When One "I Do" is simply not enough!

We LOVE love at Weddings InStyle, so what better way to celebrate the most romantic day of the year then to offer an all day private vow renewals for those looking to recommit their love to one and other. 

Marriage is an institution that now a days could use some renewing. Life sometimes gets in the way. People have these blowout weddings, but that doesn’t necessarily correlate with having a long marriage and maintaining it. A vow renewal can be a signifier to oneself and to the larger community that something has endured and that there is a commitment to keep it going. 

Good relationships never stop growing. Like fine wine, they get better with age.   No marriage is perfect. Many couples tend to think of marriage as a 50/50 proposition. Actually, the best relationships are 90/10. If you both will give 90% and take only 10%, you will have a formula likely to continue to bring both of you happiness for a lifetime.  

Whether you have been married a short time or 60 years we are offering a beautiful setting so that you could renew your vow and recommit your love for each other... InStyle!!!

Why is this event-taking place? 
 This is your chance to tell your significant other just how much you still love him/her as part of a romantic ceremony that will conjure up emotions from your wedding day or civil union.

When does the Renewal of the Vows take place? 
All day Friday, February 14th by appointment first come first serve!

Where does the Renewal of the Vows take place? 
Weddings InStyle 107 Murray Street in the Byward Market

Will each couple renew their vows separately or as part of the group?
 The renewal ceremony will be performed privately so please call to book your appointment .

Will religion be a part of this event? No. This is not a religious event.

What is the cost to participate in this event? 
 $35 + HST per couple includes champagne toast.

Do we have to register for this event? 
 Yes, you will need to pre-register for this event by phone to confirm a time slot. 613-440-4446 - info@weddingsinstyle.ca

How long will the ceremony take? 
 The ceremony will take approximately 10 minutes.

Is this a legally binding event? 
 No, this is simply an opportunity for you to reconfirm your love and commitment to your significant other.

Do we need to bring anything with us? 
 All you need is to show up with your 

significant other and lots of love.

Can we bring guests with us? No, this is a private ceremony for you and your significant other. 

                            www.weddingsinstyle.ca 107 Murray Street Ottawa Ontario 613-440-4446

Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal: When One ‘I Do’ Is Not Enough

We LOVE love at Weddings InStyle, so what better way to celebrate the most romantic day of the year then to offer a MASSIVE vow renewal for those looking to recommit their love to one and other. Marriage is an institution that now a days could use some renewing. Life sometimes gets in the way. People have these blowout weddings, but that doesn’t necessarily correlate with having a long marriage and maintaining it. A vow renewal can be a signifier to oneself and to the larger community that something has endured and that there is a commitment to keep it going. Good relationships never stop growing. Like fine wine, they get better with age.   No marriage is perfect. Many couples tend to think of marriage as a 50/50 proposition. Actually, the best relationships are 90/10. If you both will give 90% and take only 10%, you will have a formula likely to continue to bring both of you happiness for a lifetime.  Whether you have been married a short time or 60 years we are offering a beautiful setting so that you could renew your vow and recommit your love for each other... InStyle!!!

What is this event about? 


Weddings InStyle Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Ceremony allows committed couples to take part in a romantic declaration of love.

Why is this event-taking place? 
 This is your chance to tell your significant other just how much you still love him/her as part of a romantic ceremony that will conjure up emotions from your wedding day or civil union.

When does the Renewal of the Vows take place? 
 Tuesday, February 14th at 5:30pm

Where does the Renewal of the Vows take place? 
Weddings InStyle 107 Murray Street in the Byward Market

Will each couple renew their vows separately or as part of the group?
 The renewal ceremony will be performed as a group.

Will religion be a part of this event? No. This is not a religious event.

What is the cost to participate in this event? 
 This is a FREE event.

Do we have to register for this event? 
 Yes, please pre-register for this event. The chapel will be filled on a first come first serve basis and we will be closing registration once we hit capacity. We would LOVE to have you join our fan page on Facebook too as we will be sharing some your love stories there. 

When should we arrive? 
 We will begin to fill the chapel at 5:00 Couples should arrive no later than 5:15pm. Ceremony starts at 5:30 sharp!

How long will the ceremony take? 
 The ceremony will take approximately 15 minutes.

Is this a legally binding event? 
 No, this is simply an opportunity for you to reconfirm your love and commitment to your significant other.

Do we need to bring anything with us? 
 All you need is to show up with your 

significant other and lots of love.

Can we bring guests with us? No, unfortunately space is limited so we are limiting this only to married couples renewing their vows.

             www.weddingsinstyle.ca 107 Murray Street Ottawa Ontario 613-440-4446

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A Romantic “Treasure Hunt”

With Valentine’s Day around the corner you may be trying desperately to come up with something really special to do for the love of your life. Flowers? Over done. Dinner and a movie? Been there done that too. A card and candy? Unless it’s peanut butter and chocolate with decadent wine or bubbles forget it! Okay seriously, while none of those things are all that bad and will most likely be appreciated, you may be searching for something a little more creative and memorable.

This will take a little work to plan out, but it will be worth it.

A “Romantic Treasure Hunt.”What is a romantic treasure hunt? The traditional working of a romantic treasure hunt is when you set up a day or afternoon that is full of fun and romantic gifts and moments for the love of your life.

I did this a few years ago and sent him on a chase across the village to all his favorite spots to pick up various items that would ultimately set the tone for a romantic evening.

Here is an example of what I did.

The day started with breakfast in bed. I told him that he was beginning his day with a “Love Treasure Hunt”, and I handed him his first clue. It was a clue that lead him to a local bakery where he picked up a large basket to gather what would be all the goodies for our evening together.

When he got to the bakery and found the basket there was another note which lead him to the grocery store where he picked up Strawberries & Whip Cream.

Get the idea??

The key is that you give a clue that will take him/her to where they need to go, you preplan with the owner/business in advance so they know to expect their arrival. I had a TON of fun with this and got SUPER creative. The places that I left items had fun as well as in some cases I bought their products and just attached the next clue.

I sent him to the gas station to pick up glasses, you know like in the old days where you would get an Olympic glass for an extra .10 – well these where crystal champagne glasses, but same deal as he had to redeem the .10 Canadian Tire money to get the “goods”.  From there I sent him to his favorite bar to pick up our Champagne. Attached to the bottle was another clue that lead him to the local Chocolate Shop, to the Local spa etc …

I had a TON of fun doing it and it was something that really enjoyed himself.

I only gave him two life lines, so he could call for a clue if he got stuck … I was very clear with the clues, he just needed to pay attention to where he needed to go next. He did of course call more than 2 times, but it afforded us an opportunity to be playful and tease one another - this is always a great build up for a romantic night.

Thankfully he was self-employed and was able to take the morning to complete the treasure hunt. If you your sweetie doesn’t have this luxury, you can also bring this down to an at-home, evening level. You could hide fun and romantic gifts all over the house and leave clues keying them in on where to search.

For example –“Above the shade yet below the roof a vision of love is quite aloof.”

This could lead your special someone to search the top sills of the windows in the home until they find a very small package you have hidden. Get creative around the house, or their office building. There is a TON of stuff that you can do and I promise you, you this will set the tone for the night ahead! If you want romance – be romantic. If you want variety, be spontaneous!

The key is to get creative and have FUN! This will likely be a Valentine’s day that they will not soon forgotten.

Happy Hiding!!