Guests literally had their mouths wide open walking into this reception room this floral ceiling was out of this world .
No matter how hard we tried videos and photos didn`t do this masterpiece justice.
Days of installation, multiple skyjacks, multiple team members from @wedecor_inc who needed massages for DAYS after this beauty.
End result though was very happy clients and their parents too which is the most important part ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙💜
#floralceiling #weddingdesign #weddingplanner #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawaweddingvendors #montebellowedding #chateaumontebello #chateaumontebellowedding
Happy birthday Farhan!!
In 2018 when Farhan joined my team it was just me and I didn`t think I needed an assistant. But then he made me NEED him. Always thinking ahead, anticipating what was next, reading my mind... now he`s a Planner doing his own weddings for our couples!
Everyone who meets him adores him, from our team, to vendors, to our couples and their wedding parties, families and guests.
So drop birthday wishes below and let him feel the love on his special day 🩷
Photo @scotthwilson
#weddingassistant #weddingplanner #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawawedding #bestweddingplanner
Alexia and Anthony wanted a fun moment to add to their grand entrance so here’s the behind-the-scenes look at how we built a champagne tower for them! 🥂✨
Huge thanks to Grant for guiding Cara and I (champagne tower building newbies) through our first tower. Even after 15+ years in weddings, there’s always something new to learn! 💡🍾
🗝️ Pro tip Grant taught us (from past experiences): Assemble your base layer first, fill the glasses with bubbly to anchor them down, and then stack the empty layers on top. This little hack saved us from any wobbles!
Their photos of this moment are AMAZING so thank you to @agatharowland for that! Let’s toast to all the beautiful celebrations ahead! 🥂✨Tell us below if you are doing this at your wedding OR drop your any additional tips you have from experience.
Planner @ericairwinweddings
Venue @lebelvedereweddings
Photo @agatharowland
Bubbly @villa_conchi
Glasses @ikea
#weddingdaymoments #champagnetower #grandentrance #luxuryweddingplanner #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #ontariovenue #quebecvenue #weddingplannertip #lebelvedere #lebelvedereweddings
🚩 The wedding industry can be tricky to navigate, especially when it comes to choosing your vendors and venue. From reviews to exclusive vendor lists, there are red flags that even the most careful couples might miss.
6️⃣ insider tips to help you spot potential issues and avoid costly mistakes. 🚩 Swipe to see them all.
💡 Pro tip: It’s not just about trusting the reviews – it’s about knowing what to look for and who to ask. As a wedding planner with years of experience, I’ve seen it all and know how to spot the red flags that could impact your big day.
🩷Want to feel confident about your choices and avoid vendor nightmares? I got you.
↪️Make sure you follow me for honest tips and info
⬇️Comment below anything I missed!
#weddingvenueshopping #weddingvendor #weddingnightmare #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingvendors #ottawaweddingplanner #bestweddingplanner
🩷💛Colourful dream wedding at Château Montebello🧡🩵
🌸From our first meeting to the final dance, this wedding was a joyful journey, filled with vibrant colors, thoughtful details, and so much love!
🪷Over the past 18 months, I had the privilege of curating every aspect of this wedding: from venue selection and vendor coordination to designing a cohesive look that brought Danielle’s colorful vision to life.
🌼Working closely with amazing vendor partners, we made sure every detail—from a show-stopping floral installation over the dance floor to personalized signature cocktails to a never ending dance party—reflected their unique love story.
🩷As our bride said “Wedding planning can be very overwhelming and I often found it hard to make decisions or verbalize my vision, but Erica knew exactly the look we were going for and worked with all our vendors to make it happen.”
🤍Planning a wedding is about more than just beautiful décor; it’s about creating a seamless experience for the couple and their guests. We made sure every part of Château Montebello, from the waterfront to the terrace, was covered with care. With a larger team on-site, our couple and their guests enjoyed a stress-free day, knowing that we had everything handled.
💛Our bride’s Mom said “Erica was so familiar with our daughter`s vision and style that when it came to the actual day we felt like we had a family member on our side making sure the day was truly magical”.
⬇️Are you ready to turn your wedding vision into an unforgettable reality? Watch the full video for an exclusive look at this one-of-a-kind wedding!
Tell us in the comments your fav parts!⬇️
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Décor/ rentals/ florals. stationery and printing @wedecor_inc
Watercolour designs @juliejanestudio
Video @filmsbyjinbon
Photo @scotthwilson
Venue @fairmontmontebello
Makeup @onefinebeauty
Hair @showponyhair
Ceremony music @cantosentimento4
Reception music @solepower @thedigsmusic
BTS @northparkfilms
Still want light, neutral tones but you`re getting married in the fall?
Do what Alexia and Anthony did for this gorgeous Le Belvedere wedding and keep it light and warm tones.
Fall weddings don`t HAVE to be all pumpkins, brown and orange.
Tell me below, what tones would you do for fall?
Send to someone getting married for some inspiration!
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Photos @agatharowland
Venue @lebelvedereweddings
#fallwedding #fallweddinginspiration #lebelvedereweddings #lebelvedere #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner
People who think they don’t need a Planner on their wedding just don’t know how many things we manage during a wedding. Let alone all the things we have managed ahead of time! Every wedding we are on, something comes up. Even with the precise planning and years of experience my team and I have, things just happen.
🖤A wedding is a live event, there are lots of people to manage, guests to make happy and of course ensuring you guys are having the best day ever.
🤍Every time we all say to ourselves, what would have happened if we weren’t here? There is a reason GOOD venues and vendors like to work with GOOD Planners. It’s because they know we plan ahead and step in when required. We also allow them to do their jobs properly too so they can provide you with the best experience.
❤️There are no do-overs to your wedding day.
⬇️Comment below questions/ comments.
Thanks to @yourbtsinsider for capturing this amazing BTS of me at our awesome couple’s wedding
Cover photo by @ageofindie
#weddingplanner #weddingplanneradvice #weddingadvice #lifeofaweddingplanner #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawawedding
Considering a National Gallery wedding? Then look no farther to be INSPIRED!
This wedding for Raphi and Javid was literally out of this world beautiful and so much FUN!
The inspo was garden yet modern and I don’t think we could have come closer to perfectly achieving everything our bride had been dreaming about.
Their floorplan was one we worked on extremely hard to get JUST the right layout with rounds and long tables. We wanted it to fill the room without being overfilled, we wanted family to get to sit together and friend groups too but also to mingle and meet.
Any questions about National Gallery, comment below!
Venue: @natgallerycan
Planner: @ericairwinweddings
Florals, rentals & decor: @moesignaturedesign
Video: @greyloftvideo
Photo: @scotthwilson
Catering: @mycateringgroup
Dancefloor: @ottawadancefloors
Invitations and programs @minted
All other stationery and signage @distinctlylabeled
DJ: @heart.beat.events
Hair: @topknothairstylist
MUA: @onefinebeauty
Photobooth: @flavaphotoboothco
Car: @elite.limousine
Ceremony Live Music: @logandoingstuff
Bride Dress: @alexiasbridal @enauranewyork
Groom Suit: @thirdsontailorshop
#nationalgallerywedding #nationalgalleryofcanada #modernwedding #gardeninspiredwedding #OttawaWedding #ottawaweddingplanner #wezoree #jewishwedding #persianwedding
Veils and white bouquets with a touch of blush and greenery are just the vibe.
Love this photo by @agatharowland of our beautiful bride Sabrina ❤️
Tell me, will you have a veil or no?
Bouquet by @wedecor_inc
#weddingbouquet #weddingveil #brideveil #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawawedding
Trust me. Wrap your dance floor. Your venues dance floor is likely not very nice and every photo during your reception is happening in front of or ON this dance floor. So wrap it. If you are elevating your headtable, wrap that too. Thank me later.
Dancefloor, decor and florals @wedecor_inc
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Venue @fairmontlaurier
#weddingdancefloor #weddingdancing #weddingdecor #weddingplannertips #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingvenue #ottawaweddingplanner
You won’t want to miss my answers to these rapid fire questions.
🩷With no time to think you’re getting the truth, all done in one take too 😊
⬇️Which ones do you agree or disagree with? Tell me below!⬇️
Video by @yourbtsinsider
Planner @ericairwinweddings
Venue @fairmontlaurier
Décor by @sagedesignsevents
Chairs @pearldecor
Dance floor @ottawadancefloors
#hottakes #weddingplannertruths #weddingplanningadvice #chateaulaurierwedding #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawawedding
From ugly step-sister to Cinderella! The Drawing Room in Ottawa`s castle @fairmontlaurier got a transformation that now makes it the prettiest room for a ceremony or a great reception room for a mid-size wedding.
This corner set up is a DREAM.
Flip through to see all the details from the "glass slipper" of acrylic chairs, the the glossy, hard top aisle runner, tall candelabras, draping and florals at the front. Nothing was missed for Sabrin and Marvin`s fairtytale wedding.
What do you think? Would you get married here?
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Design/ decor/ florals @moesignaturedesign
Venue @fairmontlaurier
#chateaulaurier #chateaulaurierwedding #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #castlewedding #fairytalewedding #weddingtransformation
Who held it best, swipe to see!
One of the most photographed items on your wedding day will be your bouquet so make sure its FABULOUS!
Too small, it looks like you ordered a bridesmaid one
Too big, feels overpowering.
What about you, are you decided on your bouquet? Colourful, all white, small, big, medium....
Bouquet by @wedecor_inc
Planning by @ericairwinweddings
Photo by @scotthwilson
Venue @fairmontmontebello
#chateaumontebellowedding #fairmontchateaumontebello #colorfulwedding #colorfulbouquet #weddingbouquet #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner
Bad wedding advice is RAMPANT on social media! As a Wedding Planner for the last 15+ years trends have come and gone and are coming again.
What advice have you heard that has made you go
⬇️Comment below . And if you are planning your wedding read through or share with someone getting married to avoid the pitfalls of terrible advice!
#weddingplanningtips #weddingplanning #ottawaweddingplanner #bestweddingsplannerottawa #ottawawedding
Our couple wanted a wedding that was good food, good cocktails, fun moments, laughs and conversation with their closest friends and family. They wanted it a bit modern, a bit masculine but also warm and inviting.
🖤10 months of planning together brought together the most tear-filled, laugh-filled, beautiful day.
🤍Couldn’t be happier these two chose US as their A-team vendor team
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Venue @lebelvedereweddings
Photo @agatharowland
Decor, florals and printing @thegatheringeventco
Video @palmtreewedding
DJ @dynamixproductions
Dance floor @ottawadancefloors
#lebelvederewedding #lebelvedere #blackandwhitewedding #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #loveislove #ottawaweddingvenue
We were chasing the light for sure at this golden hour. We were doing so great with speech timing, and then one speech ran very long. We were watching the sun set in the background and our timeline for golden hour was SHRINKING!
But these photos are some of my favourites from their wedding. They usually are because at this point you are relaxed, you are used to your photo/ video team and you are just in such a happy place!
Did you know that to calculate golden hour in your timeline, you look up the sunset time, then subtract an hour. It might not be exact but by the time you actually get outside (sometimes you need to refresh your lipstick, use the washroom, hug one more guest on your way by etc) it`s usually PERFECT!
Photo @greyloftstudio
Video @greyloftvideo
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Venue @stonefields_estate
Hair @showponyhair
Makeup @onefinebeauty
Florals @thegatheringeventco
Bride`s gown @revellebridal
Grooms outfit @harryroseninc
#sunsetwedding #goldenhour #stonefieldsestate #stonefieldsestatewedding #ericairwinweddings #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawaweddingphotographer
⏰ Time sensitive announcement! ⏰
2025 is less than 4 months away.
Imagine this: You plan a beautiful, fun-filled wedding where you get to enjoy time with everyone you love in one room. You can stop worrying about all the wedding stress that’s keeping you up at night, because you have a Planner who KNOWS how to plan a wedding and will make sure you get the MOST out of your special day.
Guess what, that Planner is me. I have helped hundreds of couples just like you plan gorgeous, epic, once in a lifetime experiences and have over 90 5 star Google reviews to prove it.
2025 is less than 4 months away so it’s TIME TO PLAN YOUR WEDDING!
Choosing a Wedding Planner is the most important decision you will make for your wedding!
You need someone you can trust, who has the experience to take your vision and priorities and turn them into a wedding day you and your guests will remember always.
Yes I am known in my community as an excellent wedding planner but it’s the personal connection with each couple that makes the way I plan different. Lean on my 16 years of experience and let us expertly guide you through the planning process.
We are with you every step of the way, offering support and a friendly touch.
Say goodbye to endless research, logistics, and decision overload.
Let us handle all the nitty-gritty details so you can focus on what truly matters – celebrating with your loved ones.
We’ll do the heavy lifting, you just relax and soak in the joy of the moment.
Ready to kickstart this incredible journey? We are too.
Send me a DM and I will give you the link to book a free consultation to see where I can help!
#ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #weddingplanner #ericairwinweddings
Walk thru Raphi and Javid’s National Gallery of Canada wedding with me!
💚This stunning and ever so fun wedding was a pleasure to plan with these two. They are so kind, fun and trusting in our amazing vendor team. It’s always hard to say goodbye at the end.
Special thank you to all those that put their heart and soul into making this wedding a success.
Venue: @natgallerycan
Planner: @ericairwinweddings
Video: @greyloftvideo
Photo: @scotthwilson
Catering: @mycateringgroup
Florals, rentals & decor: @moesignaturedesign
Dancefloor: @ottawadancefloors
Invitations and programs @minted
All other stationery and signage @distinctlylabeled
DJ: @heart.beat.events
Hair: @topknothairstylist
MUA: @onefinebeauty
Photobooth: @flavaphotoboothco
Car: @elite.limousine
Ceremony Live Music: @logandoingstuff
Bride Dress: @alexiasbridal @enauranewyork
Groom Suit: @thirdsontailorshop
#nationalgallerywedding #nationalgalleryofcanada #modernwedding #gardeninspiredwedding #OttawaWedding #ottawaweddingplanner #wezoree #jewishwedding #persianwedding
Our Cara is getting MARRIED tomorrow!!
Guys this is so exciting, we couldn`t be happier for Cara and Will. Cara is always about making our couples wedding days the best day ever so now it`s HER turn to be on the receiving end.
Thank you to all my vendor friends who have loved on her especially this week. Cara and Will so appreciate it and I appreciate you ❤️
Drop a congratulations below to our soon to be newlyweds 🥂
Photo by @greyloftstudio
#weddingplanning #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #chateaulaurierwedding
This ceremony for Danielle and Zee was truly a miracle "window" of time as the wind swirled and the waves got bigger, we had a count down clock of when the storm was going to hit. This took an enormous amount of perfect planning to give them their outdoor ceremony by the water.
We gathered umbrellas, watched the radar obsessively with the Director of Banquets from Montebello giving me a constant storm countdown, we signaled their officiant to wrap up as quickly as he could, the staff got a golf cart ready and we just generally stressed on behalf of our couple.
Our couple never knew but don`t worry, we were watching every second. Check out those last 2 photos, the one of me basically saying "storm`s coming get in the golf cart!" 😂
To our couple though, most beautiful outdoor ceremony with all their favourite people around. Just the way we like it ❤️
#fairmontmontebello #fairmontmontebellowedding #chateaumontebello #chateaumontebellowedding #ottawaweddingplanner
Photo @scotthwilson
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Decor/ florals @wedecor_inc
Venue @fairmontmontebello
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