Celebration Styles & Options
We all celebrate in different ways. There are a variety of tastes, interests, motivations, cultures, budgets, and other life circumstances that determine how we celebrate.
This is especially true of wedding celebrations. In our experience, we see at least three distinct approaches to getting married.
1. "Just the 2 of us"
2. "Just a few close friends"
3. "Just about everyone we know...and a few we don't"
Two predominant factors that determine the style chosen are: number of guests; and planning/preparation time. At Kettle Creek Weddings we have taken these factors into consideration and, along with acknowledging the uniqueness of each couple and their own styles, have created the following packages. Our initial consultation will involve asking you what kind of celebration you are planning and how you envision your day.
"Just The Two Of Us"
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2-15 people.
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This is the "we just want to get married option".
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Simplicity is often the motivation for this option. There is very little planning needed - a few phone calls, a marriage license, two witnesses and an officiant will get you married.
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Planning is simple and the ceremony happens often within 2 weeks of making the decision to get married.
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Usually no attendants.
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Cost effective. All that is needed is a bride, a groom, a marriage license, two witnesses, and an officiant.
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The choice of attire can be simple, casual, and very cost effective.
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There are many great venue options including, but not limited to, your own home, a restaurant, back yard, the park, etc.
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We often have couples come to our regional offices as this is the easiest and most cost effective option. After the ceremony everyone is off to a restaurant for dinner.
"Just A Few Close Friends"
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15-50 guests.
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A bit more planning is involved, with the ceremony often happening within 90 days of the decision to get married.
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There may be one attendant each, who may or may not stand with the bride and groom.
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Having an intimate celebration with just the closest people in your life is the motivation for this option. It can still be expensive and even frustrating as people may feel left out, but it comes down to knowing exactly what you want, and knowing that a big, stressful celebration is just not on your agenda.
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Often guests are invited to a party that has a wedding ceremony taking place somewhere in the middle. The bride and groom often greet the guests and cocktails and hors d'oeuvres are served as the guests arrive. There are not two distinct events taking place, just one great celebration.
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Venue options are more challenging as the numbers increase; however, there are still some amazing venues around Ontario that are willing and able to host your celebration.
"Just About Everyone We Know...And A Few We Don't"
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Guests numbers are 50 - 500 or more.
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There are usually two distinct events: a ceremony, followed by a break for photos, and then a reception.
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More often than not there are multiple attendants.
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Months of planning.
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Larger budget and greater expenses.
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Banquet halls, golf courses, wineries, estates, and backyards are often the venues of choice with both the ceremony and reception being held at the same location.
See our ceremony styles page for more information on the various styles of wedding ceremonies.