New Wedding Ideas & Trends 2015

July 10, 2015 / no comments

Wedding styles seem to be growing with endless possibilities; it is remarkable we are expected to settle on one sole them – and stick with it! The influence of social media such as wedding bloggers and Pinterest open a new door for weddings, presenting all kinds of new ideas we never thought possible. The influence from these outlets have allowed the creation for wedding décor to flourish! We now have access to all kinds of DIY crafts, themes, bouquets, alternatives to alters and the list goes on and on, making it almost impossible to decide on one particular theme.

Whether you decide you want to stick with a traditional style wedding or branch out and try something new, there seems to be endless ideas for every bride and groom. However, if you are someone who isn’t sure and are caught between the two, the new 2015 trends compliment both styles, as it ties a traditional classic wedding with a fresh modern lift.

From foodie buffets to bouquets, here are the latest wedding trends for this 2015:

 

Floral Chandeliers: Hanging centerpieces

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Flowers: Peonies & Eucalyptus

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Bridal Party: One of a Kind & Mismatch

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Wedding Invitations: Boho & Vintage Style

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Refreshments: Craft Beer, Sangria & Local Labels

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Cakes: Unfrosted or Hand Painted!

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Head Table

Instead of the classical one line head table, we are now seeing tables set up with the bridal party seated on both sides – just like another guest table.

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Tasting Stations: Foodie Buffets

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Cheers!

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The Buzz on the Brew House

June 29, 2015 / no comments

With today’s generation full of “foodies,” there appears to be a rise of new hip burger joints, fish tacos and craft beers, therefore putting The Mill St. Brew House in its prime. For this reason, it is no secret many people are buzzing about The Mill St. Pub being one of the “in-style” venues to have a wedding this year. If you are looking to achieve a shabby-chic or rustic atmosphere, RSVP would be thrilled to plan your wedding in this ideal space!

History:

The Mill St. Brew Pub opened in January 2012 within one of Ottawa’s oldest surviving mills from 1842. The historic limestone building was once an integral part of the world’s largest lumbering operations; known as the Thompson-Perkins & Bronson Pulp Mill.
Today, the Mill thrives on brewing their own innovative craft beers while still maintaining Canada’s brewing heritage. Yet, that is not all they are known for, it seems the historic brew house has built quite the reputation for hosting many memorable events with a unique view.
The beautifully restored site overlooks the Capital, and offers an attractive access to the Ottawa River. While hosting an event, you can enjoy the stunning view of the mill’s “ruins”, or dine overlooking the river from their glass enclosed Logger’s Chute Atrium. However, it does not end there; located upstairs is the Brewmaster’s Room, which makes the perfect venue to complete your wedding or large event. When reserving with the Mill St. Brew Pub, they also include a tour conducted by one-on-one staff brewers to complete the historic experience!

 

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The “Shabby Chic” Wedding

June 1, 2015 / no comments

This year, more than ever, weddings have been following a new style known as “Shabby Chic”. The fun theme incorporates a distressed décor while still keeping the glamour of a fairytale wedding. The “Shabby” part of the wedding often includes aged items, such as old glasses and dish wear, wore out furniture and miss matched items. However, in order to tie in the “Chic,” feminine and romantic pieces such as flowers and crystals are then added to complete this trendy look.

How did it start?

Many brides may think their wedding is following a new generational trend; however, this popular décor style got its name back in the 1980’s in Great Britain when it was mentioned for the first time in “The World of Interiors” magazine.

It is said that this style of décor was born in Britain, as they are known for their love for historical pieces. In light of this, many of the old homes in Britain were owned by the upper class and were furnished with vintage furniture. It was for this reason, distressed furniture received the image of being stylish and started the trend all together. Now, we see it everywhere from home interiors, to restaurants to now weddings! People are even purposely buying new pieces and making them look old, in order to achieve the trendy “shabby chic” look.

 

 

Here is some “Shabby Chic” inspiration for your wedding…

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Cheers!

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DIY WITH FLOWERS

May 27, 2015 / no comments

There are many perks to having a spring or summer wedding; one of them being all the beautiful blossoming flowers this time of year! Seeing as there are so many amazing colours, it is easy to make your own wedding accessories that look gorgeous and will save you big bucks. Therefore, why not DIY this summer and make your own wedding arrangements!

Here is a step by step process and some inspirational photos for colour coordinating:

What You’ll Need:

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DIY Bouquet:

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Flower Crown: 

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Others great ideas, that are inexpensive: 

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We hope you enjoy these easy peasy ideas.

Cheers!
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Wedding ceremony decor

May 4, 2015 / no comments

As we are busy planning some beautiful weddings for this season, here are a few ceremony decor that we are totally in love with. The focus is typically on the beautiful couple.

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We hope you are feeling inspired! Happy planning.

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Choosing your wedding colours

March 17, 2014 / no comments

CHOOSING YOUR WEDDING COLORS

Recently engaged? Your friends and family are without a doubt happy for you and you are now extremely excited to get the planning started! What’s on your mind? Wedding décor, wedding colours and venue! The color and style of your big day will play a big role on determining your wedding location. If it doesn’t, it should!  The colors you pick will set the tone for your big day. You have fantasied about this day since you were a little mini you,  and you pretty much have a good idea of what colors you want to use. Some of you may not have a clue, we suggest using the tips below to get you started.

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SOURCE: Pinterest

WHAT IS YOUR BRIDAL STYLE?:

First thing you need to do is determine your bridal style. Modern & Minimal, Casual & Relaxed, Classic & Timeless, Romantic and Soft, Bold and vibrant, Chic and Modern,  these are just a few words that should help describe your wedding style. Let the time of year help you determine the colours as well. Another way of you determine your colours is to look around you, your environment, your wardrobe (not your standard black work outfit), the place you like to hang out (Bookstore, coffee places). This will definitely make it easy for you. Once you have pinpointed your style, work with it. Use a mood board to pin all your ideas (Hint: use Pinterest as a start). Look at your mood board and see how you feel. Get help from a wedding stylist!  

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Source: Pinterest- Blush wedding 

WEDDING LOCATION

Consider your wedding location. If your wedding venue has rich colours, you need to consider colours that will compliment this. Look at the curtains if any, the carpets is a big one, do they have neutral decorations around the room? Can you move these decorations or are you not allowed to touch them. You might have to work with what the venue has in order to make it work. The last thing you need is having the colours over powering each other.

AVOID TRENDS

There is absolutely nothing wrong with following wedding trends.  We ultimately want you to create something that reflects you  as a couple. You need to pick something that screams YOU but also creates a fun environment for all your wedding guests. If you really want to follow a trend use something that you have seen from a past wedding, wedding magazine, wedding blog and add a spin to it to reflect you and make it uniquely yours. Do your research and find something that works for you. 

CHOOSE A MAXIMUM OF THREE COLOURS

We suggest using three main colours for your wedding. Pick one colour to dominate, the other to support and the third colour to be used as an accent colour. The dominant colour is the colour that stands out and is the most obvious colour. The supporting colour can be a different shade of your main colour, such as red and a dark orange.  The accent colour is used to highlight your main colour by giving it contrast or by giving your main colour more emphasis.

With this in mind, you can add different items to your wedding to make it work. Use different textures, lighting, and flowers to add to your overall look. Use a mood board to make it easier.

Mood BoardSource: Munaluchi bridal

Love this bold yet romantic mood board by Munaluchi Bridal!

INCORPORATE YOUR WEDDING COLOURS

Now that you have your colours all figured out, it’s time to tie all this together to produce something out of this world (Hopefully :)). Lighting around the room is a great way to use the colours, your bridesmaids’ dresses and even your wedding cake. Your wedding flowers- make this your dominant colour or the accent part of your colour choice. Wedding invitation, table numbers, ribbons are all great ways to tie in your colour scheme to work. The grooms men – The waist coat, boutonnieres or the ties will need to have the wedding colours incorporated.  

 OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER

–    Do the meanings of certain colours matter to you? For example, Lavender symbolizes femininity, grace and elegance. Does this describe your wedding style?  

–    Are they any cultural or traditional consideration that might play a part in choosing your colour scheme? For example in China, red is the color of good luck and is used as a holiday and wedding colour whereas in most parts of Africa, it is considered a colour of mourning and represents death.

–    Wedding season- Keep in mind the different seasons. For winter seasons, blues, silver and whites tend to work well. For a fall weddings- the gold, browns, reds and dark oranges are great colours.

These are just guidelines. You are allowed to pick any colour of your choice. Your colours should flow well. If you require more help, do not hesitate to contact our planners.

Happy Planning! Contact us for more details.

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Rustic & Vintage Wedding Ideas

February 7, 2014 / no comments

RUSTIC & VINTAGE WEDDING IDEAS

The great thing about a vintage wedding is that, it never dates! The look and feel of a rustic / vintage weddings screams romantic. Our lovely brides are loving this theme. If you are going with this look, we suggest picking an era (1920s is the best) and once this is done, they are countless possibilities for decorating or playing the part. With Pinterest at your hands,  you simply can not go wrong. Here a few beautiful photos we found to get you inspired.

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Vintage table numbers

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Mismatched bridesmaids dresses

Mismatched Bridesmaids dresses

Wedding card box

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Ottawa Wedding cake

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Rustic Ceremony Idea

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All photos sourced from Pinterest– Use as inspiration. Want to plan a rustic wedding or event? Contact us soon.

Happy Planning! Contact us for more details.

Cheers!
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