Cassandre & Richard, Married

April 15, 2013 / no comments

CASSANDRE & RICHARD- Married

Richard came to me about 6/7 months ago wanting to plan a very small, intimate wedding. Cassandre’s family is from Haiti and they were concerned about family not been able to make it for the wedding. Cassandre & Richard were eventually married on April 6^th, 2013 surrounded by all their friends and family from all over the world!

When I first met Cassandre, all she wanted was flowers! “Flowers everywhere” is what she told me. Her favourite colour is Fuchsia! This immediately set the tone & theme for her fairytale wedding. Flowers and Fuchsia it was for this bride.

My favourite part of the planning process, was helping Cassandre bring her family from Haiti. It was a hard process with all the visa issues, but they all made it eventually. I ensured everyone was properly booked in to their hotel. This made her extremely happy as it was important that her family attend the wedding!

Food is extremely important to Cassandre’s mother; we had to make sure some Haitian dishes were included for those coming from Haiti. This made for a very fun food tasting session. The DJ set the mood for the evening by playing some traditional music. I had to stop myself from joining in. The music had everyone dancing for the rest of the evening.

I loved every single part of this beautiful wedding!

All wedding vendors involved:

Wedding Planner: RSVP Events

Wedding Photographer: Love & Laughter Photography

Videographer: Kayo

Hair:Amazing Looks- Antonia Fragnito

Wedding Cake: Thimble Cakes

Wedding Decor & Flowers: In house by RSVP Events

Make Up Artists: Business of Beauty

We would like to thank everyone that participated in making Cassandre and Richard’s Fairytale wedding come true!

Happy Planning! @divineplanner85

Shopping for a Wedding Dress

April 5, 2013 / no comments

Shopping for a Wedding Dress

Congratulations on your engagement! Shopping for your wedding dress should be fun and stress free. Who doesn’t like to shop? Brides tend to feel overwhelmed while shopping for their wedding dresses because it is a big deal!

One of our brides recently shared some Fab news with us, she found “The Dress!” We are extremely excited for her and we are currently counting down the days to her wedding day. Before going out shopping , here are a few things we suggest you do.

Research Wedding Gowns! – Do some research prior to going out, this will give you an idea of what it is you are really looking for. Attend a bridal show; they usually put on fashion shows that will give you a better idea of what it is you may want. Wedding blogs, wedding magazines, all provide a wealth of knowledge about dresses- styles, pricing, designs and what not to do. Know what you are looking for before going to any bridal shop. We recommend taking a magazine clip or a few photos of wedding dresses that you like. This is a good start…

Wedding Style! – A few factors can affect what dress you choose to wear on your wedding day. A very formal ceremony normally calls for a floor length gown and sometimes a long train. If you are doing a destination wedding, a shorter gown is most appropriate. Are you looking for a pure white wedding dress? We are seeing a lot of wedding gowns that range from pure white to ivory to champagne to blush pink. Choose a color that you feel most comfortable in.

Decide on the shape of your dress. Wedding dresses are made in several different silhouettes; Ball gowns tend to have a fuller skirt, A-lines usually have a fitted bodice with a skirt that flares. An empire waist gown has a skirt that falls from just below the bust line. Sheath is usually long and straight and is best worn on a fit bride. A mermaid shape hugs the body and flares at the knees. Choose something that flatters your figure and brings out the best in you.

Budget! – Even if you are not sure how much the dress will cost, just having a general idea of what you would like to spend always helps. 8% to 10% of your wedding budget is what we recommend setting aside for your wedding attire (Wedding dress, wedding shoes, jewelry etc.). Try to stick to your budget.

Looking for a place to shop in Ottawa? Here are a few bridal shops we love:

Dominique Levesque Bridal

Luxe Bridal Boutique

With Love Bridal Boutique

The Handmade bride

Mia Bridal Co.

Happy Planning!

Recently Engaged? Now what?

April 1, 2013 / no comments

Recently Engaged? Now what?

You recently just got engaged. Congratulations! You are now asking yourself, “What should I do next? “

1. Share the news. We suggest sharing this wonderful information with your close friends and family.Let them enjoy this delightful news with you.

2. Determine your wedding date . You need to lock your wedding date. Choosing a date is a big deal. Once you get this booked, get an event planner that will help you lock in your amazing team of vendors, keep you on track and provide you with advice and ideas. Oh and they will also execute the big day for you, so you, your fiance, friends and family can enjoy the day.

3. Decide on the number of Guests! You will need a rough estimate of the number of people you wish to invite. This will determine a number of things, like the venue & your budget. Start a list, ask both sets of parents for their list. From there, decide if you want to invite everyone on that list.

4. Budget, budget, budget! You will need to decide how much you want to spend on your wedding day and stick to it. Be reasonable when setting your wedding budget. Keep in mind the number of guests, the style of wedding you wish to have and the time of year you are planning on having your wedding (on or off peak season!) will greatly affect your wedding budget.

Happy Planning

Cheers!
RSVP Events | Ottawa Corporate & Event Planners
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