You've said "I will!" Now how do you go about saying "I do"?

How does one begin to select a wedding officiant anyway? It's so confusing!!! There are ministers, pastors, clerks, rabbis, justices of the peace; officiants who do you choose? Remember your wedding ceremony is much more than  "just" a ceremony and whom you choose to perform it will set the tone.

If you have decided to have a wedding ceremony that’s not traditional, you may feel overwhelmed by all the choices that exist; not only what vows to include in the ceremony but who will be performing it.

We are here to simplify things for you.

The first question to ask yourself is what type of ceremony do you want to have? This is an important factor when choosing the officiant to perform your ceremony.  The next thing to keep in mind is finding an officiant who will be open to your ideas. Choosing wisely will make it much more likely that your collaboration will create a meaningful expression of your personality and love.

There are several different types of wedding ceremonies you can choose from:

SPIRITUAL CEREMONY - a spiritual ceremony is an inspirational ceremony that is beautiful and sacred. It is a Divine ceremony, which is universal in content and is not based on any particular religion.

INTERFAITH CEREMONY - an interfaith ceremony or interdenominational is a combination or blend of religions ranging from only some religion to being entirely religious. Interfaith is in essence a respect for and an acknowledgement of all of the many different religious beliefs and spiritual understandings. It is an embracing of the values and traditions of all religious and spiritual paths.

CIVIL CEREMONY - a civil ceremony is a non-religious ceremony. It does not contain religion in the ceremony or prayers. Although it is not religious, it is not lacking of meaning or love. A couple can choose to include an invocation or poem that can be just as meaningful to them as a prayer is to a religious person. This ceremony is also known as a city hall, notary, JP or Justice of the Peace ceremony.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL CEREMONY - a non-denominational ceremony is a ceremony that is not of a particular denomination. In today’s evolving society, interfaith marriages have become very common. Non-denominational ceremonies are also quite popular because they too serve the purpose for the bride and groom who are of different religious backgrounds. In these types of weddings, the wedding officiant can creatively bring in prayers and/or customs that are not offensive to either side.

Your wedding day and ceremony is a magical time so choose an officiant that will focus their energy and efforts to create the perfect ceremony that is a reflection of you as a couple. If this is achieved, then your ceremony will be one that will be remembered and treasured forever!

We are all licensed wedding officiants here at Weddings InStyle and our services are included in all our packages, which simplifies the process for you. If you are looking to hire a wedding officiant for an offsite wedding and we are not available, not to worry - we have SEVERAL wonderful officiants that we highly recommend.

We look forward to meeting you and perhaps one day marrying you InStyle!

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