vendor reviews: decorators

Original designs from Decorating Dreams create elegance & breathtaking romance

Reviewing Lori Lawrence and Mark Boshart, Owners, Decorating Dreams

Decorating Dreams is about personality and style. Their success revolves around designing countless wedding dreams each year without losing the personal attention that lets you know you're truly taken care of here. Lori Lawrence and Mark Boshart, Owners of Decorating Dreams, offer the décor you've been dreaming of, the selection that only a huge inventory of options, themes, props and colours can provide, and the assurance of working with a company that is famous in the area for being among the best in their craft... click for more

From 'English Garden' to 'Renaissance' décor, Paris decorator sets the scene for weddings

Reviewing Cindy Hefferan, Owner of Now & Always

Before we arrived at the Now & Always showroom, Cindy Hefferan 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 details. With certification in fresh floral and wedding design, nine years of experience in decorating, unique organza overlays for tables, a wonderful inventory to spark your ideas... click for more

Do it in Style builds reputation & clientele for their own contemporary approach to wedding design

Interviewing Mary Bruce, Owner & Designer, Do it in Style

Mary Bruce has an approach to wedding décor design that is all her own. After more than ten years of running her decorating company, Do it in Style, Mary and her staff have transformed countless ceremony and reception spaces with the elegant in-style décor that brides choose her for. Mary's designs are more about fabric layers, luxurious satin, lighting, subtle accents, detail, and constantly trying something new than they are about fitting into any specific category or trend. She explained her approach only by saying, "I am an expert at my own style... I love clean lines, simple design, and ultimately, a beautiful wedding." What we loved was her excellent reputation and her endless... click for more

For subtle décor as sweet as the decorator herself, A Touch of Class goes above and beyond

Interviewing Dianne McDonald, A Touch of Class Gifts & Events

Dianne McDonald is one of the most genuine people you could ever hope to meet in your wedding planning travels. There isn't anything she wouldn't do for you or your wedding, if it is within her power. From customizing your wedding favours to decorating your entire reception hall, A Touch of Class Gifts & Events offers sweet, subtle décor with mixes of different fabrics, lighting, and colours. Dianne can offer a unique combination of services that's rare to find from one vendor. She can create favours, decorate your entire wedding, and... click for more

Julia Weddings uses décor, fresh florals and hair design to appeal to local brides

Interviewing Stella Erotokritou & Sophia Georgiou of Julia Weddings

Julia Weddings has a style and approach all of its own that was bound to get owners, Stella and Sophia, more than their fair share of attention from brides. From backdrops and ceiling treatments to floral design and hair styling services, Julia Weddings seems to take care of anything to do with the look and design of the ceremony, reception, flowers and the bride. We sat down with this family-owned company to find out more. Julia Weddings is a company headed up by two sisters, Stella Erotokritou and Sophia Georgiou, who have turned their personal passions for interior decorating and hair styling into a business focused on brides... click for more

Elegance, design and innovation are the secrets to a bride's heart at M&R Weddings

Reviewing Maria Robertson, Owner of M&R Weddings

When we met Maria Robertson at her large, fantastic bridal show display two years ago, staff at The Ring could see right away that her decorating company, M&R Weddings, has what many brides want - plenty of style, a personality that's easy to love, and an inventory of props and options ranging from subtle and romantic, to rich and elegant. Maria means it when she says that elegance, design and innovation is her guarantee. She operates on the basis that all wedding decorating.... click for more

From lighting to linens, Wedding Wishes is all about granting you your dream wedding

Interviewing Rowena Young, Owner & Operator of Wedding Wishes Canada

Whether you're dreaming of a day that's traditional, detailed and gorgeous or modern and glam, Rowena Young can probably make it all happen exactly as you envisioned. Rowena is Owner and Wedding Decorator at her company, Wedding Wishes Canada, and as you can tell from talking to her and see from looking at her work, Rowena has a ton of style - which is handy if you're the décor version of a fairy godmother! Through Wedding Wishes... click for more

Three companies converge into The Event Firm to offer music, lighting and ultra contemporary design
Reviewing Kyle Priestley, Owner of The Event Firm

A one-stop shop for décor, floral design, favours , gifts and accessories

Reviewing Kimberley Rasokas, Owner & Creative Director of The Creative Bride

Offering everything from chair cover rentals to floral design services, The Creative Bride specializes in customizing your wedding day, no matter what the budget is. Kimberley Rasokas, Owner and Creative Director, combines a passion for weddings with five years of experience in the wedding industry to offer local brides creative and innovative décor, flowers, gifts, accessories and guest favours. The Creative Bride can take care of it all, or just some, of your wedding needs, including backdrops, ceiling canopies, chair covers, centrepieces, bouquets, boutonnières and much more. Kim mixes enthusiasm and passion... click for more

Custom-made options & attention to detail are what Celebrations offers for unique wedding day décor

Reviewing Linda Lieu, Owner of CJ Group Celebrations

Over the course of fifteen years in the decorating industry Linda Lieu and her company, CJ Group Celebrations, have seen trends come and go. Linda takes this expertise to cater to each of her brides. She has also built up a positive reputation among local wedding vendors and couples - which was quite evident to staff at The Ring through the rave reviews we received confirming Linda's personalized service, trustworthiness and integrity in the services she provides. When we met with Linda and browsed... click for more