Ottawa Wedding Chapel is a hidden gem
Ottawa has plenty of great wedding venues, but a lot of them are too big or expensive for a small or medium-sized event. Ottawa Wedding Chapel is a hidden gem that you may not have heard of before.
While it can seat up to 150 people, the chapel’s sweet spot is tiny to 65 guests. Situated in the rural hamlet of Kenmore, south of the city, it’s both charming and affordable.
The warm wood and beautiful windows strike a wonderful balance of sacred space and traditional elegance. It doesn’t require a bunch of additional decorations, but you are welcome to make the space your own with personalized touches.
The incredible acoustics mean voices travel extremely well – so no need for a microphone during the ceremony. The curved pews provide an intimate feeling and there is a space on the lower level for staging or getting ready, and a garden out back for photos. Every booking includes an on-site coordinator, as well as a professional wedding officiant from All Seasons (though you can also bring your own).
A bonus is that the space transitions well to an intimate cocktail reception after the ceremony is complete. Lots of face time with your guests and a much lower cost than a seated meal, cocktail receptions are a fantastic option for lower budgets. With their in-house catering, the chapel offers a charcuterie board-style spread. Champagne toast, speeches, dancing…a mariachi band? The chapel can accommodate whatever reception elements you would like.
The beauty of the space, combined with the excellent staff, and affordability make this a venue worth checking out as you make your Ottawa wedding plans. Go for a tour and see for yourself!