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My Instagram and Facebook are always up to date. So go ahead and scroll through these beautiful moments and be inspired!
These are real weddings I have had the privilege to plan. No style shoots, just amazing couples and their happy day captured by incredible photographers.
I also offer planning tips, stories and behind the scenes so make sure you follow me!
My Instagram and Facebook are always up to date. So go ahead and scroll through these beautiful moments and be inspired!
These are real weddings I have had the privilege to plan. No style shoots, just amazing couples and their happy day captured by incredible photographers.
I also offer planning tips, stories and behind the scenes so make sure you follow me!
It’s normal to be a bit nervous before heading down the aisle but taking a moment to blast your favourite hype song and dance it off is sure to change the vibe from nervous to FUN!
Name your go-to hype song below!
#weddingceremony #weddingnerves #weddingsongs #weddingdance #weddingplanner #weddingtip #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawawedding #chateaulaurierwedding
Photo/ video by @greyloftstudios @greyloftvideo
Planning by @ericairwinweddings
Hair @richardson_hair_design
Makeup @onefinebeauty
Venue @fairmontlaurier
Florals by @wedecor_tm
Bride Dresses: @ferresposa
Bride Shoes: @louboutinworld
Bridesmaid Dresses: @azazieofficial
Groom Suit: @indochino
Groomsmen Suit: @mariouomoinc
This or that! What’s your opinion
Traditional head table or a sweetheart table for two?
There are advantages to either of these options!
▫️Sweetheart tables are great for photos of you two and also you can enjoy some time eating dinner tonight
▫️Headtables are fun for spending time with your wedding party while still sitting side by side!
Tell me what you prefer by commenting below.
Photos by @greyloftstudio
Décor, florals and rentals by @wedecor_tm
Venue @fairmontlaurier
#headtable #headtabledecor #sweethearttable #sweethearttabledecor #weddingopinions #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #chateaulaurierwedding
Shirley and Stewart are saying “YES I ABSOLUTELY do!” Today!
Here is a little about my story with them:
We have been planning their wedding since March 2022 so I feel so excited for these two today. So many meetings together, some in person but mostly Zoom since they don’t live in Ottawa.
We started our planning with looking at Venue TwentyTwo at the Westin, the NAC O’Born room and then finally settling on the Chateau Laurier, Laurier room. Which now knowing them so well is the perfect fit.
We’ve got a killer team of vendors who are just as in love with these two as I am so we are ready to make their day magical. Each time I suggested a vendor they just fell in love with them and wholeheartedly said YES to them too.
Thank you to all the vendors, I literally couldn’t do this without you all.
Drop a congrats 🥂🥂 into the comments for these 2 awesome people ❤️❤️
@greyloftstudios
@greyloftvideo
@onefinebeauty
@richardson_hair_design
@fairmontlaurier
@wedecor_tm
@ferrasposa
@mdrnphotoboothco
@gushlinephone
@midnightmusic.ca
@allseasonsweddings
@luxeduomusic
@dulcecakedesign
#weddingday #weddingdaymoments #engagementphoto #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner
#chateaulaurier #chateaulaurierwedding #fairmontlaurier #fairmontchateaulaurier
So many choices when planning a wedding, the things that will keep you up at night!
What details were spinning in your mind while planning your wedding?
Comment below
Cover image by @greyloftstudio
Decor by @wedecor_tm
#weddingdesign #weddingdecor #weddingplanner #weddingmemes #ottawaplanner #ottawawedding
Not all wedding trends are timeless Martha Stewart says.
Here are 11 trends Martha Stewart Weddings is saying to go ahead and remove from your vision board.
Read through and then comment what surprised you or what you are happy to see gone as well! As a Canadian Wedding Planner, some of these aren`t really a "thing" here at all but some I TOTALLY am happy to see gone.
You can read the article by going to @martha_weddings bio!
#weddingplanning #weddinginspiration #weddingstyle #weddingtrends #2023bride #2024bride #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner
Hot topic! What is an appropriate cash gift to give to newlyweds?
As a Planner I have my opinions but I’m looking for your thoughts on this so comment below!
#weddinghottopic #hottopicwedding #weddinggiftetiquette #weddinggift #weddinggiftideas #weddingplanner #ottawaweddingplanners #ottawawedding #canadianwedding
As a Wedding Planner, I am actually indifferent to boutonnieres.
Usually guys want a very small one if they decide to have one, if it has too many flowers they are really put off when they see it on their tux/ suit.
I am curious though what you guys think? Still love them or are you over them? Comment your thoughts
Cover photo by @greyloftstudio
BTS video by @greyloftvideo
Groom style by @jeffalpaughcustom
#boutonniere #weddingboutonniere #groom #groomsmen #weddingopinions #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #chateaulaurierwedding #groomstyle
Two biggest surprises for couples when wedding planning are:
1) How much everything actually costs since why would you know if you haven’t planned one before?
2) How much time it actually takes to plan a wedding PROPERLY!
Hiring a Planner can help with both.
From the first call, I start educating newly engaged couples on what’s realistic and what isn’t. Sometimes it’s a hard pill to swallow for SURE.
I’ve even sent sample budgets from past weddings for those that honestly didn’t believe me! And the estimate of 400+ hours to plan your wedding is pretty darn accurate. So if you don’t have that kind of time or personally don’t want to give up that much of your precious spare time then consider hiring a planner!
Comment below what surprised you the most when you were planning your wedding?
#weddingplanningtruths #weddingplanning #weddingbudget #weddingmemes #barbiememe #barbiewedding #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner
I have successfully done this with several weddings and it works! It does make me laugh though when we do this and guests are for example invited to arrive at 3:30 pm and they are STILL late for a 4 pm ceremony.🤦
Comment if you would try this.
#weddingceremony #weddingceremonyideas #weddingplanningtips #ottawaweddingplanner #ottwedvendors #weddingplannerottawa #weddinginvitations #weddingtiptuesday
Alma and Blair are saying YES to forever together today!
Drop them 🥂 to congratulate them!! So excited for these two, going to be an amazing, long awaited day.
Thanks Alma and Blair for saying YES to me and my team, we are super excited to be a part of it.
Photo by @bryanphotovideo
Tap to see the vendor team!
#weddingday #weddingdaymoments #engagementphoto #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner
Pinterest is a blessing and a curse when planning your wedding!
The BIGGEST line item that people are shocked when they get their quotes is always florals/ décor.
Because why would you know how much that costs? You’ve never planned an event to this scale and there is NO education around this easily available to you. There is also a reason its so expensive, it takes hours to plan it, prepare it, set it up, take it down. Oh and they also buy it, store it in a warehouse when couples aren’t using it, then they truck it and employ a HUGE team to install it.
Are you a Pinterest lover or hater? Comment below!
#pinterestdreams #weddingdecor #pinterestwedding #pinterestfail #weddingadvice #weddingplannertip #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawaluxuryweddingplanner
Here is the 5 secrets to the BEST ceremony photos at your wedding!
1) Officiant to step aside
2) Hold the kiss (no quick pecks)
3) More than 1 kiss!
4) Smile after you kiss
5) Stop halfway down the aisle, kiss again. Surrounded by everyone you love!
As a Wedding Planner I practice this with my clients at their rehearsals because practice makes perfect 😊
#weddingplannertip #weddingplanningadvice #weddingplanner #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawawedding #montebellowedding #chateaumontebello #chateaumontebellowedding
Celebrating hitting 65 x 5 star Google reviews! Thank you to all our couples who took the time over the years to post a review. Couples often say to me on an initial inquiry call that it’s my reviews that made them want to work with me so thank you !
It’s a highlight for me to read the sweet words of our couples❤️❤️
Fun on a Tuesday!
Comment below with who you would choose to perform at your wedding. Could be a band, a soloist, a comedian event!
Feel free to tag them even … you never know, maybe we will make someone’s dream come true.
I know my daughter would easily choose @taylorswift
#weddingdreams #weddingentertainment #weddingplannertip #weddingadvice #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawawedding #ericairwinweddings
Wedding Planner Tip!!
Brides and bridesmaids do these 8 things
✅️ Dry the end of your stems before holding your bouquet near your dress
✅️ Bouquet at your belly button, think: hips not the tits
✅️ Angle it forward to show off the flowers, not the stems
❌️ Don’t squish your arms against your sides, create a bit of space
✅️ Shoulders back
✅️ Walk slowly but not so slow its uncomfortable
✅️ Smile and have fun!
Follow me for useful planning tip!
Comment below with any tips you want to add!
Cover photo @greyloftstudio
Bouquet by @wedecor_tm
#weddingday #weddingplannertip #weddingplanningadvice #ericairwinweddings #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner
I just love an old “manoir”, how about you?
This one is just down from Chateau Montebello and it’s a favourite for sure.
What about you? Would you choose skyscrapers or old manors?
Photo by @unioneleven
Hair by @richardson_hair_design
Makeup by @onefinebeauty
#ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner
#ericairwinweddings #chateaumontebello #chateaumontebellowedding #weddingphotos #ottawaweddingphotographer
Hi! Welcome if you are new around here. I`ve added about 4000 new followers in just a few months so I definitely feel like I should be saying Hi! I`m an Ottawa based Wedding Planner and my IG is basically me giving away daily, useful wedding planning tips and inspo!
So go ahead and say Hi or ask some questions below because as an enneagram 2 I can`t help but be helpful and full of knowledge!
Ps this photo by @greyloftstudio is a rare team photo eventhough we were missing Gracie!
#weddingplannertips #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawawedding #ottawaluxurywedding #weddingplanner #enneagram2
There are 2 main ways to do your seating chart
1. Alphabetically, so guests just look for their last names to find what table they are sitting at.
2. By table number, which does take more time as you scan for your name BUT you get to see who else is at your table.
Comment below which way you prefer 1️⃣ or 2️⃣
Cover photo by @rubiconphotogs
All decor/ florals/ stationery @wedecor_tm
Venue @lebelvedereweddings
#weddingseating #weddingseatingchart #weddingguest #weddingplanningtip #weddingplanning #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner
Happy wedding day to these 2 amazing people! Could not be more excited for them that after so much planning their day is finally here!
Drop them a 🥂 to wish them the best best and newlywed life!
Photos by @greyloftstudio
Who to invite to your wedding rehearsal DINNER?
At a minimum this is:
The couple, their parents, wedding party and their plus ones.
You decide if you also invite out of town guests. Sometimes this can turn into another wedding though!
Just remember if you are inviting people to, for example, a restaurant, YOU ARE HOSTING = PAYING ( or parents are). Traditionally, this was the parents of the groom, but this is changing because now it`s not exclusively the parents of the bride paying for the wedding in most cases.
Make sure you check out my other Reels about all things wedding rehearsals!
Comment any questions and follow for more useful wedding planning tips!
Cover photo by @greyloftstudio
#weddingrehearsal #weddingceremony #walkingdowntheaisle #rehearsaldinner #weddingplannertips #ottawaweddingplanner #ericairwinweddings #chateaumontebello #chateaumontebellowedding
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