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Wedding at Strathmere: A Romantic Ottawa Wedding Venue
Looking for a romantic wedding venue in Ottawa with beautiful grounds, historic charm, and exceptional service? Strathmere Country Estate, offers four unique wedding venues surrounded by mature trees, gardens, orchards, and historic architecture. From intimate micro weddings to celebrations of up to 180 guests, there’s a setting for every style.
The Garden House | Up to 160 Guests
Elegant and bright, with wrap-around orchard views, a fieldstone fireplace, white-gold chandeliers, spacious dance floor, and vintage-lit outdoor patio.
$16,000 minimum food & beverage | 4:00 p.m. ceremony | 1:00 a.m. last call.
The Lodge | Up to 180 Guests
A stunning 160-year-old barn featuring original beams, wood floors, cathedral ceilings, crystal chandeliers, marble fireplaces, and an outdoor ceremony patio overlooking the farm.
$18,000 minimum food & beverage | 4:00 p.m. ceremony | 1:00 a.m. last call.
What’s Included
Your wedding experience includes access to the grounds for ceremonies and photography, professional service staff and venue coordination, a bridal getting-ready lounge, indoor and outdoor ceremony options, tables, wooden cross-back chairs, linens, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, gift and cake tables, free guest parking, and four complimentary overnight guest rooms with Wi-Fi. Premium plug-and-play sound and lighting. Couples may select their own vendors or work with our preferred partners. A photo booth is also available to rent.
Food & Beverage
Strathmere offers in-house catering and bar service, including hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, a main dish with dessert, late-night food stations, and two complimentary glasses of wine. Professional wait and bar staff are included.
Planning & Accommodation
Our experienced venue coordinators provide guidance from planning through your wedding day, including timelines, logistics, and ceremony details. Ceremony rehearsals are included, with the option to add a dinner afterward.
Make your wedding a full retreat experience with four complimentary overnight guest rooms included in your wedding package, plus additional accommodations available based on availability. Stay on property, get ready together, and continue celebrating without travelling after the reception.
Your Wedding at Strathmere
From an intimate celebration beneath towering trees to an elegant garden wedding or grand reception in a historic barn, Strathmere offers a timeless and memorable setting for your Ottawa wedding.
Our pricing is based on a minimum spend on food and beverage, with no additional venue rental fee.
Ready to start planning? Contact our Wedding Reservations team to learn more about our venues, packages, availability, and customized wedding options.
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Reviews (5)
- TTaina08/10/2026It was the perfect place for us to get married!It was the perfect place for us to get married!My husband and I fell in love with the Garden house at Strathmere. It was the perfect place for us to get married and celebrate with family and friends. The food was delicious 😋 we loved the chicken dish. It was nice that we got to have 4 guest rooms for the night for people traveling from out of town. My husband and I fell in love with the Garden house at Strathmere. It was the perfect place for us to get married and celebrate with family and friends. The food was delicious 😋 we loved the chicken dish. It was nice that we got to have 4 guest rooms for the night for people traveling from out of town.
- GGeorge08/10/2026Strathmere came through!Strathmere came through!Strathmere is a venue that I am always happy to go to for events and weddings. Two people who mean the world to me had their wedding today and I’m grateful to the entire staff for their hard work, fantastic service and amazing food and drinks. My friends deserved the best and Strathmere came through.Strathmere is a venue that I am always happy to go to for events and weddings. Two people who mean the world to me had their wedding today and I’m grateful to the entire staff for their hard work, fantastic service and amazing food and drinks. My friends deserved the best and Strathmere came through.
- SSarah08/10/2026I had such an amazing experience at Strathmere!I had such an amazing experience at Strathmere!I had such an amazing experience at Strathmere for a friend’s wedding last month. It’s truly one of the most beautiful venues I’ve ever been to. The food and service were incredible, and I would absolutely recommend Strathmere to anyone looking for the perfect wedding or event venue!I had such an amazing experience at Strathmere for a friend’s wedding last month. It’s truly one of the most beautiful venues I’ve ever been to. The food and service were incredible, and I would absolutely recommend Strathmere to anyone looking for the perfect wedding or event venue!
- MM&A08/10/2026Strathmere will always be such a special place!Strathmere will always be such a special place!Celebrating our wedding at Strathmere’s Garden House was such a beautiful experience from beginning to end. There is something incredibly special about the property, and it was the perfect setting for a day that meant so much to us. Strathmere will always be such a special place to us, and I’m so grateful this is where we got to celebrate the beginning of this chapter. 🤍Celebrating our wedding at Strathmere’s Garden House was such a beautiful experience from beginning to end. There is something incredibly special about the property, and it was the perfect setting for a day that meant so much to us. Strathmere will always be such a special place to us, and I’m so grateful this is where we got to celebrate the beginning of this chapter. 🤍
- GG&C03/10/2026Made all of our dreams come true!Made all of our dreams come true!We were initially interested in Strathmere for their beautiful Victorian farmhouse. It was exactly the timeless elegance we were looking for, for our wedding. What we were met with was a team who made all of our dreams come true. From the food & drink to the attention to detail, Strathmere exceeded all of our dreams and expectations. I felt comfortable asking anything of the staff and was always met efficient solutions. We will be reminiscing about this day for the rest of our lives.We were initially interested in Strathmere for their beautiful Victorian farmhouse. It was exactly the timeless elegance we were looking for, for our wedding. What we were met with was a team who made all of our dreams come true. From the food & drink to the attention to detail, Strathmere exceeded all of our dreams and expectations. I felt comfortable asking anything of the staff and was always met efficient solutions. We will be reminiscing about this day for the rest of our lives.
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What are the venue capacities for seated dinner?
The Garden House: Up to 160 guests
The Lodge: Up to 180 guests
What are the food and beverage minimums?
The Garden House has a $16,000 minimum, and the Lodge has an $18,000 minimum spend on Food & Beverage.
Can we have an outdoor ceremony?
Yes! Outdoor ceremonies are encouraged from April through December, weather permitting. Each venue has beautiful outdoor ceremony options surrounded by the natural landscape. Indoor ceremony options are also available for winter weddings or inclement weather.
What time are wedding ceremonies? How late can our wedding reception go?
For dinner receptions, ceremonies begin at 4:00 pm at the Garden House and Lodge. Gala Cocktail celebrations have a 6:00 pm ceremony time.
The last call for the Garden House, and Lodge is 1:00 am
What is included with the wedding package?
Depending on your selected venue and package, inclusions include tables, wooden cross-back chairs, linens, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, lantern centerpiece, wooden table numbers, gift and cake tables, bridal getting-ready space, venue coordination, professional service staff, guest parking, ceremony options, four complimentary overnight guest rooms, and access to the grounds for photography.
Do you provide catering and bar service?
Yes. Strathmere provides in-house catering and bar service, including hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, a main dish with dessert, late-night food stations, wine, and professional wait and bar staff.
Are getting-ready spaces available?
Yes. Bridal getting-ready spaces are available as part of the wedding experience, allowing the wedding party to prepare on-site before the ceremony.
Is overnight accommodation available? Is parking available?
Yes! Strathmere offers overnight accommodations with Wi-Fi. Four complimentary overnight guest rooms are included with our wedding package, with additional accommodations available based on availability.
Free guest parking is available on-site.
Can we take our wedding photos on the property?
Absolutely. Couples have access to designated photography locations throughout the grounds, including beautiful gardens, orchards, mature trees, historic buildings, and outdoor spaces.
Is there a rain plan?
Yes. Strathmere offers indoor ceremony options in the event of rain or inclement weather. Your venue coordinator will work with you on the appropriate weather plan for your wedding.
