Pop, Lock and Frock it!

October 29, 2015 / no comments

Now that wedding season has come to a close, you find yourself standing in front of a closet full of dazzling dresses…but will you ever wear them again? Think of all that time and money you spent hunting down each one and yet have only worn it once!

If this story sounds familiar, you are not alone. Many women spend countless hours shopping from store to store, only to leave aggravated or even worse – end up buying one over budget.

But what if we told you this scenario could change? What if there was a way you could have saved all that time and money while still attending the hottest events in celebrity style.  Well, guess what ladies, you can! Just a few weeks ago RSVP had the privilege of meeting with the lovely Lauren Merkley, Business Development Representative for the company, Rent Frock Repeat at (The Ottawa Wedding Show located in the EY Center).

Lauren explained, Rent a Frock Repeat is an online dress rental boutique based in Toronto, ON. Essentially, the company rents all kinds of frocks from high end designers to modest, yet stylish dresses, to women all over Canada!

 

How it Works:

step 1

Register – Sign up for free at rentfrockrepeat.com

step 2

Find A Frock – Once you’ve found a frock, select your preferred size, then select the day you want the dress to arrive & simply click “Rent It”. Get a backup size for only $10.

step 3

Wear & Return – On your return date, put your dress in the prepaid return envelope & drop off at your local Canada Post. You can also save on shipping by picking up & dropping off your dress at one of our showrooms. They take care of dry cleaning.

Want to try it on?

Rent a Frock Repeat offers free, private fittings at their showrooms. When you arrive, a RFR Stylist will be on site to assists you with selecting a frock fitted just for you!

Can’t come in?

They also offer phone & Skype consultations as well.

So how exactly does this tie into weddings you ask!?

RFR not only offers high-end dresses at a fraction of the price, but they also offer an amazing program that specifically caters to Canadian brides!  The “Something Borrowed” program is an innovative approach to help brides keep within their budget.

“We will provide you with a promotional and personal code, that you can pass along to your guests and to your wedding party. Then, as guests rent (and use the promotional code during the checkout process) you will earn 10% of each rental fee. This promo code will also help us ensure guests do not rent the same frock which means less drama on your special day!  When you are ready to rent,  simply email us and we will let you know how many “Frock Dollars” you’ve earned.” – RFR

As previously mentioned, RFR dry cleans all their dresses, so you don’t have to be worrying about spilling that glass of red wine. Now you and your bridesmaids are free to pop, lock and frock it on the d-floor all night!

For more details for this simple step process click HERE

Already rented from Rent Frock Repeat before?

The W network has teamed up with Rent Frock Repeat for the newest reality show “What’s the story behind your dress?” and want you to share your story on the show! Apply Now

 

A Bohemian Styled Shoot

May 10, 2013 / no comments

A Bohemian Styled Shoot

Chelsey Boatwright and some of the best vendors in Florida got together to create a bohemian inspired styled shoot. We fell in love with it instantly. I would like to thank Chelsey for sharing this with us. This shoot is very stylish and chic! This inspiration can be used to have your own backyard wedding, a beach wedding or a picnic inspired wedding. Have fun with it.

A bohemian Styled shoot

Bohemian styled shoot

Chelsea Boatwright

 

 

Chelsey Boatwright

Bohemian styled shoot
Bohemian Styled shoot

Bohemian styled shoot

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Bohemian styled shoot

 

Bohemian styled shoot

Bohemian styled shoot

 

Bohemian Styled shoot

Bohemian Styled shoot

 

Bohemian styled shoot

 

If you like any of the photos, we encourage you comment, share and Like!

Vendor Love:

Photographer: Chelsey Boatwright Photography
Event Design: Desiree Dawn Events
Venue: Quiet Waters Park
Makeup: Alessandra Egan-Wyer
Hair: Jessica Boatwright
Cake/Desserts: Sandy’s Scrapbooks
Caterer: Curbside Gourmet Food Truck
Dress Designer: Theia Dress from Bacio Bacio Bridal Salon
Floral Design: Millie V’s Floral Design
Groom’s Attire: Khol’s
Jewelry: Target
Shoe Designer: Anthropologie
Stationery: Ten Lines Pica
Veil or Hair Accessories: Jannie Baltzer
Bridesmaid Dresses: Free People
Flower Girl dress: Kostum Designs
Groom & Groomsmen Bowties: Collared Greens & Southern Beaus
Cake Pops: SavvyLicious Sweets
“I Love You” Banner: Made For Fun

Happy Planning

Wedding Meets Fashion

May 6, 2013 / no comments

Fashion Inspired Shoot by Wesley Vorster

WEDDING MEETS FASHION

RSVP Event is definitely into fashion, and we really love it when a photographer can mix both a wedding inspiration and fashion sense into their work. Wedding meets Fashion! Wesley Vorster is a photographer based out of South Africa and has the love for fashion. I came across his work and I had to feature it on our blog. I would like to thank Wesley for allowing this.

Wedding meets fashion

Wedding meets Fashion

Wedding meets fashion

South African Styled shoot

South African Styled shoot

South African Styled Shoot

South African Styled Shoot

Vendors involved:

Dresses : Paper Doll Design Studio

Models: Donna: M1 Management & Kurt: Topco Models

Make-up: By Shannon Fabulous Fusion Make-up

Assistant: The ever awesome Catherine Mac

Photographer: Wesley Vorster photography

All vendors are based in South Africa.

CONGOLESE STYLE: “RACHEL MWANZA”

April 26, 2013 / no comments

CONGOLESE STYLE: “RACHEL MWANZA”

Rachel Mwanza a Congolese actress best known for her astonishing performance in the 2012 Rebelle (War Witch) won an award for Best actress at the 2013 Canadian Screen Award.  She looked nothing but gorgeous in her traditional Congolese outfit.  She also won Best Actress from the Berlin Film Festival,the Tribeca Film Festival and the Vancouver Film Critics Circle in 2012! We wish nothing but the best.

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Rachel Mwanza red capert

What outfit will you be rocking for your big day?

BRIDAL BEAUTY: Manis & Pedis

April 19, 2013 / no comments

 

BRIDAL BEAUTY: Manis & Pedis

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!

 

chanel nails

 

Source: Pinterest

Bridal Nails

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Weddbook

French Manicure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Ivillage

Chanel Inspired nails

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Pink Chocolate Break

Bridal nails

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Weddbook

Wedding nails

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: Louboutin Nails

 

What kind of nails are you planning on rocking on your big day?

Happy Planning! @divineplanner85

HAIR TRENDS: SPRING 2013

April 3, 2013 / no comments

HAIR TRENDS: SPRING 2013

Spring is definitely in the air. The sun is shining, the air is as fresh as it can be, and people are walking down the streets.  Not as warm out there as I would like it to be, but it will do. Get rid of the old and bring in the new. Get a new look.

Take a look at our hot picks; Celebrities that are rocking the fish tail braids!   If you are having a wedding this spring, why not have your bridesmaids wear the same look. I will be wearing this style today. Happy Spring!

Wedding styles

 

Photo credit: Hair 

Bridal hair styles

Photo credit: Real Beauty

Hair

Photo credit: Her Daily

Hair trend

Photo credit: blog

Happy Planning! @divineplanner85