Hey there 2024! How about a new Erica Irwin Weddings and Events Blog?

Hey there 2024! How about a new Erica Irwin Weddings and Events Blog?

Hey there 2024! How about a new Erica Irwin Weddings and Events Blog?

Can you believe we’re already a month into the new year? It’s like we just wrapped up the best party ever in 2023, and I’m having a tough time saying goodbye. 2023 marked 15 years of me doing what I love most – making my fabulous couples SO happy and carefree on their wedding day (and crying if they mention me in their speech). Actually, for real.

If you’re reading this, you probably know that I try to post on Instagram and Facebook as often as I can. Instagram is a lot of fun and I’ve been able to reach WAY more people with advice and inspiration than I ever thought possible (almost 14K followers as of today. Wow!), but there are things people ask me for that I just can’t do on Instagram. So… I’ve decided to BRING BACK my BLOG!

Yes, you read that right. In case you didn’t know I HAD a blog! I tried it several years ago, but I didn’t get it quite right, and it was a LOT of work to keep up our Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, etc., AND a blog. Long story short, rather than having outdated posts about things that were no longer in style or no one was interested in anymore, I shut it down.

So, what’s different now? Well, first off, I have a lot more help! My team is honestly the best and as you can see we cannot resist a photobooth! The photo up top is from Mike and Stephanie’s wedding. We were all there so it was the perfect end to wedding season 2023! Second, with all the work I’ve been doing on Instagram, I feel like I have a better idea of what you guys are looking for, and that’s exactly what I’m going to blog about!

If you’ve scrolled my Instagram and come across something you liked but were hoping for more photos, more tips, more advice, more of anything at all, you’re going to love my blog! As an added bonus, you’ll be able to find what you liked again when you need it without scrolling through hundreds of posts and reels! I’m hoping I’ve piqued your interest, and you’ll stay tuned! The goal is two posts per month (more if possible). We have lots of our own ideas piled up, but I’m always interested in hearing from you, so feel free to make your requests in the comments. We’ll do our best to get everything done.

BTW, if you’re wondering about the video, it’s a snippet of Farhan, Cara, Gracie and I trying out a 360° Video Booth by MDRN Photobooth Co. Just a bit more fun and celebration of another great year!

Happy 2024 Everyone! Sorry I’m a month late saying that, but I was busy dreaming about and building my blog!

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Up Next!

Our first “real” post of 2024 will be a price comparison of the of the Top 5 downtown Ottawa venues. I did something similar on Instagram, but for reasons already explained, I will go way more in depth on my blog! So get ready for me to spill the TEA!

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M & W

M & W

M & W

Organic white and green summer wedding at Le Belvedere Wakefield Quebec

Organic white and green summer wedding at Le Belvedere Wakefield Quebec

Erica is amazing, we could not recommend her more. She was omnipotent on our wedding day, and our day went off without a hitch!

Ottawa Wedding Planning team and newlyweds at Le Belvedere. Photo by Rubicon Photography

Erica is amazing; we could not recommend her more. She brings an incredible wealth of knowledge, connections, and experience to the wedding planning relationship that you really can’t get anywhere else. All of her vendor recommendations were top-notch, and they often bend their rules a bit “because you’re working with Erica”. Erica cares a lot about your vision and what you’re looking to accomplish, and caters her recommendations specifically. She was omnipotent on our wedding day, and our day went off without a hitch – despite a few tiny kinks here and there that we didn’t even know about until later, because Erica and her team took care of them in the background.

M & W

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Helaina & Sahir

Helaina & Sahir

Helaina & Sahir

Spring wedding at Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ballroom and Laurier Room with ceremony at St Charbel Parish

Spring wedding at Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ballroom and Laurier Room with ceremony at St Charbel Parish

If you want to fully enjoy your wedding day and be genuinely present for your family and friends, then Erica is the right Wedding Planner for you.

Bride and groom in the Fairmont Chateau Laurier Ballroom photo by Martin McMahon Photography

Erica was recommended to us by our venue the Chateau Laurier and provided a tightly scripted plan that started from day-one. She filled vendor gaps throughout the planning process with excellent suggestions; helped us manage budget constraints; and, deftly managed problems large and small, including a genuine crisis on the morning of the wedding day. So, if you want to fully enjoy your wedding day and be genuinely present for your family and friends, then Erica is the right Wedding Planner for you.

Helaina & Sahir

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Diana & Corey

Diana & Corey

Diana & Corey

Blue and white summer wedding at the National Arts Centre (NAC) in downtown Ottawa

Erica has a vast amount of knowledge, experience, and connections in the wedding industry. She was able to tell us things about our venue the NAC that we would have never considered.

Ottawa Wedding Planner and newlyweds in the O’Born Room at the National Arts Center (NAC). Photo by Rubicon Photography

The best investment you can make in your wedding planning is Erica Irwin Weddings. Erica is an exceptional wedding planner, a true professional, and a thoughtful, kind soul. After booking our venue, the NAC, and many vendors on our own, we hired Erica.. We knew we had made the right decision as soon as we started talking to her over Zoom, she’s just that good. Erica has a vast amount of knowledge, experience, and connections in the wedding industry. She was able to tell us things about our venue the NAC that we would have never considered.

Throughout the wedding planning process, Erica was always happy to answer our questions and schedule check ins if needed. As we headed into the month of the wedding, we didn’t feel stressed at all thanks to Erica. She was on top of everything.

On the wedding day, Erica and her team took care of every single detail. This team was such a pleasure to work with and we are forever grateful for them.

Diana & Corey

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Hannah & Cameron

Hannah & Cameron

Hannah & Cameron

Fall wedding at Fairmont Chateau Laurier with ceremony at Christ Church Cathedral reception in the Drawing room

Fall wedding at Fairmont Chateau Laurier with ceremony at Christ Church Cathedral reception in the Drawing room

Erica brings a wealth of knowledge and her undivided attention to every event she plans.

Bride and groom in the Drawing room of Chateau Laurier photo by Lauren McCormick Photography

We hired Erica to plan our fall wedding at Fairmont Chateau Laurier, and she was an absolute godsend. Erica brings a wealth of knowledge and her undivided attention to every event she plans. She seamlessly juggled every aspect of our big day. We were so fortunate to have her time and talents helping us organize a day we’ll always remember!

Hannah & Cam

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