vendor reviews: bridal shows & events

 

Coming Up... Bridal Show Calendar


when: Sunday June 14, 2009 @ 1 to 5 pm

what: NithRidge Estate Weddings & Events Grand Opening

where: NithRidge Estate Weddings & Events, 180-B Nithriver Way in Ayr

Ayr hosts the grand opening of NithRidge's new wedding facilities

Join the party as NithRidge Estate Weddings & Events celebrates their grand opening on June 14 between 1 and 5 pm. All are welcome and brides can on-site vendors, a fashion show and a sneak peak at their new facilities which include a 150 year old century home with balustrade terrace, colonnades, gazebos, reflecting pool and fountains, luxurious gardens and landscapes. Visit www.nithridge.com for more information.


Past Events Bridal Show Calendar


when: Saturday January 10 & Sunday January 11, 2009

what: Bingemans Wedding Dreams Bridal Show

where: Bingemans, 425 Bingemans Centre Drive in Kitchener

Bingemans Wedding Dreams is area's  biggest wedding show with more room, more brides, more variety

Without a doubt, the two Wedding Dreams shows that run every year are the biggest in all of Cambridge, Kitchener or Waterloo. Wedding Dreams Shows are put on by Bingemans, and in traditional 'grand style', providing more space, more vendors, more brides... click for more


when: Saturday January 31, 2009 @ 12 to 3 pm

what: New Hamburg & Area Bridal Show

where: The Waterlot, 17 Huron Street in New Hamburg

The Waterlot hosts New Hamburg's wedding experts and brides

Mark January 31 on your calendar as a day of research of you're a New Hamburg area bride. Images Photography, Decorating Dreams, The Waterlot and other experts will be on hand for this three hour show. Visit www.waterlot.com for directions or click here for more.


when: Wednesday February 4 & Thursday February 5, 2009

what: The Boutique Bridal Show

where: St. George Banquet Hall, 665 King Street North in Waterloo

The Boutique Bridal Show at St. George Banquet Hall in Waterloo promises to wine, dine & pamper local brides, in celebrity style once again

If you want to learn from the experts, take a limousine ride, have a glass of wine and do some wedding planning all in one evening, The Boutique Bridal Show - the area's unique 'boutique' bridal show - is the place to be. Taking place on Wednesday... click for more


when: Sunday February 22, 2009 @ 12 pm to 4 pm

what: Stratford Spring Bridal Expo 2009

where: Stratford Rotary Complex, 353 McCarthy Road in Stratford

On February 22 Stratford will be home to some of the area's best wedding experts

The Stratford Spring Bridal Expo runs on Sunday afternoon from noon to 4 pm. Make your way to the Stratford Rotary Complex for an afternoon of research and more.


when: Sunday March 1, 2009 @ 11 am to 4 pm

what: Woodstock Wedding Wonderland

where: Quality Hotel & Suites, 580 Bruin Boulevard in Woodstock

The Event Emporium presents March's Woodstock Wedding Wonderland

Running from 11 am to 4 pm, the Woodstock Wedding Wonderland offers an afternoon of bridal research and fun. Visit www.woodstockweddingshow.com for more information and to register.


when: Saturday March 7, 2009 @ 10:30 am to 5 pm

what: Bridal Inspirations 2009

where: Elements Nightclub, 90 King Street West in Kitchener

Fashion show, wedding ideas galore and a unique venue draw brides to the first annual Bridal Inspirations show

This show promises a sexy and elegant fashion show hosted by Adele from 91.5 THE BEAT, as well as an exclusive gift bag for the first 50 brides in the door. Admission is $5 per person. Visit www.inspirationswed.ca for more information on the show.


when: Sunday March 8, 2009

what: Welcome Wagon Kitchener/Waterloo Bridal Showcase

where: Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West in Kitchener

Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase is intimate, invitation-only and free

Welcome Wagon has been a household name for over seventy-five years. Starting out by delivering goodie bags of wedding resources and personally explained tips to brides in need, they've since spread their wings into full-fledged bridal shows that draws between 150 and 250 brides to each event. These shows offer fashion shows, twenty-five... click for more


when: Saturday, September 13, 2008

what: Better Living Essentials Women's Expo & Bridal Show: Woodstock

where: The Oxford Auditorium, 875 Nellis Street in Woodstock

The Ultimate Ladies Day Out

The show runs from 10 am to 5 pm and admission is $7 per person, with proceeds going to Braz for the Cause. Check out www.betterlivingessentials.ca for more details, or click here for more information.


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The Black Forest Inn opens its doors to brides for an in-person view, free information and an evening out

There will be displays from vendors associated with Black Forest Inn, and you'll get a chance to get a look at The Black Forest's facility and find out more about their all-inclusive wedding packages. Call 519-664-2223 for more information, or visit www.blackforestrestaurant.ca. Best of all? Admission is free!... click for more


Brides of The Ring Private Shopping Night

November 14, 2007 @ 6 to 8 pm @ Boulevard Photography and Fine Things


The Waterlot opens their doors to local vendors and brides for an afternoon cocktail reception

Tour the 1840's Victorian House at 17 Huron Street in New Hamburg, the surrounding grounds and layout of the restaurant. Visit with wedding vendors, pick up copies of complete wedding packages and menus to plan your wedding day feast. Phone 519-662-2020 or email waterlot@waterlot.com to reserve your spot. Admission is free... click for more


Destination Weddings, Honeymoons Galore & Renewal of Vows

The Mindful Traveller in Guelph has teamed up with Uniglobe Discovery Travel in Waterloo to create a series of information seminars at the Old Quebec Street Mall in Guelph on November 19 and 20. There will be wedding vendor displays, seminars, and more. If you're planning to travel anywhere in the world, this is an event you've got to check out. The event runs 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday. If you have any questions, check out The Guelph Wedding Ring's review on The Mindful Traveller for details.


Bridal Basics Group Session

For brides who couldn't make it to sessions held at the Bridal Gallery & for those who've inquired since, The Ring is hosting a Bridal Basics Group Session on Sunday, June 26th at 1 pm and 3:30 pm. Bridal Basics Sessions are provided by The Ring and intended to be casual, in-person, everything-about-your-wedding chat sessions that won't plan your entire wedding for you, but instead get you started on the right track.


Wedding Trends Bridal Gallery brought area brides and vendors together to chat, learn and plan

On Sunday, May 15th, 2005 from 11 am to 5 pm @ Holiday Inn Cambridge, The Ring held a Wedding Trends Bridal Gallery, sponsored by Holiday Inn Cambridge. The Bridal Gallery was a chance for brides to meet each other, mingle, browse various trends displays and then have a seat with friends and bridesmaids amidst wedding-style decor. While seated, the girls were able to listen to some of the area's leading vendors discuss current and upcoming wedding trends... click for more