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Upscale
ceremony and reception options surround the incredible atrium at The Lamplighter
The Best
Western name is known nationally by its reputation for service
excellence. To London brides, Best Western Lamplighter Inn is
known as one of this community's most elegant wedding locales. If you
want to truly feel like a princess on your wedding day, this is a very
good place to start...
Grand
ballrooms, crystal chandeliers, indoor waterfalls, glass ceilings,
extensive catering menus, and luxury overnight suites are only a few of
the reasons this location books solid for weddings. From your indoor
gazebo ceremony to your honeymoon suite, your entire wedding day is
taken care of here. Let us explain...
Adding to greatness
Best Western® the world's largest hotel chain with locations
across the globe. London's Best Western Lamplighter
Inn has been a fixture in the travel and events industry for over
thirty years. In
2000, The Lamplighter undertook a full year of renovations that ultimately unveiled
The Atrium, an incredible addition that
transformed this hotel and event centre into a tropical paradise for
travelers and an even more upscale option for corporate and wedding
events than it was before. Claudia Neville,
Director of Sales...
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Inspiration,
attention and quality
meet at Jim
Anderson Flowers on Dundas to deliver full service for brides
Jim Anderson Flowers has been making its mark on
London with flowers for as long as many of their brides have been dreaming of their
wedding. Having just entered their thirtieth year in business, the staff of
floral experts at this Dundas Street flower shop creates designs customized
specifically for each client that walks in their doors. The experts here have
the ability to look at a magazine and create your dream bouquet within your
realistic budget while offering the safety of a long-standing reputation for
excellence.
Many brides choose this company knowing that
they're working with industry leaders who are almost as much a part of London as any local landmark.
Staff at The Ring
met with Owner, Bob Dugdale, and Floral Designer, Geraldine Peters to find out
what has made Jim Anderson Flowers such a big part of local weddings for so
long. Let us explain...
Personally
speaking...
Jim Anderson Flowers is a full service flower shop.
From the daily busy retail side of their downtown location to the detailed,
high-end wedding and corporate events that they pride themselves on...
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Big space,
big service and big expectations exceeded with expertise at Hellenic Community
Centre
If you have ever
been to a Greek wedding you know first hand that many can be grand,
family-oriented events that are rich in tradition with extravagant menus,
entertainment and dancing, beautiful décor, and a large, large (did we mention
large?) number of guests. The staff and management of The Hellenic Community
Centre are well-known for being able to plan and execute events of all sizes,
ethnicities (including Greek and many more), and menu types. This may be why
London brides are booking over a year in advance to have the chance to say 'I
Do' at this Southdale Road wedding ceremony and reception locale.
From a romantic
candlelit wedding reception for fifty guests to an extravagant twelve hundred
guest wedding that encompasses several days and all of the three available halls
at the Hellenic Community Centre, anything seems possible here. For staff at The
Ring, interviewing Helen, Peter, and Spiro was a joy. It was easy to see that
taking care of brides comes naturally to them. Let us explain...
Personally
speaking...
The Hellenic Community Centre has
been a rich part of London's...
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Matt Ballard
Photography |
Matt Ballard
uses personality, flexibility, and a mix of photography styles to give couples
what they're looking for
After fifteen years of wedding photography, Matt
Ballard of Matt Ballard Photography, has found that the key to his success is in
offering a flexible mix of shooting styles for his clients. Ranging from
portrait and romantic to posed-candid and true photojournalistic, he...
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Music Central |
Guaranteeing great dance music is big
business for this huge music fan
You want your reception dance to be both romantic
and fun. To get that balance, you need a disc jockey with experience. At a rate
of three to six weddings per week, it's no mystery that Music Central
Entertainment knows how to DJ a wedding with the professionalism and confidence
brides look for. Owner...
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Photography by Jennifer Partington |
Diverse
style, years of training and artistic vision make Jennifer Partington
photographs in-demand
When we
met Jennifer Partington, we immediately had no doubt about her talent and
technical skill. She has schooling and years of hands-on training with
professionals behind her, but it's her passion for her artistic vision in many
mediums and especially in wedding...
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Bridal Elegance |
Mom &
Daughter turn a century home into an elegant Exeter gown shop
At several London area bridal shows, the staff at
The Ring had the name 'Bridal Elegance' whispered in our ears more times then we
could count. There was enough 'buzz' around Bridal Elegance that this gown shop
was the first company to ever cause us to break our cardinal rule: to interview
only companies with a...
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McInnis Flowers and Gifts |
Londoners point to McInnis Flowers
because of her signature touch
Most Londoners know
the McInnis Flowers name. Within the first five minutes of one of this
spring's bridal shows, The Ring was pointed in Ellyssa's direction by several
wedding exhibitors at the show. Right away, it was obvious to staff at The Ring
that a large majority of London's wedding experts consider Ellyssa to be in...
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We're Engaged!
Post subject: Newly Engaged!!!
"Hi Everyone! Rich and
I just got engaged!!! He proposed to me in Victoria Park - where we
went on our first date! It was very romantic and felt so unreal! Of
course I said "YES" and we laughed, skipped and hugged all the way
up Richmond Street to celebrate with dinner. I am so excited to
start all the wedding planning! Congrats to all - I hope your
wedding is everthing you want it to be!..."
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My Diary
Post subject: almost 1 year later!!!
"Well,
here I sit, married for almost 1 year!!
I have
been checking in from time to time on everyone who is still planning
and those who have already gotten married and it is very hard to
believe that it has been almost 1 year!
The
problems are still the same no matter who is posting and the issues
are all still there. Just different people! The dress, the wedding
party, food, decor, inlaws and our families- it will never change no
matter who it is that is getting married- it will be the same 10 or
20 years from now!
I just
want to wish everyone good luck in having the wedding of their
dreams and remind you not to stress yourself over the little- or
major things- it just isn't worth it!
At this
time last year- I was running around sorting out last minute
details- trying to find a dress for my daughter, get my boys fitted
for tuxes- trying to persuade my husband not to wear all black! I
had already changed my mind on flowers 2 times and getting ready to
go back for the third time! I was stressing out about photos and if
my dress was going to fit right. I was hoping we didn't have any
surprises- which we did but, we survived them.
All in
all- I just want to wish everyone luck and happy planning!
Kelly
Easton..."
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Advice Chat
Post subject: Parent
Gifts
"Hello
Ladies,
I need
your assistance! I am trying to think of a nice gift to give to both
of our parents to thank them for their continued support throughout
this whole wedding process. I was just wondering what the rest of
you are or have done for your parents?
Thanks
in advance for assistance with this!..."
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 Honeymoon
Ideas and Planning
Post subject: Canadian honeymoon
"Ok,
has anyone known of a couple who stayed in Canada for their
honeymoon? And if so, where? We had originally thought of doing the
week soaking up the sun the week after the wedding - Mexico or
somewhere like that. But two of my girlfriends who got married this
year came back with PARASITES - both of them, went at separate times
and somehow picked up a parasite. It takes up to six months to get
rid of and to be honest, given my age (I will be 31 when I get
married next year) we want to try for kids right away, maybe even a
bit before the wedding...so you can see my hesitation about going
away to the Caribbean. Don't get me wrong - both of us have been to
many of the Caribbean islands, but we just don't want to take any
chances. So, for Canada we are thinking the Rockies - anyone have
any other ideas? Sky is the limit on where and how much we spend, we
want to do it right and have a blast..."
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Above photo courtesy of
Erwin Loewen Photography
My Diary
Post subject: My wedding!
"I
got married on the weekend! We are leaving for our honeymoon on
Wednesday so I thought I would drop a quick line! The girls and I
had our hair and make up done at Side Street Salon (reviewed on
here) and they were fantastic. Everyone loved their individual looks
- both hair and make-up. The rain held off for us which worked out
well so we took the majority of our photos outside. My bridesmaids
would throw their coats on in between shots! Our photographer was
outstanding! I can't say enough good things about him and his
assistant. Our reception went very well and the food was amazing. We
heard all good comments. All in all it was a fantastic day!..."
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Join The Ring this fall to enter to win a $500 shopping spree in The
Wedding Shoppe!
Spend it on anything from The Wedding Shoppe that
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Winner announced!
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Wedding Shoppe! Ashleigh has just gotten married on
October 7, 2006 in Sarnia, Ontario.
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If Men Were In Charge of Planning Weddings...
There would be less "Oh Promise Me" and "Endless Love", and
more "Louie, Louie" and "Mony Mony".
There would be a 'Rehearsal Dinner Kegger Party'.
Bridesmaids would wear matching blue jean cut-offs and
halter tops. They would have NO tan lines and more skin
showing than not.
Tuxes would have team logos on the back and the Nike shoes
would have matching team colors.
June Weddings would be scheduled around basketball
play-offs.
Vows would mention cooking and sex specifically but omit
that "forsaking all others" part.
The couple would leave the ceremony in a souped up '73
Charger or some other Mopar with racing tires and flame
designs on the side of the car. Better yet, a Harley!
Idiots that tried to dance with the Bride (unless they were
really old) would get punched in the head.
Big slobbery dogs would be eligible for the role of Best
Man.
There would be 'Tailgate Receptions'.
Outdoor weddings would be held during sporting events at
half-time or between innings.
Ceremonies would be short and Honeymoons would be long.
Ceremonies and Honeymoons would be inexpensive compared to
the cost of the Bachelor Party. Those strippers and liquor
sure do add up.
Men wouldn't ask...."Well, what do you think, Dear, The
Burgundy or the Wine colored napkins?" They'd just grab
extras from their local pub or tavern.
Favours would be matchbooks and cigars. Better yet, free
drink passes at the local lounge.
The bride's dress would show cleavage, her navel, and be form
fitted to her butt.
Instead of a sit down dinner or a buffet, there would be a
hog roast or buckets of chicken, pizza and plenty of
barbeque.
No one would bother with that 'Veil Routine'. But they would
insist the garter be as high up on her leg as it would go.
The bridal bouquet could be recycled from a previous funeral
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Photography by Yvonne
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This Fall Bridal
News edition will have you falling in love with wedding planning all over
again... Get the inside scoop on The Hellenic Community Centre, Jim Anderson
Flowers, and The Best Western Lamplighter Inn with a look at the latest reviews.
And as
always, check up on vendor spotlights, find out what local brides are saying in the chat
boards, and what's new in Reality Weddings.
Happy planning,
Jennifer Goulden
theweddingring.ca email:
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Photography by Jennifer Partington
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