Ottawa Wedding & Events Blog

Wedding Sparklers & Fireworks

November 17, 2015 / no comments

Using wedding sparkles and fireworks makes for beautiful photos. And who doesn’t love them? Fireworks are definitely more expensive than sparkles. If you are going to use either of these items, please ensure you have a professional vendor over looking the use- especially fireworks. SAFTY FIRST!

-Check with your venue to ensure you are allowed to use the fireworks/sparklers

– Know all the rules and regulations involved in using these fireworks and sparklers.

-Fire can be very dangerous! Be safe.

Photo credit: Mitch Lenet Weddings

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Do you need an Engagement shoot

November 16, 2015 / no comments

Engagement shoot are great for practising! Most photographers often include complimentary engagement sessions for their wedding photographer clients. This is hugely important for both the photographer and the couple. It’s a great way for you to get comfortable both with being photographed and with the photographer. It also gives the photographer a great opportunity to get comfortable with your personalities and styles.

Are you or your partner camera shy? Most people that are camera shy tend to hate being photographed and this could make for awkward photos. Your photographer will work with you to make you more comfortable, relaxed so that you look more natural.

Photo credit: Mitch Lenet weddings

Wedding photos from this lovely couple: Here

What do you do with the photos after the engagement shoot? That is up to you! Be creative…

Make Cards (save the dates, thank yous, or holidays)
Update your Facebook profile pictures
Use them as a slide show during your engagement dinner/event

If an engagement shoot is included, take advantage of it. Use it for practise!

Take a look at our Pinterest Engagement board for ideas.

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Wedding Planning-Feeling overwhelmed?

November 15, 2015 / no comments

Planning any event in general can get overwhelming, stressful and a lot to handle. Between juggling a career for some, school and even kids, it gets hard to find the extra time needed to deal with all the little details that is involved in planning a wedding. We are hoping our tips will allow you to feel more relaxed and ready to tackle the tasks involved in planning a wedding!

Photo credit: Melanie Rebane Photography

Lists

– Create a timeline outlining all the major tasks that needs to get done. For each task that you outline, allocate an appropriate amount of time to get through that particular task. You might also want to delegate some tasks, eg. : 1. Groom: Create realistic wedding budget 2.Bride- Source out potential wedding venue. Set aside one day a week to talk about your progress and what you have accomplished. If you don’t get to a task (because life happens, as we all know), don’t stress yourself. Adjust the due date!

Decision making

-Take your time deciding on the vendors that you want to book. Deal with one vendor at a time as this can become overwhelming. Schedule all your payment to stay on top of it.

Have an Overall Picture

– Have an overall idea of what you would like your wedding to look and feel like. Create a list of the must have items vs. it would be nice to have if the budget allows list. Stick to your plan as much as possible otherwise things can start to get stressful very fast. If you mind is set on getting a photobooth but you do not have the budget for it, let it go if it is on your “it would be nice to have list if the budget allows”. Definitely compromise as much as possible. I would greatly suggest making this list as soon as the budget is created. It will make it very easy on you.

Wedding in a box package

– As wedding planners we offer amazing wedding package to suit any bride and grooms needs. Take a look at our Wedding in a box package as a possible option. Wedding in a Box is an all-inclusive bundle 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.

Remember that this wedding is about YOU and YOUR partner! Don’t stress too much about everyone else’s opinion. Enjoy the planning process!

If you are still feeling overwhelmed and interested in professional planning help, please feel free to reach out to us at info@rsvp-events.ca

Cheers!
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Gorgeous Lebanese wedding at Orchardview Weddings & Events Centre

November 14, 2015 / no comments

We love everything about this Wedding! From being the most adorable, cutest couple ever (and I mean EVER!), to all the sweet little rustic but yet modern details, to the venue (Orchard View Weddings & Events). The beautiful outdoor wedding was incredible all around! Congratulations to Melanie and Fadi!

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Thank you to all the amazing vendors that made this wedding possible!

Reception Location: OrchardView Weddings and Events

Photographers: Mitch Lenet Weddings

Cake & Cupcakes: J S Creations Cake

Flowers: Beaudry Flowers

Video: Pink Tuxedo Production

Dessert: The Sweet Bash

Planning and Decor styling: RSVP Events

To find out more about how we can assist with your wedding, please do not hesitate to contact us!

Cheers!
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Ottawa Wedding Decorator- Who decorates my wedding venue?

November 13, 2015 / no comments

Everyone loves wedding decorations. Whenever I meet a new bride, the number ONE item on the list to discuss is the wedding décor! The excitement makes me smile all the time! And because we are wedding planners, we get asked “Do you decorate my wedding venue as well?”

Wedding planners and wedding designers/stylists/decorators have different roles that they play when it comes to your big day! A wedding planner works with the bride and groom for the year leading up to the wedding, making all the big plans that will ensure that your wedding is as smooth as possible. We bring with us the skills and knowledge to plan a flawless wedding as well as gathering the right team and vendors to ensure your vision comes to life.

On the day of the wedding, we are onsite as early as 9am making sure the floor plan is correct, the vendors know where to set up, everyone that was booked for the day are onsite doing what they need to do. Most of these tasks can take up to 5 hours, this almost makes it impossible to commit on decorating the hall as well. A wedding planner can recommend a professional wedding decorator or stylist to bring your wedding vision to life.

The decorator or stylist will come with all the necessary décor and team to put your vision in place. They will also provide a tear down team at the end of the day. In terms of budget, they work well with any budget depend on your needs. Your wedding planner will often recommend the best wedding decorator in the area based on your style and budget. Most wedding planners in the city are also wedding decorators. Find out what your wedding planner can do for you!

Take a look at RSVP’s wedding décor packages here!

Cheers!
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Bridal Shower with Scentsy

November 12, 2015 / no comments

Bridal Shower with Scentsy

Are you hosting a bridal shower soon for a soon-to-be-bride? Why not host a Scentsy Party? Here are the benefits:

There is no cost to you at all to have a Scentsy consultant attend any event
The consultant will explain how Scentsy works
The Scentsy consultant will run the show. They will need a small table to display all the warmers, scents and products. Each of the lovely ladies attending will get a catalogue to go through.
Just provide some mimosas and munchies for the ladies and have fun!

Be inspired! Here are a few of my favourite warmers that you can purchase for the bride:

Hosting a Scentsy bridal shower is a lovely way to provide a bride with the gift of Scentsy!

Kate Buchanan is my go to person for all my Scentsy orders. If you are thinking about hosting a Scentsy Party, contact Kate to make all the arrangements. She can be found here: www.katebuchanan.scentsy.ca or contact her directly here

Happy Planning

Cheers!
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Wedding Invitations with Paper Divas

November 12, 2015 / no comments

Wedding invitations are known to set the tone for your event! From the save the date cards, wedding invites, reply cards and Thank you cards, make sure that the invitations are well branded and reflect the theme of your overall day! Not sure where to get your invites from? Wedding Paper Divas is the place for you! They have every layout available to suite any personality!

Once on the website, you have the options to use the pre-set wedding invitation or create a new invitation completely from scratch. The options are endless. You can be assured that all the orders are reviewed, proofread and retouched by one of their in house wedding invitation specialist.

Don’t forget to like them on Facebook: Wedding Paper Divas

Cheers!
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5 Mix and Match dresses that we love

November 11, 2015 / no comments

We are in love with Mix and Match bridesmaid dresses! Not only are they gorgeous, stylish and modern, but are perfect for bridesmaids that are on a budget! The dresses give the girls the opportunity to work with there different body sizes and shapes! We are all not the same 😉 Here are our top 5 picks!

Photo by Landon Jacob Productions via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Jenny Sun Photography via Style Me Pretty

Photo by Amanda Suanne Photography

Photo by Jamie Street, Rad + In Love Photography

Dresses via Ted Baker, Photo by Jose Villa via Magnolia Rouge

Which is your favourite match?

Cheers!
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A Romantic and Elegant Ottawa Wedding

November 10, 2015 / no comments

Goldie and Lyle were married on a beautiful hot and sunny Saturday this past August. RSVP Events was honoured to be part of this wonderful celebration. 3Stems Photography captured all the wonderful images that we are about to share with you. Enjoy!

Goldie and Lyle wanted their day to be a romantic celebration of love to be shared with very close family and friends. Their key elements of the wedding were good food and drinks & the wedding décor! These two were absolutely cute and could not be more perfect together. Lyle is a caring gentleman while Goldie is such a loving bride. They were absolutely amazing to work with. They bride wore a tradition outfit, the Sari. It had so much details on it, that she looked AMAZING in it! They were all smiles on their wedding day.

Goldie and Lyle opted to work with our Wedding in a Box package that we customized to ensure it fit the wedding image they had in mind.

We would like to thank all the amazing vendors that made this day possible!

Venue: Century Event Planning

Photographer: 3Stems Photography

Cake: Sweet Songs Cake

Hair and Make up: Bombshell Hair Design

Flowers: Beaudry Flowers

DJ: Quality Entertainment

Wedding planner and décor: RSVP Events

Date: August 22nd, 2015

See more of the wedding on our Portfolio

Cheers!
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Ottawa Wedding Cakes

November 9, 2015 / no comments

Vendor spotlight: J S Creations Emporium

We are excited to feature a local vendor on the blog! J S Creations is one of RSVP’s preferred wedding cake vendors. Today on our blog we feature some of the wonderful work we have seen her create for our clients this year. Jacqui is known to only use the freshest ingredients available to ensure her products taste as delicious as they look.

Photo by: Ashley Notley Photography Photo by Mitch Lenet Photography

Ottawa Wedding cakes To see more of J S Creations work, be sure to follow her on Facebook and Website.

TAKE A LOOK AT OUR LAST VENDOR MOMENT: MIKE & NESS

Cheers!
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