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 

 

 

5 Reasons to hire a day-of wedding coordinator

December 12, 2015 / no comments

A day-of- wedding coordinator is considered as “a nice to have” option for most couples only if there is left over budget. A wedding coordinator should instead be considered has “a must have’ on your list when planning for your day. Top 5 reasons why we think you should invest on this.

1. YOUR FRIENDS OR FAMILY GET TO ENJOY YOUR BIG DAY

Did you ask your cousin and her friends to help set up or decorate your tables? Did they volunteer to help if needed? They are your friends and family. Yes they want to help as much as possible. The bottom line is that they are there to enjoy and celebrate your day with everyone else. Wedding Coordination on the day is much more than setting up a table or the ceremony. It’s ensuring your vendors know what to do, where to set up, what time things are happening, trouble shooting and moving things around if things are running late. Hiring a wedding planner will ensure that all your to-dos are covered, allowing your family and friends to enjoy the day.

2. YOU GET TO EAT! 

Without a wedding coordinator you will get interruptions from vendors – DJs, MC, Venue managers etc.  asking you several questions. Believe us when we say they have asked us questions through out the day. This is needed to ensure there no issues on the day. Let a wedding coordinator be the the trouble shooter and the in between go to person. We do have a detailed wedding itinerary that we use to ensure we are one step ahead.

3. DON’T MISS THE MAJOR ELEMENTS OF THE DAY

A wedding planner will design a detailed event time line to ensure your day is smooth. The time line will have a line by line detailed list about what is coming next, what to expect and when to expect things to happen. This detailed wedding itinerary will allow your planner to make sure you don’t miss any special moments. We will also ensure special people, such as your parents do not miss anything.

4. MAKING IT ALL PRETTY

Do you have a wedding decorator? Are you DIYing your decor, do you need a stylist to ensure it looks great. An event planner or stylist will ensure that your vision is brought to life just as you had imagined it. Let a professional handle this.

5. A SMOOTH EVENT 

From developing a detailed time line, to vendor confirmations, decor set up and the overall management of the day details, a planner will ensure that every detail is taken care of and that everything runs smoothly. The less things that go wrong on the day, the better experience you and your guests will have.

See what past brides and grooms are saying about RSVP Events.  

Photo credit: Ashley Notley Photography & Mitch Lenet Weddings 

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Happy Planning

Cheers!
RSVP Events | Ottawa Corporate & Event Planners
c: (613) 883-5745

For more information please contact info@rsvp-events.ca

5 Ways to Wow your wedding guests

November 20, 2015 / no comments

Do you want your wedding to stand out? Planning a wedding that truly reflects your needs is the key to having a unique wedding! Follow our 5 tips to ensure a great event!

1. First thing on our list is PERSONALIZATION: Make this wedding about you! The overall theme, feel and look of your wedding needs to be a reflection of the two of you. What makes you, YOU! Think of something you unique that reflects the both of you. If you like to travel, why not create a slide show with all the cool and awesome places you have travelled too? Do you like wine? Why not host your wedding at a vineyard? Have your guest sample different wines and cheeses during cocktail hour. Use some wine barrels and corks as part of your wedding décor.

2. Have an ORGANIZED wedding! Having an event planner will definitely help you stay organized and on track for the big day. Most wedding planners have a wedding monthly to-do list, wedding timelines, budgets and will help keep you on top of all your wedding appointments. Read our blog about what to do when feeling overwhelmed!

3. Giving your guests a great EXPERIENCE is the key to keep people talking about your wedding for years to come. How can we achieve this? By setting the right atmosphere, great food, awesome entertainment and by ensuring your wedding is very personal. Here are 9 awesome ways to entertain your guests!

4. You have to hire a professional WEDDING PLANNER! Wedding planners work for you to ensure you have the wedding of your dreams! We are the main contact between your wedding vendors and yourself. You don’t need to worry about all the little things on the day of your wedding! Just enjoy the day! To find out more about what we can do for you, contact us today!

5. We already mentioned this, but please HAVE FUN! Planning a wedding is definitely stressful! After all the planning, the day is now here! Try to enjoy it as much as possible as it does go by really fast. If you hired a professional wedding planner, you should have nothing to worry about!

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Happy Planning

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

For more information please contact US 

Winners of the Wedding in a Box Package

November 18, 2015 / no comments

Last year RSVP Events gave away a full wedding to one lucky couple! Yes we did! We partnered up with a few of our amazing vendors to give one lucky couple a FREE Wedding! Zac and MJ were married on a beautiful September day at Orchard View Weddings and Events Centre!

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THANK YOU MJ AND ZAC!

And to all the vendors, thank you

Reception Location: OrchardView Weddings and Events 

Photographers:  Mitch Lenet Weddings

Cake & Cupcakes: J S Creations  Cake

Flowers: Beaudry Flowers

DJ & Photobooth: Quality Entertainment

Hair and Make up: The Capelli Club

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

For more information please contact US 

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

For more information please contact US 

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?”

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

For more information please contact US 

 

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!

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Which is your favourite match?

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

For more information please contact US 

 

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!LR-1867 LR-1873 LR-1882 LR-1926 LR-1929 LR-1933 LR-1962 LR-1969 LR-1993 LR-2058 LR-2103 LR-2121 LR-2124 LR-2148 LR-2149 LR-2192 LR-2200 LR-2201 LR-2214 LR-2226 LR-2360 LR-2429 LR-2472 LR-2541 LR-2742 LR-2788 LR-2836 LR-2864 LR-2975 LR-3073 LR-3178 LR-3278

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

For more information please contact US 

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.

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

For more information please contact US 

Your Wedding-in-a-Box

August 18, 2015 / no comments

Overwhelmed by the idea of planning your wedding? Don’t know where to start with so many things to think about? Let RSVP help make your dream day unfold seamlessly with our specially designed plan, “Wedding-in-a-Box.”

 

We offer two packages: the Regular Package starting at $14,500 and the Gold Package, $24, 500 for those couples who want a more extravagant wedding, as you will get to partner with some of Ottawa’s most luxurious vendors.

The Regular package includes a dedicated wedding planner to help you every step of the way, as well as the essentials like one of our 13 venues, a photographer, the decor, flowers, DJ and of course, the cake!

The Gold package goes even further to offer you one of our five finest venues in Ottawa. In addition couples receive floral centerpieces, hair and make-up services, a videographer and the food. A premium choice to make your special day even more perfect.

RSVP recognizes that it’s the little touches that really matter! Therefore, upgrades such as flowers or décor are not a problem – we’re there to help create your vision.

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So why is everyone picking our “Wedding in a Box” package? You receive wedding planning/services valued at over $23,000 but for $14,500 + HST based on 80 guests. An amazing deal!

Choose from one of our 13 partnered venues in Ottawa. Each different venue offering a unique menu.

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You receive a 2 hour hair and make-up trial from one of our two renowned salons for the bride and bridesmaids plus the wedding day itself.

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Not to mention the services of a high quality wedding photographer for 8 hours as well as a CD/DVD of 300 images taken on the day (50 edited) 2 hour engagement shoot /50 images from the engagement (10 edited)…

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From among our decor designs you get 15 table covers and runners, matching napkins, 15 centrepieces, Head table/ cake table treatment, table numbers and illuminated princess lights.

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In addition, you will meet with Beaudry Florist to pick 4 bouquets and boutonnieres of your choice.

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As well as a top notch pastry artist for the cake and cupcakes!

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Cake Artist: Sweet Songs

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Most importantly, one of our knowledgeable wedding planners is there to assist you every step of the way! She will be on hand to deal with the venue and vendor meetings, wedding etiquette, guest and seating plan arrangements, creation of the wedding day itinerary and so much more.

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It’s easy to see why there is a buzz about RSVP’s “Wedding-in-a-Box” couples have been known to spend over $10,000 for the wedding venue alone! But when choosing the Wedding-in-a-Box package all of this is taken care of, the choices can be fun and headache free, not to mention the money you will save!

This package is designed to be simple – simply follow these steps:

  1. Explore the expertise of fabulous vendors & their offerings involved in this package at www.myweddinginabox.ca
  2. Book your free wedding consultation with an RSVP event specialist online by emailing Planner@myweddinginabox.ca
  3. Confirm with your planner that your date is available with your chosen venue; choose your Photographer, Pastry Artist, Décor, Flowers and more.
  4. Relax & Enjoy the wedding planning process

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

For more information please contact US