Megan & Wayne Married InStyle - A Sweet Love Story

After dating for eight years and engaged for only a short four month on March 30th, 2013 

Megan and Wayne said I Do! at Weddings InStyle!

Their love story is a "sweet"one and began in 2004 when they met each other online.  When they  decided to finally meet, it was in our neck of the woods in the Byward Market at Sugar Mountain. "Let's meet and look for each other" she said. They both have a serious sweet tooth and a weakness for chocolate so meeting at Sugar Mountain was the perfect start to their sweet love story.

Megan and Wayne are as close as close can be. They are frankly inseparable. From daily commutes to and from work to spending every other waking minute together this played beautifully into their wedding day. "A wedding day goes by so quickly; so why not spend as much of it together as possible?" Megan said in response to us asking her why they choose to see each other prior to their vows. They wanted to be there to help each other get dressed into their respective wedding attire. Calming each other's nerves and just enjoy every single second was top their priority. #sigh #soromantic

The butterflies were flying from the moment they opened their eyes on March 30th and they are still a flutter today.

After a mere 4 months of being engaged they knew they didn't want to wait any longer so on they went to planning the perfect day and into Weddings InStyle they came.

Easter week-end was the perfect weekend because everyone that they wanted to celebrate their love with WAS available. So in a short 5 weeks the most amazing wedding was pulled together flawlessly. 

What makes this wedding SO special is these two were completely and utterly PRESENT. You can just feel their love in these few pictures.

What we at Weddings InStyle LOVE to do with our couples is offer up our "Little Black Book" of amazing vendors and we LOVE it when it is a match made in heaven! 

With Love Bridal

Flowers Talk

Flowers Talk

Findley Foto

The Details:

Wedding Venue: Weddings InStyle

Wedding Officiant: Weddings InStyle Jillienne Currie-Payant

Photographer: Findley Foto

Flowers: Flowers Talk

Fascinator & Jewellery (Earrings & Necklace): With Love Bridal

Dress: David's Bridal

Groom's Tuxedo: Tip Top Tailors

Bride's Black Shawl/Wrap: Handmade by a Friend of the Bride

Facebook Love: Weddings InStyle

It's TIME to cast your Votes!! 2013 Wedding Industry Awards!

In 2012 Weddings InStyle was honoured with 3 awards from the Weddings Industry Experts. We won BEST venue under 150 in Ottawa, in Ontario, in Canada and we placed 3rd in the WORLD! We are SO thrilled with these bragging rights that we DON'T want to loose them! :)

With your help we can retain the rights again this year. Let us tell you about the award.

Wedding Industry Experts is a unique website that is uniting the wedding industry by recognizing vendors who excel in their fields in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.

There is no Judging Panel 
- Instead of appointing an arbitrary panel of judges to pick winners, the Wedding Industry Experts Awards is a TRUE peoples choice Awards. 

We personally LOVE this because it means anyone can vote for the vendors they love. The results will show who is the most popular choice in each category by city, state/province, country and internationally.

We of course see that some of our fellow colleagues in the industry are also being recognized for their fabulous efforts (We supported their nominations by clicking thru and voting for them too!) Because we at Weddings InStyle believe one should NEVER be so busy side eyeing everyone else's blessings that you can't see YOURS staring you in the face! 

We believe in CELEBRATING not HATING because there's MORE than enough fabulous to go around!

What we particularly LOVE about this award, is much like the Brides Choice Award that we won in 2011, 2o12 & 2013 - is the fact that it is 100% driven by people JUST like you who want to honour and express gratitude for the great service they received or are receiving.

Click Here to cast your vote. Voting closes at midnight April 23rd, 2013. Just follow the link and click to vote.... Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy. BEST PART: you don't have to leave your email address or fill out any form just click away. They use cookies and IP Address tracking to ensure only one vote per person per day is recorded. 

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your support means everything to us and inspires us to continue to do what we do InStyle!

As always - the action happens on Facebook - so why not join the party there? 

Inspire. Love. Dream. Share. Grow. Together!!!

Much Love,

Weddings InStyle team!

Expert Status!

What a year Weddings InStyle has had - and TRUST me when I say - we couldn't have done it without the help of our AMAZING vendors.  Earlier this year Weddings InStyle was awarded Top Venue in Ottawa, in all of Ontario, for all of Canada and we placed 3rd overall in the world. 

There was no Judging Panel 
- Instead of appointing an arbitrary panel of judges to pick winners, the Wedding Industry Experts Awards was a true peoples choice Award. Anyone was able to vote for the vendors they loved. The results showed who was the most popular choice in each category by city, state/province, country and internationally. We were VERY thrilled that our couples, fans and vendors took to voting and we took top prize across the nation.

The Wedding Industry Experts approached us earlier this month to participate in a trial call "Expert Status" Peer Verification.  Expert Status makes it easy for couples to identify respected wedding professionals in their local area. This will be GREAT for the wedding industry when it rolls out next year. You won't have to guess what dealing with your wedding vendor will be like because you will be able to find out before you sign on the dotted line. 

There are so many things that could be taken into consideration when determining if a person deserves Expert Status. Is a person an expert because of their credentials, their training and education, their professional memberships, their publications, their level of experience - or a combination of these? Seems that EVERYONE is a wedding planner a wedding photographer, videographer or in an expert in something wedding these days. But are they really????

The Weddings Industry Experts thought one of the best way to determine in a wedding service provider is an "expert" is to ask other Wedding Profressionals who have personally worked along side them at weddings. Those who see time and time again what goes on behind-the-scenes, and those who have the same clients are often in the best position to judge.

Some might think twice about being reviewed by industry peers - we were happy to oblige the process. We didn't blink an eye and handed over OUR "Little Black Book" 

They contacted 10 of our vendors and asked them the following to determine if WE at Weddings InStyle deserved the Expert Status seal.

 

To the best of their knowledge, we;

1. Excel in all aspects of their profession.
2. Are honest and fair in all dealing 
3. Have a positive, professional attitude and is well presented.
4. Honor agreements made with clients and suppliers.
5. Present our qualifications and expertise accurately.
6. Communicate effectively and return calls and emails promptly. 
7. Demonstrate exceptional customer service.
8. If a dispute arises, we resolve it quickly in a professional, courteous manner.
9. Operates or works in a business that is a credit to the local Wedding Industry
10. Are well respected within the local Wedding Industry

We are THRILLED to announce after 10 calls to 10 vendors in Ottawa we have been given: 

We have just been vetted by some of Ottawa's industry's best.  Wedding Industry Experts independently contacted 10 of our vendors, and they all confirm that they agree (to the best of their knowledge), that we at Weddings InStyle meet the requirements and have all the criteria for Expert Status. Check out our site here. 

 

A BIG thank you to all our WONDERFUL vendors who spoke so graciously about us! We LOVE working with each and every one of you and that's why EVERY event we do together is ALWAYS InStyle!  Not booking your wedding with us but need a referral? No doubt we have AMAZING vendors and would LOVE to tell you about them!

As always, if you want to follow what we are up to come join the fun on Facebook or better yet come see us in person! We'd love to meet you!

Until next time ... Happy Holidays and see you in 2013!

Here we GROW again ....

Weddings InStyle & Events InStyle is hiring again!  We are looking for a special someone to assist with the upcoming 2013 Season.

Before you shoot off that resume, please review the following to make sure this is you:

• You must understand confidentiality. We are a sounding board for our clients. Like in Las Vegas what happens at 107 Murray stays at 107 Murray. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Must be able to:

• Manage client expectations
• Manage and develop a strategic plan of action to ensure that the cost of the event remain within budget
• Search and negotiate suitable venue or locations if outside of our capacity as per the requirement of client and within their budgetary constraints
• Carry out all the functions as per legal guidelines and contract
• Work on determining a suitable layout and theme of the event as per the requirement of the client
• You must be interested in the wedding/event industry. Event Management or Wedding planning experience is a must.
• You must have strong communication skills.
• You must be available to work weekends (including Friday).
• You must be a hard worker and understand that while this job can be glamorous, on the day of the event, it’s an extremely physical gig.
• You must be well put together and presentable. We SELL style and drama we DON'T employ it! When we meet, we need to see how you would meet with our clients and vendors. So yes, we will be checking you out: your clothes, your hair, your makeup, your accessories….all of it. Do your clothes fit properly? No tight clothes, cleavage, etc please. 
• You must have a great sense of humour and be approachable and social.
• FINALLY, you MUST realize that this job is nothing like the Jennifer Lopez movie.  
• Own transportation is a bonus!

Still sound like you?  Fabulous! Here are some tips on how to stand out from the rest:

Tell us a little about yourself in the email body (but not your life story).  We want to get to a feel for your personality to see if we’ll mesh with our team! Bonus points if you love bubbly!

Please do not call us to check the status of applications. 

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Answering phones calls and email inquiries
• Meeting clients and showing them the venue
• Assessing client events needs and preparing custom quotes ( nothing we do is cookie cutter)
• Coordinating with clients & vendors
• Wedding research for new local talent and trends
• Assistance in client meetings 
• Event timelines
• Vendor liaison
• Day of Event Coordination including supervising staff
• Set up & take down

We are looking for an experienced wedding planner or event manager for this position as we need you to hit the ground running. January is going to be BUSY!

If you love pinterest, cupcakes, champagne, everything chic, are a hopeless romantic, and have a fabulous eye for detail-please apply.

Key Skills & Core Competencies:

• Must be available to work evenings/weekends - this is 30 hour a week position plus evenings and weekends
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Enthusiastic and self motivated
• Ability to work in fast pace environment
• Creative/Stylish 
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management

Send your resume and cover letter to info@weddingsinstyle.ca

To apply, please write 2013 Employment in the subject of your email; include your resume as an attachment, and your cover letter within the body. Your cover letter should explain why you are the perfect candidate for the position. Be sure to include previous experience and why you are passionate about this industry.

Learn more about Weddings InStyle and Events InStlye click on the highlighted links and don't forget to become a Fan on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/weddingsinstyle & www.facebook.com/eventsinstyle - we notice the little things and the enthusiasm.

Look forward to finding the next member of our InStyle team!

Get Married in Ottawa for only $199.00

The concept of eloping has changed drastically over time. I bet when you think of a quick ceremony you either think of Las Vegas or your nearest city hall right? Think again ....

Nowadays eloping can include destination weddings, city hall ceremonies or intimate gatherings—basically anything outside of your "traditional" wedding. 

One benefit of having a celebration such as this is that it doesn't necessarily have to take as long to plan or cost as much to put together. 

Back by popular demand; Weddings InStyle is offering to Marry you InStyle for only one hundred and 99 dollars. 

You want to elope? or finally say I DO ... then we want to help you do that without breaking the bank this holiday season.

Yup! that's right From December 3rd - 21st from Monday - Friday between 9-5pm couples can say their vows in a romantic and intimate setting located right in the heart of the historic Byward Market. 


Budgets are tight and the holidays are around the corner but fret not. The reason we started this promotion is because we heard about so many couples who are living together as a married couple, sharing a mortgage, kids etc ... but just haven't made it "official" due to finances. 
Sound familiar? Know someone "just like this" maybe someone intimately? :)

Last holiday season we were able to give the gift of love to so many couples who thought getting married was not affordable and they would need to keep on saving ...  Instead, they  celebrated last holiday season as husband & wife!
 Happy 1 almost year anniversary to all who participated last year! We thought, hey Santa comes back every year - why can't we? After-all EVERYONE "believes" in love.

We are taking appointments Monday-Friday 9-5 December 3rd - 21st. All you need to do is call, book your appointment,  bring your "significant other" and your marriage license and leave the rest to us - candles, custom vows, an intimate setting ... and if you need we can even provide your witnesses!


For more information about our venue or this offer please visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/weddingsinstyle or at Weddings InStyle or call us directly at 613-440-4446

Weddings InStyle & Events InStyle is hiring!

Weddings InStyle & Events InStyle is looking for an Intern to assist with the upcoming 2013 Season.

Before you shoot off that resume, please review the following to make sure this is you:

• You must understand confidentiality. We are a sounding board for our clients. Like in Las Vegas what is said and done with us, stays with us. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• You must be interested in the wedding/event industry. We prefer students studying Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Event Management and Hospitality/Tourism.
• You must have strong communication skills.
• You must be available to work weekends (including Friday).
• You must be a hard worker and understand that while this job can be glamorous, on the day of the event, it’s an extremely physical gig.
• You must be able to commit to a 3-4 month internship term. Weekday & Weekends
• You must be well put together and presentable. We SELL style and drama we DON'T employ it! When we meet, we need to see how you would meet with our clients and vendors. So yes, we will be checking you out: your clothes, your hair, your makeup, your accessories….all of it. Do your clothes fit properly? No tight clothes, cleavage, etc please. 
• You must have a great sense of humour and be approachable and social.
• FINALLY, you MUST realize that this job is nothing like the Jennifer Lopez movie.  
• Own transportation is a bonus!

Still sound like you?  Fabulous! Here are some tips on how to stand out from the rest:

Tell us a little about yourself in the email body (but not your life story).  We want to get to a feel for your personality to see if we’ll mesh with our team! Bonus points if you love bubbly!

Please do not call us to check the status of applications. 

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating with Clients & Vendors
• Social Media & Marketing
• Wedding Research for new local talent and trends
• Assistance in client meetings 
• Event Timelines
• Vendor Liaison
• Taste Tasting new Vendors
• Day of Event Coordination 

Bridal/Event Experience is preferred, but not a must. If you love Pinterest, Cupcakes, Champagne and everything chic, and are a Hopeless Romantic, and have a fabulous eye for detail-please apply.

Send your resume and cover letter to info@weddingsinstyle.ca

To apply, please write FALL INTERNSHIP in the subject of your email; include your resume as an attachment, and your cover letter within the body. Your cover letter should explain why you are the perfect candidate for the position. Be sure to include previous experience, what you'd like to gain from the internship and why you are passionate about this industry.

Learn more about Weddings InStyle and Events InStlye click on the highlighted links and don't forget to become a Fan on Facebook @ www.facebook.com/weddingsinstyle & www.facebook.com/eventsinstyle - we notice the little things and the enthusiasm.

This Internship is unpaid, however school credit can be negotiated and there are plenty of other perks that come along with the job.

We are ALSO seeking an Event Manager to Run Evening/Weekend Events

Tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct research to identify new opportunities for bringing about innovation in events
• Discuss with clients about their specific requirements and expectations concerning the event
• Manage and developed a strategic plan of action to ensure that the cost of the event remains under the decided budget
• Search and negotiate suitable venue or locations if outside of our capacity as per the requirement of client and within their budgetary constraints
• Carry out all the functions as per legal guidelines and contracts
• Work on determining a suitable layout and theme of the event as per the requirement of the client
• Oversee new and existing staff prior to the event so that all operations and duties were executed smoothly and as per clients guideline

Key Skills & Core Competencies:

• Must be available to work evenings/weekends - this is a part-time position
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Enthusiastic and self motivated
• Communication and customer handling skills
• Ability to work in fast pace environment
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management
• Have own transportation

Send your resume and cover letter to info@eventsinstyle.ca

To apply, please write EVENT COORDINATOR in the subject of your email; include your resume as an attachment, and your cover letter within the body. Your cover letter should explain why you are the perfect candidate for the position. Be sure to include previous experience, what you'd like to gain from the internship and why you are passionate about this industry.

This is a paid position. 

*Both positions must be available to interview in Ottawa.

Express your gratitude for great service by voting for Weddings InStyle

 

Wedding Industry Experts is a unique website that is uniting the wedding industry by recognizing vendors who excel in their fields in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States.

There is no Judging Panel 
- Instead of appointing an arbitrary panel of judges to pick winners, the Wedding Industry Experts Awards is a true peoples choice Awards. Anyone can vote for the vendors they love. The results will show who is the most popular choice in each category by city, state/province, country and internationally.

Over the course of the last week we have seen some of our fellow colleagues in the industry be recognized for their fabulous efforts (We supported their nominations by clicking thru on Facebook or Twitter of COURSE!) Never be so busy side eyeing everyone else's blessings that you can't see YOURS staring you in the face! We believe in CELEBRATING not HATING because there's MORE than enough fabulous to go around!

Call it the laws of attraction but today Weddings InStyle was honored with their own nomination in the category “Best Wedding Venue under 150 people”.

What we particularly LOVE about this award, is much like the Brides Choice Award that we won in 2011 & 2012 - is the fact that it is 100% driven by people JUST like you who want to honour and express gratitude for the great service they received or are receiving.

Click Here to cast your vote. Voting closes at 4pm on August 31. Just follow the link and click to vote.... Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy. Best part you don't have to leave your email address or fill out any form just click away. They use cookies and IP Address tracking to ensure only one vote per person per day is recorded. 

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your support means everything to us and inspires us to continue to do what we do InStyle!

Much Love,

Weddings InStyle team!