Keltie & Martin

Keltie & Martin

Keltie & Martin

 

“Your quiet presence and help on rehearsal night was invaluable.  You showed great respect for the pastor and the guidelines of the church. Your attention to the details of the decor and the needs of the bride and groom were noted and appreciated.”

Bride and Groom at Ottawa Arboretum | Delta City Centre Hotel Ottawa | AMBPhoto

Dear Erica,

I am writing to once again thank you for a job well done in assisting us to plan Keltie and Martin’s wedding. You provided us with eight months of professionalism, planning, negotiating, coordinating of services, and warm friendship.  It is with great pleasure that I write this letter of recommendation.

Your first meeting with us was warm and comfortable as you sought out the personalities of Keltie and Martin and their thoughts and possible desires for their wedding.  You gave suggestions and examples for decorating, flowers and transportation to get things started.

You introduced us to great service providers and were willing to accompany us to appointments with them.  We were able to take advantage of discounts passed along to you for your clients.  All the services that you recommended, Awe Events and Bloomin Funky, were excellent in their own right.  You went the extra mile when you found the graphic designer, Kalijo Works Inc., for all the invitations and stationary. The finished products were just what Keltie wanted.

We valued your dedication to the budget. You provided us with updates and helped us stay on track. Your best update was the one telling us we were in under budget!

We truly appreciated your efforts in the dealings with the hotel for the reception. There were some difficult situations but you negotiated them patiently and professionally for us. You kept us informed at all times and certainly calmed frayed nerves on several occasions.

Your quiet presence and help on rehearsal night was invaluable.  You showed great respect for the pastor and the guidelines of the church. Your attention to the details of the decor and the needs of the bride and groom were noted and appreciated.

The morning of the wedding day was relatively calm and we owe that to you as well. The detailed schedule that you prepared for the day was perfect. It certainly helped us stay on track and made preparations go smoothly. You ensured that all the details at the church were taken care of anticipating our arrival.  Your cheery face and calming influence got us all down the aisle on time. Then the real magic began.  As I, the mother of the bride sat in the church I could relax and enjoy the day because you had walked this journey with us.

The reception was undeniably beautiful. Everything ran so smoothly and efficiently. The MC valued your guidelines and suggestions for the order and placement of speeches. Your attentiveness to all the details was noted by others and we were grateful that you handled all the specifics with the hotel staff and disc jockey. We were so impressed that you stayed with us throughout the entire evening.

We will, without hesitation, happily recommend you and your services to anyone requiring event planning. It has been an absolute pleasure working with you.

Sincerely,
Nancy Titley (Mother of the Bride)

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Heather & Matt

Heather & Matt

Heather & Matt

 

“The ideas that she had were just fantastic and she thought of every little detail to make everything absolutely perfect. We told her our vision and she took it from there checking in every step of the way. “

Bride and Groom at gates | Billings Estate Ottawa | Davida Ocran Photography

My husband and I had been together for almost 10 years when he proposed to me in December 2010.  We didn’t want to wait any longer so we decided that the date would be August 14 2011.  We were having a smaller wedding, about 55 people.  My mom and I thought that with no problem we could plan it by ourselves! Well we soon realized that this was not going to happen and that we needed some serious help! In steps, Erica, the most organized and reassuring person I have ever met. The ideas that she had were just fantastic and she thought of every little detail to make everything absolutely perfect. We told her our vision and she took it from there checking in every step of the way.  With everything in Erica’s hands, I was able to actually enjoy the experience of getting married without feeling overwhelmed or stressed in the least.  Her calming, sweet and fun outgoing personality was just what any bride wants and needs to be around!   The day of the wedding when everything came together we were both blown away with the results.  We encountered a few last minute unexpected glitches at the venue.  Erica went above and beyond expectations to make sure everything ran flawlessly.  It was more than we could have ever asked for.  Erica really did make our day perfect and stress free.  It was a day we will never forget.  It would not have happened without her and we are ever so grateful that she blessed us with her incredible love and dedication in making every single moment a memorable one.

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Lisa & Mike

Lisa & Mike

Lisa & Mike

 

“Your passion and gift for event planning was evident through every step in the planning process –  including connecting us with the right service providers for custom invitations and decorations; talking me off the ledge when my dress didn’t fit; offering stylish advice on all the attire; being organized when I was not; and taking over the reins when necessary.”

Bride and Groom Punta Cana beach at sunset | Majestic Colonial Punta Cana | Michael Steingard Photography

Erica, we can’t thank you enough for your inspiration, patience, and time – all of which are so very much appreciated by a bride who truly did not know the first thing about planning a wedding and a groom who’s only goal was a happy bride!!

Although, our wedding was a small and intimate Caribbean celebration of approximately 40 family and friends, we saw it as an opportunity to celebrate our loved ones and throw a party our guests would not soon forget. We can honestly say that our day and all the pre/post celebrations were more wonderful than we ever could have dreamed. Looking back we wouldn’t change a thing, and that includes snagging you as our planner!

Your passion and gift for event planning was evident through every step in the planning process –  including connecting us with the right service providers for custom invitations and decorations; talking me off the ledge when my dress didn’t fit; offering stylish advice on all the attire; being organized when I was not; and taking over the reins when necessary.

I always tell you, “You are the BEST!” and I’m thrilled to finally get to tell everyone else!

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Ruthanne & Michel

Ruthanne & Michel

 

“Thank you so much for keeping all the details our wedding ceremony organized. It was such a weight off our shoulders to know that you were fully committed to ensuring that everything went off without a hitch!”

Erica,

Thank you so much for keeping all the details our wedding ceremony organized. It was such a weight off our shoulders to know that you were fully committed to ensuring that everything went off without a hitch!

Many people that attended the wedding – as guests or part of the wedding party – commented on your professionalism and ability to ensure things ran smoothly. Having you help us with all the details of our ceremony really allowed us to both relax and enjoy our special day.

Many thanks again,

Ruthanne & Michel

Venue: Lifecenter

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Carlina & Dan

Carlina & Dan

Carlina & Dan

 

“She was personable, professional, knowledgeable, efficient and certainly worthy of hire.  As the groom, the greatest benefit to me was knowing the love of my life was totally at peace and happy because she had a competent and reliable planner at her disposal 24/7.  Thank you Erica!!!”

Bride and Groom white divan Governor General's Estate | Mazaj Restaurant | AMBPhoto

When my fiancée first told me she wanted to hire a wedding planner for our fast approaching wedding, I was skeptical.  I was reluctant to add what I thought was an unnecessary expense to our budget.  I figured most of the planning and preparation could be handled by ourselves along with family and friends.  However, my fiancée’s desire prevailed and we decided to hire the services of Erica Irwin.  A decision we did not regret.

Planning a wedding can be a very stressful experience, but hiring a wedding planner to shoulder most of the weight enables you to enjoy the process rather than be frustrated by it.  Erica did exactly that for us.  She was personable, professional, knowledgeable, efficient and certainly worthy of hire.  As the groom, the greatest benefit to me was knowing the love of my life was totally at peace and happy because she had a competent and reliable planner at her disposal 24/7.  Thank you Erica!!!

Dan & Carlina

Venue: El Majaz Restaurant Ottawa
Photo Credits: AMBphoto

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