Toronto vendor reviews

While the images that Manuela Stefan produces at her company, Manuela Stefan Photography, have a common flair for capturing emotional reactions in a creative, fun and colourful way, she says she approaches each wedding with a fresh eye and a challenge to push her creativity farther with each one. Since 2005, between working with prestigious Toronto studios and opening up her own, Manuela has unleashed this creativity on brides within Canada and some abroad, adapting easily to any given situation. With an unobtrusive style based on observing and allowing her subjects to be who they truly are and end products that feel... • Full review

From simple to glam, flower box customizes for brides
K-W vendor reviews

Though the flower box has only officially been open since September 2007, award-winning Floral Designer (and Owner), Tihana Tanasic, has already managed to make a name for herself, take on several community events and fundraisers, get a few minutes in the television spotlight, and design flowers for about ten weddings last year. According to Tihana, flower box brides are looking for something different, yet classy, in their wedding floral designs. She creates anything from boutonnières and corsages to centrepieces and fresh floral décor for railings and pews... • Full review

Three's Company busy with small Toronto weddings

Toronto vendor reviews

Three's Company Catering is a warm, welcoming café on Danforth that has a distinct family feel to it when you walk through its doors. The café is owned and operated by Carolyn Hogg and Teri Cordileone, who also act as the Head Chefs when it comes to the long list of events Three's Company caters for. Three's Company focuses on smaller, interactive events such as showers, post-wedding brunches and engagement parties. They also cater to brides who love the idea of shared platters or having food stations set up throughout their wedding space instead of the traditional sit-down meal. With their twenty years of... • Full review

Tips from the experts: Advice to reduce stress

In Bridal News Magazine, Christina Brighton of Celebrate Love & Life Weddings offered some soothing advice to local brides in the midst of planning their weddings:
• Make a box of macaroni and cheese and give yourself the night off cooking.
• Fall in love all over again.
• Ensure this day is all about you.
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Save the date... The Kitchener Brides' Ball has been set for Friday, June 19th, 2009 &
this year, it's going glam!

The Brides' Ball will take over Elements on King Street for an evening, filling up the venue with women and men in bridal gowns, bridesmaids gowns, tuxes, and sexy suits. Think 'celebrity after-party' meets The Brides' Ball.
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London vendor reviews

If you haven't already visited the impressive London landmark, The Old Court House, you have to add this to your must-see list. Nestled at the end of London's Dundas Street, The Old Court House has been overlooking the forks of the Thames River since it was erected almost 180 years ago and is an infamous site within the community. The stone castle walls are beautifully covered with ivy, it's a favourite backdrop for photographers and it's perfect for a stylish wedding out on the grounds or inside... • Full review

High fashion & contemporary photojournalism at Mango
Toronto vendor reviews

Far before we met Mango Studios in person, we knew Mango Studios. The photography house (and gallery) is a leader in the Toronto wedding photography community, a well-earned designation having turned high fashion and contemporary photojournalism into an option for any Toronto bride with an artistic eye. As staff at The Ring browsed through Mango Studios' portfolio, we felt like we were looking at a vintage film strip that told us a story of each wedding Mo Govindji and his team of expert photographers have... • Full review

Tips from the experts:
Creating Ambiance

Cindy Hefferan of Now & Always says the 2009 wedding season is introducing a more lush and elaborate use of texture and colour design. "Wedding designers are focused on creating an unforgettable ambiance at the reception... Head and guest tables are being dramatically transformed with specialty, textured fabrics. Chair covers and tables are coming together with the addition of chic kimono sashes and double layered table runners, all in shades of colours that compliment and accent each other... Embroidered or beaded fabrics are playing a big role, adding drama to the details..." (See photo at right for one of the ways Cindy's incorporated these elements.) To add glow after dusk descends upon your day, Cindy says "... the warm glow of candles and crystal embellishments mingle at..." • Full article in Bridal News Magazine

HRM brings fresh ideas & chameleon-like style

London vendor reviews

Every bride wants to have some attention on her wedding day... but what if you want to feel like a star? Heather MacEachern of HRM Photography will make you feel just that. It's not just her dual degrees in photography and education, her enthusiastic approach to all things wedding, her evolving style inspired by magazine-style fashion shots, or that her work has been used by internationally known bands in their promotional material... it's that Heather takes all of this... • Full review

Heidi Maria Faul of Images Photography rarely has trouble finding weddings to shoot. Brides seem to be drawn to her laid back, no-pressure, one-on-one approach that comes so naturally to her. "It's the small town feel that you get with Heidi that we liked," explains recent bride, Lorraine Penney. "You don't feel like you're dealing with a big business... Heidi is not always trying to sell or push you into something... • Full review

Aura of tradition & exclusivity at London Club weddings

London vendor reviews

For many Londoners, the London Club name is surrounded by history and exclusivity. That's why when the London Club recently opened their doors to non-members for invitation-only events such as weddings, it wasn't very long before they were playing host to many, many dream wedding days. Brides who choose the London Club are often planning a wedding that is rich in tradition and elegance. Like most brides, they love the idea of pouring champagne into crystal... • Full review

FireRock a favourite for style and finely tuned details

London vendor reviews

What bride doesn't deserve to have a wedding locale that will arrange fireworks for her first dance, or who will allow you to transform their entire facility overnight into a jazz club - complete with dueling pianos. FireRock Golf Club is focused on weddings, and always has been. Their experienced banquet management and staff make it easy to plan your wedding here, and their overall grounds and style will have your photographer falling in love with the countless 'photo opps'. FireRock Golf Club opened in July of 2005 with more in mind than just offering a fabulous public golf club to the London and surrounding areas. Jim Spivak and his colleagues opened FireRock with the intention of catering to banquets, corporate events and wedding receptions in addition to their regular services... • Full review