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2023 Wedding Open House

From the champagne wall and floral-lined ceremony aisles, to the debut of our Ballroom chandeliers and new acrylic signage, there were so many beautiful moments to take in at our 2023 Wedding Open House. Whether you joined us in-person on June 2nd, or are just catching up now, read on for everything you need to know (and see) from this yearโ€™s show!

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Ashton Staffen Ashton Staffen

2022 Wedding Open House

Last month, following a three-year hiatus, we hosted our seventh annual Wedding Open House - and was it ever worth the wait! From the designs, to the vendors, to the menu, to our team, to our panel of real brides, to the guests - everything fit together so perfectly, and itโ€™s hard to express in words just how grateful we feel to everyone who was involved in the showโ€™s success. But since we know youโ€™re curious about the details, hereโ€™s our best attempt at breaking it all down for you!

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Ashton Staffen Ashton Staffen

2019 Bridal Open House

Itโ€™s hard to believe that itโ€™s been almost eight months since we hosted our six annual Bridal Open House - on Sunday, May 26th, 2019 - and the whole show was so incredibly beautiful that it honestly still feels like a dream. Even with thousands of events under our belt, it never ceases to amaze us the moment everything comes together perfectly - when all the details are set, all the vendors and staff are ready to go, and when we open our doors to hundreds of excited attendees.

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Ashton Staffen Ashton Staffen

Wedding Advice From Real Brides

In the days, months and possibly even years leading up to your big day, youโ€™ll consider every detail of your wedding - but sometimes itโ€™s hard to picture how it will all come together. Because thereโ€™s nobody better to offer real wedding talk than real brides, weโ€™ve gathered some of our favourite brides of the past to candidly share what you can expect for your own experience, plus their tips for ensuring your wedding is the day you always dreamed it would be!

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Ashton Staffen Ashton Staffen

2018 Bridal Open House

One month ago โ€“ on Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 โ€“ we hosted our fifth annual Bridal Open House, and to say that we are still daydreaming about the pure magic of the show would be a huge understatement. Aside from the insanely gorgeous displays throughout our venue and the curated selection of participating wedding vendors, we were blown away by the outpouring of interest and support from past, present and future couples. Read on for all the details, photos and a list of participating vendors.

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Advantages of a Winter Wedding

Winter weddings are gaining in popularity, in large part due to the majestic look and romantic vibe they offer. Aside from the obvious beauty that comes along with winter weddings, here we list all the reasons why hosting your wedding in the colder months - November, December, January, February, and March - allows certain advantages that spring, summer and fall weddings just cannot provide.

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Local Ideas to Entertain Your Wedding Guests

Whether you're getting married in your hometown or at a venue further away, there are bound to be guests coming from out-of-town. Ensuring that you have suggestions for a variety of activities, accommodations and dining options to entertain guests throughout the wedding weekend will let them experience and enjoy the local scene. We've selected a variety of attractions in the St. Marys, Stratford and London areas that highlight the uniqueness of Southwestern Ontario.

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