If there’s one piece of advice I can give to couples planning their big day, it’s to hire a wedding planner! Working with local Ottawa wedding planners provides such a huge stress relief, freeing up your time to focus on enjoying your amazing wedding celebrations. Your planner will look after all of the big (and small) details in the lead-up and on the day, coordinating with vendors and ensuring everything goes smoothly. 

Here are some of the best wedding planners in Ottawa Ontario that I love working with, all with the experience, insight, and skills to bring your romantic wedding vision to life! And, as an Ottawa wedding photographer, I’m always so confident that the weddings created by these planners will be a dream to photograph, with exceptional styling, light, and atmosphere. 

1. Amelia Carleton Weddings

Amelia Carleton Weddings is one of the top Ottawa event planners. They’re an award-winning team with a focus on bespoke, high-end weddings and can assist with full-service planning and design. 

Founded by Amelia in 2020, the business has quickly grown, with her and her team having planned almost 100 weddings and events. Their weddings always have such a beautifully clear vision, capturing the style and vibe that suits the couple and their venue. 

Plus, they work with locally-owned and eco-friendly businesses as much as possible. 

2. Evergreen Weddings

Evergreen specialise in wedding planning in Ottawa, offering a range of services to suit your preference, from full-service planning and wedding management to wedding design. Or, they can just step in to help you finalise your details — the choice is yours. 

Company founder Holly has always had a passion for planning and events and has created a fantastic business, known for their high-end wedding planning and gorgeous creativity. Evergreen Weddings specialises in both Ottawa and Winnipeg events, depending on your venue location. 

3. Sea & Silk Events

Sea & Silk Events are wedding coordinators in Ottawa that are all about sophisticated, romantic celebrations, with creativity and attention to detail. 

Owner and lead planner Amanda founded the company in 2017 and they offer a range of packages, including a full planning and design experience. They also offer just day-off coordination, if you’re happy to look after the design and planning on your own. 

I love that this company also does a lot of destination weddings, so Sea & Silk is fantastic to partner with for Canadian or even overseas weddings. 

4. Courtney Elizabeth Events

This high-end wedding planning company only takes a select number of clients each year, with a preference for high-end, destination or multi-day celebrations. It’s a concierge-style service, all about a complete package experience, from idea generation to execution. 

Owner and lead planner Courtney Leeder is such a pleasure to work with as well, a complete professional who always stays calm under pressure and has a high attention to detail. 

5. Fiona Lau Events

Fiona Lau Events are always so creative, with plenty of options to suit all preferences and budgets. 

Whether you’re after hourly consultation, event set-up and removal, or full design and planning services, this talented events company can definitely help! Fiona Lau Events also does a lot of elopements, with the skills and knowledge to create the perfect intimate wedding or celebration.

I love the boho chic and romantic vibes that Fiona does so well, looking after every little detail that will bring your elopement or wedding to life! Her event styling is also inspired by nature and the seasons, so they always feel completely beautiful and calming. 

6. Erica Irwin Weddings and Events

With over 15 years of wedding planning experience, Erica Irwin Wedding and Events are a tried and trusted choice. They pride themselves on their strong planning skills but also on the personal connections they build with their clients, curating a personalised experience that you’ll love. 

They offer both full and partial wedding planning, depending on how much support you need. Either way, they’ll help you plan all of your wedding details, ensuring your celebrations run smoothly on the day. Erica Irwin Weddings has won a range of local small business awards, so you can feel confident in their abilities. 

So, is hiring an Ottawa wedding planner worth it? Absolutely, especially with one of the above experts on your team!

If you’re lining up your vendors and are ready to start planning your wedding photography in Ottawa or beyond, I can’t wait to hear from you! Get in touch to get started.