Get Married In Ottawa this Summer - Say I Do InStyle!

Summer is "almost" in the air and this brings tourists from near and far to our amazing capital city looking to say "I do" 

We have been receiving alot of calls lately of people looking to say an impromptu "I Do" while visiting Ottawa and have heard that City Hall is booked until the end of the summer. Lucky for both us AND the couple .... City Hall is a place you go to apply for your divorce - NOT start your life as a newly married couple!

Weddings InStyle is nestled in the historic Byward Market in downtown Ottawa. Old-world charm meets modern amenities. Here, your guests will be surrounded with natural sunlight, exposed brick, hardwood floors, and a very New York Loft feel.  Our Wedding Chapel is pre-decorated, private and intimate. So imagine, chic, elegance, style and exchanging vows by candlelight.

We at Weddings InStyle are here to serve you at the highest level. Whether you are 2 people and needing witnesses to make it legal or 100 people looking to enjoy a full blown affair.  We work with local and  international couples who all share one common goal and dream of having the most memorable wedding possible.  

We have our own in-house officiants who are onsite and available at a moment's notice to perform:

•               Religious Marriages

•               Secular Marriages

•               Non-denominational Marriages

•               Same-sex Marriages

•               Inter-faith Marriages

•               Multilingual Marriages

For those couples coming in from out of town: fret not, we can provide you with all of the information that you need for obtaining your marriage license and any documents required to enter Country. Our resident Concierge will also be happy to recommend and arrange accommodations, dining, entertainment and honeymooning suggestion in Ottawa or Canada.  

No request is too big or small ... We, are at YOUR service - Think of us like your own Personal Wedding Concierge.

Wish away .... and welcome to Ottawa.

Fascination with fascinators

Small headpieces adorned with jewels, tulle, flowers and most importantly, feathers seem to be all the rage these days ...  We are delighted to be able to run a contest in collaboration with the one and only Madeleine Cormier from Chapeaux de Madeleine. Some of you might already know her, but for those who don't she has an adorable store steps away from us in the Time Square Building in the Byward Market.


Madeleine’s hats have received high praise in fashion circles across North America, captured the eye of international critics at L’Oreal Fashion Week, and contributed to a dynamic partnership with Canadian designer Jayn Simpson. 
She even designed some fascinators/head adornments that were worn at the Royal Wedding.

Madeleine's Stuff @ this year's 
2011 Toronto Fashion Week

   Madeleine's Stuff @ this year's 

2011 Toronto Fashion Week

Madeleine's Stuff @ this year's 

2011 Toronto Fashion Week

Madeleine's Stuff @ this year's 

2011 Toronto Fashion Week

2011 Toronto Fashion Week

From weddings, religious ceremonies, gala dinners and garden parties to cruise ship holidays and strolls around town — They all are equally worthy of the statement made by a fascinator/hat.

So ... the contest? What do you win and how? We will be drawing one lucky winners name from our Facebook and Twitter fan base on August 1st, 2011 via Random.org

The lucky winner will receive $125.00 to spend at Chapeaux de Madeleine. There are tons of already ready made fascinators what will delight you, or if you wish to have something custom made you can do that too .. Very InStyle!!!! The possibilities and the fun you will have when you hit the town are endless!

Here's to taking it up a notch this summer and having some sassy fun, be it for your upcoming wedding or a special event where you just want to make a statement!

July Promotion For Our Social Media Friends!!!!

During the month of July our Social Media Friends can get married Monday - Friday 9-4pm for the low price of $299 + HST. That's right! For a limited time offer, you can get married InStyle for less than what City Hall is charging, and without all the imposed restrictions. 

When all you want is something simple. Our offer includes:
·      A private ceremony performed by a Weddings InStyle officiant
·      Pre-Decorated setting
·      Floral Decor & Lit Candles

Gone are the days of thinking that City Hall and Las Vegas are your only options for a quick, uncomplicated exchanging of vows. 

Midweek weddings are becoming more popular with couples who want to save money or avoid having to wait years for their wedding day. Intimate weddings are really hot right now and are the trend for 2011. Brides are going for a more personal and comfortable approach. It’s all about gathering your family & friends and celebrating your marriage InStyle!  “Having a small wedding doesn’t mean having to settle. "Thank you Weddings InStyle for giving us the wedding we never knew we could have! We will be forever grateful to you!” This was a quote from one of our weddings who were booked at City Hall and cancelled upon learning about us.(see website/gratitude section for full quote).

So you see, you don’t need to compromise when it comes to your wedding day. The day of the week you choose to get married on doesn’t dictate whether or not you will live happily ever after … well maybe it does, as a little extra money in anyone’s pocket is reason enough to be happy. 

So now you want to know how do you qualify for this July promotion right? We like to keep things simple, so all you have to do is "Like" us on Facebook - Weddings InStyle or Follow us on Twitter - Weddings InStyle  then call us and see what dates are still available. 613-440-4446

Why would ANYONE get married at City Hall when there's an Alternative?

When you think of a quick ceremony and exchange of vows you either think of Las Vegas or your nearest city hall right? Think again ....

Here are a few stats that maybe you didn't know.

Did you know that City Hall here in Ottawa does about 1400 weddings per year?
Did you also know that its on a first come first serve basis? So basically there is no guarantee you will be married on the day that you show up in your wedding best. Why be another number/statistic at City Hall, after all you're wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and should be shared with more than the 5 people allowed to witness at city hall.

Weddings InStyle is your intimate alternative to weddings in the city.  They are conveniently located at 107 Murray Street in the heart of the Byward Market, and offer onsite Wedding Officiants, and can provide witnesses if required.  They are open 7 days a week by appointment.

Their beautifully decorated wedding chapel can accommodate anywhere from 2 to 100 guests. This wedding chapel is chic, hip one-stop wedding destination.

The 2000 sq. ft. intimate, well-appointed, modern space is the most unique wedding venue in Ottawa – a great alternative to the typical, non-descript, already-been-there-for-your-friend’s-wedding feeling most of the Ottawa banquet rooms, hotels, catering venues not to mention City Hall have to offer.

Weddings InStyle was created to offer couples opting for an intimate glamorous affair an alternative. Budgets might be tight these days, but that doesn’t mean that style and romance are going away.

Civil weddings or bigger than “BIG” Sex in the City weddings were the options at hand, before Weddings InStyle. There were no turnkey full service options available in the downtown core that could accommodate 2–100 guests without compromise. Imagine, getting help navigating through the sometimes overwhelming process of planning a wedding. A little fact, the average wedding takes 200-300 hours to plan. Can you say WEDDING PLANNER? It IS one of the hot trends for 2011.

What makes them qualified? Their Expertise comes from running Ottawa’s only premier concierge Balance InStyle for the past 5 years. This affords them the resources and talent of managing all the time consuming details required for a flawless wedding day and of course saves their clients a bundle. Just say Weddings and Babies and watch the price tag go up!

Big or small their promise to you is that it will always be InStyle.

We have the power VESTED in US to MARRY you!

Are you looking for a Civil or Spiritual wedding? If so, Weddings InStyle is the ideal spot for you. We are Ottawa’s chic alternative to a city hall wedding. Both of us here at Weddings InStyle are licensed Officiants. We are licensed to perform marriage ceremonies by the Register General of the Province of Ontario. All of our Officiants are licensed and understand the importance of making your ceremony a memorable one. Rest assured, if you are looking for a male officiant, you know the older distinguished gentleman that you, or your parents might have envisioned performing your ceremony, not to worry, we work with a lot of great officiants and assure you that we can find you that perfect person! We meet with all our couples and get a feel for their  personalities and match accordingly.

We are able to perform:
Civil Ceremonies
Religious Ceremonies
Spiritual Ceremonies
Interfaith/Interspiritual Ceremonies
Same Sex Marriage
Renewal of Vows


You also have the ability write your own vows or choose from a variety of traditional vows you feel best reflects you as a couple. So the popular question is … how long is the ceremony? Are you ready for it??? A typical ceremony lasts about 12 minutes. It’s true, it really does flash before your eyes. So savor it, take the time, maybe consider writing your own vows, (don’t worry we can help you remember your lines) ENJOY the short 12 minutes where all eyes are on you. No pressure. :)We LOVE being a part of this journey and it is an honor to be able to join our couples in holy matrimony.
For more information about us visit our website www.weddingsinstyle.ca or make an appointment and come get inspired in person!We look forward to meeting you and marrying you … InStyle! 


Amanda & Jillienne