Introducing the ladies of 2Republic

The talented ladies of 2Republic which consist of Erica & Marie do an amazing job at planning your dream wedding, birthday parties, galas etc. Event planning is of course what they are passionate about, find out how it all started & what interests Erica & Marie have! 

Erica Jabouin


Occupation: Event Planner-Part Owner of 2Republic Events


What led you to event planning:
"As a teenager I had three options, three dreams, to become a Lawyer, a Journalist, and a Wedding planner. While studying Political Science at Concordia University, I found myself immensly involve in the student life. Where I planned events of all kinds and also got politically involve in regards to fighting for student rights.  I discovered my love for event planning at that point. Weddings, I was always infatuated and in deep love with the concept of weddings and all the elements involved in making this a special day for the couple.Table setting, flowers, the bridesmaid dresses, the shoes, food, the music..etc everything is in the details. From the age of eleven I absolutely just adored going to weddings".

What's your passion in life:

"Social Justice is at the core of my being. Kids are the future and I believe in making sure they are giving the right tool to succeed. I also believe in making sure that all women believe in themselves and understand how phenomenal we are. Politics is definitely something I enjoy to discuss and I believe that knowledge is definitely power. Fashion is also something that I not only enjoy but I breathe. Hence why we definitely believe that's what inspires our event planning. I adore Coco Channel. I am girlie girl and yet a tomboy in the way I see fashion and the pieces I love. I love colors but I am definitely a lover of black.I love many things I have many loves and many wants. I always say that Politics and social justice is something I breathe, its in my veins but event planning is my hustle and I am in love with it!".

Marie Beliard 


Occupation: Event planner-Managing Director and Co-owner of 2Republic Events

How did you get into event planning: 
"Ever since I can remember, I always knew that my objective in life was to help people and to give back to my community. After being involved in the student life I realized that coordinating event was going to be my vessel of how I got to help others. Coordinating events and knowing that I had the ability to help people organize their events and aliviate any sort of stress that this may present let me know that I was in the right path and that event planning was the career for me".


What's your passion in life: 
"I love life itself and all the mysteries that come with it. I love nature, music, people. I am passionate about art let's just say that I enjoy the joie de vivre itself! I am a very old soul, so I like vintage things and jazz and a good old wine! I find beauty in the smallest things, I even enjoy a good deep breath of air". (weird ain't it?)

The ladies of 2Republic...




Pictures courtesy of Amanda Cameau Photography
Concept 2Republic Events
Venue: Espace Des Arts 
Cake: Patisserie Italia 

Montréal Community Cares part 1

On June 16 2012, Montréal Community Cares paid tribute to individuals and organizations in Montréal who are involved within our city, contributing at making it a better place. A fund-raising gala was on the menu, where cocktails, food, entertainment and interesting people participated in making this a magical night. 2Republic was right there in the mist of it all, since they helped coordinate and plan the whole event! 

The seats chosen for the event were white with a touch of gold!

The table of sweets for everyone to enjoy!

The stage with a touch of white!

The entrance! Everyone got the chance to impress and walk the red carpet! 

 The Crowley Center where the fund-raising gala was held!

The 2Republic ladies in their element! 


For more information about Montreal Community Cares please visit their website at
http://www.montrealcommunitycares.com/

Can we really plan an event in 1 day?!?

Ever notice how the best events look effortless.. Everything just seems to unfold perfectly and at the right moment....

It all started when Erica (one half of 2Republic) decided to host a surprise bridal shower at her place...

Since she had less than 24hrs to plan everything, 2 of her biggest challenges were how to transform her apartment for the occasion and what was going to be on the menu! Guests were expected to arrive at 7:00pm. 


This is how it all unfolded...

• First stop, Winners for decorations. Decorations create an ambiance and make it more fun!
• Afterwards, picking up the cake and some finger foods. Finger foods are easy, since you don't have to cook and there are a variety to choose from! In Montréal, Marché Adonis is one of the best place for finger foods, pastries etc.
• A night of celebration without a bottle of wine is unacceptable, so a stop at SAQ was necessary, the place of choice for some great wine!
• Erica had 2 friends of the soon-to-be bride come help her with the decorations and set up her apartment
• Marie (the other half of 2Republic) was the Dj for the night
• Board games and prizes were part of night making it entertaining!

Some of the gifts that were at the bridal shower

The cake, the pastries and the finger foods all of which look very appetizing! 

The decorations, simple but yet necessary to create the perfect ambiance!

The happy soon-to-be-bride! 

Can you really plan an event in 1 day? Yes you can! If you are creative enough and you get some help from friends and family, you can come up with the best ideas and have one of the most entertaining events!

---2Republic Events Management

Engagement Party!

Congratulations you're engaged! Now what?!? This is a time for your family and friends to come together and celebrate your engagement! The big question is what kind of party should it be? Very glamorous or very simple? Should there be a theme or not? Here are some ideas...




Black & White theme engagement party

Black and white screams classy and also gives it a feel of the 1940s era. You can also have guests dressed in black and white to fit in with the decor.

Cocktail theme engagement party 

If summer is your favourite time of the year why not have a cocktail themed engagement party? Decorations being bright, with many colours and this is the perfect theme to have many fuzzy drinks with exotic flavours!  


Keeping it simple
Maybe you don't want to fuss about to many details, that is why keeping it simple could work best for you! An idea can be an at-home engagement party, especially in the summer your backyard can be the perfect location!

 All pictures are courtesy of http://celebrationathomeblog.com
                                         http://blog.hwtm.com

DIY (do-it-yourself)

Weddings can be very expensive when you think of all the details that come into play such as, location, decorations, music, food etc. That's why we simply need a little creativity...keep reading!

Flowers

The thought of having paper flowers on your big day is not an option? Think again, because paper flowers are becoming a new trend! Not only will it be economical and crafty, but you can really get creative and be part of the whole planning process of creating your dream wedding! Watch the tutorials below and learn how to create your own paper flowers!

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/07/07/diy-flower-bracelets/

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2010/07/07/diy-wedding-bouquet/

Invitations

Invitations whether casual or elegant will represent the signature of your special day to your guests. Create beautiful invitations for a fraction of the cost. Of course every couple has a different budget, if you're a soon-to-be bride and would like to save on some extra money, then DIY invitations is the option for you! Here are some nice examples of DIY invitations...be inspired!

Pictures courtesy of Weddingbee blog http://www.weddingbee.com/

Welcome back 2Republic!

Hi everyone!

We know it's been awhile since we last put up a post, however we are just in time for the summer season! This season brings us different kinds of events, such as Bbqs, garden parties, birthday parties, galas but most importantly weddings! Our blog is back with a brand new look and brand new posts to keep you updated on the latest tips for your wedding and events! Please feel free to comment and share your opinions with us, so keep reading and enjoy!

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2Republic Events Management

FALL-ing in Love!

Because we all go through changes...

We hope you did not miss us as much as we missed you.We have so many things to share with you, so many experiences that have led us to where we are now. Where should we start? What's your favorite season of the year? We don't really have any, they are all so beautiful and unique in their own way that it makes it very difficult to choose one.One thing we can say, is that FALL is one of our favorites. So many changes occur, so many emotions, trends and colors arise.Its like this fusion between hot and cold stuck in the middle and it has nowhere to go, so it just creates this florescent independent beauty! 

Do you believe in change? Do you  believe in the transformation and growth of the human being? We do, and we think that everything in life is about experiences that allow us to independently become who we are or who we want to be. As event planners that is one of our objectives, to grow and to create experiences for each and everyone of you. To remind you about the beauty of life and of all the smallest things within it.

Take this image for example, what do you see? A sidewalk in Old Port Montreal filled with dry leaves? What do we see? We see magic, we see a perfect runway for a fashion show or a creative wedding ceremony! As they say "If you look deeper beneath the dirt the rarest treasure you will find". That is one of our virtues, to work with raw materials and with things that others might not usually use and fall allows us to do that.


We want to encourage you to FALL in love! To embrace this experience called life and to understand that every second counts. Whether your the groom proposing to your lovely fiancé, or the grand-daughter planning her grandmothers 80th birthday, embrace that experience and understand that it can only happen once.

As we embark to what it is the 2 final months of the year we invite you to spend it in peace by taking advantage of the things that surround you, such as family, friends, nature etc. For instance the month of October is one where we have two main events: Thanksgiving and Halloween. Yes, Halloween! That is another entry on its on, but we as event planners we enjoy it, there are tons of fun ideas and events that can be done.

As most of you know, we love events but what we love the most is the face of satisfaction and joy that our clients express. As we stated in the beginning, we all go through changes and thus far 2Republic's metamorphosis is about to flourish. We invite you to get to know us, to visit our website that is in the mist of being embellished and understand that all we bring to you are experiences. 

*Pictures are courtesy of Google Image

So how about it? Let's FALL in love!

--2Republic Events Management