In this wedding, which was a mix of DIY savvy and Fresh Look Design Event & Wedding Specialist’s savvy, Krista & Dave celebrated their wedding in a gorgeous yet rustic wedding day that we adore. Ainsley Poirer, owner of Fresh Look Design Event & Wedding Specialist, says “It’s great to put a bit/touch of yourself […]
Rustic materials and soft pastels work together to create a romantic wedding palette that any bride and groom can adore. The brick walls and wood beams of The Slit Barn are the perfect backdrop to this beautiful theme. BRIDE & GROOM: Rylee & Ryan DESIGN & DÉCOR: Fresh Look Design Event & Wedding Specialist (review) […]
From the Fall/Winter 2015 issue of The Wedding Ring ONTARIO Magazine This pretty in pink design palette is all about the beauty beholden to weddings held at the The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory. Nowhere else can you find a tropical destination wedding location, complete with waterfall, all within a few minutes of Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph. […]
If you’re searching for a little bridal ‘hairspiration’ – should you do an ‘up do’? Should you wear long curls? Extensions? Add colour? Or maybe twist in some braids?!! So many choices… Ku’r Salon and Spa shared some of their favourite bridal hair looks to help get your started. The team of stylists and aestheticians at Ku’r […]
There is a story of marital nightmares currently circulating through social media channels right now, and it has everyone freaking out that future weddings may not even be legal. According to this latest wedding lore, the Ontario Government is shredding all marriage licenses mailed in by clergy/officiants who don’t put the right amount of prepaid postage-paid […]
From photography style to the difference between assistant and second principal photographer, this must-ask list created by the team at Latte Productions (website) can save you a frustration and help you narrow down the field when it comes to choosing the perfect photographer for you. Here are Latte’s top five questions to ask before you […]
Expert Tip with Kitchener-Waterloo limousine & luxury chauffeured services company, Brentwood Livery, The Limousine People Finding a transportation company that delivers you safely and in style to your wedding locations can be more complicated than you think. And since Brent, of Brentwood Livery, has been in the luxury chauffeured services industry since birth, and so it only […]
From beaches to ballrooms and fireplaces to all things fancy, there are hundreds of reasons to love being an Ontario bride or groom. We’ve listed some of our favourite things right here, featuring Ontario wedding venues and Ontario wedding experts. BEACH WEDDING PHOTOS on Ontario’s West Coast… You don’t have to board a flight to find a […]
DOWNLOADABLE SAMPLE SHOTS LIST | There’s likely thousands of photos that could be shot throughout your wedding day. But which ones are truly important to you? This is a question you will be going over with your chosen photographer (hopefully!). The pro photographers at Kitchener-Waterloo-based Latte Productions Photography are nice enough to share one of […]
This 50’s inspired design palette was put together by Julie Nicole Photography, La Petite Fleur and a team of local wedding experts who know how history and colour can work together to inspire beautiful events. This shoot was based on 2016 Pantone colors and the creativity of seven local Ontario wedding vendors… Photography: Julie Nicole Photography (julienicolephotography.com) Florals […]
It is a night that Brent and Victoria will never forget. And, it is one proposal that goes down in the history books as probably the most romantic proposal to take place ever at Dundee Country Club… Brent worked with the team at Dundee Country Club (read their review – prices, capacity, decor, menu options, […]
Ultimate Wedding Songs Database – First Dance, Wedding Processional & Reception Entrance Song Ideas From The Beatles and The Piano Guys to Lennon & Maisey, Eric Clapton and Dustin Lynch, this list is filled with some of the best possible song ideas (and their corresponding music videos) of today and all time that you could […]
Ashley & Mark’s Spring wedding was planned around a vision of warm, sunny spring weather. So when they were faced with cold rain and high winds, this couple turned ‘Plan B’ into their dream day – with a little help from their venue, Beaverdale Golf Club… BRIDE & GROOM: Ashley Mitton & Mark Stromenberg WEDDING DATE: […]
Gracie & Gerrit’s beautiful shabby chic English garden-inspired wedding is something you must see! The Slit Barn is located on the RARE charitable reserve in Cambridge, Ontario and it provides the perfect setting for a wedding. The lush green grass and wildflowers are straight out of a secret garden! From the stone barn, to the flowers […]
Samantha Bender and Josh Breitkopf wanted an antique, romantic garden theme, without being rustic (think lace, but absolutely no burlap!). So with a peach, white and gold colour palette and a Spring wedding date, the couple designed their day. “We used a lot of white-washed antiques (bird cage, old mirror), a ton of candles, and […]
EXPERT TIP BY Galt Country Club (galtcountryclub.com) Planning the happiest day of your life can be stressful, however finding the right ceremony and reception site doesn’t have to be difficult. Here are five of the many fantastic advantages to host your special day at a private golf and country club.. Advantages 1. YOU’RE THE ONLY […]
Award-winning LATTE PRODUCTIONS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY (♥) (latteproductions.ca) is in their tenth year of business, the last seven of which were operated under a unique business model that has helped set them apart in their industry. As a result, Latte has photographed over 1,000 weddings and are now averaging 180 weddings per year. They attribute their […]
This luxe wedding took place at Concordia Club (concordiaclub.ca) in Kitchener, Ontario. With vaulted, rustic ceilings, a large dance floor filled with loved ones, and floor to ceiling gorgeous décor, it’s easy to see why Erika & Mike’s favourite wedding memories were of their reception. “We would’ve had a hard time finding another venue that could […]
The details of this design palette were meticulously planned right down to the vintage emerald ring and the perfect fabrics for the table. Photographer, Julie Nicole told The Ring, “It is amazing what can be created when you join some of the industry’s best talent. Any bride would feel as if she had died and […]
Cindy, Owner and principal decorator at Now & Always Special Event & Wedding Décor (www.nowandalways.ca), proves once again that any space can undergo an extreme makeover and come out looking fabulous, thanks to the creativity, expertise and fabulous inventory of a professional decorator! Before: Princeton Centennial Hall After: Style #1 After: Style #2 […]
This design palette by A Perfect Day Wedding and Events (aperfectday.ca) combines the talent and creativity of a collection of Southwestern Ontario wedding vendors. Delicate vintage details are set against the beauty of lavender fields and the rustic charm of a farm setting inspiring this wedding theme that your guests will fall in love with. […]
The design, fashion and photography (by Julie Nicole Photography) in this wedding is to die for ♥♥ This wedding took place in the heart of St. George Ontario. The family hosted the entire thing in the beautiful backyard that was decorated to the nines. From the beginning of the day at La Petite Fleur (www.lapetitefleur.ca) where the girls […]
Andrea and Cody wanted a classic church wedding with a bit family tradition. Since Cody’s parents were also married at Concordia Club, it seemed fitting that they would follow in their footsteps. BRIDE & GROOM: Cody and Andrea Buchenauer WEDDING DATE: August 15, 2015 CEREMONY & RECEPTION LOCATIONS: St. Matthews Lutheran Church and Concordia Club (www.concordiaclub.ca) […]
Jessica Ferguson has worked within the wedding industry for years, and so when it came time to plan her own wedding to Andrew Cooper, we knew it was going to be incredible. Jess and Andrew’s Kate Spade inspired wedding was gorgeous, full of love and incorporated some of the industry’s favourite wedding experts at one […]
This 1920’s industrial DESIGN PALETTE is the result of a collaboration of SW Ontario’s leaders in photography, bridal fashion, floral design, hair and make-up, décor, vintage rentals, gourmet food, calligraphy, and a gorgeous 7200 square foot prohibition era venue in Cambridge, Ontario. PHOTOGRAPHY: Anne & Carla – Anne Edgar Photography (anneedgarphoto.com) VENUE & CATERING: EVO […]
This gorgeous country wedding took place in St. Clements, Ontario, at the home that Melissa’s grandparents built from scratch, that her mother now owns, and that Melissa spent time at throughout her childhood. BRIDE & GROOM: Melissa Bruggemann & Jeremy Young WEDDING DATE: August 27, 2016 PLANNING & DESIGN: Ainsley at Fresh Look Design Event […]
Finding transportation that delivers you safely and in style to your wedding locations can be more complicated than you think. We asked Brent, of Brentwood Livery why it’s important to keep an open mind when you’re shopping for the perfect limousine. Brent tells us “A bride and groom came to Brentwood to look at the fleet in […]
Curve Hair Studio (curvehairstudio.com) styled the bride and her bridemaids. They explain, “Wedding styles are becoming more organic and romantic in the sense that brides want to see more textures, soft natural tones, and lots of personal touches and DIY for their special day. Jacqueline was no different; she had her wedding at her family home […]
Country Heritage Park’s Gambrel Barn (countryheritagepark.com) in Milton, ON was the location for Jake & Corynn’s wedding day. Corynn says,“Jake and I are very down to earth people with country roots. It’s where we feel most at home. We always wanted a barn wedding, and this place is on the escarpment with 80+ acres of […]
Birch and pine. Gold candelabras and wood slab chargers. Gold glitter wedding cakes and navy blue suits. Gold rimmed china and vintage style fashion accessories. Stylish stationery and exquisite hair and makeup design… PHOTOGRAPHY: Julie Nicole Photography (julienicolephotography.com) GOWN & ACCESSORIES: La Crème (lacremedecor.com) SET DESIGN: One for the Wall (facebook.com/oneforthewall) FLORAL DESIGN & DÉCOR: La […]
