Love and Laughter – A Perfect Blend

August 31, 2015 / no comments

August 1st,  2015,  was Lauren Palmer and Matthew Smith’s  big day. A wedding day loaded with a lot of heart and a lot of laughter.  An ideal combination for wedding photographer, Karen, of Love and Laughter Photography. Clearly, the focus of the day reflected the personalities of this couple. There was light-hearted fun, with lots of banter and goofing around, with touches of traditional, tender- hearted moments as well. At moments like these in the reception, not even Lauren, with her wide smile, could keep a dry eye as meaningful wishes were spoken.

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Their ceremony and reception were held at one of RSVP’s top venues, The Ottawa Marriott, famous for their revolving Summit Restaurant, boasting singular views of the city.

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It made perfect sense, then, that the bride and her bridal party prepare at their Marriott room perched high above the city. The photos speak of the importance of family to this young couple. Not just the bridesmaids sat in the room to join in the preparation, but Lauren’s Mom and two tiny nieces sat with Grandma as well.  They watched as Clarisse Make-Up added her glamorous touches to Lauren’s beaming face and Mandy Hair create the most beautiful and intricate up do for her.  While Lauren’s oldest niece, Willa, was given a flower to pin in her short bob.

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Simple, but very cute touches in the ceremony was the little flower girl, Willa Palmer, taking her job of scattering pink and purple rose petals down the aisle, very seriously.  Followed by Lauren’s two nephews, Zachary and Jackson, both shy but determined in their mission, delivering the rings to the bride and groom.

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Lauren and Matthew added a more serious and personal touch:  blending their wedding colours of plum and white sand in a clear vase, representative of their hearts and lives now intertwined. Vows were exchanged and officiated by Roger and Sheila.

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Lauren’s bright bouquet of complimentary colours was designed by RSVP’s partner, Beaudry Flowers.  The less conventional and vibrant mix of zinnias, roses, lisianthus with wax flowers really complimented the bride’s personality as well as her strapless white gown.

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I am guessing Lauren’s cheeks hurt the next day from all the wide grins and laughter. However, Matthew also had his own fun with “the boys.” For their photo shoot, the handsome groomsmen sported grey suits, purple ties and….umbrellas!  Both open and closed, this prop switched up the standard group shots. Leaping in the air with “brollies,” open their collective expression in reminiscent of “Bert” or Dick Van Dyke, in Mary Poppins.

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The couple’s fun loving antics were again then highlighted later that day.

Lauren, jokingly, brandished the cake knife like a machete and then proceeded to pretend to aim for Matthew’s neck.  Contrary to the staged drama was the elegant cake itself on a chandelier-like cake stand. The one layer white wedding cake provided by J.S. Creations, was decorated with cascading white flowers and a simple purple ribbon at the base.

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Wedding Days may have many of the same elements but they are, of course, never the same. Just as Lauren and Matthew, have their unique fit, and so created a day that suited their style, RSVP keeps in mind that your wedding day needs to be as individual as you are.

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 VENDORS:

Venue: Ceremony –  Ottawa Marriott 

Reception –  Ottawa Marriott Summit Room

DJ: Quality Entertainment 

Photographer: Love and Laughter Photography 

Video: Two Rings Video 

Makeup Artist: Clarisse Cale

Hair: Mandy

Cake: JS Creations 

Wedding Stylists: RSVP Team – Divine and Marina 

Wedding Planners: RSVP Team – Divine and Marina

Cinderella Inspired Wedding

August 12, 2015 / no comments

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Many young girls have dreamed of having a Cinderella inspired wedding – however, it would be hard to find a better example of a “Glass Slipper Day”, than July 18th, 2015, when Genevieve Simoneau and Patrick Wilson said, “I do.” Photographers, Mike &Ness were there to capture the intimate moments as this couple’s wedding tale unfolded.

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Luck was on their side, and the day dawned bright and warm when the women gathered at The Holiday in Inn in Kanata. Hair stylists and make-up artists from the Capelli Club performed their transformational magic. Curling irons were waved, twisting strands of straight hair into curls, while make-up brushes swept colourful touches on to eyes and cheeks. The hotel room was filled with laughter and shared anticipation of all that lay ahead.

Even the bride’s father checked in to see that all was well, while her mother added the crowning touch to Genevieve’s hair; a beautiful band of white rosettes. Once both the flower girl and ring-bearer were pronounced perfect, the focus was on the last minute details to make sure the bride and her maids looked  their absolute best as well.

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Meanwhile, the men were having their own fun getting decked out at the family home. Donned in dark sunglasses, they helped one another adjust collars, smooth wrinkles until it was the moment for a single white rose to be pinned to the groom’s lapel, and time to head inside the church.

At 3 p.m. the wedding party assembled at The Fellowship Christian Church in Barrhaven. In the entrance to the church, streamers of blue and turquoise fabric hung from the church’s ceiling. The ceremony had an old-fashioned flavour, with Genevieve wearing an enchanting strapless full-skirted, white gown and carrying a beautiful bouquet of white roses and blue orchids. Patrick beamed throughout the ceremony and seemed at ease in his dark suit with white shirt and royal blue bow-tie. When the moment came for the couple to exchange their vows, they did so with looks of much tenderness and sincerity.

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And then it was time for the wedding day party to be photographed outside under a smiling sun. Mike &Ness went to work capturing the often unnoticed nuances that highlight such a grand occasion. Meanwhile, guests were invited back to the Holiday Inn for canapés and cocktails.


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There they were treated to a room decked out in a regal looking blue and white. The bows at the head table, reminiscent of the ones from Cinderella. Around the room, blue and turquoise orchids with white roses punctuated the royal blue table cloths. Even the champagne glasses were adorned with princess coach stems, awaiting the most special toast of the day.

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But once the speeches were made and glasses lifted to toast the couple, it was clear that much of the fun was still to come on the lively dance floor. Yet one of the most touching moments of the day was the tender waltz shared by Genevieve and her father.

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The couple opted for touches of fantasy such as, romantic place cards in blue script which read, “Enchanted Castle,” “Magic Wand,” and “The Pumpkin.” Floating candles were lit in tall vases of blue orchids and glowed warmly from each table. On the dessert table, white and turquoise frosted cupcakes looked inviting and pretty. And of course there was a treat table with whimsical glass jars of candy sticks and chocolate balls.

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Perhaps the nicest touch of all, and a reminder for all who celebrated with the couple this day, were the storybook themed bookmarks for each of the guests.

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It was truly a magical day with all the special touches that helped make it the beginning of a “Happily Ever After” for Genevieve and Patrick.

Vendors:

Ceremony: Barrhaven Fellowship Christian Reformed 3058 Jockvale Road

Reception: Holiday Inn Kanata 

DJ: Quality Entertainment

Photographer: Mike & Ness Photography 

Limo: Infinity Limo

Hair & makeup: The Capelli Club 

Cake & cupcakes: Sue’s Sweet

Decor: RSVP Events

Planners: RSVP’S very own ladies Divine & Marina

The Rockcliffe Pavilion Wedding: Alison & Mat

July 16, 2015 / no comments

On a flawless summer day, Alison and her bridesmaids spent their morning getting beautified by The Capelli Club in their hotel room at the Ottawa Marriott. The girls enjoyed a glass of champagne as they danced around their room to uplifting songs as they got ready. With the help from her bridesmaids, Alison put on each piece of jewelry that had been carefully selected for this extraordinary day.

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While Alison was busy getting ready with her girls, Mat was not too far away getting ready with a helpful crew of his own.

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After spending a year planning for a delightful day to celebrate with friends and family, Alison and Mat’s time had finally arrived. The couple chose to do their First Look and pre-ceremony photos at the Museum of Nature, since their ceremony was set to take place outside.

As Alison walked up to Mat for the first time on their wedding day, she took his breath away.

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Surrounded by their friends and family, the couple promised to love each other for the rest of their lives and tied the knot at The Rockcliffe Pavilion.

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After the couple sealed the deal and walked back down the aisle, everyone headed to the reception which was held in the lovely Summit room in the Ottawa Marriott. Within the beautiful revolving room overlooking all of Ottawa, the couple shared their grand entrance and was announced Mr. and Mrs. Jeffers for the first time.

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We had such a lovely time planning Alison & Mat’s wedding. The stunning emerald green paired with a light blush was the perfect combination for a robust, but yet feminine decor. It could have not turned out anymore beautifully. We wish this wonderful couple a future full of health, love and laughter!

Photographer: Brittany Lee Photography 
Florals: Beaudry Flowers
Bridal Grown: Ivoire by Kitty Chen, Luxe Bridal
Reception Venue: Ottawa Marriott (Summit Room)
DJ: Quality Entertainment
Ceremony Music: Duo D’Amore
Video: Two Rings Video
Limo: Infinity Limo
Hair Stylist: Kensey Young, The Capelli Club
Make up: Cris MacIntosh, The Capelli Club
Officiant: Rev. Brian Ballnger, All Seasons Weddings
Cake: Sweet Song Cake
Stationary: Paper Studio
Planners: Divine and Genevieve, RSVP Events
Decor: Divine and Marina, RSVP Events
Ceremony Chairs: Party Time Rentals
Photo Booth: Capital Photobooth
Photographer: Brittany Lee Photography
 
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