If you have ever been a child at a wedding (or if you have sat next to one), you know the drill. The adults are served a stunning course of seared scallops...

There is something profoundly special about your first Valentine’s Day as a fiancé. You’ve moved past the “getting to know you” phase and into the...

Congratulations! You’ve officially entered the “fiancé bubble.” This Valentine’s Day isn’t just another date on the calendar; it’s the first...

The confetti has settled, your feet finally stop throbbing, and if you look at one more glossy brochure, you might actually lose your mind. Does this sound...

There is a specific, sparkling magic that happens during the wedding weekend between the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. It is that golden window where the...

If you are reading this, you are likely deep in the trenches of January planning mode. Outside, the Rideau Canal is (hopefully) frozen solid, and the wind...

If you have attended a wedding in the last ten years, you know the drill. It is 5:30 PM. The ceremony just wrapped up. You are holding a glass of Prosecco...

 Trending Shades for Spring & Summer If you are planning a wedding for the Spring or Summer of 2026, you’ve likely already noticed a shift in the...

The Ultimate Guide to Trending Late-Night Wedding Buffets for 2026 The speeches are done, the heels have been kicked off, and the DJ has just dropped that one...

As a bride (or groom) to be, if you’ve spent any time scrolling through your feed lately, you’ve likely noticed a shift in wedding cinematography. The slow...

Welcome Back to The Wedding Edit  Happy New Year, Ottawa! We are back, kicking off the New Year with our first “Tasting Tuesday,” exploring...

If 2025 was about cozy, organic imperfection, 2026 is shaping up to be about drama, structure, and coolness. We are moving from the garden party to the opera...

As the snow settles over freezing waters of the Rideau Canal and the lights of Parliament Hill twinkle a little brighter in the crisp winter air, we find...

Dear Nandini, My Partner and I went to see a venue and everything was perfect.  The price was incredible and the space was gorgeous. Upon reviewing the...

Every December, the design world holds its breath for the Pantone Color of the Year announcement. Usually, we are bracing ourselves for something bold—like...

There is a specific feeling that every Ottawa guest experiences when they arrive at a winter wedding. It is the transition from the biting wind off the Ottawa...

Dear Nandini  My husband and I are trying to decide on what kind of head table we would like to have.  We are thinking of a sweetheart table but...

Welcome Back to the Wedding Edit! Today, we visit the age-old tradition of the rehearsal dinner and see how far it has evolved. The wedding ceremony and...

Welcome back to another week at the Wedding Edit.  As we approach the Holiday Season, I thought we should delve into the ever-evolving grazing board since...

The wedding reception is the ultimate celebration of love, and what better way to cap off the evening than with a breathtaking, customized dessert experience...

Dear Nandini I am naturally a very anxious person, and I know I will be a wreck on the day of the Wedding.  My mom thinks she is the force of calmness...

Wedding planning often brings to mind an image of a meticulously choreographed, massive event thrown for everyone but the couple. The guest list balloons into...

Welcome back to another week at the Wedding Edit!  Today at the Edit, I’ll be focusing on one of the most popular (and fun) food topics of the big trend...

Dear Nandini  My partner and I are struggling between a traditional Saturday Wedding and other options.  While budget is definitely an issue we are...

The wedding landscape is undergoing a delightful metamorphosis. Gone are the rigid traditions and predictable blueprints that once dictated the...

Welcome back to another week of the Ottawa Wedding Edit! It seems Winter is upon us with a sudden layer of flakes and whirlwind of chaos and catching up. There...

Dear Nandini My Fiance and I recently got engaged and while I am excited to start planning, we both have very busy work lives and commitments. When should we...

What a wonderful last few weeks we’ve had exploring Ottawa’s Wedding industry talent at the two go-to events, The Capital Wedding Show and the The Ottawa...

The world of plant-based eating has evolved dramatically. Gone are the days when “vegan” meant a sad side salad or a plate of steamed vegetables...

  Join me, Nandini, your Wedding Expert, at The Ottawa Wedding Show Booth #619!     Hey, Future Ottawa Brides and Grooms! If you’ve been...