Otium Weddings + Events

11/13/2024

At Otium, we have been working behind the scenes to put together an elopement event with our friends at Glen Arbour Golf Course ✨

We provide all the ingredients for a picture perfect day- all you need to do is get ready and show up and we'll take care of the rest!

Location : Glen Arbour Golf Course
Day of coordination :
Photography :
Officiant : Kim Feltmate
Decor : &

With add on -
Live music :
Cake :

We have time slots available for ceremonies at 12pm, 3pm and 6pm, each followed by a 1hr cocktail reception for you and your guests.

Interested in learning more? Send us a message or comment "tell me more!" below 🙂

11/06/2024

Will we see you at the Atlantic Wedding Showcase on Sun, Nov 24th?

We are so excited to be featured as a vendor for the first time at Nova Scotia's biggest wedding show. Our whole team will be there to chat with you about your wedding needs and your vision for your perfect day.

We're also featuring some products from our favourite wedding day fuel- ! We'll have our team's FAVE, their protein bites, to give out to our early booth visitors so be sure to stop by and say hi!

And there's MORE- we also have your choice of 3 different gifts available to anyone who books a discovery call with us during the wedding show and ends up booking with Otium.

It's sure to be a fun day all around and we can't wait to see you there!

11/03/2024

A few questions with our wedding content creator - Zoë ✨

What do you do as a wedding content creator?

First of all, I am NOT a photographer or videographer but rather work along side these professionals. I capture the behind-the-scenes, raw, and unfiltered moments of your special day, creating a personal documentary of your celebration! I deliver all the content within 24 hours of your wedding, allowing you to relive those precious moments almost instantly. I also create a highlight reel of the day that is sent to you within 72hours, that you can share with your family and friends. This way, couples, family, and friends can be fully present, knowing every important detail is being documented.

What inspired you to become a wedding content creator?

When I got married a few years ago I loved the little videos that family and friends took during the day and behind the scenes. Some of these I had no idea were being taken, which makes them so special and real. I didn't have too many because we were so focused on the day and I wanted an unplugged ceremony. If I were to do it again I would have hired a content creator to capture all the moments because the day goes by soooo fast and there are so many moments you miss or forget about.

What equipment do you use?

I capture everything on an iPhone! I also bring charger packs, charging cords, tripods, lights (which I occasionally use) and a gimble for certain shots.

What do you do outside of Otium?

I am a personal trainer at Evolve Fitness, love staying active and being on my feet. I am also a true homebody at heart and enjoy spending time with my husband Will, my daughter and two cats. Since getting married and having my daughter I’ve realized the importance of capturing special life moments in a raw, unfiltered, fly on the wall kind of way.

11/01/2024

The face behind Otium - Christine 💍✨

What inspired you to join the wedding industry?

I've always loved event planning- it started with my high school dance committee (and if we go back further, it really started with my mom planning many unique themed birthday parties for me, special shoutout to the backwards party!) and the more events I'm involved in the more I learn, and the more I want to learn!

Can you share your favorite wedding memory or experience?

One of my first wedding coordinations, I had a moment where I was standing near the dance floor, watching the couple enjoy their night, and had a moment of "wow, I'm doing my dream job right now", which was pretty special. But the other part that never gets old is hearing from couples how I helped make their day perfect.

What do you love most about coordinating weddings?

I love seeing weddings that highlight a couple's unique interests and stories, and how they bring their personalities and interests into their wedding day in creative ways. And I love solving problems before the couple even knows there was an issue.

How do you handle challenges on a wedding day?

With a smile :)

What is your dream wedding style or theme?

I love so many different ones, it's hard to pick! I love when couples incorporate their pets, and I would love to put together a coffee-inspired wedding with a palette of browns and creams.

What advice would you give to couples planning their weddings?

Don't forget that if there's a tradition you don't love, you can just leave it out of your day! More and more people are foregoing traditions that don't suit them and I love that that's happening.

What's something fun or surprising about you that people might not know?

I can solve a Rubik's cube in under 2 minutes!

10/28/2024

With a full and successful wedding season under her belt, Tammi has been an incredible addition to the Otium team!

We asked Tammi a few questions to help you get to know her and her coordination style better ✨💍

What do you love most about coordinating weddings?

"Helping to alleviate any stress or concern  for the bride and groom so they can relax and enjoy their day to the fullest.  I love getting to know the couple in the months prior to the wedding and being able to witness one of the happiest days of their lives."

How do you handle challenges on a wedding day? 

"I am a calm person by nature which certainly helps and my 23 years as an executive assistant have taught me that the more prepared/proactive you are for unforeseen circumstances, the better. When issues arise during the wedding day, there is always a solution and often the couple isn't even aware of it as it has already been resolved.  That’s the beauty of having a wedding coordinator."

What advice would you give to those couples planning their wedding?

"Don’t stress about the small things and understand that as much as you can plan every single moment, things may not always turn out as planned and that is 100% ok! Don’t put all that pressure on yourself. It will still be an incredible day…one that you’ll remember forever."

Outside of work, what are your hobbies or interests? 

"Spending time with my husband, traveling, salsa dancing and being a volunteer dog walker with Elderdog."

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10/20/2024

Maggie & Mike 🥂💍

Loved finding all the Pictou County connections I had with this couple even though we didn’t know each other before they booked 🥰

Bride:
Groom:
Photography:
Hair:
Makeup:
Dress:
Florals: .tide
Decor:
Day of Coordination:

10/04/2024

We've all heard stories of guests needing to help with the tear down either the morning after or night of a wedding. For some this is no big deal! But if you would rather not have to think about this, we offer set up and tear down services!

10/01/2024

A beautiful testimonial from one of our summer couples ✨

"We cannot recommend Otium Weddings & Events enough! Tammi was an incredible resource to us through the planning stage and especially in the weeks leading up to our big day! I especially appreciated her reaching out to our vendors to ensure everyone was on the same page. On the wedding day, her professionalism and confidence helped keep any stress at bay, allowing us to enjoy our special day to the fullest. She is incredibly detailed oriented and a joy to be around! If you are looking for day of coordination Otium Weddings & Events are a must!" - Brett

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09/26/2024

Yup, it’s a bold statement and we stand by it! 💍 Unlimited members and media storage, text-to-upload, and web view! 🙌 Hassle-free wedding content at your fingertips, effortlessly and immediately! 📸 No more waiting for the exciting captures from your big day, and no more chasing photos across various platforms!

Grab an album and let the good times roll! ❤️

09/26/2024

"Otium Wedding & Events- and more specially, Christine, did a fantastic job at our wedding! I could not recommend her more. Leading up to the wedding, Christine gave multiple vendor recommendations, helped us with our timeline and called all vendors before to ensure everything was smooth on the day of.

The day before the wedding she walked us, our bridal parties, flower girls, parents and officiant through the rehearsal, making everyone more comfortable and confident for the ceremony the following day.

Having Christine there on the actual wedding day ensured that we were both confident that everything would run smoothly, as well as our family and friends. Not only did she help with so many small, tedious things that we would have forgotten about, she also fielded SO many questions from guests and vendors which allowed myself and my wife to be able to fully enjoy and be present for the day.

I highly recommend using Otium weddings and events for your day of coordinator.

Thanks for everything Christine!"

-Jade & Jacob

📸 Ilgar Gracie Photographer

08/28/2024

I posted this in my stories a few weeks ago but I thought it deserved a dedicated post- wondering what a flat lay is?

It’s this! A shot of your accessories or small details from your wedding day. This particular one is heavy on items I wore, but you could also include the other partner’s shoes and accessories in these shots- we chose to do close ups of my husband wearing his watch, boutonnière, etc instead.

If you have all these items in one spot, your photographer can easily take them and lay them out to get these shots while you’re finishing up getting ready.

08/22/2024

Did you know we offer set up and tear down options, along with design consultations?

These can be a great option for DIY couples needing a little bit more than day of coordination, but who aren’t looking to invest in partial or full planning, or to hire a full decorating team.

A day of coordinator offering tear down services is a unique pairing, but I’ve got a wonderful team who can’t wait to bring your vision to life and then make sure it’s all packed up securely for you at the end of the night!

DM to learn more!

08/03/2024

Wondering what we do on a wedding day? Lots!

You can find us checking in with the wedding party, corralling family for photos, making sure vendors are arriving on time and have an avenue to ask questions, lighting candles, putting out table wine, and so much more!

You may also find us setting up a candy bar, restocking bathroom baskets, sending someone out to pick up ice, or making changes on the fly as something comes up throughout the day.

Here’s a couple shots of the team in action at my wedding- a quick break for Tammi visiting with the girls getting ready, and Zoe getting content in a tree while “packmule-ing”, as Tammi calls it, by holding the bridesmaids florals.

What tasks do you need done on your wedding day?

07/15/2024

I was recently featured on Sandra Adamson Studios Halifax Wedding Photographers blog, you can check out the post at the link below!

I’ve worked with Sandra on a couple weddings and for our styled shoot we collaborated on this Spring and it’s always a pleasure 🥰 check out her other blog posts for more wedding tips!

https://sandraadamson.com/otium-weddings-wedding-planning/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0A9Ed6_b03I80-A54JYhpZkS9IPkZ7-td-rS6TkCjfeCntqHxeV_yyJG4_aem_s2auwlbGEL0vrTRwREZPdg

Looking for an amazing wedding planning experience? Meet Christine Ingham of Otium Weddings and Events wedding planning.

07/05/2024

Has this ever happened to you?? Collab made it so easy to collect memories from my wedding day!

When the Mull River Shuffle comes on at your wedding dance but you miss Uncle Mike & Aunt Mary doing a Jig, Collab can save the day!

Download our app now and capture your most memorable moments from everywhere!

06/24/2024