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Last update: April 2025
ABOUT
Strathmere is a 200 acre historic estate just outside of Ottawa, renowned for hosting bespoke weddings for over 35 years. Our estate features three unique wedding venues: a 150 year old stone farmhouse, a 200 year old restored barn and a Garden House each featuring their own private properties and outdoor ceremony sites.
In addition, Strathmere has 30 overnight rooms onsite as well as a Wellness Retreat and Spa for all guests to enjoy. Book a tour to explore the grounds and stop by the Cafe at the Retreat to indulge in Strathmere’s famous farm-to-table culinary experience.
FACILITIES & CAPACITY
- The Farmhouse: For the most intimate of weddings. Built for a beloved in the early 1860s, this fieldstone farmhouse boasts romantic detail. Enter down a sweeping circular staircase for your first look or enjoy a quiet moment together nestled in the upstairs alcove. With your closest friends and family, say “I do” canopied under majestic 160-year-old walnut trees. As the sun sets, sneak out past the veranda into the Heritage Garden surrounded by roses and wildflowers alike.
- Capacity: From 25 to 65 guests for dining, and up to 90 guests for a reception.
- The Lodge: For our grandest celebrations. As you twirl across smooth wood grain floors, don’t forget to look up! Your evening will be framed by 160-year old beams stretching across cathedral ceilings, and adorned by a series of six iron and crystal orb chandeliers. Memorable toasts in your honor will be made against a striking backdrop: a soaring limestone fireplace stretching 24 feet high. Yours is a breathtaking ceremony outside overlooking rolling fields. And at dusk, vintage lights will glow for your first dance Al Fresco.
- Capacity: From 50 to 180 guests for dinner, and up to 215 guests for the reception.
- The Garden House: Our most enchanting venue nestled between a grassy hillock and the Woods, The Garden House is hidden on its own 10-acre piece of the property. As you enter, sunbeams stream through wrap-around windows and dance off white gold chandeliers. A handcrafted limestone fireplace with adjacent french doors leads the path to a tranquil ceremony site overlooking the Woods and Orchard. After champagne toasts, let the evening breeze carry you across the outdoor dance floor under a starry and celestial sky.
- Capacity: From 50 to 160 guests for dinner, and up to 200 for the reception.
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE
Unique service highlights:
- A dedicated and experienced wedding coordinator is included with every wedding
- Access to onsite hotel rooms for you and your guests
- A wellness retreat and spa onsite for you and your guests including: manicures, facials, campfires, restaurant, craft beer, hot tubs and hiking trails.
Additional services
- Full set up and cleanup
- Banquet tables (round or rectangular)
- Wood crossback chairs
- White resin garden folding chairs (outdoor use)
- White/Ivory linen tablecloths and choice of colored napkins for the Wedding in Season and Lap length Ivory Linen and Ivory Napkins for The Wedding for Every Season
- Wedding cake table, cake knife and Card Box
- Gift & guest book tables
- Personalized printed menus for choice entrée menus
- Wooden table numbers
- Flatware, glassware, tableware
- Lanterns with LED Candles
- Bride’s waiting room with full-length mirror
- Coat room facilities
- Dance floor
- Podium and microphone
- Sound and lighting system
- Easels for displaying floor plans and welcome signs
- Outdoor ceremony site with vintage lighting
- Wood burning fireplaces (weather permitting)
- DJ Table
- Signing Table with outdoor ceremony
A CULINARY EXPERIENCE
With produce grown here on our 200-acre property, Strathmere offers exquisite seasonal menus year round that leave guests with full hearts and bellies. Our field to plate menus are renowned - we use as much as possible from our own fields, including home grown fruits, vegetables, and edible flowers. Our Executive Chef, in partnership with our Lead Grower, create dishes that are equal parts delicious and beautiful.
We work with a local butcher for all of our meat, a fishmonger for fish and seafood, a fromagerie for cheeses, and a local egg farmer. Ours is truly a culinary experience that will ignite all of your senses.
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Frequently asked questions
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
4
Describe your venue:
Banquet hall
Farm
Historic
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Loft
Mansion
Restaurant
Describe the style of your venue:
Classic
Country
Garden
Rustic
Vintage
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner
What event services do you offer?
Accommodations
Bridal suite
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Outside alcohol
Specialty beer
Specialty wine
What event items are available?
Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Centerpieces
Dance floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photobooth
Chairs
Tables
Tents
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair access
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$2,500
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$900
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
No
Which of the following are included in starting site fee?
Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Parking
Bridal suite
What is the average catering price per person for plated service?
$150
What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?
$160
What is the average catering price per person for stations?
$10
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$5
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
Any other questions?
Reviews for Strathmere
Kristine Sent on 27/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating
We loved everything about our experience!
From our first tour, taste testing our menu, planing our final details with our coordinator and the amazing & kind staff throughout our big day the experience created at Strathmere really help us to feel special and celebrated!
We loved the country feel with a large and open space created at the Lodge, which allowed us to have a 180 person wedding with all our family and friends!
We loved the country feel with a large and open space created at the Lodge, which allowed us to have a 180 person wedding with all our family and friends!
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Taina Sent on 11/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Ceremony and reception
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. Thank you Jenna for coordinating our wedding.
Cass Sent on 29/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Elegant and timeless!
I can't say enough good things about our wedding at Strathmere, but I'll try to do them justice in this review!
The location
The lands and the heritage buildings offer a very quaint, romantic and timeless elegance fit for any wedding. When you have a setting as stunning as this, you've automatically elevated the overall feeling and frame for your special day. The grounds are well kept, there are lush fields, beautiful gardens, majestic trees and each building has so much personality. Absolutely wonderful!
The venue (The Farmhouse)
We picked the Farmhouse venue. This is the smallest option at Strathmere, which was perfect for our intimate 42 guest wedding. I personally felt it was also the most romantic and vintage looking building, which really matched the classic and elegant wedding theme we were going for.
The farmhouse has personality, my guests are still raving about all the different areas they could choose to spend time in, from the bar area, to the salons, lounges, outdoor veranda, dining hall, or even outside by a cheery crackling fire with overhead fairy lights. This allowed all of my guests to gather, get to know each other, share beautiful moments, in a very comfortable and elegant setting.
The Rooms (Schoolhouse and Farmhouse)
Every room was perfectly kept, everything was clean and well stocked. We wanted for nothing. Beds and pillows were comfy. Considering we had a June wedding in a heritage building I need to absolutely praise the AC systems that have been put in place! I'm delighted to say I was cold at night and did actually need to curl up right under the blankets, which is preferred on a hot summer night.
I decided to book the Schoolhouse for my bridal party, what a lovely little venue! Very cheery space, and allowed myself and my bridesmaids to get ready on site the morning of the wedding. I don't recommend using this space to get ready if you're more than 7-8 people getting hair and makeup done at this site. This was the size of my group, and it worked well, but if you're a very large group it may be too snug. Just food for thought in your decision making process!
The Food
Absolutely decadent, hearty, healthy Delicious!!! From the hors d'oeuvres, to the actual diner and late night snack bar everything was very fresh, extremely tasty and made with quality ingredients. I already tried to replicate my wedding meal at home, because the menu really was that inspiring! My guests all raved about the quality and freshness of their meals, everyone was very well fed. Great drink selection too, and reasonable pricing in my opinion considering the industry standards.
The Day of Coordinator
Meghan is legendary. It's beyond me how she manages to get everything running so smoothly, but everything went off without a hitch. I never saw her standing still, she worked so very hard on my wedding day. She is an extremely detail oriented, caring, talented and compassionate person. I'm very thankful to have been paired with her, and am very touched that she poured so much effort and energy into my wedding even though she must be doing tons of these every single week. She made me feel very supported and secure on a day that it mattered the most.
Admin
Timely responses all around, very well informed and caring staff every time I contacted them by email or phone.
A very special thank you for having accomodated my request to reschedule my wedding day due to a loss in my immediate family. You have no idea how much it meant to me to have had your support in this. Every thoughtful and compassionate act matters when someone is grieving and I will never forget the kindness Strathmere has shown me.
Thank you to all the service staff as well, who were all extremely agreeable and sweet.
Tldr, just book them they really knock it out of the park!!!
Credits:
Photography by Sophie Fortier
Hair and Makeup by Shannon Doyle
The location
The lands and the heritage buildings offer a very quaint, romantic and timeless elegance fit for any wedding. When you have a setting as stunning as this, you've automatically elevated the overall feeling and frame for your special day. The grounds are well kept, there are lush fields, beautiful gardens, majestic trees and each building has so much personality. Absolutely wonderful!
The venue (The Farmhouse)
We picked the Farmhouse venue. This is the smallest option at Strathmere, which was perfect for our intimate 42 guest wedding. I personally felt it was also the most romantic and vintage looking building, which really matched the classic and elegant wedding theme we were going for.
The farmhouse has personality, my guests are still raving about all the different areas they could choose to spend time in, from the bar area, to the salons, lounges, outdoor veranda, dining hall, or even outside by a cheery crackling fire with overhead fairy lights. This allowed all of my guests to gather, get to know each other, share beautiful moments, in a very comfortable and elegant setting.
The Rooms (Schoolhouse and Farmhouse)
Every room was perfectly kept, everything was clean and well stocked. We wanted for nothing. Beds and pillows were comfy. Considering we had a June wedding in a heritage building I need to absolutely praise the AC systems that have been put in place! I'm delighted to say I was cold at night and did actually need to curl up right under the blankets, which is preferred on a hot summer night.
I decided to book the Schoolhouse for my bridal party, what a lovely little venue! Very cheery space, and allowed myself and my bridesmaids to get ready on site the morning of the wedding. I don't recommend using this space to get ready if you're more than 7-8 people getting hair and makeup done at this site. This was the size of my group, and it worked well, but if you're a very large group it may be too snug. Just food for thought in your decision making process!
The Food
Absolutely decadent, hearty, healthy Delicious!!! From the hors d'oeuvres, to the actual diner and late night snack bar everything was very fresh, extremely tasty and made with quality ingredients. I already tried to replicate my wedding meal at home, because the menu really was that inspiring! My guests all raved about the quality and freshness of their meals, everyone was very well fed. Great drink selection too, and reasonable pricing in my opinion considering the industry standards.
The Day of Coordinator
Meghan is legendary. It's beyond me how she manages to get everything running so smoothly, but everything went off without a hitch. I never saw her standing still, she worked so very hard on my wedding day. She is an extremely detail oriented, caring, talented and compassionate person. I'm very thankful to have been paired with her, and am very touched that she poured so much effort and energy into my wedding even though she must be doing tons of these every single week. She made me feel very supported and secure on a day that it mattered the most.
Admin
Timely responses all around, very well informed and caring staff every time I contacted them by email or phone.
A very special thank you for having accomodated my request to reschedule my wedding day due to a loss in my immediate family. You have no idea how much it meant to me to have had your support in this. Every thoughtful and compassionate act matters when someone is grieving and I will never forget the kindness Strathmere has shown me.
Thank you to all the service staff as well, who were all extremely agreeable and sweet.
Tldr, just book them they really knock it out of the park!!!
Credits:
Photography by Sophie Fortier
Hair and Makeup by Shannon Doyle
Emily Sent on 23/09/2022
4.6 out of 5 rating
Very good service, experience and quality of fod
Everyone loved the food and said it was amazing, the rooms upstairs are great for everyone getting ready and staff was amazingly on time and had everyone work together.
The only thing is they forgot about the buquet toss so I never got to do that.
The only thing is they forgot about the buquet toss so I never got to do that.
Fiona Sent on 29/10/2021
4.6 out of 5 rating
Perfect in every way
Strathmere is breathtaking and we knew once we set our eyes on The Lodge that it was perfect. Beautiful countryside, walking trails and the leaves changing in fall - it was a winner from the start. We have received so many compliments with regards to the venue and the food that we have lost track. Our guests were blown away. Planning a wedding during a pandemic is far from easy. It was a definite roller coaster ride but Strathmere was there every single step of the way - keeping us informed, answering all our questions and easing our nerves. We met with our wedding co-ordinator and then there was a last minute change and poof - Mel appeared. Mel is the most kind, warm and helpful person you'll ever meet who made our wedding day flawless. She answered all our questions with no delay, checked, double checked and triple checked everything so nothing was missed. She was even there the night before helping us set up until close to midnight as well as midnight the day of. There are no words to describe how amazing she is. We would definitely recommend Strathmere and if you get Mel then you are in for a special treat as you should consider yourselves very lucky...as you have the best of the best.
Amanda Sent on 18/08/2021
4 out of 5 rating
Our wedding coordinator made it all worth it
Strathmere is an absolutely beautiful wedding venue. So much so that you don't even need to decorate much as it shines on its own. The food is out of this world, and so fresh as they grow so much of the food themselves.
We booked our wedding in early 2019 for August 2020. Although it was very pricey, it seemed to be worth it and they even wanted to work with us to create a custom vegan menu. After Covid hit, things were quite frustrating. At first, they didn't want to postpone our wedding, even though we knew by the end of March that a wedding would not be happening in 2020. Finally they agreed to postpone our wedding a year. Which was perfect for us. In spring of 2021, when covid was still bad, we asked if we could reduce our guest list because we didn't feel a 100 person wedding was responsible. They continued to push for us to have 100 people until the very last minute when I had to be firm and tell them we need to send out invitations and we are not inviting people at the last minute. Reluctantly, they agreed. Out of all of vendors, strathmere was the least flexible and helpful when it came to planning a wedding during a global pandemic.
Then, we met our wedding coordinator, Mel. Upon meeting her, she was warm and more than willing to ask any questions we had. On our day, she was so incredibly helpful and always asking us to make sure things were going well. Honestly it was like having my own fairy godmother. She was just amazing and we are so blessed to work with her. There were a few bumps along the road but she made it all worth it. Anyone would be lucky to have a wedding coordinator like Mel.
All in all, I would recommend Strathmere. Maybe it will be easier outside of the pandemic!
We booked our wedding in early 2019 for August 2020. Although it was very pricey, it seemed to be worth it and they even wanted to work with us to create a custom vegan menu. After Covid hit, things were quite frustrating. At first, they didn't want to postpone our wedding, even though we knew by the end of March that a wedding would not be happening in 2020. Finally they agreed to postpone our wedding a year. Which was perfect for us. In spring of 2021, when covid was still bad, we asked if we could reduce our guest list because we didn't feel a 100 person wedding was responsible. They continued to push for us to have 100 people until the very last minute when I had to be firm and tell them we need to send out invitations and we are not inviting people at the last minute. Reluctantly, they agreed. Out of all of vendors, strathmere was the least flexible and helpful when it came to planning a wedding during a global pandemic.
Then, we met our wedding coordinator, Mel. Upon meeting her, she was warm and more than willing to ask any questions we had. On our day, she was so incredibly helpful and always asking us to make sure things were going well. Honestly it was like having my own fairy godmother. She was just amazing and we are so blessed to work with her. There were a few bumps along the road but she made it all worth it. Anyone would be lucky to have a wedding coordinator like Mel.
All in all, I would recommend Strathmere. Maybe it will be easier outside of the pandemic!
Laura Sent on 25/07/2021
4.6 out of 5 rating
Incredibly enjoyable experience.
Strathmere was attentive to our needs and provided excellent service. We had a few guests with severe dietary restrictions, and Strathmere was incredibly attentive to their needs.
The ONLY issues I had was providing information. During the COVID era, we found that information wasn’t passed along as efficiently as we would’ve liked. To be fair, we also understand that they were left in the dark themselves from government mandates.
Overall, I would recommend them to anyone getting married.
The ONLY issues I had was providing information. During the COVID era, we found that information wasn’t passed along as efficiently as we would’ve liked. To be fair, we also understand that they were left in the dark themselves from government mandates.
Overall, I would recommend them to anyone getting married.
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Camryn & Michael
13 Photos · 22/Sep/2024
Cass & Nic
9 Photos · 14/Jun/2024
Marie-Christine & Kevin
112 Photos · 24/Sep/2022
Andrea & Ben
82 Photos · 03/Nov/2019
Stephanie & Josh
89 Photos · 05/Oct/2019
Katrina & Ryan
61 Photos · 14/Sep/2019
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