Tuesday, 15 January 2013 11:29 | Admin @ The Ring

TV reporter speaks to The Ring about news, nuptials & picking a public fight with Parkinson's

A Q&A with newlywed Toronto TV reporter (CityNews), Saphia Khambalia

{From The Wedding Ring Magazine ONTARIO Spring/Summer 2013 issue}

2011 was a crazy year for Saphia Khambalia. When she wasn't reporting on the news or balancing some semblence of an off-camera personal life with her fiancé, Ivan Vujevic, Saphia somehow managed to plan and execute the event of her life - an extravagant wedding that blended two cultures and stretched over two venues. It also included two ceremonies, two receptions, three dresses and entertained 300 guests.

Friday, 09 November 2012 13:02 | Admin @ The Ring

Bridal eNews from TheWeddingRing.ca :: [DATE]

photo: Captured Soul

The 4th Destination Weddings Open House Night @ The Ring: November 14th, 2012

Sponsored by Destinations by Dawn (destinationsbydawn.com)

This is our fourth open house aimed specifically at DW brides and groom to be's. Wednesday November 14th, 2012's Destination Weddings Open House at the office of The Wedding Ring is an event you won't want to miss! This open house gives you access to tourism board representatives, a destination wedding travel specialist, a DW wedding photography specialist and tons of useful information that any DW couple needs. You'll have priviledged access to behind-the-scenes people from all over the world that... 

{ Reality Wedding Story } All You Need Is Love | Whitney & Jeff

From the Fall/Winter 2012 issue of The Wedding Ring ONTARIO Magazine

 August 27th, 2011:: Enoch Turner Schoolhouse (www.heritagetrust.on.ca) (review on Enoch Turner Schoolhouse) in Toronto | Photography by barebonephoto (www.barebonephoto.com) (review on barebonephoto) | Story by TheWeddingRing.ca

After just a month of dating, Whitney Bolton and Jeffrey Pearce were so smitten with each other, they decided not to waste any time. Whitney quit her job in Toronto, gave up her apartment and moved to Ottawa to live with Jeff. Jeff and Whitney's courtship then stretched the span of seven years. Whitney says, "I love that we can laugh with and at one another... We keep each other grounded."

Click for more Bridal eNews: for the 4Cs to Design Palettes & fabulous Reality Wedding Storie...

Monday, 19 November 2012 00:00 | Admin @ The Ring

{ Scouting Cuba } Saying I Do to 3 Fabulous Cuba Resorts

photo, left: www.capturedsoulphotography.com

Whether you’re planning a wedding by the edge of the sea or an intimate candlelit ceremony under the stars, Cuba truly has something for every couple, on any budget. Couple that with the Meliá CUBA Hotels International and you’re in for a spectacular wedding week. Says Destination Wedding Expert Dawn Fairbanks (♥) (www.destinationsbydawn.com), “I always say when you think Cuba, always think Meliá ... better service, better food, a better experience!”

With wedding packages ranging from totally free to deluxe, and resort options varying from adults-only to family friendly, we sent Anne Warren to Cuba to find out more about this selection of exclusive hotels. Here’s everything you need to know about these three gorgeous five-star, all inclusive resorts...

At Meliá Buenavista All Inclusive Royal Service & Spa you can prepare to be spoiled rotten with sweet perks like personal butlers, twenty-four hour room service and champagne at breakfast. The resort is specifically designed as an adults-only, luxurious destination. Surrounded by beaches and coves, it’s the perfect option for couples who like a quiet atmosphere where no request is too big. 

Monday, 29 October 2012 00:00 | Admin @ The Ring

4C's :: Not All Bling Is Created Equal

{ Jewellery Tips & Trends }

The 4 C'sWhether you decide to purchase a custom or pre-finished ring, you’ll probably come across the diamond "4 C’s" during your research. Educating yourself about diamonds is the first step to help get the best bang for your dollars, and a ring you'll love for a lifetime.

The CUT of a diamond is far under-rated and most don’t understand the importance that cut has on their diamond. The cut of a diamond is what helps your diamond to sparkle. It’s not about the shape of the diamond but, angles, proportion, and finish. It is similar to the principle of prism where angles have to be exactly right to reflect light back out to your eye. The cut is what adds the brilliance and fire to your diamond. Without a quality cut, your diamond will be dull even if you choose the best grade for colour and clarity.

Monday, 12 November 2012 00:00 | Admin @ The Ring

{ Fashion Feature } Behind the look

The intimate apprarel, STYLING prep and accessorizing that go into A Wedding Day Look It may look easy being a flawless, gorgeous bride or bridesmaid, but most girls know there's a lot more that goes into the wedding day look. From intimate apparel to hair fascinators, make-up, styling and florals, there's a lot of tools that brides can use to glam up their look. The Wedding Ring, along with several wedding experts, two fabulous brides and one bridesmaid teamed up for a fashion shoot that was all about flattering your wedding day figure. With the Cambridge Mill as our backdrop, the team created three incredible looks to illustrate how brides with different body types can achieve wedding day perfection. From padded bustiers to slimming shapewear, here's how it's done...

LOCATION: Cambridge Mill (♥) (www.cambridgemill.com) MODELS: Amanda Beirnes, Ashley Damman, Lauren Hundert GOWNS & ACCESSORIES: La Crème (♥) (www.lacremedecor.com) HAIR: Evolution Concepts in Hair & Spa (♥) (www.evolutionhairspa.com) MAKE-UP: Jacha Minerals (♥) (www.jachaminerals.com) BOUQUETS: Forever Yours Paper Petals (www.foreverpaperpetals.com) SHOES: Urban Bride Boutique (♥) (www.myurbanbride.com) ACCESSORIES, INTIMATE APPAREL & Undergarments: ENVIE Intimates (♥) (www.envieintimates.com) PHOTOGRAPHY: Purple Door Photography & Videography (♥) (www.purpledoorphoto.ca)

Monday, 26 November 2012 00:00 | Admin @ The Ring

Shaping up for your destination wedding

An expert tip from fitness guru, publisher and model, Amanda Lynn Mayhew (www.fytnessfanatik.com)

What better motivation to get healthy than your wedding day? Add a destination wedding, and there’s even more incentive to get in shape and look fabulous on the beach in your backless dress or figure-hugging  mermaid style gown. Here are some simple exercises to help you tone up and feel fantastic on your big day. So grab your bridesmaids, turn up the radio and test out these tips from fitness guru Amanda Lynn Mayhew.

Monday, 19 November 2012 00:00 | Admin @ The Ring

{ DIY } Designing Your Own Destination Wedding Invites

An Expert Tip from Scribes Nook (♥) (www.scribesnookinc.ca) (review)

Your invitations will set the tone for your destination wedding and should reflect the location that you choose. Whether it’s a Muskoka resort, a cruise or beach setting, a vineyard or outdoor wedding, it’s a great idea to create a location theme to invite your guests.

Monday, 19 November 2012 00:00 | Admin @ The Ring

{ Destination Reality Wedding Story } A Wedding Week in Panama :: Kristen & Bryce

From the Fall/Winter 2012 issue of The Wedding Ring ONTARIO Magazine

Kristen Micallef admits she wasn’t exactly looking for love when she first met Bryce Elliot. It was a snowy February 14th in 2010 as she slowly made her way through traffic on the 401, on her way to a friend’s Anti-Valentine’s Day party. By the time she got there, she was late and slightly frustrated. “Someone had parked in the spot I usually park in… I was forced to park way back beside a dumpster, and haul my laundry basket through the snow...” 

Friday, 26 October 2012 00:00 | Admin @ The Ring

Pay-it-forward weddings | Giving back as you look forward

More and more couples are finding ways to pay-it-forward as they exchange vows, adding meaning to their union and making their budget truly count at the same time. Here are some of our favourite ways for pay-it-forward couples to give back as they look forward in life...

Tuesday, 19 June 2012 11:26 | Jenn @ The Ring

Bridal eNews from TheWeddingRing.ca :: June 19, 2012

Find out if you won the $1000 Online Shopping Spree

The grand prize winner of the $1000 online store shopping spree with The Ring has been announced. Click here to find out if you're that lucky bride...

Ontario Features - Giveaways

Enter to win a set of 10 tickets to see Perfect Wedding at Drayton Festival Theatre or Huron County Playhouse

What would you do if you found your groom-to-be unclothed and in bed with another woman... on your wedding day?! The matrimonial new comedy, Perfect Wedding, takes one couple through mix-ups, double entendres, and startling revelations on their wedding day. And since laughter is always good medicine (and live theatre is our favourite thing), we've teamed up with Drayton Entertainment to give one lucky winner ten tickets to see Perfect Wedding. Take your wedding party for some comic relief before the big day! To enter to win...

Monday, 18 June 2012 08:15 | Admin @ The Ring

Flash Sale June 21 to 23rd @ La Creme

La Creme is having a sale on their wear-it-15-ways 'twobirds' Bridesmaids Gowns from June 21st to 23rd. Visit the store to see these incredible gowns for yourself!

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