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vendor reviews: reception locations
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Cinderella wedding in an intimate, castle-like venue with personalized
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The Best Western St. Jacobs Country Inn is a castle-like, romantic and intimate venue for your wedding ceremony, dinner, reception, overnight accommodations. Their newly renovated guest rooms include a complimentary hot breakfast the morning after. A well-known fixture on the edge of Waterloo for ten years now, this location is conveniently located close to the shops of St. Jacobs, local theatres, antique shops and great restaurants to entertain out of towners. The Verandah room, with its high ceilings and picturesque views from the floor... click for more
Reviewing Doris Hauck, Account Manager, Bingemans
Bingemans has got to be one of the most recognized names in K-W's wedding industry. This name easily and repeatedly makes it onto the 'short list' of top reception halls. With your Bingemans wedding reception, you don't have to worry about anything - not the service, the quality of food or the details. Fifty years in the business of catering 'grand events' can show you that. Brides and wedding experts all over K-W give glowing reviews on Bingemans' Wedding Specialist, Doris Hauck. Corporate policy seems to provide brides with what they want and expect, and didn't even know they needed. If Bingemans doesn't regularly provide a service you need, they've likely got... click for more
Concordia Club famous for Oktoberfest, and an old favourite for weddings Reviewing Peter Pijet & Ruth Rajna, Concordia Club
Everyone knows that the Concordia Club throws one of the biggest and most famous Oktoberfest parties every year. But what you may not know is that they can also host an elegant wedding reception, from small and intimate, to large and lavish. In fact, the word 'Concordia' is Latin for harmony, friendship and unity. The Ring visited Concordia Club because it has been in Kitchener since 1873 (back when Kitchener was named 'Berlin'), and because they do weddings of nearly any size or budget... click for more
Reviewing Leslie Elkeer, Coordinator at The Waterlot
The Waterlot is an outdoor ceremony site, a small reception hall, a bed and breakfast, a honeymoon suite, a caterer, and an absolutely gorgeous option for an outdoor tent wedding. This rustic New Hamburg oasis sits aside a river, has an outdoor gazebo for ceremonies, can easily incorporate a large, lavish outdoor reception, and has mouth watering catering services that can be served inside or out. What The Ring has found is that the price is right, the demand is high, and the options are endless... When we walked the grounds of The Waterlot with Coordinator, Leslie Elkeer, to check it out, we were impressed by the beautiful park setting in this small town that is really only... click for more
Quaint, old world country hall gives new meaning to the all-inclusive package concept
When you first visit The Black Forest Inn, you would assume that their popularity comes from their country setting, old world charm, and your less-than-ten-minute drive that got you there. In truth, what brides are talking about most is Wedding Planner Barb Newman, and The Black Forest Inn's all-inclusive wedding package that includes literally everything, from dining to DJ. The term all-inclusive usually refers to a package that includes alcohol or taxes and gratuities within the cost. But The Black Forest Inn sets itself apart from from any other location in the area by taking the all-inclusive package concept to an entirely different level. When you host your wedding... click for more
Walper Terrace Hotel offers 114 years of wedding dreams come true with style, elegance and service Interviewing Judi Snider, Catering Coordinator, Walper Terrace Hotel
There likely isn't a bride or wedding vendor in town that would challenge the reputation of the Walper Terrace Hotel, or the elegance of a wedding that takes place within it. To most in the community, the Walper Terrace Hotel is both a Kitchener landmark and the epitome of elegance, class, and local history. Within its doors, you'll find six banquet room options, seventy-nine newly renovated guest rooms, two on-site restaurants, a historical pub, and one hundred and fourteen years of experience in catering to royalty, celebrities, government - and of course many, many brides. We selected the Walper Terrace Hotel for its popularity, competitive rates... click for more
Interviewing Drew Hauser and Family, Hauser Hall
From the moment that we walked through the door at Hauser Hall three years ago, we knew local brides would love it. Originally a church built in the 1800's, Hauser Hall is an incredibly romantic ceremony and reception location nestled in the countryside of Heidelberg near St. Jacobs. Fully restored by the Hauser family (you'll likely recognize the name from Hauser Stores), this location incorporates old-world architecture, modern décor and an element of high-style romance that you thought you could only dream of for your wedding day. Hauser Hall has two floors of beautiful décor and space for your ceremony, reception, and dance. From front to back, the hall... click for more
Interviewing Tom, George and Gus Kanellis, Owners of Golf's Steak House & Seafood
It seems like just about every couple or family in the community has a story to tell about Golf's - whether it be of their anniversary in the Dining Room alongside the Grand River, their corporate Christmas Party in the Golf's Royal Room or their Ballroom wedding reception. And now The Ring has a story to tell too... At Golf's Steak House & Seafood, the Kanellis family goes far above and beyond any reasonable expectation of service, and almost always at no extra cost to you. From setting up your decor and opening doors for your guests to serving seconds on plated dinners and distributing after-dinner mints and toothpicks, you're treated like family. Your rolls will be served hot, your drinks refilled, your alcohol charged by the ounce (not the bottle), and you'll always have a Kanellis family member present to help you with anything else you need... click for more
Interviewing Brenda Veerman, Weddings Coordinator at Wings of Paradise®
How could a bride not fall in love with the idea of saying 'I do', surrounded by a world of butterflies, flowers, waterfalls, plants and greenery? Wings of Paradise lives up to their name by offering a year-round tropical paradise for your wedding day, right here in the community. Rain or shine, your custom-designed wedding day will come together from an impressive list of options that Wings of Paradise offers. Couples have been known to hold several or all of their wedding day events in this one romantic location - from ceremonies and receptions to their photo shoots in front of naturally exotic backdrops. The Ring has been dying to showcase the facilities of this amazing location... click for more
Natural rustic elegance and incredible service the key for local brides Interviewing Kim Reinhardt, Hospitality Manager at Grey Silo Golf Course
Surrounded by green rolling hills, in what feels like the country but is really only minutes from downtown Waterloo, Grey Silo Golf Course has the beauty, facilities, and service that brides are looking for in an elegant wedding day location. Stepping inside, it's easy to envision your wedding here as you're greeted by high ceilings, beautiful light Douglas Fir beams, hardwood floors, a fireplace with chimney from floor to ceiling and windows throughout. Set-up for full ceremonies and reception, and cocktail hour both inside and out are all equally beautiful possibilities. You can see photo shoot options everywhere as you take a few... click for more
Interviewing Scott Stanhope, General Manager, Galt Country Club
When you pull up to the Galt Country Club's 100-year old private estate, you can see and feel the prestige and history that make up this members-only golf and country club. For a bride and groom, it's Galt's exclusive atmosphere and beauty - inside and out - that make it so easy to envision a wedding day hosted here. Galt offers a team of professionals, space to accommodate anywhere from 50 to 200 guests, three banquet rooms, full catering services, and the natural beauty of wall-to-wall windows and historical architecture. Galt Country Club is an exclusive private Club established in 1906 offering golf, curling and social... click for more Guelph's Cutten Club offers reputation, history, elegance and service for a spectacular wedding day Interviewing Vanessa Hovius, Food and Beverage Manager, The Cutten Club
Interviewing Herbert W. Mitterboeck, General Manager, St. George Banquet Hall Conference & Events Centre
With only artist sketches in magazines and sneak peeks through the dust of on-going construction, local brides have been watching and waiting over a year for St. George Banquet Hall Conference & Events Centre to do the big reveal of their large newly-built locale. Early in the summer of 2006, the wait came to an end when St. George Banquet Hall unveiled a luxurious, palatial ceremony and reception venue that exceeds any expectations, gossip and rumours may have built up. Designed for couples planning an elegant, high-class wedding, St. George already has over forty weddings on their roster. General Manager, Herbert... click for more
Interviewing Jennifer Montague and Lynn St. Clair, Owners/Operators, The Pines
Visiting The Pines in person made it easy for staff at The Ring to understand why 90% of the couples who visit The Pines, end up booking it for their wedding day. Not only is The Pines a historical landmark for Cambridge, but at this strikingly gorgeous locale, it's all about weddings... Expertly planned, beautifully presented, no-detail-goes-unnoticed, weddings. The Pines offers ceremony and reception options, two patios, an indoor multi-level open-concept layout that includes gorgeous décor, a water fountain, fire place, candle lit stairs and capacity for up to 240 wedding guests. Let us explain... click for more
Rebel Creek Golf Club offers a secluded wedding locale just minutes from the city Reviewing Erin Thomson, Food & Beverage Manager at Rebel Creek Golf Club
Surrounded by rolling hills, ponds and trees, Rebel Creek Golf Club gives the secluded feeling of a destination wedding location, just a few minutes from town. Rebel Creek is where a bride and groom come if they're dreaming of wedding details such as waterside photos, a cocktail hour held on a gorgeous field stone and wrought-iron patio, or a reception in an incredible banquet facility with vaulted ceilings and a view to fall in love with. Having made weddings and special events their specialty by offering the calibre of facilities, menus and service that so many brides are looking for, it was obvious for staff at... click for more
Reviewing Lindsay Soetemans, Food and Beverage Manager, Dundee Country Club
For thirty-eight years, Dundee Country Club has been home to countless K-W and Cambridge area couples' weddings. With ceremony and reception options, cocktail hours by the fireplace, photos by the pond, complimentary tastings, flexible catering and bar options, beautiful banquet rooms and an attitude that's all about you, Dundee Country Club makes it easy for a couple to want their wedding here. "We cater your day, your way," says Lindsay Soetemans, who helps organize and execute many of the weddings that take... click for more
Reviewing Thomas Strehl, Executive Chef & Catering Manager and Adrian Moloney, Manager at Federation Hall, University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo's Federation Hall is a facility that has played a big part in the local community over the past twenty-five years. This large, unique and versatile space has been known as a concert hall, a convention centre for the likes of Google and RIM, a host for local charity events, and - most recently - as a very cool wedding facility that brings a swanky, contemporary atmosphere together with wedding elegance, resulting in a space that many brides have fallen in love with. Federation Hall comes with flexible catering... click for more
Interviewing Kate Wight, Wedding Specialist at the Delta Kitchener-Waterloo
From the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony and reception, and following up with a post wedding brunch, the Delta Kitchener-Waterloo can host any or all of your wedding events. The long-standing reputation of the Delta chain is likely one of the reasons brides love and recommend this venue, not to mention the immense size of their ballroom, impeccable service, on-site accommodations, and the flexibility to customize a menu to suit your tastes. Kate Wight, Wedding Specialist at the Delta... click for more
Conestoga brides host ceremonies, cocktails, photos, receptions & more in gorgeous all-in-one location Interviewing Sheldon McInnis, Executive Chef and Director of Food & Beverage at Conestoga Golf & Country Club
There are a lot of reasons for local brides to love Conestoga Golf & Country Club when it comes to their weddings. The ability to host a ceremony and reception in one gorgeous, country club location definitely tops that list. Add to that the freedom of customizing your own delicious menu or taking your pick from any number of photo opps or taking advantage of a free golf package on the week of the wedding. Located along the Grand River, Conestoga easily has some of the most picturesque... click for more |
Bingemans still a top reception choice
in the hearts of brides after 50 years of weddings
The Waterlot is New Hamburg's wedding oasis by the river
Hauser Hall combines atmosphere of romance with old-world architecture and
modern décor on your wedding day
The Kanellis family goes beyond all
expectations to make sure every bride and groom leave Golf's with a story to
tell
Intimate and unique venue perfect for both
your small ceremony and reception, stunning for a photo location
Galt
Country Club offers phenomenal beauty, class & service for weddings
The
Much-anticipated event locale, St. George's Banquet Hall, exceeds
all bridal expectations
at grand opening
The
Pines offers the best of many worlds and a wow factor you can't deny 
Incredible
spaces, flexible options and a naturally beautiful country club setting has
Dundee Country Club booking ahead
Federation Hall combines a chic
ambiance with contemporary wedding elegance for a night to remember
Delta
Kitchener-Waterloo exceeds expectations