We are very fortunate in the Ottawa area to host several outstanding museums who welcome weddings. The Museum of Civilization is Canada‘s largest museum and is a a stupendous venue. Like a beautiful diamond, the museum has many facets and I was thrilled to discover new ones. The new Museum of Civilization opened in June [...]
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3 Ways To Make Your Wedding Picture Perfect
Posted in Ottawa Wedding Scene and Heard, tagged Bride, marriage officiant, officiant, ottawa, Photograph, Photographer, Photography, relationships, romance, wedding, wedding photography, wedding planning, Weddings on May 9, 2012 | 1 Comment »
The typical on-location wedding that I conduct lasts about 20 minutes. To the couple, it will seem like an instant. They will rely on the wedding photography to remember the moment in the years to come. I work very closely with photographers to ensure that the best memories are captured. Most experienced photographers have run into [...]
Créations Lucas – The Art of the Unique Engagement Ring
Posted in Ottawa Wedding Scene and Heard, tagged Business and Economy, Canadian Jewellers Association, Design, Engagement ring, Jewellery, Jewellery designer, marriage, officiant, ottawa, romance, Shopping, Sussex Drive, wedding, wedding dresses, wedding ideas, wedding officiant, wedding planning on May 2, 2012 | 1 Comment »
You can see the towering National Art Gallery (NAG) from his shop on Sussex Drive. Just as the NAG displays art within its glassed structure, you can experience the art that Luc Laframboise, Jewellery Designer & Master Goldsmith, displays in his glass cases. Créations Lucas specializes in creating unique, one-of-a-kind diamond and rare gemstone jewellery. Luc learned to work [...]
Juliannah’s Dress and Bridal – Making Brides Feel Confident & Gorgeous!
Posted in Ottawa Wedding Scene and Heard, tagged Bride, Clothing, Dress, Formal wear, Kate Middleton, officiant, ottawa, Shopping, Wedding dress, wedding dresses, wedding ideas, wedding planning, Women on April 18, 2012 | 1 Comment »
Your perfect wedding dress is the one that makes you feel confident and gorgeous. Vivian Theoret, owner of Juliannah’s Dress and Bridal, has been helping brides find their dress for eight years at her shop in Moose Creek. Vivian sees that when a bride finds her dress, she feels good about herself, emits confidence and [...]
Mark Cooper Photography Creates Sensational Wedding Memories
Posted in Ottawa Wedding Scene and Heard, tagged Business, fashion, Mark Cooper, officiant, ottawa, Photograph, Photographer, Photography, wedding, wedding dresses, wedding ideas, wedding photography on April 4, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Dramatic fashion-style photography is how most people would describe Mark Cooper’s photographic art. He and his team of photographers are passionate about creating sensational wedding photos that will last a lifetime. We were fiddling around with his newest computer display that will debut at the April Ottawa Wedding Show. It is part of his marketing [...]
Quality Entertainment Services – The Idea That Grew
Posted in Ottawa Wedding Scene and Heard, tagged Brian Henry, Canada, Disc jockey, Skype, Twitter, United States, Video, wedding on March 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Twenty years ago Brian Henry and Scott Smith started with an idea- to start an entertainment company. Today Quality Entertainment Services (QES) is the largest DJ service in Canada. I chatted with Brian about what makes them successful. There’s a lot to QES. From weddings to corporate events they supply music, live entertainment, decorative lighting, [...]
Ottawa Courtyard A Favourite Spot for Wedding Photography
Posted in Ottawa Wedding Scene and Heard, tagged Bride, ByWard Market, officiant, ottawa, Photographer, Photographers, Photography, Sussex, United States, wedding, wedding ceremony, wedding dresses, wedding ideas, wedding officiant, wedding photography, wedding planning on February 27, 2012 | 4 Comments »
On the corner of Sussex and George St in the Byward Market of Ottawa is a set of old buildings with a courtyard. The courtyard is host to such restaurants as The Courtyard Restaurant, Social, Mama Grazzi’s, and the Black Tomato. It is also a favorite wedding photography spot. I was a little early at [...]
3rd Annual Web-by-Hand Show Huge Success – Including my Workshop on Wedding Ceremonies
Posted in Ottawa Wedding Scene and Heard, tagged Glebe Community Centre, officiant, Ontario, ottawa, relationships, United States, wedding, wedding dresses, wedding ideas, Wedding Venues, Weddings on February 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
This weekend was the 3rd annual Wed-by-Hand show at the Glebe Community Centre. The wedding show features vendors who focus on the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) couples. All the vendors are local artists who have a passion for weddings. Wed By Hand is Ottawa’s DIY, handmade and eco-friendly wedding show. It features unique wedding vendors, workshops on [...]
2nd Perth Winter Bridal Show a Huge Success!
Posted in Ottawa Wedding Scene and Heard, tagged Australia, Brockville, relationships, United States, wedding, Wedding dress, wedding planner, Weddings on January 17, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
On Sunday, January 15, I was honored to be the guest speaker for the 2nd Perth Winter Bridal Show organized by Erinne Horne (Whosyourplanner). The show was hosted at Codes Mill Inn and Spa and highlighted many regional vendors available to brides in the area including excellent photographer Brian Hargreaves and talented musician Kimberley Dunn. [...]

