{ ONTARIO } SPRING/SUMMER 2018 Vol 11 No 2
BEACHY & BEAUTIFUL
21 PAGES OF
ONTARIO’S WEDDING WORTHY VENUES
AT NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE
FROM BARNS TO BALLROOMS
STATIONERY TRENDS FOR 2018
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this issue... FEATURES Ontario Guide to Reviews on Wedding Experts p4-7
p12 PHOTO, ABOVE: chasephotography.ca | PHOTO, BELOW: anashphotograph.com
Bridal Show Calendar p51 Wedding Worthy Venues p52-72 LOVE STORIES P9-22 A Waterfront Wedding p10&11 An Ontario Countryside Love Story p12 A Vintage Shabby Chic Wedding Day p13
p36&37
Beachy & Beautiful at Niagara-on-the-Lake p14&15 Springtime in Stratford p16-17 Champagne & Burgundy at St. George Hall p18 Luxe Details + Perfect Venue + Crazy Flood = Best.Day.Ever p19 A Cambridge Mill Princess Style Wedding 20&21 Love at Stoneridge Inn p22 EXPERT TIPS P23-33 Questions to Ask Your Prospective Photographer p25 Quality Catering is Key p26 Tips to a Perfect Wedding Day Smile p27 Photo Booths Take Wedding Fun to the Next Level p28 Bridal Gowns 101 p30&31 From Fest Hall to Fabulous p33
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DESIGN PALETTES P35-50
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Stationery Trends for 2018 p36&37 Vintage Chandeliers, Blush Linens & Happily Ever After p38&39 Romance in Rose Gold p40&41 Favourite Things: Gold & Geometric p44 Favourite Things: Destination Favours p45 Harvest Tables, Earth Tones & Dusty Blues p42&43 Guilded Gold, Lavender Love & Natural Light p47-50
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DAY 2 KNIGHT EVENTS 519-280-8633 | dan@day2knightevents.com day2knightevents.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring DREAMSTYLE WEDDINGS 519-362-5436 | danielle@dreamstyleweddings.com dreamstyleweddings.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring THE FINANCIAL DIVA 519-350-1702 | risa@thefinancialdiva.ca thefinancialdiva.ca Reviewed in London section of The Ring
DESIGN [FLORAL, PAPER, DÉCOR + MORE] BELMONT FLOWERS 519-570-1490 | order@belmontflowers.ca belmontflowers.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
BLUME FLOWER DELIVERY 519-800-2202 | hello@blumeflowerdelivery.com blumeflowerdelivery.com THE CREATIVE BRIDE 519-621-9812 | kim@thecreativebride.ca thecreativebride.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring DECORATING DREAMS 519-662-6880 | decoratingdreams@golden.net decoratingdreams.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring DEVINE WEDDING DESIGN 519-348-4191 | info@devineweddingdesign.ca devineweddingdesign.ca Reviewed in London section of The Ring FIRST STOP WEDDING DECOR RENTALS 519-717-6616 | firststopweddingdecor@hotmail.com Reviewed in Brantford section of The Ring FRESH LOOK DESIGN 519-954-8978 | fld@freshlookdesign.ca freshlookdesign.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
JOIE DE VIVRE EVENTS & DECOR 647-883-7274 | jdveventdecor@gmail.com jdvevents.ca Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring LA PETITE FLEUR 519-589-9730 | info@petitefleur.ca petitefleur.ca Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring NOW & ALWAYS 519-302-0398 | cindy@nowandalways.ca nowandalways.ca Reviewed in Brantford section of The Ring RACHEL & CO. WEDDING & EVENT DECOR 226-667-9954 | info@rachelandco.ca rachelandco.ca Reviewed in London section of The Ring
BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 289-442-0095 | info@shessobeautiful.ca shessobeautiful.ca Reviewed in Brantford section of The Ring
F OOD & DRINK B ELEGANT CATERING 519-622-1505 | weddings@belegant.ca belegant.ca Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring BINGEMANS 519-744-1231 ext. 2260 | weddings@bingemans.com bingemans.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring THE BRUCE CABOOSE
RED BICYCLE PAPER CO. 519-222-6240 | redbicyclepaperco@gmail.com redbicyclepaperco.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring STEPHITA WEDDING INVITATIONS AND STATIONARY 905-489-1199 | info@stephita.com | stephita.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
FASHION & FORMALWEAR
BEST FOR BRIDE Toronto 647-430-7498 | Etobicoke 416-233-3393 Barrie 705-503-3300 | Hamilton 289-755-0262 bestforbride.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 519-753-9609 | info@bridal-boutique.ca bridal-boutique.ca Reviewed in Brantford section of The Ring EVA NICOL COUTURE evanicolcouture@gmail.com | evanicol.com ALL CITIES > REVIEWS LA CREME 519-664-3275 | lacreme01@hotmail.com lacremedecor.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
INVITATIONS BY SOVIBRANT 519-771-9079 | invitations@sovibrant.ca invitations.sovibrant.ca Reviewed in Brantford section of The Ring
NEWTEX CLEANERS 519-744-4411 | jprenaud@newtex.ca | newtex.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
JIM ANDERSON FLOWERS LTD. 519-434-3266 | wecare@jimandersonflowers.com jimandersonflowers.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring
SEW STYLISH WEDDING WORKS 519-485-7097 | sewstylishweddingworks@outlook.com sewstylishweddingworks.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring
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519-622-1505 | thebrucecaboose@cambridgehotel.ca cambridgehotel.ca/food-truck Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring THE CAKE ENGINEER 519-400-2157 | info@thecakeengineer.ca thecakeengineer.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring THE FRO.ZEN TROLLEY 519-897-7696 | gina.ruttan@gmail.com thefrozentrolley.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring LITTLE MUSHROOM CATERING 226-791-4537 | info@littlemushroomcatering.com littlemushroomcatering.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring VINTNER’S CELLAR WATERLOO 519-725-9463 | vintnercellarwaterloo@hotmail.com vintnerscellarwaterloo.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
GIFTS, FAVOUR & SUPPLIES LONDON HEALTH SCIENCES FOUNDATION 519-685-8070 | celebrationgiving@lhsf.ca lhsf.ca/weddings Reviewed in London section of The Ring WEDSY 519-568-8007 | wedsy@theweddingring.ca wedsy.ca Reviewed in ALL cities of The Ring
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ERIKA SNYDER MAKEUP ARTIST 519-404-0806 | erikasnydermakeup@gmail.com erikasnydermakeup.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring EVOLUTION CONCEPTS IN HAIR & SPA 519-743-0009 | info@evolutionhairspa.com evolutionhairspa.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring EWYN STUDIO Over 25 Locations across Canada ewynstudios.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring LYNDEN HILLS DENTISTRY 519-752-1227 | info@lyndenhillsdentistry.com lyndenhillsdentistry.com Reviewed in Brantford section of The Ring
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION ANCASTER MILL 905-648-1828 | info@ancastermill.ca ancastermill.ca Reviewed in Hamilton section of The Ring
ARCADIAN COURT BY OLIVER & BONACINI 416-364-1211 | events@oliverbonacini.com oliverbonacinievents.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring THE ARTS & LETTERS CLUB 416-597-9544 ext 1 | catering@artsandlettersclub.ca artsandlettersclub.ca Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring ARROWWOOD FARMS 519-289-0389 | info@arrowwoodfarmontario.com arrowwoodfarmontario.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring BEAVERDALE GOLF CLUB 519-658-5951 ext. 22 hospitality.beaverdale@golfnorth.ca golfbeaverdale.ca Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring BERKELEY FIELD HOUSE 416-361-9666 | info@berkeleyevents.com berkeleyfieldhouse.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring BEST WESTERN PLUS ARDEN PARK HOTEL 519-275-2936 | ardenpk@orc.ca bit.ly/BestWesternPlusTheArdenParkHotel Reviewed in Stratford section of The Ring BEST WESTERN BRANTFORD HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE 519-753-8652 ext. 142 events@bestwesternbrantford.com bestwesternbrantford.com Reviewed in Brantford section of The Ring
BEST WESTERN PLUS LAMPLIGHTER INN & CONFERENCE CENTRE 519-681-7151 | sales@lamplighterinn.ca lamplighterinn.ca Reviewed in London section of The Ring BEST WESTERN PLUS MARIPOSA INN & CONFERENCE CENTRE 705-325-9511 | bobbie@sunraygroup.ca bwmariposainn.com Reviewed in Orillia section of The Ring BEST WESTERN PLUS STONERIDGE INN AND CONFERENCE CENTRE 519-652-6022 | natalie@stoneridgeinn.com stoneridgeinn.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring BINGEMANS 519-744-1231 ext. 2268 | weddings@bingemans.com bingemans.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring BLUEBERRY HILL WINERY 519-586-2256 | info@blueberry-hill.ca blueberry-hill.ca Reviewed in Brantford section of The Ring BOB RUMBALL MANOR 416-449-9651 x 103 | jbursa@bobrumball.org bobrumballmanor.org Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring CAMBRIDGE BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY 519-653-1234 x 112 weddings@cambridgebutterfly.com cambridgebutterfly.com Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring THE CAMBRIDGE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE 519-624-7732 | bduffield@cambridgehotel.ca cambridgehotel.ca Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring CAMBRIDGE MILL 519-624-1828 | info@cambridgemill.ca cambridgemill.com Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring THE CARLU 416-597-1931 | events@oliverbonacini.com thecarlu.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring CASA LOMA 416-923-1171 | events@casaloma.ca casaloma.ca Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
• Are award winners • Have multiple degrees & accreditations • Are members of selective organizations • Do regular charity work • Are teachers & mentors in their craft • Have appeared in television news & wedding segments CENTURY PINES GOLF CLUB 905-628-2877 | sales@kaneffgolf.com golfcenturypines.com Reviewed in Brantford section of The Ring CHELSEA HOTEL TORONTO 416-585-4340 cstor.weddings@chelseatoronto.com chelseatoronto.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring CONCORDIA CLUB 519-745-5617 x 101 ruth.rajna@concordiaclub.ca concordiaclub.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring CONESTOGA GOLF & CONFERENCE CENTRE 519-664-2851 x 227 tmajaury.conestoga@golfnorth.ca | golfconestoga.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring CROWNE PLAZA KITCHENER-WATERLOO 519-744-4141 | akaufman@cpkw-hotel.com kitchener-hotel.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring CUTTEN FIELDS 519-824-2650 x 223 | info@cuttenfields.com cuttenfields.com Reviewed in Guelph section of The Ring DELTA GUELPH HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE 519-780-3711 | diana.xavier@deltahotels.com marriott.com/ykfdg Reviewed in Guelph section of The Ring DELTA HOTELS BY MARRIOTT WATERLOO 519-514-0404 | wat.sales.sm@deltahotels.com marriott.com/ykfdw Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 5
DUNDEE COUNTRY CLUB 519-696-3257 | mfloyd.dundee@golfnorth.ca golfdundee.ca Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring HISTORIC ELLIS PIONEER CHAPEL 519-824-4679 | ellischapel@sympatico.ca ellischapel.ca Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring ELM HURST INN & SPA 519-485-5321 | erin@elmhurstinn.com elmhurstinn.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring ELORA MILL HOTEL & SPA 519-846-8484 | events@eloramill.ca eloramill.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring ELSIE PERRIN WILLIAMS ESTATE 519-432-7961 | info@elsieperrinwilliamsestate.ca elsieperrinwilliamsestate.ca Reviewed in London section of The Ring ENOCH TURNER SCHOOLHOUSE 416-314-3585 | bookings@heritagetrust.on.ca heritagetrust.on.ca Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring ESTATES OF SUNNYBROOK 416-487-3841 | mansions@estatesofsunnybrook.com estatesofsunnybrook.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring FANSHAWE PIONEER VILLAGE 519-457-1296 | rentals@fanshawepioneer village.ca fanshawepioneervillage.ca Reviewed in London section of The Ring FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON LONDON 519-681-0680 ext. 8338 catering@fourpointslondon.com fourpointslondonontario.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring GALT COUNTRY CLUB 519-621-7020 | chughes@galtcountryclub.com galtcountryclub.com Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring THE GEORGE BROWN HOUSE 416-314-3585 | bookings@heritagetrust.on.ca heritagetrust.on.ca Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring GRAYDON HALL MANOR 416-449-5432 | concierge@graydonhall.com graydonhall.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring GREY SILO GOLF COURSE 519-884-3556 x 224 kreinhardt.greysilo@golfnorth.ca golfgreysilo.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
HAMPTON INN & SUITES BY HILTON BRANTFORD 519-720-0084 | amber.kane@hilton.ca hamptoninnbrantford.com Reviewed in Brantford section of The Ring HART HOUSE 416-946-7196 | weddings.harthouse@utoronto.ca harthouse.ca Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
MILTON BANQUET & CONFERENCE CENTRE 905-864-8445 | info@miltonbanquets.com miltonbanquets.com Reviewed in Milton section of The Ring OAKWOOD RESORT 519-238-2324 | oakwood@oakwoodresort.ca oakwoodresort.ca Reviewed in London-Huron section of The Ring
HAUSER HALL 519-747-1138 | info@hauserhall.com hauserhall.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
THE OLD MILL 416-236-2641 | info@oldmilltoronto.com oldmilltoronto.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
HESSENLAND COUNTRY INN 519-236-7707 | hessen@hessenland.com hessenland.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring
ONTARIO HERITAGE CENTRE 416-314-3585 | bookings@heritagetrust.on.ca heritagetrust.on.ca Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
HOLIDAY INN KITCHENER-CAMBRIDGE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE 519-894-8512 | kari.pond@sunraygroup.ca holidayinn.com/kitcheneron Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
PALAIS ROYALE 416-533-3533 | info@pegasushospitality.ca palaisroyale.ca Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
HUBERTUSHAUS 519-634-8491 | gchfc@hotmail.com | gchfc.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
PINE KNOT GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB 519-268-3352 x 22 | events@pineknotgolf.com pineknotgolf.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring
IDLEWYLD INN & SPA 519-432-5554 | weddings@idlewyldinn.com idlewyldinn.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring
REBEL CREEK GOLF CLUB 519-634-8666 | dcotey-greb.rebelcreek@golfnorth.ca rebelcreek.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
INN OF WATERLOO & CONFERENCE CENTRE 519-804-1130 | adouglas@theinnofwaterloo.com theinnofwaterloo.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
RENAISSANCE TORONTO 416-341-7100 | sales@renaissancetoronto.com marriott.com/yyzbr Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
IVEY SPENCER LEADERSHIP CENTRE 519-675-5529 | jclark@ivey.uwo.ca iveyspencerleadershipcentre.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring
REVIVAL HOUSE 519-273-3424 | weddings@revival.house revival.house Reviewed in Stratford section of The Ring
LIBERTY GRAND 416-542-3789 | kelly@libertygrand.com libertygrand.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
SHERIDAN CONFERENCE CENTRE 905-845-9430 | conferences@sheridancollege.ca sheridanconferencecentre.ca Reviewed in Oakville section of The Ring
LIBERTY NORTH 705-728-3877 | info@libertynorth.ca libertynorth.ca Reviewed in Barrie section of The Ring
SPENCER’S AT THE WATERFRONT 905-633-7494 | info@spencers.ca | spencers.ca Reviewed in Hamilton section of The Ring
MARIPOSA CRUISES 416-203-0178 | sales@mariposacruises.com mariposacruises.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
ST. GEORGE BANQUET HALL 519-884-0311 | gm@stgeorgehall.com stgeorgehall.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
MILLER LASH HOUSE 416-287-7000 | info@millerlashhouse.ca millerlashhouse.ca Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
STRATFORD COUNTRY CLUB 519-271-4212 | jjacob@stratfordcountryclub.ca stratfordcountryclub.ca Reviewed in Stratford section of The Ring
SUNBRIDGE HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE CAMBRIDGE 519-658-4601 | tracey.penney@sunraygroup.ca sunbridgehotelcambridge.com Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN 416-397-1349 | rentalsales@torontobotanicalgarden.ca torontobotanicalgarden.ca Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring TORONTO CENTRE FOR THE ARTS 416-733-9388 | enealon@tocentre.com tocentre.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION 519-622-0771 | jackie@wrpa.org wrpa.org Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring WESTIN HARBOUR CASTLE HOTEL 416-869-1600 | experienceteam@westin.com westinharbourcastletoronto.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring WHISTLE BEAR GOLF CLUB 519-650-2327 | info@whistlebear.ca whistlebear.ca Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring
MEMORIES
ALICIA RILEY PHOTOGRAPHY 226-268-0430 | alicia.riley@gmail.com aliciariley.com Reviewed in London-Huron section of The Ring A NASH PHOTOGRAPH 226-218-6870 | anashphotograph@gmail.com anashphotograph.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring ANNE EDGAR PHOTOGRAPHY 519-616-2214 | anne@anneedgarphoto.com anneedgarphoto.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
BRIAN LIMOYO PHOTOGRAPHY 519-781 9448 | infophoto@brianlimoyo.com brianlimoyoweddings.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring CHASE PHOTOGRAPHY 519-616-8283 | chase.photography.by.jkr@gmail.com chasephotography.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring DAVID + KARA WEDDING IMAGERY 519-635-5135 | inquiry@davidandkara.com davidandkara.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring ELFREDA DALBY PHOTOGRAPHY 519-763-7992 | info@elfredadalby.com elfredadalby.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
GARY EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY 519-222-5840 | hello@garyevansphotography.ca garyevansphotography.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
DCF WEDDING MUSIC 866-710-7658 | hello@dcfweddingmusic.com dcfweddingmusic.com Reviewed in Guelph section of The Ring
HAVE HEART PHOTOGRAPHY 519-719-5243 | haveheartphoto@gmail.com haveheartphotography.ca Reviewed in London section of The Ring
DJ CHARLIE CLEAN - CUSTOM EVENTS 519-265-8086 | info@djcharlieclean.ca djcharlieclean.ca Reviewed in Guelph section of The Ring
HRM PHOTOGRAPHY 519-936-8977 | info@hrmphotography.com hrmphotography.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring
MAXIMUM MUSIC DJ SERVICE 416-255-2910 | rod@maximumdj.com maximumdj.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
JULIE BROADBENT PHOTOGARAPHY 905-805-4356 | juliebroadbent@gmail.com juliebroadbentphotography.com Reviewed in GTA section of The Ring
MUSIC CENTRAL ENTERTAINMENT 519-680-0698 | musiccentral@musiccentral.ca musiccentral.ca Reviewed in London section of The Ring
JULIE NICOLE PHOTOGRAPHY 519-954-6655 julienicolephotographykw@gmail.com julienicolephotography.zenfolio.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
OLYMPIC SOUND 519-577-7847 | info@olympicsound.com olympicsound.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
LATTE PRODUCTIONS WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY 519-745-8368 | info@latteproductions.ca latteproductions.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring NOVA MARKINA PHOTOGRAPHY 519-709-3827 | nova@novamarkina.com novamarkina.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring
SOMETHING BLUE WEDDING DJS 800-675-4742 | sbweddingdj@gmail.com somethingblueweddingdjs.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
OFFICIANTS
CELEBRATE LOVE & LIFE WEDDINGS 519-574-5540 | eagleheart@rogers.com celebrateloveandlife.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
SHELLEY SMITH PHOTOGRAPHER 519-983-0691 | s@shelleysmith.ca shelleysmith.ca Reviewed in London section of The Ring
FEELINGS FROM THE HEART WEDDING CHAPEL & OFFICIANTS 519-743-3101 | pat@theweddingchapel.on.ca theweddingchapel.on.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
SPIRITS INTRIGUED PHOTOGRAPHY 519-721-5468 | alex@sipimage.com sipimage.com Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
LONDON WEDDING MINISTER 226-236-5201| chaplainkjs@gmail.com londonweddingminister.ca Reviewed in London section of The Ring
STUDIO CHRIS 226-220-0471 | chris@studiochris.ca studiochris.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
PASTORAL SERVICES OF GUELPH 519-836-1143 | weddingsbydon@gmail.com Reviewed in Cambridge section of The Ring
WAY IT WAS PHOTOGRAPHY 519-209-3536 | wayitwasphotography@hotmail.ca wayitwasphotography.vpweb.ca Reviewed in Brantford section of The Ring
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ALLEGRO PRODUCTIONS 519-221-2798 | allegroproductions@outlook.com allegroproductions.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS 226-444-9639 | walter@cmusic.ca cmusic.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring
TRANSPORTATION
BRENTWOOD LIVERY 519-741-5700 | info@brentwoodlivery.ca brentwoodlivery.ca Reviewed in K-W section of The Ring GRANDEUR LIMOUSINE 519-453-7030 | info@grandeurlimousine.com grandeurlimousine.com Reviewed in London section of The Ring
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PHOTO: Have Heart Photography (♥) (haveheartphotography.ca) in London, ON BRIDE & GROOM: Alycia & James Rollo WEDDING: June 24th, 2017 Full story: p14 & 15
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REALITY WEDDING STORY | HAMILTON, ONTARIO PHOTOGRAPHY: A Nash Photograph (♥) (anashphotograph.com)
ADVICE ONE BRIDE TO ANOTHER: “You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a beautiful wedding. Set a budget that you can afford and stick to it. Have fun with your fiancé and make sure everything is a blend of both personalities. I hate when people say, ‘It’s the brides’ day’. No. It’s not. You are not marrying yourself. It’s about two people and I believe that should come through in all aspects of the big day. Also, do what makes the two of you happy, don’t try to please everyone because that is an impossible task.” - Heather
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BRIDE & GROOM: Heather Lewis & Paul Paonessa WEDDING DATE: October 13th, 2017 LOCATION: The Waterfront Banquet & Conference Centre (thewaterfrontcentre.com), Hamilton, ON # GUESTS: 143 BUDGET: $20,000 THEME: “Our theme was inspired by the rustic look... We went with black and white with pops of gold. These colours went very well with our fall theme. Although, you’d never know from our photos, that we had a fall wedding. It looks like the middle of summer!” - H CAKE: Cupcakes of Westdale Village (westdalecupcakes.com), Hamilton, ON BRIDESMAIDS ATTIRE: Hudson’s Bay (thebay. com) BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Jealous Bridesmaids (jealousbridesmaids.com), Toronto, ON PIPER: Piper in the Burg (piperintheburg.com), Hamilton, ON HAIR & MAKE-UP: Angie Gerard Hair Studio (facebook.com/Angie-Girards-Hair-Studio), Binbrook, ON & Makeup by Shonna Mallia.
PHOTOGRAPHY: A Nash Photograph (♥) (anashphotograph.com), Kitchener, ON “I found Amy Nash online. I looked at the photos in her portfolio and they seemed so real - not staged or fake...she seemed so down to earth. We chatted on the phone and I told Paul, ‘This chick sounds awesome! We need to meet her’! They were so much fun to work with, the two of them are hilarious and kept us laughing the whole time. We did a practice shoot in the dead of winter for engagement photos even though we were frozen solid, Amy and Deane made sure we had a great time. It was like hanging out with old friends! Our favourite part of our photos was how she was able to capture how much fun we had on our wedding day, I feel like we are laughing in so many photos, which is so Paul and I. They are such beautiful pictures, we are thrilled with them.” - H FLOWERS: “Our flowers were done by a good friend of ours, Nael Dababneh and his mom Susan. Nael and Susan took a floral design course together a couple years ago as a hobby. Neither is a professional but you would never know by the beautiful job they did! We
had all white roses: o’hara garden roses, vendela roses. Simple and clean, yet elegant. They also did all the flowers for my sister’s wedding two years ago, and we were floored. It was a huge job for them, but they did such an amazing job. We can’t thank them enough.” - H DÉCOR DIY: “We made most of our décor ourselves. Paul built us a beautiful arbour to stand under during the ceremony; we plan to put it in our backyard in the garden. We also made our table numbers out of wood and stained them to match the arbour. We made white numbers out of vinyl and gold glitter spray paint. They turned out to be gorgeous. Our seating chart was made of the same wood by Paul, it was huge and beautiful. We had the same vinyl lettering on it, and table cards that I made on the computer. Everyone asked us where we bought our beautiful décor.”-H BIGGEST CHALLENGE: “The number of guests! We had originally made a limit of 120 guests, but it was impossible to stick to that. It’s very hard to try to have a small wedding without offending anyone. Of course you want everyone you know there, but it takes away the intimacy factor”- H GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 11
BRIDE & GROOM: Kassandra Gallichan & Tyler Hutchinson WEDDING DATE: September 23rd, 2017 LOCATION: Stoneacre Farm in Puslinch, ON “This location used to be a horse farm, and is absolutely gorgeous. I have been riding since I was 6 and being at the farm is a big part of Tyler and I’s relationship, so getting married anywhere else wouldn’t seem right.” - K PHOTOGRAPHY: Chase Photography (♥) (chasephotography.ca), Kitchener, ON “I choose Chase Photography for SO many reasons. She does amazing outdoor photos and I was especially drawn to her equestrian photography. Janine needed to be patient and calm thoughout the whole day, due to my husband having a traumatic brain injury from a life threatening accident, just 4 weeks prior to our wedding. Janine was always so accommodating, especially when it came to recognizing when Tyler needed a break. She would provide photo ideas where Tyler was able to sit down.” - Kassandra 12 • THE RING | thering.ca
THEME: “Our overall wedding theme was country rustic. We choose teal since it was the horse’s lead colour and one of my favourite colours.” - K # GUESTS: 200 BUDGET $40,000 BIGGEST CHALLENGE: “My biggest challenge during planning was Tyler’s accident. I was super prepared and had everything organized for vendors years in advance. But for the final details I needed my family and friends help while I was at the hospital going to Doctors appointments. We were unbelievably blessed with the love and support we got from our friends and family to make our wedding happen.” - K DIY: “We made our own quote signs, centerpieces, flowers, name chart, and seating tags.” - K DOUGHNUTS: Malasada World (facebook.com/ MalasadaWorld), Cambridge, ON DJ: DJ Charlie Clean - Custom Events (♥) (djcharlieclean.ca), Guelph, ON OFFICIANT: Kettle Creek Weddings (kettlecreekweddings.com)
CATERING: Strodes BBQ & Deli (strodes.ca) Brantford, ON WEDDING COORDINATOR: Amber Schouten HAIR & MAKE-UP: Hair Loft 77 (hairsaloncambridge.ca) & Makeup by Amber Baker (facebook.com/makeupbyamberbaker) GROOM + GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Stars Men’s Shops (starsmenshops.com) BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Heirlooms Bridal Shoppe Inc. (heirloomsbridal.com), Dundas, ON BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: Sophie’s Gown Shoppe (sophiesgownshoppe.com), Kitchener, ON FAVOURITE MOMENT: “The reception was our favourite part of our wedding. We got to spend time with our friends and family who had supported us throughout our entire relationship, but also through Tyler’s accident.” - K ADVICE, ONE BRIDE TO ANOTHER: “Get a wedding coordinator, so you are able to enjoy the day instead of dealing with issues. Take your time and plan as far in advance as possible. You never know what could happen.” - K •
“Family is everything to us. We included little details IN REMEMBRANCE of those we’ve lost. From the blue heart hand sewn by Emily’s grandma into the back of Emily’s dress made out of her Papa’s old work shirt to an heirloom locket she wore containing a photo of her mom’s parents. My boutonniere included a lily to remember my grandma (her favourite flower). At the ceremony we released a white balloon to send up our hopes for our future, wishes
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for each other, prayers for those we lost.” - Trevor
BRIDE & GROOM: Emily & Trevor Hopf WEDDING DATE: August 26th, 2017 # GUESTS: 250 BUDGET: $15,000 THEME: Vintage/Boho/Shabby Chic CEREMONY: Blyth Greenway Trail, Blyth, ON (northhuron.on.ca/blyth-greenway-trail) RECEPTION: Belgrave Arena, Belgrave, ON THE PROPOSAL: “Trevor popped the question when he asked our photographer Alicia Riley if she would take couples photos on the Greenway Trail. We took our dog, Bumblebee, and had pictures done and when the time was right he went and switched the collar on the dog. He came back and on the tag it said ‘Will you marry me?’ and I said YES!” - E CATERING: Kinsmen Club of Belgrave
FLOWERS: Lewis Flowers (lewisflowers.com), Wingham, ON PHOTOGRAPHY: Alicia Riley Photography (♥) (aliciariley.com) “She does absolutely amazing work and is great to work with! From the day I popped the question, to designing our wedding invitations, to our wedding day and more, Alicia has been by our side always willing to help!!! ”- Trevor DÉCOR: NJS Design Event & Party Rentals (njsdesign.on.ca), Clinton, ON FAVOURITE DÉCOR ELEMENT: “The head table which included gold-rimmed chargers, crystal glassware for the girls and moscow mule mugs for the guys. Vintage crystal candle holders, and bone china plates with a rose gold sequence, pink and
cream sheer back drop. It was so beautiful!” -E CAKE: Kendall’s Kakes, Goderich, ON (kendallskakes@hotmail.com) FAVOURITE MOMENT: “Seeing each other for the first time and both smiling knowing how much we love and care for one another! And spending this perfect day with all of our family and friends and most importantly each other! It goes by so fast, so every so often we’d take a moment together just to take it all in and enjoy every moment.” -E DJ: DJ Dr. Phil Wedow, Brussels, ON (facebook.com/DJdoctorphil) HAIR & MAKEUP: Selah Vie Hair And Makeup Artistry (selahvie.ca), London, ON • GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 13
PHOTOGRAPHY, Have
Heart
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page
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Photography
next: (♥)
(haveheartphotography.ca) in London, ON “Jason and Ashley had shot a couple of our friend’s weddings so we had the chance to see their work multiple times in multiple settings and were very impressed with the photos and their style. It is definitely very hard to choose my favorite part because they are all amazing, but I think I would have to choose the ones during sunset - they snuck the two of us out after dinner and we got the most amazing sunset pictures. They truly have an eye for every detail of their photography!” - A
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A REALITY WEDDING STORY | LEGENDS ON THE NIAGARA BRIDE & GROOM: Alycia and James Rollo
DÉCOR RENTALS: Stuff By Chris
WEDDING DATE: June 24th, 2017
(stuffbychris.com), St. Catharines, ON
LOCATION: Legends on the Niagara
BIGGEST CHALLENGE: “The biggest challenge
(niagaraparks.com/legends-on-the-niagara) “We
of our wedding was the guest list. When we got
loved the idea that our ceremony and reception
engaged we said to ourselves, 80 people max. Then
could be in the same place for the ease of the day
we made our lists and realized that 80 people
and for our guests. The second we walked into
was only James’ family, so that idea changed very
Legends we knew that we had found “the one”
quickly! We added people, took away people, re
with the gorgeous stacked stone pillars and wood
added them two days later, and eventually just
beams on the patio, and floor to ceiling windows
had to sit down and start thinking about who has
in the reception room.” - A&J
been here supporting our relationship so far and
THEME: “James and I met in the summer on the
who are the people that will always support our
beach. We are both beach bums so we wanted it to
love in the future. Finally, we made a list that we
incorporate summery colors but toned down: we
looked over (and then let our parents look too!)
chose peaches, whites, bright greens, light pinks,
and we were happy with it...THEN the seating
and touches of champagne gold and then of course
arrangements came!”-A
we had palm trees brought in to bring an even
STATIONARY: Graphically Yours
more tropical feel!” - A
(graphicallyyours-jc.com), Simcoe, ON
# GUESTS: 140
GROOM’S ATTIRE: Indochino (indochino.com)
FLOWERS: Floral Decor by Amanda (facebook.
GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: Stars Men’s Shops
com/FloralDecorByAmanda), St. Catherines ON
(starsmenshops.com)
BRIDESMAIDS ATTIRE: Annette’s Bridal (annettesbridalstore.com), St. Catherines, ON BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Paula’s Elegant Bride (paulaselegantbride.com), St. Catherines, ON DJ: Black Creek Music (blackcreekmusic.ca), Port Dover, ON ADVICE, ONE BRIDE TO ANOTHER: “My first piece of advice is that it is never too soon to start planning! Second, make sure that you are BOTH having fun during the process and do your best to keep it fun. It can be a whirlwind for the bride who gets showered and celebrated on multiple occasions, but the groom should also feel just as important. Definitely communicate -- even though you don’t think your partner will care about the flowers, give them a say so that they are part of the process too and have that pride in your big day as well! Choose your wedding party wisely - they have to be in it for the long haul and be a supportive group! Also, stick to your gut on your decisions! Congratulations to you all and best wishes for your dream day!” - A • GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 15
A REALITY WEDDING STORY | STRATFORD COUNTRY CLUB (♥) (stratfordcountryclub.ca)
PHOTOGRAPHY, this page & next: Megan Jeanine Photo (meganjeanine.com)
THEME: “I wanted to keep the overall theme simple, whimsical & romantic with modern accents. We got married in May - a time of year that feels fresh & full of life! I love all things white & gold, as well as eucalyptus, so those were a must! I also was very excited about bridesmaid dresses and wanted to make them an accent. My bridesmaids wore all different full-length dresses that range from soft blush, rose gold and gold, ranging from full sequins and unique beading, to simple and flowy!” - T 16 • THE RING | thering.ca
BRIDE & GROOM: Taylor & Aaron Keunen
CAKE: It’s My Pleasure Baking Sweet & Savoury
BRIDESMAID ATTIRE: Sophie’s Gown Shoppe
WEDDING DATE: May 13th, 2017
(facebook.com/bakingsweetandsavoury) in
(sophiesgownshoppe.com) & BHLDN (bhldn.com)
CEREMONY LOCATION: The Drayton
Neustadt, Ontario PHOTOGRAPHY: Megan Jeanine Photo
HAIR: Deb’s Hair Design
Reformed Church, Drayton ON RECEPTION LOCATION: Stratford Country Club (♥) (stratfordcountryclub.ca), Stratford, ON “I found the Stratford Country Club on The Wedding Ring website and thought it was absolutely stunning. The natural light, exposed wooden beams & modern features instantly captivated me & I could already picture hanging greenery from the statement chandeliers! We have always loved Stratford, especially the river, so we could envision having our wedding photos
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taken there as well.” - A & T GUESTS: 210 BUDGET: $25,000 DÉCOR: One Event (oneevent.ca), Clifford, ON & Weathered Minto (facebook.com/
(meganjeanine.com) “She had the sweetest personality and was passionate about capturing the small, intimate, unhurried moments together. My favourite part of the photos was the softness & play on the natural light. Megan captured the photos in such a dreamy light & in a way that we
(facebook.com/debshairdesignpalmerston), Palmerston, ON & The Red Door Salon (reddoorsalonkitchener.ca), Kitchener, ON MAKE-UP: Aesthetics by Kelsey Voisin (facebook. com/aestheticsbykelseyvoisin), Walkerton, ON
can remember exactly how we were feeling the
BIGGEST CHALLENGE: “The biggest
moment the photo was taken.” - T
challenge for me was finding time! There
FAVOURS: “In lieu of traditional wedding
are so many great ideas and pinterest-
favours, we donated to the Canadian Lung Association (lung.ca). This was close to our hearts
worthy projects that I would have loved to
as we have lost several of our family members
do, but finding the time to do it all while
to cancer as well as Aaron’s Opa several months
balancing work and all of life’s events
before our wedding, it was a way for us to honour
was a bit of a challenge. Prioritizing
them.”-A&T GROOMSMEN AND GROOM’S ATTIRE:
weatheredminto), Harriston, ON
Moores Clothing for Men (mooresclothing.com)
FLOWERS: Elora Street Flowers (elorastflowers.ca)
BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Sophie’s Gown Shoppe
Harriston, ON
(sophiesgownshoppe.com), Kitchener, ON
was key, along with remembering to step back & take in the exciting period of being engaged to my best friend” - T
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A WAT E R L O O R E A L I T Y W E D D I N G ST O RY BRIDE & GROOM: Cindy & Mike Rzepecki WEDDING DATE: September 16th 2017 CEREMONY LOCATION: Knox Presbyterian Church (knoxwaterloo.ca), Waterloo, ON RECEPTION LOCATION: St. George Banquet Hall (♥) (stgeorgehall.com), Waterloo, ON “We looked at a lot of venues throughout the area. St. George Banquet Hall was definitely the best one!” - Cindy & Mike
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and oranges.”- C&M GUEST BOOK: “We decided not to do a traditional guestbook. Instead, we asked guests to write or draw on a square of fabric. The fabric squares will be made into a quilt by a family member!” - C&M FLOWERS: Belmont Flowers (♥) (belmontflowers. ca), Kitchener, ON “Vildana was amazing! We got married right after Hurricane Irma, and because a lot of the flowers come from Miami, there was less supply then there would normally be. She was able to get flowers from across the globe (and some from her backyard!) to put together the most beautiful bouquets and flowers for us.” - C&M FAVOURITE DETAILS: “The ceiling canopy and our popcorn bar. We love popcorn! When we found out that you can buy party size bags of Kernels popcorn, we knew we had to include it in our wedding day.” - C&M
FAVOURITE MOMENT: “One of our favourite moments was the receiving line immediately after the ceremony. We had a brief moment with each other, our wedding party, our family, and our friends. We got to talk to almost everyone who had come!” - C&M GROOM + GROOMSMEN’S ATTIRE: Suits from Indochino (indochino.com) in Toronto. Shirts and ties from Moores Clothing for Men (mooresclothing. com) in Cambridge. BRIDE’S ATTIRE: ‘La Sposa-Roby’ from Kleinfeld Bridal Boutique Canada (kleinfeldbridal.ca), Toronto, ON BRIDESMAIDS’ ATTIRE: David’s Bridal (davidsbridal.ca), Cambridge, ON ADVICE, ONE BRIDE TO ANOTHER: “You have to decide what you want together and stick with it. Know that there are some little things that you can bend on (and should bend on) to keep your families happy. Ultimately, if you’re both happy with it, that’s what you’ll remember when its all done.” - Cindy •
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PHOTOGRAPHY: Brian Limoyo Photography (♥) (brianlimoyoweddings.com), Kitchener, ON “Brian was amazing! We loved the way his photos captured the emotion between the bride and groom. He went above and beyond (including ripping his suit, and getting covered in burrs!).” - C&M # GUESTS: 125 BUDGET $35,000-$40,000 DECOR: Wedding Dream (weddingdream.net), Cambridge, ON
THEME: Burgundy & champagne. “We wanted to go with fall colours, but didn’t want to have reds
BRIDE & GROOM: Caitlin Hughes & Jeff Crugnale WEDDING DATE: June 24th, 2017 LOCATION: Galt Country Club (♥) (galtcountryclub.com), Cambridge ON “Galt Country Club has incredibly stunning photo locations around the Clubhouse and along the Grand River. It was the perfect backdrop for our wedding photos. With only one ballroom at GCC, we were the only wedding that day. Overall, it was a great experience for us and our guests.” - Caitlin # GUESTS: 100 BUDGET: $25,000 DECOR & FLORALS: Special Events & Flowers (specialeventsandflowers.com), Cambridge, ON
PHOTOGRAPHY: Lovesprouts Wedding Photography (lovesproutsphotography.com), Kitchener, ON “I had narrowed down our choices by first looking for local photographers, then looking at their respective websites and social media pages. I really loved Adam’s style of photography. I loved how bright all of the photos looked, along with all of the attention to detail.” - Caitlin THEME: “I have always loved how elegant blush pink looks for weddings. So my décor & linen was primarily white with hints of pink. I brought the same colours in with the florals, and added dusty miller for accents in the centerpieces & bouquets. My accent colour was silver (brought in with the chivari chairs).” - C
BIGGEST CHALLENGE: “On the day of our wedding, Galt saw the rainstorm of the decade. The greens flooded as far as the eye could see. But, the Club’s event team still managed to pull the day off without a hitch. And it made for some great photos!”- C FAVOURITE DÉCOR ELEMENTS: “Lynne & Tim of Special Events & Flowers provided my backdrop, canopy & chandelier, centerpieces & ceremony archway. The canopy & backdrop combination really made all of my weddings photos look stunning. I love how everything looked on the day and in photos.” - C GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 19
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PHOTOGRAPHY, this page & next: Julie Nicole Photography (♥) (julienicolephotography.com)
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BRIDE & GROOM: Katherine Weaver-Rutten
# GUESTS: 97
BRIDE’S ATTIRE: Taylor’s Bridal Boutique
& Stephen Kuban
BUDGET: $25,000
(taylorsbridal.com), Elmira, ON
WEDDING DATE: November 12th, 2017
FLORALS: La Petite Fleur (♥) (petitefleur.ca),
HAIR & MAKE-UP: Teased Bridal (teasedbridal.com),
Cambridge, ON “Brandy nailed it. The bouquet was
Woodstock, ON
LOCATION: Cambridge Mill (♥) (cambridgemill.com), Cambridge, ON “We went there for our engagement dinner and couldn’t find a more beautiful spot.” - K&S THEME: “Our overall colour was burgundy with a mix of rustic and modern vibes. The venue inspired this
and everyone wanted to know who created it. The centrepieces were a big hit and guests were fighting to take them home.” - K DIY: “We did loot bags for each child. We had 17
BIGGEST CHALLENGE: “The biggest challenge was all the small details. Planning a wedding requires such a long mental list! I would continuously write items out, but still carry around a to-do list in my head.” - K BEST MEMORY: “My best memory of the wedding was
theme as we felt the Mill was already so beautiful that we
children under the age of 12 and we thought loot bags
did not want to change or add to it.” - K
were the best way to entertain them during speeches.” - K
PHOTOGRAPHY: Julie Nicole Photography (♥)
STATIONERY: Red Bicyle Paper Co. (♥)
was going to play, so when he heard the theme to Star
(julienicolephotography.com) “We choose Julie because
(redbicyclepaperco.com) Cambridge, ON
Wars he couldn’t stop smiling and laughing, along with
CAKE: Unity Baking (unitybaking.com) Waterloo, ON
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stunning and original. I’d never seen anything like it
ease while still directing us for the perfect shots. She was also amazing at commanding a room, which is so important during the chaos of the big day. I first booked
PHOTOBOOTH: Zattu Photobooth (zattuphotobooth.ca) Kitchener, ON DJ: Spin Doctor Productions
walking down the aisle. My father had no idea what song
ADVICE ONE BRIDE, TO ANOTHER: “Take a day off afterwards. We jumped right into
(spindoctorproductions.com) Kitchener, ON
our honeymoon and we didn’t even have time
GROOMSMEN AND GROOM’S ATTIRE:
to open cards or gifts! Also, plan for extra time.
love with her work. I love how clean and sleek with a hint
Le Chateau (lechateau.com)
You will definitely need it. Take lots of mental
of romantic feeling the photos look. ” - K
BRIDESMAIDS ATTIRE: Le Chateau (lechateau.com)
pictures! You’ll blink and it will all be over!” - K
Julie for Christmas card photos. We immediately fell in
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BIGGEST
CHALLENGE:
“Narrowing
down all my crazy ideas! My MOH and stepmother reminded me I only had ‘X’ number of days left to make a decision.” - K
BRIDE & GROOM: Kayla & Christopher Anderson WEDDING DATE: September 16th, 2017 LOCATION: Best Western PLUS Stoneridge Inn & Conference Centre (♥) (stoneridgeinn.com), London, ON “Having previously worked in the wedding industry, I knew that spending time driving from location to location was one of the biggest issues when it comes to the day of the wedding. We wanted a venue with everything all in one location - ceremony, cocktails, dinner, dancing, and rooms to stay in. Stoneridge Inn was the perfect location. There was also a wonderful spot to take photos, which really came in handy when the ceremony put us almost an hour behind schedule!” - K 22 • THE RING | thering.ca
PHOTOGRAPHY: NovaMarkina Photography(♥) (novamarkina.com), London, ON # GUESTS: 120 BUDGET: Originally, $20,000. “In all, it turned out to be around $35,000. SO worth it!!” - K THEME: Moody & whimsical. Blush, burgundy, black, and gold. FLOWERS: Awesome Blossoms (awesome-blossoms.ca), Ingersoll, ON CAKE: Chick Boss Cake (chickbosscake.com), St. Thomas, ON & Grandma’s Oven Bakery & Cakes Inc. (grandmasoven.ca), Alymer, ON FAVOURS: “A sugar cookie inspired by the invitation, created by Grandma’s Oven Bakery
& Cakes Inc.(grandmasoven.ca) in Aylmer. Each cookie was dipped in a marbled icing and had our initials hand painted on each in gold.” - K DJ: DJ Alpha Productions (djalpha.ca), London FAVOURITE MOMENT: “I wouldn’t change any part of our day. Christopher and I both think the best part of it was having all of our family together enjoying themselves and having such a great time. It’s extremely heartwarming to have everyone in one room being so happy, especially when families don’t always get along! We felt so much love and support from all of our family and friends - which is geniunely the best feeling in the world. “-Kayla •
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Kitchener, Ontario based photographer, shows you how to ask the tough questions of your photographer. With hundreds of prospective photographers in the area, narrowing it down to a handful to talk to one-on-one can be a challenge in itself. Here’s what to ask of your possible photographers before hiring AND what the ideal answers you can expect to receive...
HAVE YOU SHOT AT MY VENUE (OR VENUES LIKE IT) BEFORE? IDEAL ANSWER: ‘Yes, all the time’ OR a satisfying response should suggest they at least understand the venues characteristics and have worked in a similar setting.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CAN’T COMPLETE THE CONTRACT? IDEAL ANSWER: ‘I have an agreement with several photographers in the area that allows me to get one of them in to replace me in case I can’t be there for you. They shoot similarly to me and will have access to your details well in advance so they know what is occurring and what you are desiring.’
DO YOU OUTSOURCE YOUR EDITING? IDEAL ANSWER: ‘We do all our editing in-house in our studio.’ It would help if they further explain how their studio is set up, how they protect your photos during and after editing, and how they ensure your photos won’t get lost before you get them.
WHAT IF I CANCEL THE CONTRACT: WHAT HAPPENS? WOULD YOU EVER CANCEL THE CONTRACT? IF SO, WHAT THEN? IDEAL ANSWER: ‘If you cancel, anything you have paid me up to that point I get to keep. If I can get another wedding into your spot I will return your deposit since I’m not out anything on my end. If I cancel your wedding contract with more than 6 months before your wedding, I will return whatever you have paid me already. If I cancel your contract with less than 6 months to go before the wedding, I will find you an alternative photographer of equal cost and skill and transfer your contract to them with your approval.’
HOW WILL YOU SEND ME THE PHOTOS, WHAT ARE THE TECHNICAL SPECS & HOW MANY CAN I EXPECT? There are a few methods photographers are using to delivery photos today: online galleries with download options, USBs, DVD or CDs (yup, those still exist, not that any computers these days come with a drive any more though!) How you get your images is very important if you want to do anything other than post them online. IDEAL ANSWER: ‘You receive all the photos taken, not just the key moments on a USB in their full resolution (if applicable). WHAT IS THE MOST TIME I WILL HAVE TO
WAIT TO GET MY PHOTOS BACK? IDEAL ANSWER: ‘Most clients get their photos back within 4-6 weeks [Editor’s note: Many photographers can take 2 to 4 months to return photos]. If there was a lot more photos than expected, or a lot more corrections needed to the photos, add 1 week.’ COPYRIGHT: DO I HAVE FULL RIGHTS TO MY IMAGES AND WHAT CAN YOU USE MY IMAGES FOR? IDEAL ANSWER: ‘Yes, you have full images rights without watermarks and we respect any wishes to not use images for our promotions.’ WHAT AMOUNT DO YOU REQUIRE FOR A DEPOSIT, AND HOW MUCH DO I PAY WHEN I GET MY PHOTOS BACK? IDEAL ANSWER: We collect a modest deposit as a show of mutual good faith, we collect a portion of the balance before the wedding (presumably to help cover shooting expenses) and we collect a substantial balance on delivery. WHERE CAN I READ MORE ABOUT YOUR STUDIO’S REPUTATION WITH WEDDINGS? IDEAL ANSWER: Here’s a list of online resources where people have reviewed us, as well as a list of local awards we have earned over time. ♥
ABOUT LATTE: Based in Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario, Latte Productions Photography (♥) (latteproductions.ca)
offers
two
Photographers, twelve hours, amazing turnaround times, and all at a surprisingly
(♥) = Reviewed in thering.ca
affordable price (♥). Their work has been featured many times in TheRing.ca, The Wedding Ring Magazine, and has many PHOTO: latteproductions.ca
reviews from past clients in The Ring.
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B-ELEGANT CATERING (belegant.ca) creates event menus that are customized to fit your unique style and vision.They have partnered with beautiful venues in Cambridge,
Kitchener,
Ayr, Roseville, and beyond to help you find the perfect venue for your style, group size, ideal location, and vision. They also offer a dedicated coordinator to assist you with everything from planning to rentals.
PHOTOS, this page: garyevansphotography.ca
BY B-ELEGANT CATERING & EVENT PLANNING (belegant.ca)
EVENT CATERING TRUTHS
The B-Elegant teams has handled over 150 wed-
that an excellent menu and service can be the
Incredible food is a central part of any celebration.
“Throughout our 10+ years in the industry, we’ve
key to success. “Creating memorable experiences
Enjoyment isn’t just for the guests, but the hosts too!
When it comes to weddings and special events, B-Elegant Catering (Cambridge, Ontario) knows
through food is our passion. Creating unforgettable celebrations down to every last detail is our promise. With decades of event expertise, the B·Elegant team unites under a shared passion for celebrating special moments.”
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A skilled and experienced team is essential in executing an event seamlessly. No vision is too wild or dream is too big.
dings and thousands of events to date. They say, cultivated strong relationships with some of the best venues & vendors in the region. If you can dream it, we can make it happen. You can trust the knowledge, experience, and capability of our team to coordinate and execute an event of any kind, size, or complexity.” •
The
team
at
Brantford’s
Lynden
Hills Dentistry (♥) sees brides and grooms come through their doors on a regular basis. They provide prevention, cosmetic
intervention,
work,
porcelain
custom veneers,
and teeth whitening services to clients from all over the Brantford area.
IMAGES, this page: jesscollinsphotos.com
AN EXPERT TIP BY LYNDEN HILLS DENTISTRY (♥) (lyndenhillsdentistry.com)
WEDDING PREPARATION ■ Whiten your teeth long before the big day, leaving enough time for touch ups if needed. ■ Floss daily to allow gums to look pink and
DAY OF WEDDING
black gaps between the teeth.
■ Choose white wine over red wine to drink. Red
■ If you’re interested in veneers, note that they
may darken teeth for photos.
require months for design, preparation, and custom
■ Drink water to keep hydrated. This will also
fabrication. It would be best to visit a cosmetic
prevent lips from sticking to your teeth when
dentist months before the wedding day.
smiling for the camera! •
(♥) = Reviewed in thering.ca
healthy.
■ Avoid tooth picks; they blunt the gums and create
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Open air photo booths at Music Central Entertainment (♥) (musiccentral.ca) are taking weddings across London & Southwestern Ontario to a whole new level of fun. Here’s why couples are loving this option... 1. PHOTO BOOTHS ARE WAY MORE FUN THAN TRADITIONAL GUESTBOOKS: All wedding photo booth packages come with a memory book in which copies of all photos can be added and signed by guests. So much better than the traditional guest book which will likely end up in a closet or cupboard. The couple is presented with the memory book at the end of the evening.
6. FUN FACTOR: A side benefit of the photo booth is it amps up your guest experience. Not only do they get to have fun posing with fun accessories and props in the photo booth, they’re more likely to hit the dance floor when their done in the photo booth. The photo booth gets them out of their comfort zone and moving. 7. YOU CAN PUT YOUR STAMP ON IT: The footer of your photo strip is also customized. Music Central offers you a selection of colours and fonts to make it your own. If you have a logo or monogram that you’d like to use instead, they’re happy to incorporate it. 8. OPEN AIR BOOTHS = GREAT GROUP
2. STAFF DOES THE PROMOTING, GUESTS DO THE POSING: Photo booth packages come with two staff members to manage the booth, promote the fun experience of the booth, encouraging different accessories, fun poses, and more. And when guests come to sign the guestbook, they are encouraged to participate so even the most reluctant guest will get to enjoy the photo booth. 3. PROPS ADD TO THE FUN: Music Central offers a ton of props, some of which are standard and some that can be hand-chosen. Are you have a Mardi Gras Themed wedding? They have props for that! Superheros? They have props for that too! Brides and grooms are also welcome to add their own props to the photo booth if they’ve got a different theme in mind. 4. YOUR CHOICE OF BACKDROPS KEEP THINGS UNIQUE: Music Central offers a wide assortment of backdrops for your photo booth in different colours and textures. And they’re constantly adding more. You’re also welcome to have your decorator create your own photo booth backdrop.
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can fit tons of people in: aunts and cousins, the girls from work, individual families, and gramma and grandpa.
ABOUT For
over
MUSIC 30
CENTRAL:
years,
London’s
Music Central Entertainment (♥) (musiccentral.ca)
has
built
a
reputation for quality and a track record for putting on incredible events within the community. They have built a strong relationship 9. TECH SUPPORT & BACK-UP INCLUDED! An open air photo booth from Music Central is a
with some of the best event professionals, biggest clients & best
fun and easy addition to your wedding reception.
brides and grooms in the business!
It can be booked as an add-on to your DJ package
You
or as standalone service. As with all things booked with Music Central, you get the confidence of
can
find
Music
Central
Entertainment at their storefront
knowing that their equipment is top notch. And
location on Dundas Street in London,
if there are technical issues, not only is the booth
at any of The Ring’s LONDON
staffed and ready to help, there’s also a backup booth and a technician on standby to make sure that everything is up and running in no time. 10. YOU’LL GET TO SHARE THE LOVE: You
WEDDING EXPO events, and online. The Music Central team and their website are amazing resources.
also get the edited digital images after your day to
They are reviewed and featured in
share on social media, share with your family and
TheWeddingRing.ca, online & in print.
friends, and add to your amazing memories of your wedding. •
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5. YOU CAN GIVE FAVOURS GUESTS WILL ACTUALLY KEEP: Why have a traditional favour that often gets left on the table when you can have fun photo strip favours that your guests will keep on their fridge, bulletin board, etc. Guests will get to take home memories of your day. And since there’s no limit to how many are printed, if you have your groom’s hockey team posing, everyone gets a copy.
SHOTS! It’s not a mall-style photo booth that you cram 3, maybe 4 people into. It’s wide open so you
BRIDAL GOWNS
STYLE: RUFFLED SKIRT Casablanca Bridal #BL205 $1550
BRIDAL GOWN TRENDS & STYLES FOR 2018
with Sew Stylish Wedding Works (♥) (sewstylishweddingworks.com) in Ingersoll
STYLE: BOHO Kenneth Winston - Ella Rosa #BE356 $1450
STYLE NOTES Style trends are all around us, but in 2018 here are some of the most popular ones to keep your eye on! Look for exquisite full skirts with cascading ruffles, and bohemian styles that pull together unusual textures and
everyday
simplicity,
Floral
designs that embrace enchanting blooms are a great option for brides who want a touch of femininity, while dresses with sheer cut outs add some tasteful sexiness to any dress.
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STYLE: SHEER Kenneth Winston - Ella Rosa #BE360 $1100
STYLE NOTES Sleeves aren’t just for the modest bride. With a variety of different
STYLE: SLEEVES Kenneth Winston #1699 $1890
lengths they cater to any brides’ needs. With embroidery, it’s all in the detail and there is plenty to go
STYLE: EMBROIDERY Grace by Bridalane International #GP1090 $1250
around with this popular trend. The timeless
vintage
style
romance
and
adds soft
sophistication, which takes us back to our roots and lets brides embrace
the
Backless
dresses
unexpectedly
simplistic are
times. always
breathtaking,
displaying confidence and drama.
STYLE: VINTAGE Casablanca Bridal #CB2215 $1840
STYLE: BACKLESS Venus Bridal #VE8319 $1840 GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 31
Everyone within 50+ miles of Kitchener-Waterloo knows that the Concordia Club (♥) (concordiaclub.ca) throws one of the biggest and most famous Oktoberfest parties every Fall. But what you may not know is that they also host some of the most elegant wedding receptions in the area, from small and intimate, to large and lavish. When you strip away the fest flags, lederhosen and keg tapping, Concordia Club unveils vaulted ceilings, exposed beams & incredible menus. This event venue can do weddings of nearly any size or budget, offering outdoor patio ceremonies and indoor reception spaces. All you need at a fest hall like Concordia Club is a professional decorator, fabulous taste, and Event Coordinator, Ruth Rajna, on speed dial. For details, prices, interviews with staff and past brtides, menu samples and more, see The Ring’s review on Concordia Club at theweddingring.ca/concordia-club. PHOTO: concordiaclub.com
PHOTO: zsuzsipalphotography.com
PHOTO: davidandkara.com
(♥) = Reviewed in thering.ca
PHOTO: zsuzsipalphotography.com
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FAVOURS, STATIONERY, DÉCOR , SIGNS, GIFTS, CAKE TOPPERS, MONTHLY SPECIALS | WEDSY.CA
PHOTO: julienicolephotography.com PROPS: wedsy.ca
DESIGN PALETTES The following eleven pages of design palettes are the result
of collaborations
between
wedding
industry
experts and designer Ontario brides and grooms.
PHOTO: HRM Photography (♥) (hrmphotography.com), London, ON CAKE: Grandma’s Oven Bakery & Cakes Inc. (grandmasoven.ca), Alymer, ON FLORAL & DÉCOR: Devine Wedding Design (♥) (devineweddingdesign.ca), Mitchell, ON BRIDE & GROOM: Olivia & Ryan Degen WEDDING DATE: July 28th, 2017
(♥) = Reviewed in thering.ca
LOCATION: Bellamere Winery & Event Centre (bellamere.com), London, ON
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TRENDS FOR 2018
Designer, RED BICYCLE PAPER CO. (♥) (redbicyclepaperco.com)
(♥) = Reviewed in thering.ca
AN EXPERT TIP by Stationery
From rose-gold foil to modern marble, 2018 wedding invitations are all about starting new trends
with
unique
textures
while keeping hold of some of the best design trends of 2017.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: A Nash Photograph (♥) (anashphotograph.com) DECOR: AWE Events (aweevents.ca)
ABOUT
RED
BICYCLE:
Red Bicycle Paper Co. is based out of Cambridge Ontario, owned by Heather Nagle. The company is renowned for their unique designs, the fact that everything is handmade, and that if you can dream it, they can probably put it in writing. Red Bicycle offers
budget-friendly
design,
print and assembly of wedding invitations
and
stationery.
CLASSIC BLACK AND WHITE will always be
and of course, the RUSTIC TREND is still
in style, but expect to see couples adding photos
very popular among couples so expect to see
and accents like vellum and real wood to add some
more LACE AND SUCCULENTS too. In 2018, expect to see a lot of watercolour florals, mixed
texture. We will see DELICATE PEARLS with deep
with contemporary layouts and fonts as well as
RICH TONES like burgundy and deep purple,
pastel colours like powder blue and lavender.
GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 37
A DESIGN PALETTE | CATHCART, ONTARIO DÉCOR DESIGN BY NOW & ALWAYS SPECIAL EVENT DECOR (♥), PARIS, ONTARIO (nowandalways.ca)
PHOTOGRAPHY, this page & next: Serena Swan Photography of Hamilton, ON (serenaswanphoto.com)
(♥) = Reviewed in thering.ca
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BRIDE & GROOM:
Cambridge, ON
Heather Harris & Eric Heyen
(fromthepottingshed.com),
LOCATION: Mother of the Bride’s home in Cathcart, ON
DETAILS: Creams, whites, blush, vintage chandeliers throughout the tent, with café
FLORALS:
lighting and fairy lights and
From the Potting Shed in
lanterns throughout the tent.
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A DESIGN PALETTE | LONDON, ONTARIO
DÉCOR & FLORAL DESIGN BY DEVINE WEDDING DESIGN (♥), MITCHELL, ONTARIO (devineweddingdesign.ca)
PHOTOGRAPHY, this page & next: HRM Photography (♥) (hrmphotography.com), London ON
FLORAL & DÉCOR: Devine Wedding Design (♥)
BRIDE & GROOM: Olivia & Ryan Degen WEDDING DATE: July 28th, 2017 LOCATION: Bellamere Winery & Event Centre (bellamere.com), London, ON
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(♥) = Reviewed in thering.ca
(devineweddingdesign.ca), Mitchell, ON
A DESIGN PALETTE BY FRESH LOOK DESIGN INC. (♼) (freshlookdesign.ca) Blue has long been a centerfold colour to any design. It pops and brings a charisma to looks for multiple seasons, palettes and moods. A grey undertone, the soft smokey blue of our loveseat, along with our white washed harvest tables and crossback chairs, all bring an understated elegance to your event.
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Whites are sometimes underutilized,
and
with the contribution of this dusty blue, it
becomes
crisp
and
clean, subtle.
Whether your style is
Vintage,
Chic
or
Fresh
Look
Inc. ca)
Boho-
Industrial, Design
(freshlookdesign. has
pieces
the
dĂŠcor
that
can
compliment
these
concepts and more.
Golds, marble, brass, soft blush and white floral, earth tones and greenery create a natural, modern and yet vintage touch. All of these pieces together create a design that truly accentuates a sophisticated, relaxed, romantic feel. We are drawn to this look as it is a stunning design for the season and love the possibilities we can do with mixing up the accents.
GOLD & GEOMETRIC SHAPES
PHOTOGRAPHY: Julie Nicole Photography (♥) (julienicolephotography.com) GEOMETRIC DECOR: Wedsy.ca (♥) (wedsy.ca)
Geometric Terrarium Style Ring Box $33
$25 set of 4
$28 set of 2
$18
$10
$29 set of 2
$18
$11.50 (♥) = Reviewed in thering.ca
$23
DESTINATION GIFTS & FAVOURS
PHOTOGRAPHY: Julie Nicole Photography (♥) (julienicolephotography.com) DESTINATION GIFTS & FAVOURS: Wedsy.ca (♥) (wedsy.ca)
MR & MRS Custom Luggage Tags $23
$4
$20 set of 6
$3.50 $11.50
$4
$23
ballet flats + pouch
$32 set of 8
$19 set of 4
$7
$33
DE SIG N PAL ET TE A DESIGN PALETTE inspired by the newly renovated and redecorated reception space at Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory (♥) (cambridgebutterfly.com). Tanya of AWE Events (aweevents.ca) spearheaded the project, compiling a talented team to see out her vision from beginning to end. "Geometric shapes added a modern vibe while the natural tones of pale yellows, greens, greys and lavenders perfectly complimented the abundance of natural light coming from the floor to ceiling windows," says Tanya. "Soft florals and elegant stationary accented the light and airy design – the space felt dreamy and romantic." PHOTOGRAPHY, pages 47 to 50: BoXphotography
(♥) = Reviewed in thering.ca
(boxphotography.ca), Scotland, ON
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STATIONARY & SIGNAGE: Red Bicycle Paper Co.
MEN’S SUITS & ACCESSORIES: Collins Formal
(♥) (redbicyclepaperco.com), Cambridge, ON
Wear (collinsformalwear.com), Kitchener, ON
FLORAL DESIGN: Floral Factory (floralfactory.ca)
BRIDAL GOWN & ACCESSORIES: La Crème Décor
Cambridge, ON CAKE: Cocabella Cake Studio (facebook.com/cocabellacakes), Kitchener, ON HAIR: FAD Hair Studio – Keira Gilbert
(♥) (lacremedecor.com), St. Jacob’s, ON COOKIES: Jake and Ellas Cookies (facebook.com/jakeandellascookies), Kitchener ON
(fadhair.com), Cambridge, ON
Models: Jessica Jacklin | IG: jessjacklin77
MAKEUP: Meghan Barbour Makeup Artist
Graham McPherson | IG: Mcpherson.g
(meghanbarbour.ca),Guelph, ON
AJ McGeoch & Melissa McGeoch
Inspired by the quintessential coupling, this MODERN 5 TIER is the perfect balance of strength and vulnerability. From
it’s
CRACKED
CONCRETE
FOUNDATION, to its delicate petals and 24KARAT GOLD LEAF, this unique
(♥) = Reviewed in thering.ca
design is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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VENUE: Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory (♥) (cambridgebutterfly.com), Cambridge, ON PHOTOGRAPHY: BoXphotography (boxphotography.ca), Scotland, ON DÉCOR & STYLING: AWE Events (AWEevents.ca), Cambridge, ON
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Full list of bridal shows (updated year round!) can be found @ thering.ca ♥
CANADA’S WINTER BRIDAL SHOW January 5th-7th, 2018 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front Street West in Toronto canadasbridalshow.com HAMILTON-HALTON SPRING WEDDING SHOW January 6th and 7th, 2018 at Hamilton Convention Centre 1 Summers Lane in Hamilton topweddingshows.com THE RING’S KW WINTER WEDDING EXPO ♥ January 13th and 14th, 2018 Get local. Plan fabulous! @ Bingemans 425 Bingemans Centre Drive in Kitchener theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo NIAGARA SPRING WEDDING SHOW January 13th and 14th, 2018 at the Holiday Inn Parkway Hotel 327 Ontario Street in St. Catherines topweddingshows.com
THE RING’S BRANTFORD WINTER
ANCASTER WEDDING SHOW @ NIGHT
WEDDING EXPO ♥
March 23rd, 2018
January 27th, 2018
at the Ancaster Fairgrounds Complex
Get local. Plan fabulous! @ The Best Western Brant Park Inn 19 Holiday Inn Drive in Brantford
THE RING’S CAMBRIDGE SPRING THE RING’S GUELPH WINTER WEDDING EXPO ♥ January 28th, 2018 Get local. Plan fabulous! @ Delta Guelph Hotel & Conference Centre
(♥) = Featured in thering.ca
WEDDING EXPO ♥ April 7th, 2018 Get local. Plan fabulous! @ The Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre
50 Stone Road West in Guelph
700 Hespeler Road in Cambridge
theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo
theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo
8TH ANNUAL CANADA SOUTHERN
KINCARDINE WEDDING EXPO
RAILWAY STATION BRIDAL EXPO February 3rd, 2018 at CASO Train Station 750 Talbot Street in St. Thomas
THE RING’S STRATFORD WINTER
April 15th, 2018 at the Davidson Centre, 601 Durham St. Kincardine, ON facebook.com/KincardineWeddingShow THE RING’S NEWMARKET SPRING
WEDDING EXPO ♥
WEDDING EXPO ♥
February 10th, 2018
April 29th, 2018
Get local. Plan fabulous! @ The Best Western
Get local. Plan fabulous! @ The Newmarket
PLUS The Arden Park Hotel
THE RING’S LONDON WINTER WEDDING EXPO ♥ January 21st, 2018 Get local. Plan fabulous! @ The Best Western Lamplighter Inn 591 Wellington Road in London theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo
552 Ontario Street in Stratford
CONCORDIA CLUB WEDDING OPEN HOUSE January 21st, 2018 at the Concordia Club 429 Ottawa Street South in Kitchener concordiaclub.ca THE ORIGINAL BRIDAL SWAP TORONTO WEST January 21st, 2018 at the Renaissance by the Creek 3045 Southcreek Road in Mississauga torontowest.bridalswap.com
ancasterweddingshow.com
theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo
facebook.com/CASOstation THE RING’S BARRIE WINTER WEDDING EXPO ♥ January 20th, 2018 Get local. Plan fabulous! @ Liberty North 1-100 Caplan Avenue in Barrie theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo
630 Trinity Road in Jerseyville
theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo THE RING’S ORILLIA WINTER WEDDING EXPO ♥
Community Centre & Lions Hall 200 Doug Duncan Drive in Newmarket theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo THE RING’S KW FALL WEDDING EXPO ♥
February 25th, 2018
September 16th, 2018
Get local. Plan fabulous! @ Best Western PLUS
Get local. Plan fabulous! @ Bingemans
Mariposa Inn
425 Bingemans Centre Drive in Kitchener
400 Memorial Avenue in Orillia
theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo
theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo THE RING’S MILTON WINTER WEDDING EXPO ♥ March 4th, 2018 Get local. Plan fabulous! @ Milton Banquet &
THE RING’S CAMBRIDGE FALL WEDDING EXPO ♥ November 3rd, 2018 Get local. Plan fabulous! @ Cambridge Hotel
Conference Centre
& Conference Centre
3090 Steeles Avenue West in Milton
700 Hespeler Road in Cambridge
theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo
theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 51
The WEDDING WORTHY VENUES feature is 21 photo-filled, fact-filled pages featuring some of SW Ontario’s most sought-after wedding
venues.
From
historic
estates
and wide open spaces for tent receptions to ballrooms that any bride would die for, Wedding Worthy Venues is an advertising feature designed to give you an at-a-glance look at the styles, spaces, indoor and outdoor options, catering choices and guest capacities at selected wedding venues. Want more? Find everything from colour schemes to wedding menus, and package pricing by checking out VENUE: Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
reception hall reviews at TheWeddingRing.ca ♥
(cambridgebutterfly.com) PHOTO: dudekphotography.com 52 • THE RING | thering.ca
(♥) = Reviewed in thering.ca
ELM HURST INN & SPA IN INGERSOLL 1-800-561-5321 ext. 8236 erin@elmhurstinn.com elmhurstinn.com
PHOTOS, this page: Dudek Photography
FROM 4 TO 230 GUESTS ♥ FULL BAR & CATERING SERVICES ♥ INDOOR & OUTDOOR CEREMONIES ♥ INDOOR RECEPTION OPTIONS ♥ HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE ♥ GAZEBOS ♥ GORGEOUS GREEN SPACE & PATHWAYS ♥ PATIOS ♥ FOUNTAINS ♥ OVERNIGHT GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS ♥ A VENUE WITH EVERYTHING
INSPIRED BY TRADITION SINCE 1872 Home
to
many
gorgeous
weddings, Elm Hurst Inn & Spa offers a picture perfect venue for indoor or outdoor weddings, located in Ingersoll (15 minutes east of London), the Inn features both elegant ballrooms and rustic style reception spaces, indoor & outdoor
ceremony
options,
beautifully manicured grounds, all inclusive packages and an on site wedding coordinator.
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PHOTO: latteproductions.ca
Devon C Photography
PHOTO: latteproductions.ca
CONESTOGA GOLF & CONFERENCE CENTRE IN WATERLOO 1-888-833-8787
PHOTO: garyslens.ca
tmajaury.conestoga@golfnorth.ca golfconestoga.ca
N E S T L E D ALONGSIDE THE
GRAND RIVER
PHOTO: garyslens.ca
on 250 acres, Conestoga Golf & Conference Centre
PHOTO: decoratingdreams.ca
features
some
of
the
most
picturesque scenery in the area. With the option of indoor or outdoor services and a spacious two level patio overlooking the Grand River, we tailor your special day to ensure your wedding dreams come true. INSIDE
AND
OUTSIDE
CEREMONY
&
RECEPTION OPTIONS | 50 TO 450 GUESTS | 54 • THE RING | thering.ca
ON-SITE CATERING | FULL BAR SERVICE
GREY SILO GOLF CLUB IN WATERLOO 519-884-3556 x 153 kreinhardt.greysilo@golfnorth.ca golfgreysilo.ca
PHOTO: sipimage.com
PHOTO: julienicolephotography.com
PHOTO: hauserworks.com
PHOTO: jesscollinsphotos.com
GREY
SILO
GOLF
CLUB
OFFERS
A
SENSE
OF
RUSTIC SOPHISTICATION
that creates a unique, memorable setting for your wedding event. The classic post and beam interior and floor to ceiling fieldstone gas fireplace will deliver an experience that you and your guests will not soon forget. UP
PHOTO: sipimage.com
PHOTO: hauserworks.com
PHOTO: hauserworks.com
make the perfect backdrop for your on-site ceremony. This natural setting TO
130
GUESTS
|
ON-SITE
CATERING
|
FULL
BAR
SERVICE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE ASSOCIATION & RECREATION CENTRE
PHOTO: anneedgarphoto.com
IN CAMBRIDGE 519-622-0771
Waterloo
Regional
Police
Association
Banquet & Recreation Centre is situated on
52 ACRES OF BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED
jackie@wrpa.org wrpa.org
GROUNDS
offering privacy for your special occasion. With the option of indoor or outdoor services, WRPA can accommodate celebrations and events such as family reunions, anniversaries, engagement and retirement parties, and of course, weddings. PHOTO: anneedgarphoto.com
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CEREMONY RECEPTION
TO
300
GUESTS |
FULL
|
UP
|
ON-SITE
BAR
SERVICE
PHOTO: anneedgarphoto.com
PHOTO: weddingdream.net
PHOTO: weddingdream.net
CATERING
OPTIONS
Devon C Photography
&
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Devon C Photography
CAMBRIDGE MILL IN CAMBRIDGE 519-624-1828 info@cambridgemill.ca cambridgemill.ca
PHOTO: anneedgarphoto.com
PHOTO: anneedgarphoto.com
Beautifully
restored
inside
and
out,
every
inch
of
this
FIVE-STOREY 19TH CENTURY MILL offers historic elegance and natural beauty. Perfect for saying “I do”.
FROM HAND-CARVED BEAMS, DOUBLE-SIDED FIREPLACE, 12-FOOT
HIGH
CEILINGS,
CASEMENT
WINDOWS,
exposed stonework, hand-blown glass chandeliers, soft lighting to a glass-encased number
UP
chapel. one
TO
220
SPACES
|
FULL
BAR
The
choice
GUESTS
CEREMONY SERVICE
Cambridge for
your
|
4
OPTIONS |
|
Mill
the wedding.
PRIVATE
PERSONAL
ON-SITE
is
dream
EVENT
MAITRE
CATERING
D
ONLY
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INN OF WATERLOO & CONFERENCE CENTRE IN WATERLOO
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519-804-1130 Inn of Waterloo & Conference Centre is
ONE OF WATERLOO’S
LARGEST WEDDING VENUES, perfectly
located
just
minutes
from
Uptown Waterloo. The newly renovated
weddings@theinnofwaterloo.com
PHOTO: T.Wright
theinnofwaterloo.com
PHOTO: James Masters
Inn of Waterloo & Conference Centre is an impressive destination for your event. From an intimate family affair to a grand celebration of up to 1000 guests, everything will be just as you’ve always imagined. 2018
&
AVAILABLE &
RECEPTION
TO
1000
2019 |
DATES CEREMONY
OPTIONS
|
UP
GUESTS
|
OVERNIGHT
ACCOMMODATIONS
|
COURTYARD
| ON-SITE CATERING | FULL BAR SERVICE
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PHOTO: James Masters
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REVIVAL HOUSE IN STRATFORD 519-273-3424 weddings@revival.house revival.house
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STRATFORD’S
PHOTO: Eldon Gammon
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PREMIERE WEDDING SITE Elegance, heritage, and warmth await you. After all, it was a church. This beautiful venue is complemented by exquisite menus and drink lists. One perfect site for both ceremonies and receptions. Your memories will be better than a fairytalePHOTO: danarubymartinphotography.ca
-they’ll be made of your story. FROM 55-140 GUESTS | FULL BAR
SERVICE
|
ON-SITE
CATERING ONLY | ON-SITE WEDDING
COORDINATOR
ON-SITE SOMMELIER | OUTSIDE
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GARDEN TERRACE | CEREMONY &
RECEPTION
OPTIONS
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BEST WESTERN® PLUS LAMPLIGHTER INN & CONFERENCE CENTRE IN LONDON
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519-681-7151 sales@lamplighterinn.ca lamplighterinn.ca
for twenty to five hundred guests. Host your ceremony in front of the Atrium gazebo, dance and dine with guests in elegant ballrooms, get treated to special accommodation rates, have your own Wedding Planner on site, create your customized menu, take advantage of fantastic indoor photo location options
and
20-500
extensive
wedding
hrmphotography.com
GUESTS
|
|
ON-SITE
SERVICE GRAND
BALLROOMS
CHANDELIERS
♥
♥
CEILINGS
GLASS
ATRIUM ♥
décor FULL
options. BAR
CATERING ♥
INDOOR
CRYSTAL WATERFALLS
♥
INDOOR
EXTENSIVE CATERING MENUS ♥
LUXURY OVERNIGHT SUITES ♥ INDOOR GAZEBO CEREMONIES ♥ HONEYMOON SUITES ♥ YOUR ENTIRE WEDDING DAY IS TAKEN CARE OF AT THE BEST WESTERN PLUS® LAMPLIGHTER INN.
hrmphotography.com
hrmphotography.com
ALL-INCLUSIVE WEDDING PACKAGES
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DELTA GUELPH HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE IN GUELPH
PHOTO: John Bilodeau Photography
519-780-3707 diana.xavier@deltahotels.com deltaguelph.com
John Bilodeau Photography
TAKE YOUR FIRST STEP DOWN THE AISLE HERE A four star property centrally located at the heart of a 50km radius to Mississauga, Hamilton
and
Kitchener–Waterloo
and
within 45 minutes of two major airports. 20-600 Gary Evans Photography
SERVICE ♥
GUESTS ♥
LUXURY
♥
ON-SITE
FULL
BAR
CATERING
ACCOMMODATIONS
Features 14000 sq. ft. of indoor event space, 5000 sq. ft. of outdoor event space perfect for a bridal John Bilodeau Photography
shower, rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception with dinner and dancing. All-inclusive packages with full bar either buffet or plated services and a varied wine list. Marriott Certified Wedding Planner to coordinate your celebration. Gary Evans Photography
John Bilodeau Photography
GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 61
HUBERTUSHAUS IN MANNHEIM 519-634-8491 info@hubertushaus.ca hubertushaus.ca
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NESTLED ON 8
BEAUTIFUL ACRES, Hubertushaus idyllic setting
is for
an both
INDOOR & OUTDOOR
weddings. A covered patio overlooks the grounds, featuring a pond and fountain, perfect for summer weddings. The inside hall is cozy and ideal for winter weddings. Just outside of KW, this hidden gem is guaranteed to make your special day, unforgettable. UP TO 300 GUESTS | CEREMONY & RECEPTION OPTIONS | TENT WEDDINGS | FULL BAR SERVICE | ON-SITE CATERING.
FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON LONDON 519-681-0600 catering@fourpointslondon.com fourpointslondonontario.com
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FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON LONDON HOTEL & SUITES
IS PERFECT FOR YOUR SPECIAL DAY. Step into the elegant ballroom surrounded with music and cheers from your loved ones as you start
YOUR HAPPILY EVER AFTER.
Four Points London’s team of wedding professionals and award winning Executive Chef will work with you to
CREATE YOUR DREAM WEDDING.
10 TO 600 GUESTS | OUTDOOR GAZEBO
|
MULTIPLE
CEREMONY
RECEPTION
OPTIONS
AVAILABLE
|
OVERNIGHT
CEREMONIES &
|
FULL
BAR
SERVICE
ACCOMMODATIONS sipimage.com Photo: woodgatephotography.com
Photo: michelleaphoto.com
| ON-SITE CATERING
BINGEMANS IN KITCHENER 519-744-1231 ext. 2268 weddings@bingemans.com bingemans.com
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BINGEMANS HAS THE FLEXIBILITY, EXPERIENCE AND SPACE OPTIONS to suit any bride. With six banquet rooms on the Bingemans property including the Ballroom and Embassy Room, there’s no shortage of possibilities.
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Bingemans is perfect for all sizes and styles of weddings. Bingemans grounds are a beautiful back drop for pictures to capture your special day. MULTIPLE CEREMONY & RECEPTION OPTIONS AVAILABLE
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50-1200 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | FULL BAR SERVICE
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SHERIDAN CONFERENCE CENTRE
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IN OAKVILLE
From gorgeous, GLASS-WALLED BANQUET SPACES for up to 300 guests to a LICENSED
905-815-4242
PATIO & FIRE TABLES, Sheridan College’s state-
conferences@sheridancollege.ca
of-the-art Conference Centre officially opened
sheridanconferencecentre.ca
PHOTO: Sheridan Conference Centre
as an OAKVILLE EVENT SPACE in 2017. The Centre is designed to specialize in accommodating Oakville
weddings,
showers,
PHOTO: Sheridan Conference Centre
socials,
fundraisers, conferences, banquets, and more. CEREMONY & RECEPTION OPTIONS UP TO 300 GUESTS | FULL BAR SERVICE | ON-SITE CATERING | OUTSIDE CATERING ALLOWED
PHOTO: Sheridan Conference Centre
PHOTO: Marco Garcia
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HESSENLAND COUNTRY INN IN ZURICH 519-236-7707 hessen@hessenland.com hessenland.com
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Hessenland offers brides and grooms a piece of Ontario’s West Coast!
HESSENLAND COUNTRY INN, situated of
along
Lake
the
Huron
shores between
Bayfield and Grand Bend is combining history, countryside and European elegance for your
wedding
GARDENS,
celebration.
GAZEBOS,
PONDS, THE COACH HOUSE
RECEPTION
HALL, GARDEN ROOM, AND NEW VINEYARD. Your on
destination Ontario’s
wedding
West
Coast!
UP TO 170 GUESTS | 2 PRIVATE |
EVENT
OVERNIGHT
ACCOMMODATIONS
SPACES GUEST |
OUTDOOR CEREMONY & RECEPTION OPTIONS | FULL BAR SERVICE | ON-SITE 66 • THE RING | thering.ca
CATERING
&
MORE
CUTTEN FIELDS IN GUELPH 519-824-2650 ex. 223 events@cuttenfields.com cuttenfields.com
PHOTOS, this page: Gary Evans Photography
CUTTEN FIELDS HAS BEEN HOME TO THE COMMUNITY’S
MOST PRESTIGIOUS WEDDINGS & EVENTS FOR OVER EIGHTY YEARS.
Located in the heart of Guelph, Cutten Field’s picturesque golf course and clubhouse make the perfect venue for both indoor and outdoor wedding
ceremonies.
Whether
an
intimate
gathering
five, or a grand celebration for two hundred
for
twenty
with personalized
menu planning, they will help create a day you will never forget. BALLROOM FULL
BAR
RECEPTION SERVICE
| |
10 ON-SITE
TO
200
CATERING
GUESTS ONLY
GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 67
FANSHAWE PIONEER VILLAGE IN LONDON 519-457-1296 ext. 813 rentals@fanshawepioneervillage.ca fanshawepioneervillage.ca
PHOTOS, this page: hrmphotography.com
CELEBRATE
YOUR
FUTURE
WITH A STEP BACK IN TIME. Choose a 19TH CENTURY CHURCH or beautiful PARK with GAZEBO for your unique wedding ceremony, and HERITAGE BARN or EXPANSIVE GROUNDS for your reception. For a more MODERN FACILITY with a view of the lake, couples can celebrate in THE TRILLIUM GALLERY.
UP TO 400 GUESTS
|
ON-SITE CATERING
| OUTSIDE CATERING ALLOWED | INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CEREMONY & RECEPTION OPTIONS | NATURAL GREEN SPACE | TENT WEDDINGS
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HISTORIC
RUSTIC
BARN
E.V.O. KITCHEN IN CAMBRIDGE 519-740-9900 order@evokitchen.com evokitchen.com
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THIS HISTORIC T E X T I L E S B U I L D I N G dating back to the 1920’s has been completely and meticulously
renovated
while Photo: katienicollephotography.com
it’s
maintaining original
charm.
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Located in the central part of OLD GALT CAMBRIDGE along
the
Grand
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River
you will find a European flavor that can’t be matched. The
talented
staff
at
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E.V.O. KITCHEN
will assist you in creating an
exceptional
and
pride
event
ourselves
in
spectacular quality, both in
menu
UP
TO
|
and 130
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service. GUESTS
HISTORICAL
ARCHITECTURE| C E R E M O N Y & RECEPTION OPTIONS | FULL BAR SERVICE | ON -SIT E CAT E RING .
GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 69
ELSIE PERRIN W I L L I A M S E S TAT E IN LONDON 519-432-6620 OR 519-432-7961 info@elsieperrinwilliamsestate.ca elsieperrinwillamsestate.ca PHOTO: amytaylorphotography.ca
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ELSIE PERRIN WILLIAMS ESTATE,
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managed by Heritage London, allows the bride and groom to indulge in the unique luxury of having a gorgeous
C E N T U R Y- O L D
MANSION
to
themselves
for
their
entire
wedding day. With a reputation for
UPSCALE WEDDINGS, INDOORS AND OUT,
this
venue
beautiful
books
new
quickly!
garden
A
gazebo
enhances the property and offers a romantic setting for your service. INDOOR WEDDINGS FOR 80 TO 120 GUESTS | OUTDOOR 150
WEDDINGS GUESTS
|
FOR
100
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HISTORICAL
A R C H I T E C T U R E PHOTO: michelleaphoto.com
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TENT
Photo courtesy of Dundee Country Club
DUNDEE COUNTRY CLUB
IN CAMBRIDGE 519-696-3257 | mfloyd.dundee@golfnorth.ca golfdundee.ca
Just a few minutes West of Kitchener, Dundee Country Club is a Golf North property that has been home to countless K-W and Cambridge area couples’ weddings for over thirty years.
Photo courtesy of Best Western Brantford
BEST WESTERN BRANTFORD HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE
IN BRANTFORD 519-753-8651 | events@bestwesternbrantford.com bestwesternbrantford.com
Photo courtesy of Liberty North
LIBERTY NORTH
IN BARRIE 705-728-3877 | info@libertynorth.ca libertynorth.ca
With your own hands on wedding coordinator, flexible catering and bar options starting , cocktail hours by the fireplace, outdoor or indoor ceremony options, photos by the pond beautiful banquet rooms and an attitude that’s all about you. INDOOR WEDDINGS FOR 10 TO 160 GUESTS | OUTDOOR CEREMONY OPTIONS | FULL BAR SERVICE | ON-SITE CATERING
The Best Western Brantford Hotel & Conference Centre offers an all-in-one venue for your wedding ceremony, dinner, reception, and overnight accommodations. Its large, adjustable space, elegant décor and beautiful crystal chandeliers make it a perfect choice for brides and grooms hosting either a large or small intimate wedding. 50 TO 500 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | FULL BAR SERVICE
Liberty North is conveniently located close to Highway 400 in Barrie, and offers over 5000 sq. ft. of event and meeting space, welcoming 20 to 300+ guests. Their versatile ballrooms, with the option of on-site wedding ceremonies, can accommodate sit-down receptions followed by dancing. Select from a menu of traditional favorites or choose from among several all-inclusive wedding packages, offering plated dinner and buffet options. CEREMONY & RECEPTION OPTIONS | 20-300+ GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | FULL BAR SERVICE
Photo courtesy of Milton Banquet & Conference Centre
Photo courtesy of katelyndebusphotography.com
Photo courtesy of Best Western Plus Mariposa Inn
MILTON BANQUET & CONFERENCE CENTRE
IN MILTON 905-864-8445 | info@miltonbanquets.com miltonbanquets.com
Situated in the midst of 36 acres of picturesque parkland, Milton Banquet & Conference Centre will transport your guests to a state of serenity as they enjoy strolling through the manicured courtyard gardens and lush green lawns. Our elegantly decorated banquet halls easily accommodate parties of 50 – 500 guests and our dedicated and experienced staff will attend to every detail to ensure a night of memories you’re sure to cherish. CEREMONY & RECEPTION OPTIONS | 50 TO 500 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | FULL BAR SERVICE
BEAVERDALE GOLF CLUB IN CAMBRIDGE
519-658-5951 | hospitality.beaverdale@golfnorth.ca golfbeaverdale.ca Located conveniently eight Kilometres north of the 401, Beaverdale Golf Club a GolfNorth property provides the region with exceptional banquet facilities with high ceilings and wood details to give your wedding a cozy and relaxing feel. INSIDE AND OUTSIDE CEREMONY & RECEPTION OPTIONS | 50-170 GUESTS | ONSITE CATERING | FULL BAR SERVICE
BEST WESTERN PLUS MARIPOSA INN & CONFERENCE CENTRE
IN ORILLIA 705-325-9511 | bobbie@sunraygroup.ca bwmariposainn.com
Situated in the middle of Ontario’s ‘Lake Country’, this full-service all-in-one Orillia hotel features an ideal location in the heart of the city. Offering large ballrooms filled with, chandeliers, and pillars to smaller spaces for more intimate events, foyers with marble and a fireplace, small outdoor patio, as well as a large and lovely gazebo that’s perfect for wedding ceremonies. CEREMONY & RECEPTION OPTIONS | UP TO 190 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | FULL BAR SERVICE GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 71
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REBEL CREEK GOLF CLUB
IN PETERSBURG 519-634-8666 | dcotey-greb.rebelcreek@golfnorth.ca golfrebelcreek.ca Rebel Creek Golf Club is surrounded by beautiful ponds and gorgeous green trees, this 22,000 square feet of gorgeous space gives the secluded feeling of a destination wedding location, ready to cater to your ultimate Kitchener-Waterloo or Cambridge area wedding. With year round ceremony options and gorgeous views from the floor to ceiling windows its easy to see why brides choose Rebel Creek Golf Club for their special day. INSIDE & OUTSIDE CEREMONY & RECEPTION OPTIONS | 50-150 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | FULL BAR SERVICE
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BEST WESTERN PLUS THE ARDEN PARK HOTEL
IN STRATFORD 519-275-2936 | armcgavin@wightman.ca ardenpark.on.ca
Offering excellent menu options and prices, space for up to 450 guests, ceremony and reception spaces, newly renovated decor, overnight accomodations and, essentially, a one-stop-shop style venue and a staff that takes a hands-on-approach to assisting with your wedding, Stratford’s Best Western PLUS The Arden Park Hotel is a fabulous venue option for a wedding day, both in festival season and out. 50 TO 450 GUESTS | OVER NIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS | ON-SITE CATERING | FULL BAR SERVICE
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GROSVENOR LODGE IN LONDON 519-645-2845 | info@grosvenorlodge.com grosvenorlodge.com A park setting in the heart of London, Grosvenor Lodge, is a 160 year old estate home and a favorite venue for intimate weddings. The Heritage gardens and beautiful wrap-around veranda are perfect for outdoor ceremonies and photos. INDOOR RECEPTIONS 60 (SIT DOWN) TO 100 GUESTS | OUTDOOR TENT RECEPTIONS UP TO 120 GUEST
BRIDAL SHOW SURVIVAL TIPS! 1. PRINT PERSONALIZED LABELS Shows are home to some of the best giveaways of the year. You have the chance to win items such as honeymoon getaways and huge online shopping sprees. Save yourself from hand cramps by printing labels at home. When you circulate through the various booths at the show, just stick your labels onto the many ballots you’d otherwise have to fill out by hand! On your labels, include... • bride’s name • groom’s name •
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2. PREPARE TO CARRY ON Be sure to bring a bag with a comfortable shoulder strap, a backpack, or better yet, a bridal party (or the groom!) to help carry things. You’ll be given countless brochures, gifts and magazines and you don’t want to be left juggling them for
weddingjobs.ca
hours.