June 15 to 21, 2008

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Wedding trends report, high style décor, local casting call

Eco-friendly wedding invites
TORONTO vendor reviews

Cinnamon Saturday is definitely one of The Ring's favourite new finds of 2008. This locally operated, web-based stationery store offers a line of high quality, customized stationery options that are gorgeous, fun, affordable and environmentally friendly. Run by Veronica Mackereth Davies and Erin Taraborrelli, Cinnamon Saturday is known for using their fabulous design and illustration talents to help you spell out the theme and style of your wedding. They offer everything from bachelorette party invitations to thank you cards and from the minute we saw their work in person, staff at The Ring knew brides were going to love the possibilities they had to offer. In 2006, Veronica and Erin, who are close friends, planned their weddings together and were married within a month of each other. It took time... • Full review

Casting Call

Does money really make a difference when it comes to your wedding day? Whether you’re working on a shoe string budget or feel money is no object when it comes to your big day, Rich Bride Poor Bride wants to talk to you. If you are getting married between July and October 2008 anywhere between London and the GTA, share your story... • More details

High style wedding décor
LONDON vendor reviews

From the catwalk to the church aisle, Fern Almeida knows how to spot the next big thing in design. Keeping up with trends in colour, fabric and style, the owner of Cloydon Dreamdecor has a runway vision for your wedding. Fern and her design crew say they're committed to creating an impressive visual impact in a... • Full review

BRANTFORD vendor reviews

Tara Jeles, Owner and Photographer at So Jeles Photography, uses a fun, relaxed style of shooting to capture wedding days, though you can also see a bit of her own artistic vision in each image. Tara is young, fascinated by weddings, and uses a refreshing energy to take on each wedding that comes her way (most of which, do so by referral). Shooting mostly in digital format, she told us, "It’s the emotions of the wedding that keep me in the wedding business. It’s capturing the love and excitement as people begin a new life together... and I get to be a part of their... • Full review

When it comes to men's formal wear, many London brides count on Bud Gowan Formal Wear to outfit their guys with quality, style and service... and all with an expert fit. "It's our job to make sure that everyone who comes in here looks their best and feels great," explains Owner, Mark Brunnenmeir. For over five decades, this formal wear retailer and rental location has been transforming local... • Full review

Huge menus, low prices
K-W vendor reviews

H&M Catering’s owners, Rosette and Patrice, work all the time, never see their home, don’t guard their price list, don’t have dozens of hidden charges, and they love their business. They recently won the Cambridge Times' Readers Choice award, with the reasons for their success showing in just about everything they do. From baked sugar glazed ham with a rich mustard sauce to country feasts of baron of beef with all the trimmings and extras, H&M Catering makes wedding meals without the price tag you would expect. H&M Catering offers wedding menus in country-style, sit-down... • Full review