Destination Wedding Ottawa

May 16, 2014 / no comments

Destination Wedding- Ottawa is a great place

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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

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Plan the Perfect Bachelorette Party

March 19, 2014 / 2 comments

PLANNING A BACHELORETTE PARTY?

Attention Maids of Honour – Planning a Bachelorette Party is tricky because you not only have to plan around what your Bride wants, but you also have a group of people that you need to ensure have a blast too. The trick is variety. We have some great ideas to help you plan the perfect Bachelorette Party in Ottawa with the objective of making the Bride feel as special as possible surrounded by the people she loves the most.

Is your Bride the Quiet Type looking to spend the night with a delicious meal, good conversation and Mojitos? Or is she the Outgoing Type, wanting to try something new, go hiking for a weekend or take a dance class with all her favourite people?  Is she a Wild Type looking for a night that she may not remember? Nostalgia often fuels a Bachelorette Party and she may want to kick it on the town at her favourite clubs, with her bests and her dancing shoes (or no shoes at all!). The bottom line is, the night must be one to remember and a night to remind the Bride about how loved she is, not only by the person she is about to marry, but by those who have supported her along the journey.

THE QUIET BRIDE

The Buzz, is a fantastic intimate restaurant located at 374 Bank St, Ottawa. Known for their Martinis and Mojitos, The Buzz offers an intimate space, with a beautiful ambiance and perfect energy for everyone in your party. Start your night at The Buzz with their delicious dinner menu featuring items such as their Ahi Tuna Nachos or their House Specialty Buzz, Steak Frites! Once you’ve indulged, you have the option of simply hopping across the street to Babylon or Barrymore’s to dance you little hearts out. The Buzz is open late and has a variety of beverages, so if dancing is not in the cards, stay and enjoy the wonderful service, music and drinks. It’s a perfect spot for the Brides looking to catch up and socialize with her closest buds in style. 

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 Photos Courtesy of www.villageottawa.com/www.thebuzzrestaurant.ca

Other unique spots for your Bachelorette Soirée:
Oz Kafe – 361 Elgin Street

The Black Tomato – 11 George Street

THE ADVENTUROUS BRIDE

Okay, so you don’t just want a quiet night eating and drinking, you’d prefer doing something together as a group activity. This is a great idea, but can be tricky depending on how many people you have in your party. Pole Dancing has become a very popular Bachelorette Party option. It is an activity that is fun for all shapes and sizes and gives everyone the opportunity to let go, learn something new, feel sexy and most of all laugh. Ottawa Pole Fitness, located at 1066 Somerset St. West, offers a fun and comfortable experience with 2 beautiful studios and professional teachers.  OPF is no stranger to hosting unique, sexy Bachelorette Parties.

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Other unique ideas for your Bachelorette Adventure
Hiking at Gatineau Park

iNSiDE Out STUDiO Barre – 1412 Wellington Street W.

THE WILD BRIDE

Finally, if you just want to go out and let loose with your party, Chinatown’s Shanghai Restaurant always guarantees a blast! With Saturday night Karaoke, hosted by Ottawa’s very own and very famous China Doll, Shanghai is the place to be if you’re ready to party, laugh and sing your heart out. Not many singers in your group? Zaphods, at 27 York Street in the Byward Market, guarantees an awesome time playing a variety of your old-time fav songs to dance to and some obscure but totally danceable Indie hits. Zaphod’s dance floor is made for those ready to break it down and go wild.

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Other spots for your Wild Bachelorette Party:
Barrymore’s Music Hall – 323 Bank Street

Whiskey Bar – 12 York Street

Now that you have some great ideas, go ahead and start planning! Combine dinner and dancing or hiking and sing Karaoke, and make her night memorable. Make reservations well in advance and ensure everyone in the party knows the plan. Remember this night is for the Bride and her friends to celebrate friendship and love! Happy planning!

Contact us for anyof your planning needs

VENUE COORDINATOR VS. EVENT/WEDDING COORDINATOR

February 21, 2014 / no comments

Venue coordinator vs. event/wedding coordinator

Ottawa wedding planner

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

Holding your Wedding bouquet

February 10, 2014 / no comments

HOW TO HOLD YOUR WEDDING BOUQUET!

Ever wondered what the right way of holding your wedding bouquet is? Holding it way to high is definitely not the right way. Looking through wedding blogs and magazine, I often see the bride holding the bouquet I see lots brides to high. You are hiding your face and most importantly the beautiful details on your wedding dress! Lower the bouquet a little. The rule is that your thumbs should be at your belly button or as close to it as possible. Have your bouquet turned forward slightly (If possible, hide the stem).

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Happy Planning! Contact us for more details.

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

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10 reasons to book Wedding in a Box

December 12, 2013 / no comments

10 reasons to Book Wedding in a Box

Wedding In a box

Ottawa Wedding

Wedding in a box package is one of Ottawa’s famous all inclusive weddings package  The all inclusive wedding package is designed to make any wedding planning stressful and simple especially for the busy bride. This is a high end quality package that offers all the major elements of planning a high-end, quality dream wedding at an affordable price with little to no hassle or stress.

These are the top 10 REASONS, why couples in Ottawa have booked this package: 

1. More bang for your buck

2. It offers added value for the price

3. Planning should be fun and not stressful. This package is exactly that, STRESS FREE

4. A professional Wedding planner to guide you through the planning process. This means, you can actually enjoy your actual wedding day

5. This All inclusive package is offered in Ottawa. No need for a passport, no flight bookings, no  stress of going down south necessary

6. Only trust worthy, professional and noteworthy vendors are part of this package. 

7. No hidden fees 

 8. This package is fun and easy

9. Its a flexible package. It offers you choices. You are able to customize the package to suit your needs.

10. It is a budget friendly package 

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Our mission: “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 us today for a free consultation.  Email us planner@myweddinginabox.ca

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Wedding Traditions

December 7, 2013 / one comment

CAKE CUTTING, BOUQUET TOSS, ARE YOU STILL FOLLOWING TRADITIONS?

A lot of our brides today are no longer following traditions. For those that are still following the wedding traditions, do you know what each tradition symbolizes? Why do we carry the wedding bouquet? Why do we cut the wedding cake? Find out where all these started and some of the traditions really mean here.

The Bridal Bouquet: 

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Back in the days, in Greek and Roman eras, brides carried herbs like thyme and garlic arrangements to hide the smell of their body odor. They also did this to bring luck or ward off bad luck. This tradition become fashionable in the mid- 19th century. Why do you carry a bridal bouquet?

Tossing of the Bouquet:
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It is tradition for the bride to throw away the bouquet at a wedding reception for all single women to catch.The lucky lady that caught the bouquet was believed to be the next one to wed. Where did this tradition come from?  Back in History, it was believed that the bride would only wear her dress once. The dress was believed to be good luck as it represented fertility. At the end of the wedding, people would chase the bride down and try to take pieces of the dress for luck to take home. Over the years, dresses become more expensive, more grand and more brides decided to keep the dresses to pass on. To distract the other ladies, brides decided to toss the bouquet with the hope that the guests at the wedding would leave her dress in tact.

 The First Kiss:

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“You may now kiss your bride”, this usually symbolized the conclusion of the wedding ceremony. It was believed that the kiss sealed the couples agreement to join in a life time commitment with each other.

Cake Cutting 

Cake cutting traditionsSource: Pinterest

It is believed that the cutting of the cake is the first task of the couples life together.  In Roman times, it was believed that by sharing the first piece of cake together, a special bond was created with the couple.

Wedding Veil

Wedding veils traditionsSource: Wedding veil

The bridal veil was originally invented by pagans to ward off evil spirits who tried to take away the purity of the bride.It was believed that evil spirits would be attracted to the bride, so they covered her face with a veil in order to conceal her features to distract and confuse them.

They are so many wedding traditions out there. What traditions will you be following and which will you forgo? Tell us today 

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Keith & Crystal’s iReception

November 29, 2013 / no comments

Keith & Crystal’s iReception- August 24th, 2013

What happens when you put the love of Fashion, Hair and a Wedding together? You get an iReception! One of our stylist Della, transformed a hair salon- The Capelli Club into a Wedding venue for the owner Crystal. Crystal and Keith had the their reception at a location that means a lot to Crystal. Her hair salon!  Enjoy the photos!

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Photos compliments of: Angled dream photo

Venue: The Capelli Club

Wedding Stylist: RSVP Events

Call us today for all your wedding needs!

JEANELLE & GHISLAIN’S WEDDING

November 25, 2013 / no comments

JEANELLE & GHISLAIN’s WEDDING- JULY 27TH, 2013

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 xoxAfrican Wedding

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Make up: Amazing Looks 

Ceremony Music: Amanda

Wedding Decor & Styling: RSVP

Photographer: Doire Photography

Call us today to plan your special day!

WEDDING IN A BOX

November 9, 2013 / no comments

WEDDING IN A BOX LAUNCH: NOVEMBER 9TH/ 10TH 2013

RSVP is proud to announce the launch of a new wedding package!This new package is the first of its kind in Ottawa. Wedding in a Box is an all-inclusive wedding package that offers all the major elements of planning a high-end, quality dream wedding at an affordable price, with little to no hassle or stress! And we mean no stress! 

Price tag on this? The average price of Wedding in a Box, if sourced separately is $23, 500. 

CONTACT US TODAY TO GET YOUR PRICE! 

What is involved in this package? Its an all inclusive wedding package that includes the following: 

-Wedding venue & Food

-DJ 

-Hair & Make up

-Cake/Cupcake

-Bouquets & Boutonnieres

-Wedding Photography 

-Transportation 

– Wedding decor

-Wedding planner

Still not convinced? Please visit us on myweddinginabox.ca for my information on this great wedding package! Don’ t wait! Book now. 

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Bride and groom

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Thank you to all the vendors that participated in making this style shoot as beautiful as it is!