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You said “yes”! Now what?

Choosing a Wedding Planner is the most important decision you will make for your wedding! You need someone you can trust, who has the experience to take your vision and priorities and turn them into a wedding day you and your guests will remember always.

What sets us apart is more than just our impeccable planning skills, it’s the personal connection we build with each couple. Enjoy your planning journey, lean on our 15 years of experience and let us expertly guide you through the planning process.

We are with you every step of the way, offering support and a friendly touch. Say goodbye to endless research, logistics, and decision overload. Let us handle all the nitty-gritty details so you can focus on what truly matters – celebrating with your loved ones.

We will take care of the heavy lifting, you just relax and soak in the joy of the moment.

Ready to kickstart this incredible journey? We are too. Welcome to an experience where professionalism meets warmth, and your wedding day becomes everything you’ve imagined. Bring your unforgettable day to life with Ottawa’s most trusted Wedding Planner!

Keen to know more? Bring your perfect day to life with this Ottawa wedding planner!

Services offered

Full Wedding Planning: Our big sigh of relief option! We've got you!

Our Full Planning service is for busy couples who don’t WANT to spend 400+ stress-filled hours of their precious free time planning their wedding. Instead, you get to enjoy all the fun parts and leave the nitty gritty to us!

We have the knowledge and experience to save you endless research hours by sharing our expertise and a curated list of Ottawa’s best vendors that Erica has built relationships with over the last 15 years.

With us overseeing every detail, you, your family, and your guests can rest assured, knowing that your exquisitely styled wedding is in expert hands. So go ahead, dance the night away!

Why Full Wedding Planning is the favourite for busy couples:

  • Vendor referrals, contract reviews, meetings, and management
  • Venue comparison/selection/management and walk-throughs
  • Floor plan creation
  • Décor, floral and rental design
  • Access to our Online Planning Platform – Aisle Planner
  • Guest RSVP and meal tracking
  • Full Checklist management to keep your planning on track
  • Custom wedding weekend timeline creation
  • Budget development and tracking
  • Vendor payment tracking
  • Regular review meetings/reminders and continuous wedding support
  • Ceremony rehearsal

$8,500 +

Partial Wedding Planning: You've got this, we'll guide you there!

Our Partial Planning services are for those who feel they have the time and motivation to plan their own wedding but would like some direction, recommendations, and on-site wedding day help. Take away the stress of doing this alone, knowing that with our guidance, you are on the right path forward!

We don’t believe in only offering “day of” wedding coordination services since 95% of the planning is done ahead of time. Let us guide you to creating a successful plan, and on your wedding day, you can trust that we will flawlessly execute that well-thought-out plan!

While some people love surprises, we prefer your wedding day planning not have any!

Here is how we equip you for a successful wedding plan:

  • Access to our Online Planning Platform – Aisle Planner
  • Comprehensive Wedding Day timeline
  • Access to our Full Checklist to keep your planning on track
  • 4 Meetings to keep your Planning on track
    ◦ Onboarding meeting to help kickstart your planning and introduce you to our Planning Platform, make vendor recommendations, draft a floorplan for you, organize your “day of” timeline, and make suggestions for those last little details and random questions
    ◦ 1 “Halfway there” wedding review meeting to help keep your planning momentum
    ◦ 1 “Anytime check-in” meeting to deal with that list of questions keeping you up at night
    ◦ 1 “Month before” meeting to review ALL your wedding planning
  • Week of the wedding confirmation of vendor arrivals, deliverables, and departures

$4,500 +

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Frequently asked questions

What wedding events do you provide services for?

Ceremony
Reception
Rehearsal dinner

What wedding planning services do you offer?

Budget analysis
Day-of coordination
Event design
Full planning
Guest list creation
Partial planning
Timelines
To-do lists
Vendor referrals

What types of weddings do you accommodate?

Civil
Cultural
Eco-friendly
Military
Non-religious
Religious

How many planners are on your team?

1

What is the starting price for day-of wedding coordination?

$4,000

What is the starting price for partial wedding planning?

$4,000

What is the starting price for full wedding planning?

$8,000

Do you offer an hourly rate?

False

What is the hourly rate?

$100
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Reviews for Erica Irwin Weddings & Events

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Sarah
Sarah H. Sent on 30/01/2017
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Erica came highly recommended and thankfully agreed to work together in planning our wedding…in 2 short months! From our first meeting, Erica listened to our vision and then guided with her experience to ensure we had the most magical day – which we did! Not only did Erica come with us to vendors, she kept us on budget, shared amazing contacts and ideas, sent updates and gentle reminders to keep everything on track, all while having fun together. She thought of things we simply could not have anticipated, no matter how many blogs and stories one could read! Her countless hours and time did not go unnoticed, at all hours of the day/night. Always professional, her positive ‘no-problem’ approach made the planning ‘appear’ seamless! With Erica handling all the details it allowed us to enjoy the whole process and our wedding day together. Right down to the day-of schedule, we were able to be with family and friends, knowing all the details were handled! Erica radiates a warm, confident, and calm energy that was a gift to have on our special day.
A year later now, looking back, there is not one thing we would have changed and I attribute that to Erica and her unwavering attention to detail, thank you again!! xo
Sarah & Glen
Karen
Karen T. Sent on 30/01/2017
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My husband and I are both busy professionals. The time and effort needed to plan a wedding seemed next to impossible for us. We made the decision early on that we would hire a wedding planner and Erica beyond exceeded our expectations. From early on in the process, it was apparent that her attention to detail would bring our dream wedding to life. She had every angle covered and provided regular email updates. These included timelines, budget updates and the occasional gentle reminder of outstanding items on my to do list. We were confident that nothing would be missed under her watchful eye.
She made recommendations when choosing vendors, dealt with the hassles of contract negotiations and provided price comparisons we could review. She had a wealth of knowledge on many local businesses in the area. This was invaluable in helping us make the right decisions.

My wedding day was amazing! I was able to sit back and enjoy the day instead of stressing about a bunch of details. She came well equipped to deal with any “bumps in the road” including a minor dress mishap on my wedding day that needed some extra pins. She really did think of everything!! Our day turned out to be flawless and we have memories that we will cherish forever.

It was almost sad when the day was over, not only was Erica an extremely professional and amazing wedding planner, but I now consider her a friend. You will have no regrets if you choose to hire her to make your day just as special!

Sincerely,
Karen & James
Richelle
Richelle Sent on 25/01/2017
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Erica was amazing to work with. From our meet and greet, the planning process and especially on our special day she went above and beyond to make everything perfect for us!
Erica is a true professional who knows weddings. She has fabulous taste, is patient and caring but can take on any situation and handle it with tact. Her exstensive list of suppliers and her relationship with these contacts is a major bonus when working with Erica, not only will she save you money but can make your event uniquely you!
Hiring a wedding planner to help us plan our wedding was one of the best decisions we made (aside from deciding to marry each other ;) Her skills and expertise allowed us to enjoy every aspect of our day.
I highly recommend this phenomenal woman - you won't be disappointed!
Rebecca
Rebecca B. Sent on 06/02/2017
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Erica is a creativity machine who brings to reality a lifetime of planning and wishes for one’s wedding day. Above all, Erica was kind, honest, dependable, generous, and always available to us at a time of great stress and anxiety. Of all the services purchased for our wedding… she was absolutely the one person we could not have done without.
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Heather S. Sent on 25/01/2017
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Erica is a very organized wedding planner; she knew all the right questions to ask to make sure the day went off without a hitch. (No pun intended.) Her wedding day planning efforts were instrumental in allowing us enjoy our day without having to worry about the little details.
Almost 10 years later, I look back at our wedding day with fond memories (and great photos!). I'm a very frugal person and weddings can be a big expense. I don't have any regrets about how we spent our money. Credit for that goes 100% to Erica, she made sure we were spending money on things that were important to us and she made sure we were getting value for our dollars. Her experience on our behalf was invaluable.
Please consider Erica if you are looking for a wedding planner, you wont regret it!
https://ericairwin.com
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