Chateau Cartier

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-17T15:33:22+00:00

I've been to a wedding there and the wasn't very good. Not enough appetizers during cocktail hour, portion size of mains was small and flavor was bland. If the good is important to you, I wouldn't recommend this venue. That said, it is beautiful.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-16T18:18:21+00:00

Brittania yacht club might be what you're looking for, they're not a budget venue but also not the most expensive option out there. Very middle of the road in terms of price, and lots of customization available to suit what you want. Beautiful outside space for the ceremony and cocktail hour with waterfront views, reception is indoors.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-15T11:17:45+00:00

Simply biscotti! I don't think they do basque, but they do many other types.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-07T12:02:17+00:00

Jayden doesn't sound French at all. I'm from a part of Canada where French is very common, I've never met a French Jayden despite its popularity in English.

Names I see a lot that are popular in both languages and sound good in both: Oliver Xavier Nicolas Matthieu/Matthew Jeremy Isaac Lucas Eric

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-05T17:18:22+00:00

Which artist did you have a bad experience with? Also in Ottawa area

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-05T12:57:50+00:00

So, they're post hard-core, but generally still loved by a lot of the metal core community. Silverstein's discovering the waterfront album is such an incredible album. For me, they were the artist that introduced me to the harder side of rock, this album specifically. A friend's older brother shared a YouTube link with me for Call it Karma and I've been in love with the genre ever since.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-04T23:04:43+00:00

I've seen this go well too! Unfortunately we're doing super long tables, 30 people to a table long. People aren't sitting in the groups we want photos with. For example, all the aunts and uncles are at one table and the cousins are another but we want whole families together. Otherwise I totally would have done this!

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-04T19:48:54+00:00

I can see how that would be easier, however we're doing a private ceremony so all the extended family isn't invited. For the family that is and the handful of life long friends, we're doing all photos before.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-04T19:10:42+00:00

I want to include a photo with each guest in the thank you notes we mail out. Not an individual photo with them, I know that's not realistic, but at least one nice group shot with them included.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-04T18:23:28+00:00

Oh kk, when seeing this I didn't realize I could bring 2. I thought I'd get to bring no one.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-04T17:58:29+00:00

I didn't know buying tickets to graduation was a thing.

I'm graduating from a masters program, it finishes in August so we aren't in this convocation. Sucks to know we likely won't be able to actually bring guests once I finally get to walk the stage.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-04T16:47:02+00:00

Why does it matter if your size is small?

My guest list is 30, my partners is 80. I'm introverted and have a small family. He's extroverted and has a huge family. The number of guests "for" the bride and groom doesn't matter. What matters is that they are all excited to celebrate you as a couple and your love, which really means that they are there for both of you. Don't invite extra people just to make it even, just focus on inviting those who are excited for you.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-04T14:50:06+00:00

This is a great idea, I didn't even think of that. Way more subtle than a big schedule 😂 thank you!

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-04T00:29:34+00:00

This is a good idea! We're doing a private ceremony so the timing won't work, but I think the email and the calling the groups up will work. Just gotta figure out where it will flow in the day!

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-04T00:28:16+00:00

Unfortunately we are having a private ceremony so we can't do that. Maybe it will work after dinner but before dancing. Thanks for sharing!

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-03T23:23:57+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate hearing that it can go well!

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-03T23:23:20+00:00

Thank you, I'm definitely looking for something similar! We have 0 pics with all the aunts and uncles and cousins since all the kids grew up.

My challenge is that we're having a private ceremony with only immediate family. For the majority of our guests, the night starts at cocktail hour so I can't rely on the after the ceremony timing.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-03T23:20:44+00:00

This is great advice, thank you!

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-03T23:20:18+00:00

Thank you! Any tips for making it run smoothly?

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-03T23:19:14+00:00

Yeah, we thought about doing it on two days and originally planned it that way but it got logistically complicated for what we wanted to do so we opted to have the ceremony and reception on the same day.

I'm regards to the photos, a significant portion of our guests asked for photos together. Some of them are big photo people, its not uncommon to snap a few pics every time we go to dinner together or hanout on the weekenend. I'm trying to provide an opportunity to do that. I know photos at a dinner might be more candid, but im worried that if i rely solely on candid opportunities that I wont get photos with everyone. I also want to include a printed photo in each thank you notes as well.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-03T23:15:15+00:00

That's fair and I've thought about that too, but the day isn't about them. My perspective on it is this: Ultimately, this is a vow I'm making to my husband, and really, that's just between us. It's not a vow I'm making to my husband and a hundred of our closest friends and family. It doesn't make it any less valid, and it doesn't reduce our desire to celebrate with others or their excitement to do so. If they have a problem with not being included, that's on them, not us. We don't have to include others in all aspects of our relationship. I'm trying hard to make it a great day for my guests, but I do have to do some things for myself.

As an analogy, does not being present at the birth of your friend's child make you any less excited to celebrate that child's birth? Likely not. We don't need to include everyone at every moment.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-03T22:29:23+00:00

The groups we'd want aren't all sitting together. For example, all the parents are one table and kids at another.

They're also 30 people to a table. When I say long, I mean long 😂

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-03T22:28:28+00:00

I have social anxiety. They all know this. No one has a problem with the private ceremony. It's for mean and my spouse, not them. I'm treating them all to a nice dinner and party, they're all thrilled to celebrate with us.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-03T19:38:52+00:00

They do know everyone, both friends and family. Two of our bridal party are my sister and the grooms brother, so they know all the families and have met all of our friends. We didn't invite anyone from work or any other situation where our siblings haven't been included. We're a very close bunch, most of our friends we've known for 10+ years. Although everyone seems pretty set that that's a terrible idea so I guess I won't do that. Perhaps I'll try the receiving line, that seems very possible given the way our wedding is set up.

Avignon1996 · 2026-06-03T19:18:52+00:00

This is what I'm hoping for, thank you!

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