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In
January 2009, The Wedding Ring put a call out across the net
(and the Fresh FM airwaves!) asking brides to tell us who they
love and why. In
return, we received a flood of recommendations and votes
covering just about every vendor category. From home-based
custom floral designers to ultra popular reception halls,
here are the final Top 10, chosen by London brides!
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1.
HRM
Photography
"Heather did an AMAZING job photographing our
wedding! She was fun, easygoing and creative and the
pictures she took are absolutely breathtaking. They
really tell the story of our wedding day and I'd
recommend her to other brides in a second."
"HRM was 'hands down' the best decision I made in
planning my wedding. I got to work with both of the
head photographers, Heather and Lindsay, who kept
everything in order on my wedding day, as far as
photography went. They were so fun to work with, but
also took their job very seriously. My photos are
the best thing to come out of my wedding day. Not a
week goes by the I don't look at them and think of
how happy I am with them. HRM listened to what I
wanted and worked their job around all my needs. I
have to say, I have been married for over a year and
I am so impressed with their work that I still,
DAILY, go on to their website to check out their
latest work on their blog, I'm addicted and my
wedding is now long gone. I'm tempted to get married
again just so I can use them again, that's the
truth!!"
"Heather photographed my sister's wedding and
did a wonderful job! She was organized and
professional, but we also were relaxed and had a lot
of fun. Since my sister has recommended her to many
brides, I of course had to ask her to photograph my
own wedding. Her portfolio was just want I wanted -
natural looking pictures. We did our engagement
session for which I was very nervous and awkward but
she managed to make us feel at ease and directed us
in every way needed. She is imaginative and has fun.
Everyone who has seen our photos has raved about how
gorgeous they are. We couldn't be happier with them!
I can't wait to see the wedding ones! And Heather
again because she is like a friend and seems to
genuinely care about her clients and their pictures.
She was meant to do this - it is her passion."
Read their review in The Ring
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The Last Forty Percent Photography
"Ewan has the most unique eye when it comes to
taking pictures.
His talent, patience, professionalism and very good
sense of humour made our day and our pictures
wonderful. This company is very organized and easy
to deal with while handling the pressure of planning
a wedding. I feel that I have found a company that I
will not only be grateful to have had on my wedding
day but one that I will use again to help capture
special moments in my future. I do not have the
words to express how highly I think about this
company. My pictures say it all and I hope that many
more brides will get to have such treasured memories
after their own 'special day'."

"They are amazing... their work is breathtaking!!!
They are so helpful and kind, I wouldn't think of
going with anyone else! They are definitely #1 on my
list!"
"The Last Forty Percent Photography is definitely
one of a kind.
They love what they do and it shows! They are
passionate about getting the best photographs that
capture every detail of your wedding day. They are
fun and easy to work with throughout the whole
wedding planning process. My husband and I knew that
when we chose The Last Forty Percent Photography for
our wedding, we would have incredible photos that
captured the essence of our wedding day and we did!"
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Weddingfavours.ca
"Very friendly and helpful staff. All of my questions were answered very
quickly. They have beautiful products that are
priced very well."
"Great selection, friendly
service easy to use website."
Read their review in The Ring
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Village Vines
"Natalie at Village Vines is wonderful to work with she is
so creative. She will turn any dream into a reality."
Read their review in The Ring
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5.
UNIGLOBE Instant Travel Inc.
For their Honeymoon Registry: "For the bride AND
groom who already have all the necessities and are combining
households, this is the way to go for bridal registry! Our
guests made it possible for us to take the honeymoon we
wanted at no cost to us. Judy at Uniglobe took care of
everything from the inserts that went inside our invitations
to handling our guests' contributions to making all the
arrangements and reservations. Highly recommended!"
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6.
A Piece of Cake
"Glenda was AMAZING to work with. Not only did she allow me
to look through HUNDREDS of cake photos, she sent me home
with numerous samples every visit to make sure I got the
exact cake I wanted!!"
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Blue Iris Photography
"Jenn is original, fun and funky. Brides will love her easy
to get along with attitude and professionalism."
Read their review in The Ring
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8.
FireRock Golf Club
"FireRock is a beautiful contemporary venue that has
everything one would want for a wedding. The setting is
quiet and peaceful and the staff is a pleasure to work with.
If a clean contemporary venue is what you are looking for
that can provide a full bar, kitchen with an amazing chef,
clean and beautifully finished facilities and enough room
for small to large weddings than it is at the very least a
must see!"
Read their review in The Ring
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Eric Rockburn Photography
"Extremely creative, stunning photographs."
Read their review in The Ring
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10.
Best Westernฎ
Lamplighter Inn
"You are really treated like any girl would want for their
wedding day! From the WONDERFUL meal, down to the minor
details, they went out of their way to make my day special
in everyone's books!!!"
Read their review in The Ring
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Honourable mentions
To Suit Your Fancy
(d้cor, rentals, planning)
| Boxwoods
(florist)
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Big Top Tent Rentals
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Courtney Rose Bridal
(gowns)
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Forest of Flowers
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Kettle Creek Weddings, London Regional
Office
(officiants)
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Purple Hill Country Hall
(venue)
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Patzees Floral Scapes
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Burke Flowers
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Cakewalkers
A few of our favourite words from
brides...
"Wayne from the London [Regional Office of]
Kettle Creek
location was an absolute savior when it came to relieving the pressures from planning
our ceremony. He knew exactly what would work best and we
totally agreed. We are no longer worried about how the
ceremony will go, we know it will be absolutely beautiful!
He is very eloquent and professional and anyone who obtains
his services will be pleasantly surprised."
" They have a very country feel, very friendly and
personable. [Purple Hill Country Hall
has] beautiful
grounds, country atmosphere."
"Jackie Phillips [at
To Suit Your Fancy] is very talented
and great to work with. She collaborates well with her
clients on projects, and combines ideas that are both
pleasing to her clients, true to their style, and fine
examples of her artistic creativity."
"I LOVED all my flowers [from
Burke Flowers]. I couldn't
have asked for anything to be different! Sandy put together
a mock bouquet, with only my idea of colours and one main
flower. They really have an eye for detail & knowing what
works!!!" |