Ted & Emily
June 21, 2025 • Ottawa, ON, Canada
100 Days To Go!
Ted & Emily
June 21, 2025 • Ottawa, ON, Canada
100 Days To Go!
Q + A
What's the itinerary?
1:45 PM - Arrival at ceremony
2:00 PM - Ceremony @ Arboretum
5:00 PM - Reception begins
Cocktail Hour @ Happy Goat
6:00 PM - Dinner @ Happy Goat
11:00 PM - Evening closes
Ceremony
Where is the ceremony?
The Dominion Arboretum, a large forested area between Prince of Wales Drive and Dow's Lake in Ottawa.
Please note the location is not immediately car-accessible and will require parking and walking to reach. Please arrive 15-20 minutes before 2:00.
Will the reception be indoors or outdoors?
The ceremony will be outdoors in a glade at the Arboretum. There is no shelter structure.
How can I get there?
On foot - Located close the Little Italy neighbourhood, accessible via pathways from Preston Street and Prince of Wales Drive.
By transit - Carling O-Train station, and the south on foot via Preston to the pathways leading to the Arboretum beside Dow's Lake.
By car - Several nearby parking lots. See image below.
Where can I park?
There is limited parking in several nearby lots and along the shoulders of Prince of Wales Drive where not prohibited. See image below and Google Maps.
Are there washrooms?
There are no washrooms located immediately in the Arboretum. The nearest publicly-accessible washrooms are located at the parking area just east of Prince of Wales, at the Dow's Lake Pavilion, and at the Parks Canada lockhouse south at Hartwell Locks. See images below.
Will there be seating?
There will not be seating for most attendees as it is prohibited by the Arboretum's stewards. Limited seating for persons with physical needs can be provided. Please let us know in advance.
How accessible is the site?
The Arboretum is principally gravel paths. Reaching the ceremony site from any parking or sidewalk will require a walk of several hundred meters with gentle slopes.
What if it rains?
We will proceed with the ceremony rain or shine. We invite you to join us depending on your level of comfort with the weather when the day arrives.
What is the expected dress code?
Please join us however you are most comfortable. The ceremony will be outdoors in June and may be hot, the reception will be indoors and may be cooler. We hope you'll dress in a way that will make you best enjoy the day.
Reception
When and where is the reception?
The Happy Goat Coffee shop on Laurel Street. This cute and quirky venue is a favorite of ours from when we first moved to Ottawa. It's a coffee shop, pub, and music/event venue.
Cocktail hour begins at 5:00.
Dinner begins at 6:00.
I have a dietary restriction
Please indicate your dietary restriction on your RSVP. We've selected options that we hope will accommodate all, and will do our best to make everyone welcome.
How accessible is the venue?
There is wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating at tables, washrooms, and access to the venue. If you have specific accessibility needs please let us know.
Will there be space for children?
The space is a café and restaurant that is suitable for kids, but there will not be a dedicated room or supervisory area.
When does the reception end?
Our reservation of the space lasts until 11:00. If you're still feeling lively after that the city has much more to enjoy!
General Logistics
Can I bring a plus one?
Due to the small size of our reception we have a limited number of guests. Your invitation will name the invitees, and we unfortunately cannot offer space for additional guests.
Can I bring my children?
We've included the children of all invitees as invited guests. The ceremony and reception are accessible for kids, but there are not dedicated spaces or activities provided for them beyond those for all guests.
Can I RSVP online?
Yes! Please RSVP online through the website. If you have any issues, email Ted at tedhort@gmail.com
What date should I RSVP by?
Please RSVP by February 15th.
Is there a shuttle between any hotel/ceremony/reception?
No. The ceremony and reception are approximately a 30 minute walk or 7 minute drive/rideshare between one another. Downtown hotels are a 20 minute transit or 10 minute drive/rideshare away.
Accommodations
See the 'Travel' tab.
Do you have a registry?
What should I do between the ceremony and reception?
Check out some ideas on the 'Things to Do' tab!
Registry
Do you have a registry?
The registry will be posted here on our site in the near future!