Wedding at the new Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG/GAO)


This was our first wedding at the new Ottawa Art Gallery and we must say we are IN LOVE!
If you are looking for a modern, sleek and minimalist space, look no further and book this venue!
The terrace is very spacious for your cocktail hour with a beautiful view and at night the wall lights up with opportunities to take nice artistic photos.
We started our day at Mike’s parents home and then made our way to Le Germain Hotel, conveniently located beside the OAG,
where Danielle got ready. The rooms at Le Germain are beautifully decorated with a modern contemporary style.
We then made our way to the Notre-Dame Cathedral for the ceremony. Afterwards we crossed the street and made our way to the National Art Gallery with the family and wedding
party. 2019 was a late blooming year for the crab apple trees so Danielle and Mike were lucky as the trees were in full bloom!
Congratulations Danielle and Mike, we were so honored you chose us to capture your special day!
Vendors
Brides hair: Kristy from Top Knot
Decor and florals: Sage Designs
Day coordination: Elise from Toast Events
Reception: Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)

We had previously photographed Amanda’s sisters wedding (view here), and she followed in her sister’s footsteps and decided to get married at The Fairmont Chateau Laurier.
Nicholas got ready in the newly renovated presidential suite while Amanda got ready in a parlor room.
Since the couple wanted to enjoy their cocktail hour with their guests, we decided to do a first look and get most of the couple and wedding party photos done beforehand. A lot of couples are skeptical about doing a first looks as it breaks tradition, however here are a few reasons why couples should consider it (for full article click on the link):
Amanda and Nicholas said I Do in the Canadian room which was beautifully decorated by L’Orangerie Floral with a floral arch and candles.
The reception was held in the Adam Room, one of our favourite rooms, which is uniquely oval shaped.
The Chateau Laurier also accommodated Amanda’s dietary preference and created an all vegan menu for the couple and their guests.
Finally, the day couldn’t have gone more smoothly thanks to Stacey from The Design Co. , who worked her magic as always.
We loved this wedding so much we decided to make a feature wall in our studio, come book a consultation with us to view it!

Thank you so much Jessie and John for allowing us “full creative photography freedom”!!! This is truly the best gift any artist can receive.
The results showcases a wedding coverage from Julie Robichaud and her assistant Sandra from morning ’till night. The process from meeting the two if you from the first consultation to the delivery of your breathtaking 46 page Acrylic image cover white leather album, has been truly wonderful. You two deserve the best, you are wonderful and beautiful inside and out.
Getting to know your clients and establishing trust is the key to creating beautiful images. We hope you enjoy the images from Jessie and John’s Chateau Laurier’s wedding. Below are a list of vendors who helped make this day magical.

Your Ottawa wedding photographers at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Studio G.R. Martin Photography
613-833-3335
Dan and Vero are a wonderful couple. Their wedding day was amazing and everything was perfect. The photos were taken downtown Ottawa and the reception was held at the Brookstreet hotel. Congratulations to the new couple and we wish you lot’s of happiness!
At Studio G.R. Martin, we love weddings! We love to capture and record the events of the wedding day as they happen, but, we also love to help create wonderful moments. Katie and Jon are so great together. Jon is handsome and charming, has an awesome personality and a great smile. Katie is beautiful, sweet, kind and so generous. The day was well planned. We covered the groom at his parents house and the bride at her friends house in the morning. Then, tried to make our way on time to the Notre Dame Basilica church during race weekend. The road closed a few minutes before we got there, so, i jumped out of the car and tried to get police cars to escort us to the church on time. The two first cops were so nice and sympathetic, told me to wait 5 minutes for a vehicule to escort us and the limo………then, the big cop in charge arrived to say: NO,NO,NO….I tried, I begged, asked him if he was a romantic and that the bride would have a great story to tell her kids one day about the nice cop who got her to the church on time…….Well, he obviously was NO romantic, cause he told me to get back in the car and get in the traffic jam line like everyone else…:( So, Katie got there late, but the priest was so nice about it and said not to worry cause he is always stuck in traffic too…LOL. The rest of the day went by like a charm and the reception at Sala San Marco was great. Katie and Jon are surrounded by great friends and a wonderful family. The food was excellent, from the sushi to the oysters, to the antipasto to the fancy hors d’oeuvre…And to top it off, the 24 course meal :). I highly recommend this venue.
In conclusion, weddings are full of emotions and it’s our job to capture those moments on camera. During the wedding party photos, the sky started to change and dark clouds started rolling in. We took the couple in a courtyard full of crab apple trees in full bloom. The wind was blowing pink petals…it was magical. Moments like these are what we thrive for as wedding photographers. Here is a look at Katie and Jon’s wedding day!
I would like to introduce a new videographer that works with us to create unique wedding story videos. Here is his artistic twist on Katie and Jon’s wedding day. His name is Brenden Palmer from BHCP Media and we are proud to introduce him and work with him. Call us for information on his video package. Here is his short film.
DRESS BOUTIQUE: Mia Bridal DRESS DESIGNER: Lazaro
HAIR: Christina DiCintio MAKE UP ARTIST: Pina Cava
GROOMS ATTIRE: Vera Wang RINGS: Peoples
GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: Vera Wang CEREMONY : Ottawa Notre-Dame Cathedral
RECEPTION: Sala San Marco FLOWERS: Wedecor DECOR: Wedecor
BRIDE’S SHOES:Badgley Mischka CAKE:Kakes by Judy DJ: PM Events
Your Ottawa Wedding Photographers,
Guy Martin, Julie Robichaud-Martin & Joelle Martin
Blog author: Julie
Voila! Un autre couple fait l’un pour l’autre! Mylene and Corey are forever, the couple made for one another…. Their wedding day was beautiful and I think….no, I know, every woman wants a guy to look at her the way that Corey looks at Mylene……… That’s pure love! We wish them the best in their new lives together. Enjoy some images that recap their wonderful wedding day. Voici un aperçu de leur journée de mariage!
Wedding Ceremony & Reception: Hampton Inn
Dress and brides jewelry: Baroness Bridal Boutique
Bride shoes: Town Shoe Suits: Tip Top
Flowers: Wedecor Bridesmaids dresses: Alliance Bridal
Moms dresses: Alliance Bridal Decor: Wedecor Limo: Elite limousine
Your Ottawa Wedding Photographers,
Joelle, Guy and Julie
Studio G. R. Martin Photography