The Chateau Laurier is an elegant hotel and wedding venue located in the heart of Ottawa next to Parliament Hill and many other key locations in Ottawa. Here are some key reasons I suggest getting married at this venue.

Chateau Laurier Wedding Venue Review

1. Amazing Get Ready Shots

The Chateau Laurier has beautiful hotel rooms that boast big windows letting in plenty of natural light which your photographer will love. A lot of the time hotels will have nice rooms but mixed lighting which does not make for the best photos. At The Chateau Laurier various styles of rooms have beautiful lighting as a great view of the downtown core of the city of Ottawa. When it comes to options I would recommend getting a room facing Parliament Hill as I have found you get the best lighting results as there are less buildings blocking the light from reaching your windows.

2. First Look & Portraits

The Chateau Laurier actually has various looks and opportunities for portraits and first looks. I will start with the most surprising and thats the green space located at the back of The Chateau Laurier. This space i usually open and a great spot for family photos or some picturesque portraits with The Chateau Laurier or Parliament Hill as your backdrop accompanied by trees and green grass. The next spot I want to highlight is the left facing part of The Chateau Laurier. You walk down some steps and theres a veranda that overlooks the Ottawa River. This area can be crowded at time but if you go at the right time then you can get some amazing shots. The texture and architecture of The Chateau Laurier creates a vibe that is hard to find anywhere else in Ottawa. Aside from the building you also have the best view of Parliament Hill at this location. Aside from that depending on the time of year you can also get some nice fall colors from the various trees that accompany Parliament Hill. This location is also ideal if you want to do sunset photos as the sun sets on the Ottawa River giving you that beautiful orange glow. If you're getting married during the winter and cant stand the cold then the interior of The Chateau Laurier can be a good choice for photos. I would try the elevators and the lobby area for a classic look that you wont get ant every hotel. The last place I want to highlight is the right side of The Chateau Laurier. Depending on the time of year and time of day this can be a great location for bridal party photos and portraits or even a first look. This spot is a long sidewalk that highlights the architecture of The Chateau Laurier similar to the left side of the building but with more shade. I would recommend taking a walk around the building to see for yourself

3. Ceremony & Reception

Personally I have not shot a ceremony at The Chateau Laurier but i have seen other weddings filmed here that have used the various rooms for a ceremony which gets turned into a reception space. When it comes to receptions you have various rooms to choose from. Each room has a grand classic feel to them with high ceilings that are reminiscent of a cathedral. These rooms like the rest of the hotel let in a lot of natural light so they look amazing in the day. These spaces paired with florals and elegant center pieces on tables give a very elegant luxury feel to your wedding. I you're looking for a elegant luxury Ottawa wedding venue then The Chateau Laurier could be a good option.

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