Viva la wedding: SITE VISIT DROP IN DAY AT STONEFIELDS HERITAGE FARM

Exclusive. Timeless. Intimate. These are all perfect words to describe the venue - Stonefields.

Passionate. Professional. Genuine. These are all perfect words to descibe the owners - Stephanie and Steve.

Viva has often blogged about Stonefields, but for those of you not already in the know - Stonefields is a beautiful outdoor wedding venue located in Carleton Place, just a short drive from Ottawa. Not only does this breathtaking country chic setting serve as the perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies and receptions, the Stonefields team work closely with you to make your wedding one to remember. Their highly personalized approach, attention to detail and special romantic touches will leave you and your guests breathless.

Sounds perfect doesn't it? It is.

While appointments are usually required, on Saturday January 18th from 10am-3pm couples can drop by the farm sans appointment to see all that Stonefields has to offer. In the meantime, check out their website for more information and browse through their gallery to view past weddings and stunning images like the one we've posted here of Carli & Ben's farmhouse ceremony.

Photo Credits: Three Nails Photography

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

5 comments:

MelanieJanuary 11, 2014
It's great to see you blogging again. I always love to read your posts.
OttawabrideJanuary 11, 2014
This place is stunning!!!!!
C.January 11, 2014
This is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks for the info.
AnonymousJanuary 12, 2014
Stonefields is on our list of venues to visit. Thanks for the info on their drop in day.
JessicaJanuary 12, 2014
We went to a wedding there that you coordinated. Everything about the wedding was amazing.

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