Viva la wedding: OTTAWA WEDDING MAGAZINE

Published twice a year, in July and December, Ottawa Wedding Magazine provides all the information and options you need to make your dream of a wedding day come true. From real wedding features, advice on planning, news about the latest trends, vendor listings and more... OWM is the must-have guide for Ottawa's brides-to-be.

What sets this wedding magazine apart from the others? OWM caters specifically to Ottawa area brides. All the features and vendor listings are local. Finally, Ottawa has our own Wedding Magazine!

OWM is circulated at The Wedding Palace Bridal Show in January, the Ottawa Wedding Show in March and September and at The Bay & Home Outfitters gift registry locations in Ottawa. You can also now find Ottawa Wedding Magazine on newsstands at Chapters, Loblaws, Shoppers, Walmart, and many more outlets across the city. Get your copy of the latest Spring/Summer issue on newsstands today, and look for Viva's ad along with many of our other Ottawa area vendor favourites!

Photo Credits: Image for Viva's ad by Derrick Rice, Design of Viva's ad by Cinnamon Toast New Media

About Viva la wedding

Sought after professional wedding planner Joan-Anne Cantley is the brains behind Viva la wedding - the first wedding coordination service of its kind in the Ottawa area to specialize exclusively in Wedding Day Management. Catering to the bride and groom who are passionate about the planning process and excited to experience it together, Viva la wedding steps in when the fun of developing your theme is over and a professional is needed to make sure all your hard work pays off and your vision is flawlessly executed on your big day.

Joan-Anne initially meets with each couple soon after they set their date to discuss the basics and then again at the two month mark to talk details. From this point on Joan-Anne becomes your right hand (wo)man. Working closely with each couple and their vendors, her goal is to ensure you have a stress free day and enjoy being the guests of honour at the wedding of your dreams.

Viva la wedding’s strong reputation grew through Joan-Anne’s desire to listen, understand and respect her clients’ wants and needs; her ability to create the perfect fusion of function and style; and her insistence on collaborating with only the best vendors the Ottawa area has to offer. Her clients immediately recognize her enthusiasm and commitment to their wedding. She knows the planning process down to every last detail and is the adhesive that bonds all the elements of your wedding together. She works hard, laughs often and genuinely loves what she does.

Wedding Day Management

Don't let the name fool you, Wedding Day Management covers more than just the 'day of'. Services begin from time of booking.

(Services are not limited to those listed and will be discussed, along with pricing, during the initial consultation)

Initial consultation:

• Informal discussion (via phone, email, or in person) of ceremony location, reception venue, theme/style of wedding, rough timeline, services and expectations, pricing, etc

Throughout the planning process:

• Vendor referrals
• Advice and guidance

Six to eight weeks prior to wedding day:

• In depth planning meeting to review progress since initial consultation and discuss wedding day in detail*
• Create checklist of outstanding tasks
• Review vendor contracts
• Create wedding day timeline
• Ongoing consultation via phone and email throughout the six to eight weeks

Week prior to wedding day:

• Meeting to finalize wedding day details*
• Distribute timeline to vendors and confirm contract details
• Supervise rehearsal and lead if no on-site church coordinator present

*One of these should be an on-site venue meeting

Wedding day:

• Manage wedding day timeline
• Coordinate vendor arrival and set-up at ceremony and reception venue
• Assist with basic décor
• Distribute remaining vendor payments and gratuities
• Crisis management and use of wedding day emergency kit
• Organize gift collection
• Assistant included (if required)
• Supervision of vendor tear-down (if requested, additional charge)

Post wedding:

• Follow up with bride & groom

2 comments:

winterbride2b2012December 10, 2010
Great ad! Stylish just like you :-)
Kelly R.December 10, 2010
I didn't know this existed? It's nice to finally have a wedding magazine for us Ottawa girls. Going to pick up a copy on my way home. Thanks Jo for another great post! Always keeping us informed.

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