How To Plan A Glamorous Wedding

December 19, 2015 / no comments

Do you love pretty things? Is glam and extravagant your style? Then you will love the tips we have put together on how to achieve a glamorous wedding style that will leave your guests wanting more. As much as we love new trends, we love to look back on some wedding ideas that happened 50 years ago. Tie in the old and the new for a glamorous romantic vintage styled wedding.

  1. Serve champagne to your guests. Want to make a wow statement and double it as your focal point? Why not set up a champagne tower. It looks great and tastes even better. As much as the champagne can double as entertainment, have real entertainment for your guests for the cocktail hour or in between meals. Think, acrobats, live statue performance, belly dancers, drummers, live bands- the possibilities are endless.

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2. Everyone by now should know that invitations really set the tone for your event. Make sure your wedding invitations reflects the type of event you are setting out to have. When your guests receive the invitation they should be able to tell how formal the wedding is by the type of paper you used, the font used to write the wording and the packaging (envelope in this case).  Your wedding planner and invitation specialist should be able to help determine this.

3. Table design! It’s all about the little details and how to make it work.  Nothing says glam like gold! Don’t over do your table. Touches of gold here and there will make your wedding look extremely elegant. A nice charger plate with gold rims, glassware and flatware that are gold and gold votive candles will do the trick.

For a more classy look, I would suggest using all white linens. This represents pure, clean and elegant. The accessories that you use to dress up the table will compliment and tie it all in. For chairs I would suggest renting white/gold chiavari chairs or ghost chairs.

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4. Flowers and candles. Flowers and more flowers is the key to romantic glamorous wedding. Tall centrepieces is the key but low flowers on the table works just as well. A candlelit atmosphere will definitely set the intimate vibe for any wedding. Don’t be shy, use lots of candles. Ideally use different styles of candle holders to give depth and originality (some venues do not allow wedding candles, please ask)

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5. Your wedding ballroom. With all your beautiful glam wedding decor you need a gorgeous elegant wedding ballroom room to go with it. A room that has details, crystal chandeliers and gorgeous window. Don’t limit your searches to only ballrooms, think museums, mansions, industrial wedding venues  and luxurious wedding venues. Read our blog on some awesome wedding venues in Ottawa.

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Fall 2015 Wedding Trends: From Vintage Classic to Cool

August 14, 2015 / no comments

Fall has always been a fun time to play with a colour palette. Like the leaves floating down from the trees, there are so many hues of red, green, yellow and purple to choose from.

But what stands out this year is the trend towards soft antique shades such as dusky rose and sage green, coupled by the punchier ones of navy or teal.

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Let’s take a look at what some of the brides with a theme in mind will be wearing:

A Rustic/Vintage look might mean you can go with a sage green and white combo. Bouquets will add the accents to this muted palate.

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RSVP Bouquet suggestion:

 White hydrangea, Ranunculus, Roses and Eucalyptus

Or

Asters in burgundy and pink,  Cala lilies with similar coloured roses and green

accents.

For a Vintage with an added sense of fun are jewel-toned gowns. Each maid gets to shine in her own 1920s or 30s original gown. Hair bands, boas or fascinators complete this look, while the bride glows in her own retro white lace.

Source: southboundbride.com

Source: southboundbride.com

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Source: intimateweddings.com

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 Bouquet suggestions:

Large White and Pink Peonies, Roses, Russian Lavender with Ivy pieces, Ferns and ribbon pieces.

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A Classy look for fall is the pairing of midnight blue or blackberry with white. Not only is this a classic look, but it is easy to work with and the contrast between bride and wedding party is dramatic.

Source: www.eugenegrace.com/

Source: www.eugenegrace.com

Source: lovemydress.net

Source: lovemydress.net

RSVP Bouquet suggestions:

White hydrangea as the base, add Sonia roses, a dusky pink or a more sassy red. Again eucalyptus ties this together nicely.

Source: www.elizabethannedesigns.com/

Source: www.elizabethannedesigns.com

A wedding in Teal and Gold is as eye-catching as an autumn afternoon. The rich tones of both of these colours lend themselves well to satin and silk fabrics. Decor-wise: Small lamps and candles hung from branches or in the trees cast a warm glow with this kind of palette

RSVP Bouquet suggestions:

Asters, Calendula, Sunflowers, Zinnia, Cala Lilies and Sumac leaves. 

Source: www.elizabethannedesigns.com

Source: www.elizabethannedesigns.com

From Rustic/Vintage to Classic – to Playful, Romantic or Chic, the trends of 2015 are as individual as you are.

 Have fun creating your ideal wedding!

Cheers!
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DIY WITH FLOWERS

May 27, 2015 / no comments

There are many perks to having a spring or summer wedding; one of them being all the beautiful blossoming flowers this time of year! Seeing as there are so many amazing colours, it is easy to make your own wedding accessories that look gorgeous and will save you big bucks. Therefore, why not DIY this summer and make your own wedding arrangements!

Here is a step by step process and some inspirational photos for colour coordinating:

What You’ll Need:

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DIY Bouquet:

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Flower Crown: 

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Others great ideas, that are inexpensive: 

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We hope you enjoy these easy peasy ideas.

Cheers!
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Photo Sources: www.brit.co/ blog.bloomsbythebox.com/ onefabday.com/ offbeatbride.com/minted.com

 

Wedding ceremony decor

May 4, 2015 / no comments

As we are busy planning some beautiful weddings for this season, here are a few ceremony decor that we are totally in love with. The focus is typically on the beautiful couple.

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We hope you are feeling inspired! Happy planning.

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Pretty In Pink

June 10, 2013 / no comments

Pretty In Pink, Would you wear a pink wedding dress?

With so many celebrities such as Jessica Biel, Reese Whitherspoon and Anne Hathaway walking down the aisle in pink, more and more brides are turning to blush wedding gowns and ombre looks. Would you opt for this look?

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Blush wedding gowns

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Blush wedding gowns

For more Blush wedding inspiration, please visit our pinterest Page. 

The Great Gatsby

May 21, 2013 / no comments

The Great Gatsby-Wedding Inspiration Shoot

With the Great Gatsby now airing in the movie theatres, its only right that a wedding inspired by the movie be designed. Planning a 1920s inspired wedding? Take a look at some photos to get you started. We would like to thank Jude and Bea from EFC photography for allowing us to share their great work.

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The Great Gatsby wedding shoot

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 Vendor love:

Venue: The Sanctum on the Green

Photographer: EFC Photography

Videographer: Smooch Films

Models: Hayley & Hannah

Jazz Trio: Hannah Northedge

Bridalwear: Faith Caton-Barber Bespoke Bridal & Evening Wear

Hair and Make Up: Brides and Beauty

Bride’s Shoes: Marsha Hall

Crystal Brooch Bouquet, Crystal Headpieces & Stationery: The Finer Details

Pearl Jewellery & Pearl Headpieces: Rosie Weisencrantz Vintage Creations

Flowers and Styling: The Vintage Floral Design Co.

Favours: French Made

Vintage China & Props: Vintage Flair 

Cake Baker: Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium

Thank you and happy planning. Call RSVP Events for your planning needs