All Inclusive Wedding in Perth ON

February 4, 2016 / no comments

Perth is an absolutely gorgeous location and if you are thinking destination, think Perth in Ontario! RSVP Events has partnered with the Royal Canadian Legion in Perth to bring you beautiful weddings.  This recently improved venue can accommodate over 200 people. We would love to invite you to the open house taking place February 20th, 2016 from 1-4pm.

Enjoy beautiful music by In Touch Media, passed canapés by the Stone Cellar!

Perth Legion Open House

You can choose to have your wedding ceremony right on site or opt for the natural outdoor beauty of Stewart Park.  Perth is strategically placed in the heart of the Rideau Lakes District in Eastern Ontario, making us less than an hour from major centres like Kingston or Ottawa. If you’re looking to get out of the city and celebrate your wedding in a charming, friendly atmosphere, Perth is where you need to be!

They have  All inclusive wedding packages for $12, 000 based on a 100 guests. This is an amazing deal!

See photos of the hall here!

Please RSVP on the Facebook Page or contact us for more information!

Happy Planning

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

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Complimentary Wedding Planning Consultation

January 13, 2016 / no comments

Take advantage of our complimentary wedding consultation offered to couples. If you recently got engaged and have not booked any vendors, or if you are in the middle of planning but would like to know what RSVP Events can do for you, we suggest booking a complimentary consultation with one of our wedding specialists. This package is for the couple that wants to meet with a Wedding Planner to see how they can help you with your upcoming wedding. Our wedding specialist will help determine your needs and prepare a detailed wedding budget budget for  you and fiancé!

We will share with you some great wedding tips,  ideas, prepare a detailed wedding plan and agenda to ensure things run smoothly and offer you some peace of mind.

During your first complimentary consultation, we will discuss what you already envision for your wedding day. We will discuss theme ideas, food and entertainment preferences, and event design & logistics. At RSVP Events, we offer individualized attention and expert consultation to each client no matter how large or small the event or budget. We’ll assist you in planning an event with as much flare and individuality as you and your guests. We’ll help you nail down every minute detail and are always available to you for support by email or phone.

Let us help you take care of the details so that you can focus on what’s important, enjoying your event and entertaining your guests.

Here are a few things that you can expect us to be working one during your time with us: WEDDING PACKAGES

  • Budget development
  • Event design
  • Vendor management
  • Contract review and negotiations
  • Site selection
  • Wedding guests accommodations
  • Rehearsal
  • Day of coordination.

Our details wedding packages are available here:

 

TO GET A COMPLIMENTARY QUOTE, FILL OUT OUR

WEDDING FORM HERE

Happy Planning

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

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Muskoka Wedding planner

December 25, 2015 / no comments

Did you recently get engaged? Congratulations on your engagement. Are you thinking of planning your wedding in Muskoka Ontario? RSVP Events now specializes in Muskoka Weddings. We will be happy to sit with you and discuss your wedding plans and needs in detail. We love the feel of cottage weddings and Muskoka provides the perfect setting. For a list of places to get married in Muskoka, read our Muskoka wedding venue guide here.

We recommend our Out-of- Town wedding package for out of town brides!

What is involved in this wedding package?

  • Regular scheduled meetings (over our RSVP Skype account or over the phone)
  • In-person venue video walk through with an RSVP specialist to allow you to visualize the event space
  • Vendor recommendations with our in-town vendors, communication with vendors, facilitation of vendor bookings/payments/contract
  • Simplification of in-town vendor meetings if you visit prior to the wedding
  • 12 month wedding planning schedule
  • Budget development and payment schedules, management of budget
  • Theme and style development & Wedding etiquette
  • Contract review, development of detailed wedding day itinerary
  • Hotel and transportation management with preferred hotel

TO GET A COMPLIMENTARY QUOTE, FILL OUT OUR WEDDING FORM HERE

Happy Planning

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

For more information please contact US 

 

 

How much does an average wedding cost?

December 22, 2015 / no comments

You are engaged, excited and ready to plan a wedding. How much does a wedding really cost? The answer –  every wedding is different. Planning a down to earth, relaxed backyard BBQ wedding is different from planning an elaborate 350 person wedding. You still need to determine your wedding budget before going out and booking all your wedding vendors.

We will attempt to break down some costs for you – Based on a 100 person wedding.

Here’s how it breaks down…

The wedding venue, room rentals (including catering) eats up a third of the budget, at $9, 500
The rings and bands ring in at $3,000 (average)
The photographer snaps up $2,300
The gown costs $1,500- $3000
The decorations and floral arrangements $3,000
Videographer $2,700
The transportation and limos- $850.00
The cake eats up $550
Jewelry and accessories cost comes out to $250
The hair and makeup takes a $450 including trials
Party favors demands $250
Wedding DJ and Ceremony Music $1400
The invites, programs, and other stationary needs draw out $550

Average cost of a Wedding Planner from $950-$3000.00

Other things to consider:

  • Wedding tips
  • Cake cutting fees
  • Gifts to each other
  • Deliveries of items such as cake
  • Wedding dress alterations
  • Taxes
  • Corkage fees
  • Tear down fees
  • Church/ceremony and officiant
  • Open Bar

There’s still time to shed costs before the big day. Don’t panic. A specialized wedding planner can determine your needs and create a wedding budget that works for you.

This gives you a great idea on the costs of weddings. Your wedding cost more or less depending on packages offered per vendor.

TO GET A COMPLIMENTARY QUOTE, FILL OUT OUR WEDDING FORM HERE

Our clients Jen and Tim opted to use our Wedding in a box Package. We were honored to be part of their day!

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Take a look at our wedding in a box gold package here!

Happy Planning

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

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Planning a Wedding in Muskoka

December 10, 2015 / no comments

Are you planning a wedding in Muskoka? Muskoka is a extremely popular especially as a destination location for weddings. We have clients that come as far as Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal to plan weddings there. If you are into cottage type weddings, rustic or country feel weddings, you have come to the right place.

RSVP Events can plan your home away from wedding, looking after all your out of town logistics as well as make sure you have a fun, filled romantic wedding. Our out of town, full wedding package will work for you.

Some popular Muskoka wedding venues to consider are:

Sherwood Inn- On Lake Joseph

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Photo credit: Sherwood Inn- On Lake Joseph– Website

Another Great location is Windermere House

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Source: Windermere House’s Facebook/ Photo credit: Mike Prasad Photography

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Photo credit: Taboo Resort Facebook

Think Rocky Crest Golf Resort

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Photo credit: Rocky Crest Golf Resort

If you would like more details on planning your wedding in Muskoka, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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

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HOW TO USE PINTEREST TO PLAN YOUR WEDDING

December 8, 2015 / no comments

Pinterest is a very popular tool for planning weddings, as long as it is used the right way, you have nothing to worry about! A lot of brides are addicted to Pinterest and so are wedding planners/stylist & photographers. You can easily bookmark and categorize all your wedding ideas and inspirations into different boards that makes it extremely easy to visualize your wedding.  Pinterest is definitely the hottest thing around!

You need to define your aesthetic and if color palettes are not your thing, your wedding planning can seem like a nightmare. What style of wedding are you envisioning for the big day? Are you going for a rustic look, a vintage feel or a more intimate wedding feel? What colors will your bridal party be wearing? Feeling overwhelmed? This is where you can find Pinterest extremely helpful. It’s easy, efficient and you can download the app on your phone- Pinterest on the go! We love it!!!. Here are our easy steps and guide to using Pinterest to plan your wedding. If you are not already following us, do so now- click here and you can also follow us on Instagram here!

How to plan a wedding using Pinterest

Get the AppThe first step is to download the app! Once you create your account, it will give you simple instructions on how to use it. Trust me, it is very easy. Once all is set, start pinning away. Pin ideas and inspiration of what you envision your wedding will look like. Don’t just pin wedding items, home décor or your style of clothing can really say a lot about what your wedding style will shape up to be. For example, if you pin a lot of restaurant items, or great wines etc., you could be a Foodie. You might want to host your wedding at a fancy restaurant to reflect this with good wine. At the end of the day you want a wedding that will reflect both you and your new hubby to be.

Using Pinterest to plan your wedding

Create your boards.Create different boards for different ideas. This will make it easy to really see what you are thinking. And it makes it easy to reference a particular board when you need it really fast. Examples of boards that you can create: Wedding décor, hair and makeup is a big one, wedding dress ideas- show this to your bridal consultant, and photo ideas for the day. Take a look at our boards for ideas and things to pin.

Share a secret board with your wedding planner/designer, florist and even your bridal party Pinterest has the ability for you to create a secret board. If you are not the type to share your ideas the world just yet, this is a great tool to use. Any one you collaborate with, will also have the ability to pin to your board. Cool?

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Don’t forget to follow wedding venues, magazines, bloggers, planners and stylist. The more you follow, the more inspirations will open up to you. And because planning can be time consuming, you are able to pin on the go!

Note: Pinterest is a source for inspiration. You might find very extravagant weddings on the site, this might not reflect your wedding budget. Discuss your options with your event specialist.

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

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RSVP Events Reviews

November 30, 2015 / no comments

We would love to share with you the beautiful words we received from our clients. If you would like to give us a review, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would love to hear from you.

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We would like to thank all our lovely couples and clients for the lovely words. Looking forward to working with more wonderful clients.

Happy Planning

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

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South Asian Wedding Planner & Decor- Ottawa

November 28, 2015 / no comments

RSVP Events will be visiting the 7th annual Suhaag Show which will be held on Sunday, November 29 at the Hilton Lac Leamy (3 Boulevard du CasinoGatineau, Quebec).

We wanted to let our clients know that we now offer  South Asian Wedding planning and Décor packages to our Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto clients. South Asian weddings are known for their magnificence WOW factor and we understand this.This can sometimes become overwhelming with all the details involved in planning this huge elaborate event. Couples that are planning to throw a luxurious South Asian wedding in Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto have come to the right place.

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Source: Photo-3Stems Photography / Planning & Décor: RSVP Events

RSVP Events has experienced and knowledgeable event specialists available to help organize South Asian Weddings.  We understand what it takes to plan a luxury event to meet any  couples style and budget while still producing an awesome event that will be talked about for years to come.   We understand that pre-wedding events are necessary as they create the excitement for family and friends as they count down to the extravagant wedding that is yet to come.

We can cater to your pre-wedding events as well.

–  Pithi ceremonies

Mehndi Ceremony

Sangeet Ceremony

Ceremony on the day

– If applicable – brunch/lunch between the ceremony and reception if on the day.

We understand the importance of the religious rituals that unite the bride and groom and also their respective families. At RSVP Events, we can help you make sure every important ritual and ceremony is carried out smoothly so you and your loved ones can enjoy the festivities and union of the families on this important day. In addition, we can offer valuable resources that help you choose the live music, an important aspect of the South Asian wedding, or inspiration for outfits, themes and decorations tailored to the cultural ceremonies.

We have put together wedding packages that you may pick from. View our packages here and contact us for detail pricing. Our all inclusive wedding in a box South Asian Package is the popular choice for most of our couples. Contact RSVP Events today to discuss your intimate details further. All our consultations are complimentary.

Happy Planning

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

For more information please contact US 

4 Things not to DIY for your wedding

November 25, 2015 / no comments

Planning a wedding is definitely very exciting for any newly engaged bride. It can also become extremely stressful very quickly,  especially if you are thinking of planning 90% of it on your own. One wedding trend that seems to be here to stay is the rustic wedding. To save on costs, brides are attempting DIY projects.  It seems like everyone is DIY-ing these days. Whether you’re planning of doing a DIY project because you are crafty or trying to save money they are a few things you should not DIY.

We are going to give you a few tips especially if you plan to DIY: To start, pinpoint all your wedding ideas & have a planned wedding budget! Once this is decided, decide what you will DIY and what should be left to a professional wedding specialist.  We do not recommend DIY-ing the following things.

Wedding Photography:

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 Photo credit: Ashley Notley Photography

Bride and Groom: My best friend’s sister’s boyfriend is a photographer! Me: A professional photographer or taking it up as a hobby? Sound familiar? Some of the advantages of hiring a professional  is that they wont know anyone a the event and there is little chance of them mingling and socialising, which could potentially have them not capture an important moment (Speeches, reactions). They would also have all the proper equipment required to shoot a wedding such as lighting and all the different cool lenses. Your wedding photos will be something you treasure for years to come, I am sure you have heard that before! I would suggest spending some money to ensure you get what will be the best thing that you will ever spend your money on!

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Wedding Food: Are you considering asking friends or even your family members to make all your favourite dishes? They maybe great at what they do, but catering to a wedding is a huge job on its own. Even if they are able to cater to your entire wedding party, they would need to have all 80 or a 100 plates ready at the same time at the right time. This is hard to do! People love to talk about how great food is, but they will also be the first to talk about bad food. Consider leaving this task to a caterer. You don’t guests referring to your wedding as “the wedding that had horrible food, I went home and ordered pizza!” So true!

Wedding DJ/Music:

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Using an Ipod to play your wedding music is never a good idea. We can tell you about all our horror stories but we wont. Hire a professional DJ or band for your peace of mind. They will also make basic announcements through out the wedding about important milestones coming up through out the day. Guests might also want to make requests during the reception and a DJ or a band would know when to play it and if it is appropriate.

Wedding planner: Yes you have friends that can assist on the day (go back to point 1. about hiring friends or family members). You can choose to hire a planner for the duration of the wedding planning process or someone just on the day. This will make a huge difference between making your wedding feel like it was truly handmade vs. well put together and organized. A professional planner will ensure you a stress free day and ensure all your DIY items work with your theme.

Read our blog: 5 Reasons to hire a professional vendor!

Happy Planning

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

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Ottawa Wedding Venue

November 23, 2015 / no comments

Today we highlight Ottawa’s wedding venue Orchard View Weddings and Events!  Are you looking for a rustic yet elegant wedding venue? Then you might want to consider this venue. We are always blown away by the beauty of the grounds and landscape. We consider Orchard view as Ottawa’s destination wedding venue.

Here’s a quick sneak peek of some weddings we have planned at this gorgeous venue.

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Orchard view wedding and events is part of our wedding in a box package. For a information visit My wedding in a box!

Happy Planning

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

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