Small Wedding Trends 2022 in Ottawa - Create Your Picture Perfect Wedding
Ottawa is a great place to plan and celebrate one of the biggest moments of your life! However, with the pandemic changing many plans in the past few years for couples, it’s no surprise that small weddings, elopements and intimate weddings are still trending for 2022. If you’re planning your picture perfect small wedding I’ve got a few ideas for you! As a photographer, our job is to tell the story of your big day.
Here is 3 ways to you can incorporate Small Wedding Trends into your Wedding Day to make your Pinterest Board dreams come to life.
Location
The great thing about small weddings is that you have a variety of locations to pick from when it comes to venues. You have a little more room to be creative and think outside the box.
Heritage House
Art Gallery
Park
Small/Intimate Restaurant
Boutique Hotel
Cottage
Family Home or Family Members Property
Food
Move out of the way Donut wall - This is where things can get REALLY fun! Like book your favourite food truck for your wedding day fun!
Cocktail Hour Only - This is also financially appealing to some brides and grooms!
Pizza! Because why not?!
Grazing Table - If you’re having an intimate wedding with only close family and friends some catering companies make the COOLEST insta-worthy grazing table set ups!
Edible Flowers?!! What?! I thought, how odd at first but really if you’re interested in eating art this is it.
Mobile Bars!
Versatility
So this one is more something we’ve come to understand is needed in the wedding industry from the past couple years. Couples are needing to be flexible while making plans and pivoting last minute. With things constantly changing and plans needing to be rearranged - versatility is key to many big ticket items!
Dates on Decor Welcome Sign -You can then use it more than once if you have a reception at a later date.
Dates on Ceremony Programs - In case you change your wedding date due to regulations or any unforeseen circumstance.
Back up dates with vendors - You don’t want to be stuck with choosing a day where your favourite vendors aren’t available.
As an Ottawa Photographer, I know the city is busting at the seems with options to make every event memorable and photographable! If you have a clear vision of what you want your pictures to look like, find a venue that reflects the look. Always remember a place with great natural lighting photographs beautifully! But I’m always ready with lighting if it needs a little help. :)
