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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