Orange Art Gallery Wedding
Diane and Sam | An Orange Art Gallery Wedding in the heart of Ottawa
Diane and Sam’s Orange Art Gallery wedding was nothing short of amazing. They opted for an intimate cocktail-style wedding with a small guest list, perfect for the venue size. This gave them the flexibility to craft a timeline that felt very relaxed throughout the whole day, and suited them perfectly as a couple.
an alternative to reading vows
Their wedding day started with Diane getting ready with some family and friends at her parents’ house. After a glass of champagne, we drove over to Ottawa’s Dominium Arboretum to meet with Sam for their first look. We found a small clearing amongst the trees that was the perfect spot. Once Diane and Sam had a few minutes together, we walked around the Arboretum and found great spots to take more photos.
They prepared letters ahead of time and read them to one another. I always LOVE when couples choose to do this because it really has so many benefits. It gives them an opportunity to express how they’re feeling on their wedding day, without any pressure of reading them in front of other people. This is often very emotional, and it creates incredibly powerful photos!
the orange art gallery wedding
tips for planning your wedding at this venue:
-Consider the time of year when the gallery has the best lighting. Since I’ve worked here throughout different times of the year, I’ve seen the way the light affects the space in various seasons. There are specific months that are better than others and provide incredible quality light (and it’s not necessarily the months you would guess).
-Think about how many guests you’re inviting. A space like Orange Art Gallery is cosy and intimate, so it’s ideal for a smaller guest count. I find 60 – 70 guests is the sweet spot for a venue like this one.
-It’s important to think about who will be catering your wedding. Hiring companies that know the space (and basement kitchen) is important, as well as businesses that do cocktail-style receptions.
Last but certainly not least, here’s the full list of local Ottawa vendors who worked hard to bring this day together.
vendor list:
Photography: Lauren McCormick Photography
Venue: Orange Art Gallery
Catering: Tulips and Maple
Florals: The Planted Arrow
Make up: Olivia Foulkes
Officiant: Keith Langille of Exceptional Ceremonies
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Loving this intimate art gallery wedding and how they included their close friends and family!
This venue is stunning and you captured it beautifully! I love how unique it is and I’m dying over the beatific greenery! Ottawa seems amazing!
Your work fits right in as beautiful art <3 love this!
Beautiful emotion in these! And that first photo perfectly captures the essence of their wedding and wedding venue!
The emotion in these images is wonderful! The movement and fun the couple and their guests are having just shines through ?
I love all of the colors and excitement emanating from these photos! The Orange Art Gallery seems like such a fun space for an intimate wedding!
Love these timeless & classic images. You captured all the emotion of their day so beautifully…
This looks like such a great day!!