Kitchissippi Times Weddings 2015

Advertising Feature of the Kitchissippi Times • Winter 2015

Marry Me in KITCHISSIPPI

Weddings with local flair

Top wedding caterer looking at non-traditional options for 2015

By Paula Roy When Kitchissippi’s Erin Clatney founded DISH Catering twelve years ago, she was driven by a desire to innovate. “For weddings, I saw the standard ‘passed canapés followed by a sit down dinner’ as a tired format,” explains Erin. “I wanted to create something unique, so we developed options like food stations, circulating substantial hors d’oeuvres and family style meals. Many of those ideas were a little unconventional at the time but remain popular.”

Today, Erin still feels that food needs to keep pace with the overall innovation of weddings. “Nontraditional locations such as backyards are becoming extremely popular, particularly because there are not a lot of interesting venues in Ottawa. Yet, people are still willing to spend up to 40% of their budget on traditional elements like linens, tableware and glassware for a sit down event. I think people should reconsider the style of their wedding and reallocate some of those funds, particularly towards the food itself.”

Many of the couples Erin meets with are extremely well informed, thanks to the plethora of information available online through sites like Pinterest. “The downside is that it creates uncertainty; people can actuContinued on page 9

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By Paula Roy While some couples may prefer non-traditional venues for their wedding, there are many who eagerly anticipate walking down the aisle of a beautiful church, pews filled with supportive family and friends. Kitchissippi is blessed with many churches; here is a quick look at a few of them.”

Kitchissippi United Church on Island Park Drive has many appealing features, including a lovely centre processional aisle, a balcony and nearby gardens for taking photos, a spacious altar area free of excessive adornment as well as a two parlours for the wedding party to gather before the ceremony. Couples are not required to be members of the congregation. The church seats 250 while the adjoining hall has a seating capacity of just under 200. The church’s minister, Rev. Jenni Leslie, is warm, flexible and progressive.

St George’s Catholic Church on Piccadilly Avenue is a large, traditional church which was built in 1923 and seats 400 people. Couples do not have to be

Continued from page 8 ally have too many ideas. I appreciate the desire to make your wedding stand out from your friends’ but a big part of our job is counselling to determine what your essentials are and then streamline your focus.”

“When you have an idea you think is trendy, often it’s a trend that’s already on its way out so we look at your point of inspiration and then create

members of the parish to get married at St. George’s although an initial meeting with the pastor is necessary before a date can be set. The wedding ceremony is a Catholic Mass or Catholic Service, celebrated by a priest or deacon. Their recently-renovated parish hall, with a capacity for 200, includes a large kitchen.

St. George’s also boasts a massive exterior staircase, ideal for group pictures.

The First Unitarian Church on Cleary Avenue, near the Ottawa River Parkway, is a welcoming place where any couple, regardless of faith or sexual orientation, can be married. Couples are encouraged to customize their ceremony with the help of a licensed and trained Lay Chaplain.

The worship hall, which seats 300, is a large, open space with cathedral ceiling and huge windows, as well as a grand piano. The adjacent church hall holds 160 for a standing reception or can accommodate 100 for a sit-down meal.

From spring through fall, the church’s award-winning garden is ideal for wedding photos.

All Saints’ Anglican on Richmond Road is one of Kitchissippi’s oldest churches, celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Co-located in the historic building is First United Church.

Parishoners’ weddings have been celebrated in the little chapel since 1845; it has a capacity of 50 people while the larger church holds 250. The church has a beautiful cobblestone courtyard, ideal for photos; Maplelawn Garden is just a few block away.

a menu that meets those objectives. The food and style of service should be appropriate to the venue while also respecting your budget.”

For 2015 weddings, Erin feels that the vintage, rustic look is easing its way out. “Many couples seem to be looking for a little more sparkle and glamour, with both elegance and simplicity.” As for food, she says that at DISH, the menus are

always seasonal and in the summer months, emphasize lighter fare.

“The most important thing is that the food must be excellent and well executed, so not every creative idea can be incorporated. This is why it is so important to work with an experienced caterer whom you trust and with whom you can communicate, to be sure the food and service come together flawlessly on your special day.”

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