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Thriving Elmira gown shop makes it policy to spoil brides with ultimate service

Interviewing Linda Taylor, Owner, Taylor's Bridal Boutique Inc.

When you walk through the doors of Taylor's Bridal Boutique, the silk sky is the limit. Each gown is hand-picked for its style, fit, and quality by shop owner, Linda Taylor. Linda's expertise in finding the perfect gowns for our local bridal community is a given, with a previous fifteen year career in designing and creating wedding gowns on her resume. This newly renovated and updated Elmira gown shop makes each bride feel welcome, while also making them feel like they're on Rodeo Drive - but with better sizing. 2500 square feet of open concept display rooms, 1300 square feet of clearance gown displays, high-end designer labels and gowns that fall in with all the... click for more

Custom-made attire from flower girls to brides allows local brides to turn imagination into reality

Reviewing Ileana and Axel Poessy, Owners of Noccé Custom Gown Design

If you have friends who've recently got married or if you've ever looked into custom designed gowns, you have probably already heard the name Noccé. Pronounced 'No-Chay', the word was created to mean couture for an elegant evening and that's what they offer to Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge and area brides - only without the designer price. At local shows, through photos of past weddings, and from visiting their gown shop, The Ring has had the opportunity to see first hand, the beautiful custom creations that Noccé Custom Gown Design produces for their brides... click for more

Local online boutique offers raw silk & couture designs for the little ones

One of The Ring's most exciting and unique finds to date has got to be Petite Parfait. Owner and Designer Erika Mills offers brides the best in bridal couture style for the smallest members of their wedding party. From luxurious flower girl gowns to baby boy tuxedos and christening attire, Erika uses raw silk to create fabulous custom-made gowns, little boy attire and bridal accessories. Erika and her team create each item based on the measurements of your little girls or boys. You can choose from several different sleeve, sash and colour options for gowns which are clearly laid out on her website. In addition to dresses, Petite Parfait also offers rosebud wreaths, hair buds, ribbon rose carriers and ring pillows. And for the little gentlemen in your party, she can make vests... click for more

Charmanté becomes one of the hottest bridal salons in Waterloo Region by making shopping fun and pressure-free

Interviewing The staff of Charmanté Bridal & Evening Wear

Time and time again Charmanté Bridal & Evening Wear finds that their key to success if offering a wide selection of gowns and a no-pressure sales environment. Their first priority is making sure that the purchase of your wedding gown and accessories is always fun and stress-free. One of the hottest bridal salons in Waterloo Region, Charmanté Bridal is a family owned business with ties to Bridal Classics Inc., a major wholesale distributor of bridal headpieces and accessories throughout North America. Charmanté's close link with Bridal Classics allows them to offer outstanding prices and a large selection of accessories including veils, tiaras and... click for more

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