Viva la wedding: WINTER WEDDING INSPIRATION AT STONEFIELDS HERITAGE FARM

Every year we do an inspiration post on Winter Weddings and with the end of January fast approaching many have wondered... What are you waiting for? Well, we think you will all agree, this inspiration post was well worth the wait.

Ottawa photographer Melanie Rebane was behind this styled winter shoot. Below are some of the images Melanie captured.

Toronto Photographer Jon Rennie took the images below.

These images were taken at Stonefields Heritage Farm in Carleton Place and yes, the lovely ladies modelling these gorgeous gowns from With Love Bridal Boutique should look familiar. They're none other than Sarah Walsh who has been a long time preferred vendor of ours when it comes to makeup & bridal jewelry and Melissa Johnston whom we had the pleasure of working with back in 2009 on Krystel & Ivan's wedding at Fairmont Le Chateau Montebello. Melissa's images of their wedding were later featured on Style Me Pretty. Other vendors whose talents were captured in these photos are Full Bloom Floral Design, Isobel's Cupcakes & Cookies, and The Cake Whisperer.

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

16 comments:

Brooke McDonaldJanuary 18, 2011
Wow! Does this photographer do Ottawa weddings? These are great!
AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011
Great to see some of my vendors here. You refer the best :-)
AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011
I'm in awe! Stonefields looks beautiful in the winter!
EmilyJanuary 18, 2011
Sarah is doing my makeup! Great post!
JacquieJanuary 18, 2011
Drool.....
Vanessa P.January 18, 2011
I LOVE THIS POST! I also love Viva La Wedding, Sarah Walsh and Isobels! My winter wedding seems so far away :(
AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011
I can't say I love styled shoots. They're too fake for my taste. Good job on the images though.
MikeJanuary 19, 2011
Only in Canada would you be crazy enough to set up a wedding table outside in the middle of winter. Come on. That being said, kudos on the great photos Jon.
AnnickJanuary 19, 2011
As a bride to be I love styled shoots. They may not always be realistic but they are a great source of inspiration. Thanks Jo for posting this. I have always loved reading your blog and I'm so excited to be working with you to plan our wedding!
Alison McNeilJanuary 19, 2011
I'm adding Stonefields to my list of venues to check out. Thank you!
Kerri ArmstrongJanuary 19, 2011
Your blog is one of the best I've seen. Hands down #1 in Ottawa. My sister and I are anxiously awaiting proposals and will be calling you asa they happen.
LenJanuary 19, 2011
I'm not into staged shoots either. Capturing the emotion of the day is what makes me love an image. Knowing the image was 'set up' makes it lose its appeal.
TrentJanuary 19, 2011
Great images. Great post. Great blog.
CandiceJanuary 24, 2011
LOVE LOVE LOVE! Thank you for posting. Your blog is always full of inspiration.
STONEFIELDS Heritage FarmJanuary 26, 2011
Thank you for posting these Viva La Wedding! We loved being a part of these inspirational shots which will hopefully help brides who are preparing for winter weddings. p.s. Your blog absolutely rocks!
AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011
Wedding in Wonderland!

WINTER WEDDING INSPIRATION AT STONEFIELDS HERITAGE FARM

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