re guaranteed to keep the dance floor moving!” - Andrew Dalrymple

1.Valerie - Amy Winehouse
2. I Will Survive - Aretha Franklin
3. I Want You Back - Jackson 5
4. Superbad - James Brown
5. Cold Sweat - James Brown
6. Love Foolosophy - Jamiroquai
7. Killing Me Softly - Lauryn Hill
8. Rock With You - Michael Jackson
9. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) - Michael Jackson
10. Hey Ya! - Outkast

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Local showcase event earns new wedding band, St. Royals, some serious fans

Article & photos by Rhianna @ The Ring

A couple of weekends ago, Rhianna @ The Ring got a group of her friends together and headed to Toronto to check out one of the city's newest wedding bands, The St.Royals, at one of their free live showcases. She knew it was going to be a good night the second they started their rendition of Rick James' Give it to me baby.  It was sexy, soulful and you could just feel the energy pumping through the room.

By the second set, the pub was totally packed. The crowd was shoulder to shoulder, dancing, singing, and clearly having one of those Saturday nights that makes the work week worth it.

Our entire group loved their spin on hits like Lauren Hill’s Killing Me Softly and Amy Winehouse's Valerie.  But our absolute favourite came near the end of the night when they belted out Hey Jude. The crowd was so into it that we don’t think there was a single person who wasn't singing along.