Because we love taking your breath away, exceeding your dreams, tears of joy, speech mentions, 5 star reviews and just generally seeing you both so happy on your best day ever.
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Decor/ florals/ design @moesignaturedesign
Venue @natgallerycan
Dance floor @ottawadancefloors
Stationery @distinctlylabeled
#nationalgallery #nationalgallerywedding #nationalgalleryofcanada #modernwedding #gardeninspired #ottawaweddingplanning #ottawawedding #jewishwedding #persianwedding
You NEED to hear this ...
Your wedding can be fun, romantic AND elegant. AND you can enjoy every moment of it.
❤️Newly engaged? Tell me below what you are looking forward to the most.
❤️Newlywed? Tell others what enjoyed the MOST!
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Decor/ florals @moesignaturedesign
Venue @fairmontlaurier
Photos @studiosixthsense
#chateaulaurier #chateaulaurierwedding #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawaluxurywedding #enjoyyourweddingday
Hoang-Nghi and Sean`s Chateau Laurier wedding was an elegant white wedding affair.
From the beginning they knew they wanted the Chateau Laurier and they know they wanted to book us 😍
They did their planning with me and then Farhan and Gracie executed their wedding day perfectly.
Farhan and I had done Sean`s sister Melissa`s wedding in 2021 so we had history with this amazing family.
Their family and friends were so lovely and we love how much FUN they brought to their day. Little touches everywhere but this particular group of friends in KNOWN for their epic grand entrances ... which deserves its own reel!!
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
As Hoang-Nghi said in her Google review "Erica`s team was incredible and helped make our wedding day as seamless as possible! From the very first meeting to every last detail on the day of, they had gone above and beyond to bring our vision to life. Their hard work, creativity, and dedication have made this day even more perfect than we could have imagined."
🍾🍾Drop a congrats to these newlyweds, couldn`t be happier for them.
#chateaulaurier #chateaulaurierwedding #ottawawedding #castlewedding #destinationweddingcanada #canadianwedding #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawaluxurywedding
Why the price range? I get asked this all the time. So here are the reasons but some of it comes down to desirability too. Some more sought after DJs can command a higher price.
But usually there is a reason for why they are so sought after too 😉
↪️ first hit follow if you love good USEFUL wedding tips though.
Ok now for the reasons.
A GOOD DJ comes prepared:
✅️ Come prepared, ready to bring the vibe you two want no panic/ rushed energy
✅️ Nice looking/ maintained equipment to not ruin your well thought out decor/design
✅️ Quality mics for those tearfilled speeches
✅️ Dance lights to make it feel like a dance party and uplighting for ambiance
✅️ Dressed like they`re coming to your wedding not a BBQ
✅️ Have done a site visit if it`s a new venue to them so they come prepared
✅️ Comfortable being on mic if needed
✅️ Met with you at least 1-2 times to discuss what you want because it`s YOUR wedding
✅️ Have back up equipment in case something goes wrong
✅️ Have liability insurance
✅️ Are tech savvy and can troubleshoot lighting / sound issues because stuff happens
✅️ Have experience with weddings specifically! Clubs are different than weddings.
✅️ Team player, willing to work with your other vendors to make your day amazing
⬇️⬇️ comment any I missed and share with someone getting married or tag them below⬇️⬇️
#weddingdj #djwedding #ottawadj #weddingtips #weddingplannertips #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawaweddingvendors
Love the idea of reducing your bar line up for cocktail hour? Why not do this champagne seating chart?
Here are all the reasons you need:
1) First you need a seating chart so why shouldn`t it involve bubbly?
2) Guests come in right away to a drink waiting for them
3) It looks amazing and guests LOVE having their photo taken in front of it or they do a little video of pulling their glass off the shelf
4) It`s just fun.
Bonus (unexpected one!) It`s an easy way to see if anyone didn`t show up😉
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Decor/ florals/ rentals @wedecor_inc
Venue @fairmontlaurier
Photo @greyloftstudio
#seatingchart #champagneseatingchart
#seatingchartideas
#weddingplanning
#weddingplanner #ottawawedding #ottawaweddingplanner #chateaulaurier #chateaulaurierwedding
Lower your wedding day stress with this tip!
I am loving this new tendency to have just 1 person in your wedding party but then have your VIP friends come for hair, makeup and photos. It takes away SO much stress off of you.
You get to surround yourself with your favourite people but also not have the expense of their dresses, bouquets etc. you don`t have to worry about coordinating outfits, who`s standing/ walking during the ceremony, moving a massive group around for photos. Just so many advantages.
So tell me below, are you team big wedding party or team 1 witness each?
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Photo by @scotthwilson
Hair @topknothairstylist
Makeup @onefinebeauty
#smallbridalparty #weddingparty #bridesmaid #anthropologiewedding
As a Planner I get this question all the time “Can I skip a save the date and just send my invitation now?”
The answer is no. Here is why.
🚫Jumping right to invitation that far in advance will cause you more work.
🚫Guests think they have tons of time to reply, then you end up chasing them.
🚫People’s plans change and they might not remember to update their RSVP status
🚫If you are asking for meal choices, you likely haven’t done a tasting yet and also people’s dietary restrictions change. Like that one friend who finds out they are allergic to nuts but doesn’t remember they didn’t tell you that a year ago!
When couples ask me “when should we send out our wedding invitations?” My answer is always the same.
✅️ 3 months before your wedding
✅️ RSVP date of 6 weeks before. (so you have time to chase those last RSVPs and then share guest counts with your venue, rental/ décor company etc)
‼️ BONUS TIPS! ‼️
1️⃣ If you want to send something sooner, highly recommend a “save the date” this can be done basically anytime after you book your wedding venue. This gives guests LOTS of time to book their travel and time off.
2️⃣ If you have a hotel room block, this is a great time to also share this information. I highly recommend having a wedding website with all the information.
❤️ My couples get to use @aisleplanner ‘s Website builder which is linked directly to their guest list in my client portal so very easy for them to manage. They can send guests messages at anytime as well to update them on changes along the way.
⬇️Comment any additional tips for invitations/ save the dates. Tag someone getting married in 2025/26.
↪️Make sure you follow me for daily useful wedding planning advice!
🇨🇦I am a Canadian Wedding Planner and understand other parts of the world do it differently too!
Cover photo by @studiogrmartin
#weddingplanningtips #weddingplanning2024 #weddingplanneradvice #weddinginvitation #ottawaweddinginvitation #canadianwedding #ottawaweddingplanner #ottawaweddingplanning #weddingstationery
Working with Lana and Michael was truly a dream. They had already chosen Chateau Laurier as their wedding venue, Palm Tree studios for photo/ video and DJ KVN but they knew they still had a lot of steps between that and an amazing, fun, relaxed wedding day!
These two are incredibly sweet and their families were so kind. I can`t even count how many times they thanked us throughout the wedding day ❤️
Swipe to see just a snippet of the 5 🌟 review they left me 🥹🥹
If you`re wanting to know more about how we can make you feel the same, DM and let`s start chatting. Comment below any and all questions/ comments. I`m here for you.
Planning @ericairwinweddings
Photo/ video @palmtreewedding
Venue @fairmontlaurier
DJ @dj.kvn
Live music @entropy_entertainment
Dance troupe @alarzgroup
Decor and florals @moesignaturedesign
Dancefloor @ottawadancefloors
Stationery @distinctlylabeled
Cake @dulcecakedesign
Photobooth @dynamixproductions
#ottawawedding #weddingplanner #chateaulaurier #chateaulaurierwedding #fairmontlaurier #ottawaweddingplanner
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
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