When one of my best friends asked me to be her wedding planner, I was more than thrilled to accept. Take an African groom and mix it up with a St Lucian Princess, we have a recipe for great fun! And this wedding was more than fun. Enjoy the photos xox
Make up: Amazing Looks
Ceremony Music: Amanda
Wedding Decor & Styling: RSVP
Photographer: Doire Photography
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We put together some inspirational styles to get you glammed up for any wedding events you might have lined up. We believe every girl should look extra chic for every event. Take a look at some of our styles below:
You should keep this look elegant and classy. Accessories the outfit with statement jewelry, shoes and or purses.
Go for a soft, fun and feminine look for any bridal shower. You must ensure you are comfortable and avoid tight fitting clothes. Most bridal showers take place in the late mornings or early afternoons when it is bright outside, so add some bright colors to your outfit to stand out.
Make a bold statement with this outfit. A little black dress is the what we recommend but a nice pair of skinny jeans never hurt nobody! Want to bring sexy back? This is where you can fully let things go, and relax. Let your hair down and have fun with the girls.
We ask for this look to be sophisticated. Parents of both parties are mostly likely going to attend this event, we suggest dressing to impress. Wear that red lipstick and make a great impression!
RSVP events can help you plan any event from the engagement party to the rehearsal dinner. Contact us today for more information! Looking forward to assisting you with your next event.
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Why are so many Brides turning to silk bouquets? Well there are a few easy answers to this question.
Firstly it’s the cost, Silk floral arrangements will cost you 50% less or more than it will to buy fresh flowers from a florist. Its not a secret that the economy has been hurting us for sometime and when it comes to a wedding, finding ways to cut down some costs just about anywhere in the entirety of the wedding is a must.
Another reason is that they last forever, just like the love for your new husband. Silk floral arrangements or a bouquet is like adding another keepsake element for those in your wedding party and parents. After the wedding is over, each bouquet gets to travel home with its owner and spice up a nice living room or bedroom for an adding décor element. Rarely a Bridesmaid will throw out her silk floral bouquet, instead she keep it as a keepsake or memory of your special day.
You don’t have to worry about your floral arrangements losing color, petals or looking like they are dying by the end of the night or next day. Silk floral will remain fresh and beautiful until your entire wedding is complete regardless if it lasts over 7 days down south or for the 2nd day during your trash the dress photo shoot. The floral will outlive any extra time added to your special day.
Another good reason for some is that you don’t have to worry about the color, you can choose any PMS color under the sun you would like. So whether you want, black, silver, grey, mauve, purple, brown, and even Tiffany blue, you don’t have to worry about finding the closest color to your theme colors or substitute another color into your wedding.
And of course, if you are big into DIY weddings, you can even have a girls’ night and everyone can try and make their own!
RSVP events will help your with all your floral needs
WAIT….I cannot end this blog before discussing some benefits to having fresh floral.
Of course one of the most wonderful things about having fresh floral is the smell. The beautiful smell of fresh floral can add so much beauty and happiness to a room. Another nice thing about fresh floral is that you can buy them just about anywhere. You are not limited to where and how to receive them.
Many Wedding couples are concerned about the appearance of their Silk Floral, but this should not be a worry. Artificial flowers can come in very rugged looking like the ones you would buy at the dollar store but silk flowers is very different and most of the time, no one will even notice the difference.
What do you think? What would you prefer? Call RSVP today for all your silk flower needs! We will have a quote ready for you!
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Are you planning an event? Whether you are planning a business retreat, a conference, a 50th wedding anniversary or any event, you will need a venue to host it in. Securing a venue can be a challenging task for most of our clients. Here are a few things to consider when choosing your venue.
1. Availability- You are researching the venue and think you have found the perfect place. The first thing you need to do is to make sure that the venue is available on the date you wish to have your event. You should plan for this ahead of time, especially if the date is something you are not willing to be flexible with.
2. Capacity- Make sure the venue can accommodate the number of guests you wish to invite. You will also need to ensure along with tables, that the dance floor, DJ area, bar and any additional tables will be able to fit in the room. Ask for a sample floor plan, room size and make sure you conduct a site visit. The venue should be suitable for the type of event you wish to have.
3. Site Visit- Make sure you make an appointment to take a tour of the venue you wish to have your event. Is the venue handicap accessible? If it’s an outdoor event, do they have a backup plan in case it rains? Does it have sufficient parking? What else is provided with the rental of the venue?
4. Lighting of the room- is the venue to dull or in some cases has no windows? Do you need to bring in extra lighting? Lighting is huge, for photography purposes, décor elements and much more. Visit your venue at the time of day that your event will be held to have a better idea of what it will look like when you hold the event.
5. Sound- Does the venue have good acoustics? This is especially important if you are having entertainment. Look out for the number of outlets that the room has. You might need to bring speakers or extra equipment.
6.Parking- Make sure the venue has sufficient parking for the number of guests attending. And if they do not have parking space, what are the alternatives?
This should give you an idea of what to look for when looking for a venue for your event. Call us today to help you with your next event.
Photos are compliments of RSVP events & Igor Pavlov Photography
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With the Great Gatsby now airing in the movie theatres, its only right that a wedding inspired by the movie be designed. Planning a 1920s inspired wedding? Take a look at some photos to get you started. We would like to thank Jude and Bea from EFC photography for allowing us to share their great work.
Vendor love:
Venue: The Sanctum on the Green
Photographer: EFC Photography
Videographer: Smooch Films
Models: Hayley & Hannah
Jazz Trio: Hannah Northedge
Bridalwear: Faith Caton-Barber Bespoke Bridal & Evening Wear
Hair and Make Up: Brides and Beauty
Bride’s Shoes: Marsha Hall
Crystal Brooch Bouquet, Crystal Headpieces & Stationery: The Finer Details
Pearl Jewellery & Pearl Headpieces: Rosie Weisencrantz Vintage Creations
Flowers and Styling: The Vintage Floral Design Co.
Favours: French Made
Vintage China & Props: Vintage Flair
Cake Baker: Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium
Thank you and happy planning. Call RSVP Events for your planning needs
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Wedding Day Coordinator, Why do I need one?
Wedding season has begun. We know you are running around, trying to get last minute tasks done. You planned everything right up to now, that’s fantastic! You are very creative and have always dreamed of planning your own wedding. And you want all your plans to come together as envisioned, on your actual wedding day. Your guests are usually unaware of everything going on behind the scenes to make sure everything is running as smoothly as planned.
Who is that person doing the running around? Who is giving direction to all the vendors making sure the right song is been played at the right time, that dinner is ready to go out for 6:30pm, or making sure the microphone is working for the Father of the Groom’s speech? You need someone to manage the day, making sure the caterer, the DJ, the decorators and photographers are all in place. Wait, where is the wedding cake?
So do I need a certified Wedding Coordinator?
You are now thinking a friend or reliable family member can coordinator your wedding. Why not? You are saving money right? That family member or friend was invited by you to enjoy the wedding day. Not to work. You don’t want them leaving at the end of the evening, feeling like they just worked a 12 hour shift, missing out on your first kiss, the cake cutting, group photos and much more. Sure they will say yes to help you. What friend would say no?
My venue has a coordinator?
Unless you have paid your venue coordinator extra to make sure they are coordinating your wedding day, they are most likely not going to do this. We mentioned earlier, this is a 12 hour or more job, (since we have to meet you up to a month before to ensure all contracts are revised and in place). The venue coordinator is there to ensure the venue is delivering what they promised. Which is the food and beverage, the setup of the venue (based on the floor plan you provide) and in most cases scheduling staff. They are not there to call the cake person, or the DJ to make sure they are coming to set up on time. Before assuming that the venue coordinator will coordinate your wedding plans, make sure you ask them before signing the contract. The venue coordinator and a wedding planner work together to ensure your wedding runs smoothly!
Does the wedding coordinator need to be professional or certified?
A professional and certified wedding planner is a trained person that has the background in wedding planning. They have either gone to school for this or have years of experience. They are well trained to take action in various situations that may occur, should anything happen. This makes them trustworthy to plan the one big day of your life. They are a neutral person at the wedding and do not need to worry about hurting anyone’s feelings if something does go wrong.
RSVP Events is certified through the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada and ABC.
Are you still asking whether you should hire a wedding planner?
The answer is yes! If you can’t hire a wedding planner for the full planning, at least get someone professional for the wedding day Coordination. This will give you peace of mind and you will look cool! You hired a wedding planner after all.
Contact us today for more information about our services.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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Movie Synopsis: Don Griffin (Robert De Niro) and Ellie Griffin (Diane Keaton) have been divorced for quite some time.When their adopted son Alejandro (Ben Barnes) decides to get married, his biological mother, who lives in Colombia, wants to come to the wedding.
The problem? She’s Catholic and doesn’t believe in divorce, so Don and Ellie have to pretend to still be a couple in order to smooth things over, but that proves to be more difficult than they’d imagined.
Click the photo below for the Trailer:
Julie and Chris were married October 12th, 2012. Originally from Toronto, the lovely couple wanted to share their intimate wedding with friends and family here in Ottawa. The reception was held at the Museum of Civilization.
Day of Coordination: RSVP Events
Photos credit: Compliments of RSVP!
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You have your hair stylist booked, your makeup trial done! Don’t forget those nails! On your wedding day, your hands will constantly be on the show. The photographer will take close up photos of you holding the bouquet, the exchange of the wedding bands, the signing of the registry; nothing worse than seeing a chipped nail. Don’t forget to moisturise your hands. When it comes to wedding manicures, we prefer looks that are clean and simple. That should not stop you from adding some art if that is what you like.
– We recommend getting your manicure done a day or 2 before your wedding day. Not only will it give you time to get other things done, but it will look newly done.
– Getting your hands and nails well taken care of weeks before your wedding day, will go a long way. You can do this at home, by constantly moisturising your hands, ensuring your hands are not dry, eating healthy and drinking lots of water.
– We recommend going to a nail salon you’ve gone to before. If you don’t go to a salon often, look up a few places, try one and see how it goes.
– You have brittle nails? Try having gel nails applied, this usually helps to strengthen and protect the nail from damage.
Oh, don’t forget the pedicure!
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What kind of nails are you planning on rocking on your big day?
Happy Planning! @divineplanner85