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Wedding Season is Back!

April 30, 2015 / no comments

What a way to kick off wedding season! Ahmed and Rasha’s wedding was certainly a night to remember. From a gorgeous venue to a delicious buffet and finally to a surprise ending, the evening could not have gone better. The room made every woman feel like a princess entering a castle, with the family touch of a fantastic traditional dinner.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate how stunning this cake looks!

Thank you to everyone who made the evening such a success!

RSVP Events | Ottawa Corporate Event Planners
c: (613) 219-3552

Wedding App made easy

April 21, 2015 / no comments

Our number one app for the wedding season this year is “Appy Couple“! Are you thinking of having a website for your wedding to keep your guests informed? Appy Couple is the perfect app for any couple. It’s an app and website all in one and it is easy to use.

This app is great for informing your guests about wedding details such as your gift registry. You can also gather all your RSVPs in one place; you get notifications sent to your iPhone as soon as someone RSVPs. Cool? You can also make your playlist and share all your fun stories about the wedding party.

You can customize it all to fit your style. Some of our favourite looks below:

Share your wedding details, organize your guest list and share photos all in one App. Creating the website on Appy couple is extremely simple. It can be accessed on the go on your phone and tablets and definitely on a computer.

Go ahead and give it a try today! Leave a comment below to tell us how you liked it.

Cheers!
RSVP Events | Ottawa Corporate & Event Planners
c: (613) 219-3552

Magic Mike Event

March 25, 2015 / no comments

Magic Mike Ottawa

Did you miss the Magic Mike event this year? We have some photos to share with you! It was an amazing fun night for all the single ladies in Ottawa. This goes to show that you can still have lots of fun event when single!

Thank you to all the amazing ladies that came out!

Photos by Amar Studios

Cheers!
RSVP Events | Ottawa Corporate Event Planners
c: (613) 219-3552

A Culture Chic Affair

March 21, 2015 / no comments

RSVP PRESENTS A CULTURE CHIC AFFAIR

Mark your calendars, Easter long weekend, RSVP presents to you a Culture Chic Affair. An event aimed at promoting local businesses in Ontario Canada. The main focus of the event is to promote and provide exposure to local vendors that cater to Afr0-Caribbean cultures in Ottawa.

What to expect from RSVP?

-Fashion show with upcoming local designers (Mostly with African elements). We are pleased to have AMM Line Production ; Tufafi Fashion; Jana & Emilia Fashion Design Studio and many more.

-Live performance by our local artist Nancita Kapi (www.nancitakapi.com)

-Food tasting from our local vendors

-Beautiful display of arts that you can purchase

– DJ by Tribal Threat

-Vendor tables with the ability to purchase items on site

The Audience:

You are the audience! We invite all business individuals, students, fashion enthusiasts, local fashion designers, local artist, the media, the Ottawa community to come out and support our local vendors. You will make a difference!

Charity:

We will be supporting the Nelson House of Ottawa (A group that focuses on ending violence against women). To learn more, please visit: http://www.nelsonhouse.on.ca/

The Fashion

We are expecting to have fresh, modern fashion displayed for our viewers to enjoy.

http://www.drose.ca/

Tufafi Fashion

Sidow Fashion

details: Available on Evenbrite

VIP- $65.00 (includes A SWAG bag with goodies! Discount vouchers to purchase items from your favourite vendors (Up to $200.00 in savings), VIP seating at the venue and a free ticket to the VIP After party.
Regular Tickets- $45.00
At the Door- $55.00

Cheers!
RSVP Events | Ottawa Corporate Event Planners
c: (613) 219-3552

Magic Mike Nite 2015

January 24, 2015 / no comments

Magic Mike Nite 2015

What are you doing Valentine’s Day? Have some fun at the “Magic Mike Night ” themed event. RSVP events is throwing a Girls Night Out Party!

Nothing to do for Valentines.. Do not fear, RSVP is here.

We Present to you “Magic Mike Night” You can expect a night of:

– Professional Male performers from Montreal

– Kissing booth

– Sweet Table

– DJ & Dancing

– Male stripper

– Cash bar and more.

Prepare to have a valentines evening like no other. Book your ladies night out early with our Advanced tickets. Continue on your night at the Club!

Advanced Tickets include:

– Entrance to the Club, photo with professional dancers and our Sweet table treats.

$45.00 for your Advanced tickets!

General door Tickets $55.00

Contact RSVP today for your Advanced tickets and prepare to have fun! Purchase your tickets on EventBrite

One lucky winner will win two tickets to the “Fifty Shades Movie!”

info@rsvp-events.ca 613-867-2097

Happy Planning

GIVING YOUR TABLE SETTING THE WOW FACTOR

July 29, 2014 / no comments

CORPORATE MONDAYS: GIVING YOUR TABLE SETTING THE WOW FACTOR

Planning a wedding, fundraiser or a corporate event? We believe having a table setting that stands out is just as important as the the dishes that are served at your event. Personalizing your table setting to reflect something about the event theme you are having or the season makes it all the more unique.

In the last few years, tablescapes have become very popular among those planning events. Not only does the table decor helps to determine a theme, it creates great experience for your guests depending on what your theme is. A well decorated table helps to capture the ambiance you are trying to set for the event.

Where do the majority of the guests spend their time during an event? The table. It is then safe to believe that this is the most important places in an event. It takes a lot more to setting any table than knowing where to place a knife and fork. It requires great imagination and a creative touch to turn a simple table into a place that will serve that elegant meal. The size and shape of a table also plays an important role in making sure your guests are comfortable. Rectangular tables are known to encourage conversations on a table where as round tables makes you talk to only those sitting beside you.

How to have a great table setting:

– Determine the type of event you are having

-Determine the event theme

-Collect items and pieces that are directly related to the theme to create and determine the decor. These items could be the type of linens you would like to use, items to create a centrepiece or to make an arrangement.

-The items do not need to match but they must be able to complement and enhance the look and theme that you picked.

PS using bold patterns and prints are known to create powerful statement.

A great tablescapes should be functional enough but must also help enhance the overall look of your event decor. Avoid clutter, but keep it layered. Adding different heights to the setting will give it that unique look. Different shaped centrepieces with varying heights, a mix of linens (bold, patterned, textured), to making it fun and unique are the some of the different ways you can add layers.

Source: Mitch Lenet Weddings, Michelle Barbeau Photography

Cheers!
RSVP Events | Ottawa Corporate Event Planners
c: (613) 807-7787

READ: BACK UP PLAN FOR ANY EVENT

Back up plan for your event

July 19, 2014 / no comments

Corporate Mondays: Have a back plan for your event

Chances are that something might go wrong at your event. Are you prepared for this? Do you have a back up plan? At RSVP, we are all about looking ahead and planning in advance. The first step is to meet with the client and come up with the most solid plan for the event. We then sit down with our team and come up with a secondary plan in case something does go wrong with the first plan. A few things that might go wrong at any event: Hosting an out door event- it starts to rain, an entertainer cancelling last minute, transportation not showing up and even a power outage!

Dealing with the problems at hand fast and efficiently tells you a lot about how prepared you were in case of an emergency. Having back up equipment is a good plan in case that microphone, laptop or projector stops working. What if that photographer does not show up? Having an extensive vendors data base, as well as great vendor relationships is huge when you pick up that phone to ask for the favour. A site tour with the venue is always a must. Ask the venue about solutions and steps they have taken in the past to solve problems as they arise.

Do you have a back plan for your event?

At RSVP we always prepare a risk management plan in advance to ensure that your event runs smoothly. If you would like to learn more about us, our planning process, and how we might assist you to make your next event a hit,contact us today

Photo source: Love & Laughter Photography

Cheers!
RSVP Events | Ottawa Corporate Event Planners
c: (613) 807-7787

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Can you afford to hire an RSVP Event Specialist

July 4, 2014 / no comments

Can you afford to hire an RSVP Event Specialist

Source: Black Lamb photography

It is often believed that only brides with massive budgets and a huge guest list can afford wedding planners. Yes weddings are expensive and yes as wedding planners, we need to make a living. RSVP prides itself in charging market related prices and being transparent about all the costs involved in planning an event. As certified event specialists with WPIC and ABC, we do not pay or charge commission from suppliers, or even mark up other suppliers’ invoices. We work by charging a set of fees for our services. Our clients always know what our fees are from the very beginning. We have no hidden costs.

As a bride, this is your first time planning a large event so how can you possibly know the prices involved in planning events? A realistic budget is a key to successful wedding. We usually ask our brides what budgets they are working with. Some of our bride have an idea of what they would like to spend and others have no clue. What to expect when you come in for a consultation with an RSVP Event specialist:

We will start by going over all costs involved in planning a wedding, so you will have an idea with what to expect
We will make recommendations and provide you with a budget that works for you.
We know a few good ways which will help your budget go further. As planners, we have the knowledge and connections with the best suppliers in Ottawa.
It is in our best interest to make YOUR budget work, provided it is a budget that is based on current pricing structures and that is reasonable.So many factors play a major role one what your budget could be
We understand that every couple is different and the budget for one might not work for the next one
RSVP event specialists work hard at researching and matching up couples with the best suppliers who can accommodate your budget

At RSVP we are known to be creative in finding ways to make your wedding memorable, unique and special for each of our individual clients. We have a great selection of resources at our disposal to make your wedding stand out. One of the many awesome examples, is our remarkable decor stock which adds value to all our clients packages; on a budget and for those who are can afford to splurge. We are big believers of the fact that every bride needs to be educated on all the costs involved in planning a wedding from the beginning stage to avoid unnecessary surprises down the line. No matter the budget, the client should always pay market related prices.

RSVP has designed different wedding packages to accommodate the needs of our brides. Coming to us earlier on, you will be able to avoid stressful and often frustrating quotation obtaining stage, as we will do all of that for you.Get a copy of our wedding package here

Do you think you can afford a planner? Now you can find out. Send us an email or call us and we will make an appointment at our offices to discuss your wedding requirements.

Cheers!
RSVP Events | Ottawa Wedding Planner
c: (613) 807-7787

Wedding place card Vs Escort Cards

June 28, 2014 / no comments

What is the difference between an Escort Card & a Place Card?

People tend to get confused about the difference between an escort card and a place card. What is the difference? Should we have both? Which one is important? An escort card is usually displayed and set up in the cocktail area while the guests are waiting to go in to the reception area. It tells the guest what table they will be sitting on once they move into the dining area (Reception). A place card tells you exactly where a guest is to be seated once they get to the table.

A place card typically also has a meal identify, which lets the servers at the venue know what the guest is having for a meal. A place card is a must if you are having a plated meal. Sounds confusing? Opt to have one instead. You can have the escort card only, but ensure that the meal identify is on it. Once they get to the table, they can decided which seat they want. If you chose to have a place card, we typically suggest having a seating chart.

Source: Etsy via Pinterest

Source: Ruffled

Place Cards

You can definitely get creative with place cards and escort cards. Follow us on Pinterest for awesome ideas!

Cheers!
RSVP Events | Ottawa Wedding Planner
c: (613) 807-7787

Ottawa Weddings: Wedding in a Box Workshop

June 25, 2014 / no comments

Wedding in a Box Workshop

Did you miss our wedding in a box workshop that we held May 25th at the Ottawa Marriott? We had such a great time and met wonderful couples. Take a look at some of the photos from the show. Photos: Mitch Lenet Weddings!

Thank you to all the vendors that came out to support My Wedding in a Box

Ottawa Marriott, Sue’s Sweets, Love and Laughter photography, Mitch Lenet Weddings, Sun of the Gun, Pearl Decor, Quality Entertainment, Holiday Inn Kanata, The Capelli Club, With Love Bridal Boutique, Orchardview, Capital Photo Booth, Beaudry Flowers & Two Rings

Cheers!
RSVP Events | Ottawa Wedding Planner
c: (613) 807-7787

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