Destination Wedding Ottawa

May 16, 2014 / no comments

Destination Wedding- Ottawa is a great place

If you’re thinking of having a destination wedding, why not get married in Ottawa, Canada’s nation capital? With its beautiful heritage buildings, landmarks and friendly people why not turn the whole experience into a great holiday gateway for all your guests? RSVP Events has partnered with countless venues for you to choose from to ensure your wedding day is a memorable event.

Destination weddings can be overwhelming at times, especially if you have no idea how to get started with the planning. The distance, the time difference and other factors can make it difficult to plan a wedding from afar. Don’t get us wrong, it can also be a very exciting thing, a spontaneous move and a truly romantic experience if you know exactly what you want. Your guests will have the time of their lives with the different events offered around the city. Join us in the summer around July and enjoy a true Canada day celebration downtown with fireworks or have a winter wonderland wedding and take advantage of the moment to skate on the Rideau Canal. Anything goes here. Let the team at RSVP help you plan a wedding of your dreams by adding a true Canadian feel to it.

With our all-inclusive wedding package, “My Wedding in a Box”, you can rest assured that you will be well taken care of. This package is designed to offer all the major elements of planning a high-end wedding at an affordable price with no hassle giving you more time to enjoy your visit in Ottawa and to also entertain your out of town guests.

Whether you are looking at having a rustic wedding in one of our partnered venues, Orchardview wedding & conference centre or prefer to have an amazing evening with the view of the City, Ottawa Marriott offers a 360 degree view of the capital. Whatever way you wish to go “My Wedding in a Box” will make this possible.

The package includes venue and food for your guests, wedding photography for your wedding day,wedding limo for the bridal party, wedding cake, wedding decoration, hair and make up for the bride, wedding DJ, floral and a fully certified wedding planner to take care of all the details.

This is truly a one stop shop approach to all your major wedding needs. We would be happy to set up an in person appointment should you be in town or a Skype session if your are planning from afar.

Your one stop shop approach to all your major wedding needs at a fraction the price without relinquishing the beauty and quality of your dream wedding.

Contact our Event Specialists today

Magic Mike Valentines Day 2014

RSVP put together a Valentine’s Day Event themed around the Magic Mike Movie. It was a huge success with guests wanting us to do it again next year. We are delighted to share a few highlights of the day below. Photos: compliments of Love and Laughter photography!

The event was such a great hit. We would like to thank all our vendors:

The Centurion Center, Quality Entertainment, Start Up Inc, Social Photo Booth, The Models, Party time rental, The Capelli Club, Love and Laughter photography, Mansion night club, Mitch Lenet Photography, Stella & Dot – Carmen, Melia Concept Lingerie, Media Expert, Arbonne International, It Works, JS Creations,The dancers, All the student volunteers, RSVP Staff and everyone else that attended the event!

And a big thank you to all those that donated and contributed to the event!

Happy Planning! Contact us for more details.

Cheers!
Della & Divine | Ottawa Wedding Planner
RSVP Events

c: (613) 807-7787

VENUE COORDINATOR VS. EVENT/WEDDING COORDINATOR

February 21, 2014 / no comments

Venue coordinator vs. event/wedding coordinator

How many times have we heard a bride tell us “we do not need an event coordinator, our venue provides one”? Do they really provide one?

A venue coordinator works for the venue whereas the event coordinator works for YOU and has YOUR best interest at heart. A venue coordinator has the venue’s best interest at heart! A few venues might offer these services which is fine, just get more information on what their duties will be. You need someone to take you to your cake tasting and to take you to the decorator so you can work on your wedding vision or even go pick up all your decor from your house the night before the wedding. A venue coordinator will not do this.

Both the wedding coordinator and your event coordinator are very important in ensuring your wedding day runs according to plan, but they play very different roles.

A venue coordinator will:

– create a floor plan
– create a menu, and attend the tasting
– set out décor items you brought the night before- Must check to see if they will. Some wont!
– ensure a grand entrance into the reception room
-attend a site visit to show you around the venue
-collect your first deposit, and final deposit
-staff your event accordingly
-will also make sure that your food comes out at the time you requested and provide your final bill

Wedding Coordinator will:
– Gather up all the vendors that will make your wedding run as smoothly as possible
-Ensure the vendors chosen work within your budget
-Attend visits with you to all the vendors as required
-Work on your wedding vision
-assemble a master timeline and ensure it is carried out
– reviews contracts, ensure contracts are carried out
– have contracts on hand and previous emails to back up what vendors have said they will do for you
– ensure vendors/VIPs arrive and know what to do
– direct & assist guests at the ceremony and reception
– ensure that your best man has the rings that the marriage certificate is in place
– work with you to set up your rehearsal, direct if necessary
– create a seamless wedding by being the liaison between family/cake/dj/photographer/other vendors
– line up and cue the bridal party & musicians
– attend to any needs of the bride & bridal party
– set out any personal items (guestbook, flowers, escort cards, etc.) at the reception & ceremony and then collect any personal items
-ensure all the vendors have been paid out

They are a great resource of knowledge, a sounding board for decisions, a mediator, a therapist, and a stress reducer to name a few!

A wedding planner is there to help YOU design your big day and ensure that YOUR big day is everything you dreamed and more!

For more information on our wedding planning & coordination services, CONTACT US!

Happy Planning! Contact us for more details.

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

Ann & Derrick Engaged

September 9, 2013 / no comments

Ann & Derrick- Engaged 07.20.2013

Ann says yes to Derrick! RSVP Events had so much fun planning this engagement party with this beautiful Italian family. Everyone was so involved in the planning process. I think we learnt some Italian while planning this beautiful day. With only less than two weeks left, Ann contacted us to plan the day that was important to her and her family. With little time in hand, RSVP worked hard to put together this gorgeous event that reflected the taste of both Ann & Derrick. All 70 guests had a blast by the end of the night! Enjoy the photos:

Rental of tents, chairs and Plates: Party Time Rental

Event planning & Decor: RSVP Events

Photos: RSVP Events (Della)

Shannon & Corey Tie the Knot

September 5, 2013 / no comments

SHANNON & COREY TIE THE KNOT- August 17th 2013

I will miss this beautiful couple. We became real good friends and this I will always treasure. I would like to thank Helene (mother of the bride) and Shannon’s lovely bridesmaids for making this such a great day! RSVP had so much fun planning this wedding. Corey and Shannon finally tie the knot. Enjoy the photos.