K-W BRIDAL NEWS | March 2004 at theweddingring.ca

March's Favourite Romantic/Strange Wedding Proposal My fiancé, Kevin, and I had been together for three years when he proposed. It was December 17, 2002, and we were going out for dinner to celebrate. He suggested that we leave a few minutes early to take our time and look at the Christmas lights on the way. We drove down the street from my house, and he stopped the car part way down. I live down the street from a beautiful spot on the Grand River, where there are some old mill ruins and a view of the Pioneer Tower. This is where he stopped, and suggested we go look at the water at night. Well, I was in a skirt, and it was the middle of winter, and the mill is NOT lit nor is any path shoveled. So it goes without saying that I was not amused at this idea... He finally convinced me to get out of the car and walk down to the water. Once there, the old mill lit up with white Christmas lights - I was totally shocked. He then got down on his knee in the snow and proposed. It was incredibly romantic. The day before he had gotten a couple friends together and set up all the lights. His friend was hiding on the neighbour's porch and turned the lights on at the precise moment. We then went out for dinner, but I couldn't eat anything, I was so excited. We're getting married on June 12 of this year in our church - the place we met. :) [click to read more]

the justified splurge: the honeymoon suite
In search of a luxury honeymoon suite that would romance the socks off of even the most exhausted Bride & Groom, we landed at the Best Western St. Jacobs Country Inn. When you've spent thousands of dollars on your wedding, you've entertained and smiled for hundreds of people for about eight hours, and you've said Good-bye to all of your 160 closest friends and family, it's time to relax, and get romantic with your sweetie. How does this sound?... A fireplace, whirlpool tub for two, champagne, strawberries or chocolates, breakfast served to the room, and of course... a late check-out... Click for more.

from 'English Garden' to 'Renaissance' Décor, Ayr decorator sets the scene for weddings
Before we arrived at the Now & Always showroom, Cindy Koebel had lit dozens of candles and lanterns, had all of her twinkle lights sparkling throughout the room, and her portfolio was arranged to showcase a large collection of work examples. Cindy does this for every client because it introduces them to the Now & Always style of decorating. It also hints at what's to come for the bride and groom, should they hire Cindy to create a mood for their reception. What all of this really said to us, though, was that Cindy cares about presentation and about details