“I would like to have engraved inside every wedding band: be kind to one another.” Randolph Ray
Almost all brides wear a wedding ring. In early days, they had two purposes. Then, brides were bought by their husbands and the ring was accepted as partial payment, which symbolized a groom’s honourable intentions. It wasn’t until medieval Italy when rings started to include diamonds. A diamond’s hardness was considered symbolic of enduring love.
 Jeff Denomme Photography, Windsor, ON. The ring also symbolizes the circle of life. Traditionally the wedding ring is worn on the fourth finger of the left hand. This custom came from the Egyptians who believed that the left hand was connected directly to the heart. Although, the ring finger does not have a vein to the heart, the tradition is still carried on today.
At present, silver and platinum rings are still the most popular out-selling more than yellow gold, and white gold in 14 and 18k, which are seeing an upswing as we move to the end of 2010. Coloured stones are also appealing, and whether your ring is thick or thin, wide or narrow, the choice is entirely yours. Just keep in mind what your occupation is, and how a certain style may prove impractical for day-to-day use.
For comfort and safekeeping, make certain you get the correct fit. Day in, day out, year after year, no other piece of apparel can compete with the hours that you will wear your wedding ring.
Read more about jewellery, diamonds and wedding planning in the current issue of The Wedding Guide, available at selected bridal salons on this website.
Your Look
“If there is no woman, there is no dress”- Coco Chanel
The childhood fantasy of that incredible gown is now a reality. It is time to choose the most important dress you will ever wear, and it is your look that will set the tone for your wedding: elegantly formal, culturally traditional, or alluringly whimsical. Bridal salons offer an array of colours and styles and will do alterations for that perfect dress with the not-so-perfect waistline.
The search should begin immediately for while the choices may seem endless, time is not.
And, if it seems that the elusive dress of your dreams is but a figment of your imagination, then bring it to life. Do not hesitate to look into custom gown designs, after all, it is your day and you should feel perfect in what you are wearing.
 Photo: Chalet Studio Photography The wedding gown tells something about the bride’s beliefs and feelings, her personality, and her general appearance.
Some brides are likely to try new styles. Others may be unconcerned about their gown. Some brides wear simple gowns becaue of their strong customs and beliefs.
Through the years, the wedding gown has been one of the most important parts of the wedding, associated with the hope and the celebration of love. Your gown is going to be the focal point of the ceremony, and you will remember it for the rest of your life.
Consider comfort and that all eyes will be on you. This may not be the best occasion to wear a gown in which you do not feel comfortable. Selecting a wedding gown is one of life’s precious moments. To get the right gown, however, takes some thinking. Your wedding gown gives you a chance to dress completely different from the way you do everyday; so feel free to select something unique. Experiment with many styles to see what suits you silhouette best.
If your wedding is a destination- there are now many short styles available for you to choose from. The rise of destination weddings has set the tone for a new look for a very treasured day. And, you’ll find gowns of all colours and styles with gorgeous detail- just for you!
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| Proudly serving area brides since 1992, The Wedding Guide, Windsor/Essex County salutes our network of wedding professionals who help Canada South Brides achieve their dream wedding! |
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 “Here’s to the bride and groom-
May their joys be as bright as the morning,
and their sorrows but shadows
that fade in the sunlight of love.” Anonymous
Welcome and congratulations. Your wedding is an event that marks the beginning of an important time for you and your fiancé. The Wedding Guide contains great information and ideas in an extensive resource that will assist you in planning each and every detail of your wedding day. Our smaller, digest size format makes it convenient to carry The Wedding Guide in your briefcase or purse. It is a valuable companion, practical, local and specific for your community. It contains checklists, budgets, advice, timetables and information on products and services to help keep your wedding plans organized. We will help you to plan a wedding, big or small in Windsor/Essex County; the one you dream about!
We’ve designed this website to give you a sample of great wedding information that is available in our publication. The Wedding Guide is complimentary and you may obtain your copy at leading bridal salons in this area.
Bridal Talk, our blogging and social media interactive website is an area where brides can interact with other brides. We have also launched Wedding Guide Bridal Network, (WGBN), where we are profiling local area professionals!
It is our belief that products and services originate from people who have ongoing professional interest in the wedding market, and we are blessed with many talented professionals in Canada South. Each category on the left side of the website will direct you to the vendors, with direct links to their respective websites. You will find many more wedding professionals, throughout the pages of The Wedding Guide.
The Wedding Guide has been developed to help you make the correct choices, and to enjoy your engagement; a time that should be filled with joy, hopes and dreams- not stress. Our wedding professionals understand a bride’s needs and will be there to help you handle the protocol and details.
Best wishes with your wedding day planning and for a happy life together. Please feel free to email us with any questions you may have regarding weddings in Windsor/Essex County.
Sheryl Davies
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 Serving this area since 1992, The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County answers all the questions that are asked every time a wedding is hosted. As one of the largest bridal planners in the world, The Wedding Guide has married over 6,000,000 brides and grooms throughout the world since their inception in 1984. Always complimentary, this upscale bridal planner is available at Bridal Salons listed on the website at www.theweddingguide.ca (See Bridal Salons)
Owned by local Windsorite, Sheryl Davies and, husband John Liedtke, they endeavour to provide brides with all the tools they need to plan their wedding day. Davies and Liedtke started The Wedding Guide in Toronto in 1989, and subsequently relocated to Windsor in the early 90’s. They work with the top wedding professionals in the area. The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County is all about local, from its valued vendors, creative artwork and content photography!
Special offer coupons are also online offering thousands of dollars of added value for the bride. . When it comes to everything weddings, The Wedding Guide is dedicated to watching upcoming trends and, providing the tools brides require to plan a great wedding day. From “I will,” to “I do,” we cover receptions to honeymoons, photography to invitations, beauty, flowers, bridal registry, viedeography, limousines and more. Watch our site for exciting news to come.
Right now, Bridal Idol 2010 presented by AM800CKLW and Bluesfest International and sponsored by The Wedding Guide, is entering the semi-final stage, after 6 fantastic weeks of competition .One lucky bride will be taking home over $19,000 in prizes from our Wedding Guide valued vendors.
We are going to change the lives of one lucky couple and give them a tremendous start to their married lives and it feels great. All the kind folks involved in this contest have given and given, with gifts, their time and their individual talents. We salute them and thank them. Bridal Idol has staying power after this 2nd year and we’re planning for a bigger one next year.
We are also proud to be sponsoring Windsor’s Wedding Workshop for the 3rd time, this Thursday, March 4 at the Fogolar Furlan Club. Always innovative and full of a whole lot of advice, we are the wedding experts for Windsor/Essex County. Contact us for any wedding questions that you may have about protocol, etiquette or something that you may need clarification about. We’re here to help you out.
Vivienne Westwood designed the ultra-unique, silk wedding gown for Carrie in Sex in the City. The gown, designed in the U.K. was a swanky, one-of-a-kind silk that was valued at $15,000. It didn’t take too long for it to be reproduced in the U.S. for about $9.000.
I’ve been a wedding publisher for 20 years and, I have visited hundreds of bridal salons. I have seen gowns of all styles, colours and sizes. Whatever your budget may be, I am convinced that there is a wedding dress out there for you and you’ll know it as soon as you see it.
You’ll know it’s perfect when your eyes glow and you feel a little giddy! It’s a good choice if you are comfortable and feel absolutely great in the knowledge that you can “strut your stuff” with all eyes focused on you- the bride. You’ll also know that you will melt his heart when he sees you wearing it.
May your road to the altar be a smooth one! We, at The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County believe that your engagement and wedding planning should be a happy time for you.
Until later,
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