Wedding Vendors in Ottawa

Went for their Tea in the Tropics event. Food was good, but not a lot for the price. It is in Carp, so the water tastes a little different.

Venue is nice with all of the plants, but not as tropical or lush as expected. The event information talked of "tumbling waterfalls" but we only saw the small one. Still nice, but adjust your expectations. All the workers were friendly and helpful.

We had the chance to celebrate a very special moment here with friends, as one of them was getting married on Friday and what an unforgettable experience it was! 🌸✨

The place is absolutely breathtaking: the flowers are real and perfectly arranged, the décor is stunning, and every detail is set up beautifully. Everything feels magical and extraordinarily unique. 🌿💐

The staff and service were impeccable. Their patience, kindness, and professionalism truly made the difference. You can feel how much they care about making every guest comfortable and every moment special. 🙌

Aquatopia is more than just a venue it’s an experience that will stay engraved in our memories forever. If you are looking for a place that combines elegance, nature, and flawless service, this is the place to be. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

A beautiful spot for any kind of event always beautiful sunset perfect spot for photoshoot of wedding event.

I photographed a beautiful intimate wedding back in April at Aquatopia and it was stunning! The atmosphere was breath taking and so unique for this area, the staff went above and beyond for the couple and their guests... also helping me out if I needed anything.

You do have to understand the expectations when booking Aquatopia for your event, that it is warm in the venue as it is a greenhouse, so thats to keep in mind if you would prefer a venue with air conditioning but I still HIGHLY recommend the venue!

Wedding planning and organizing is extremely stressful, however Aquatopia and their staff are absolutely amazing. They make everything come together. The food portions were huge. They are all so kind and helpful. They go through everything with you step by step. I just had my wedding here with 80 people, our coordinator - Kayde was absolutely amazing. There was not one issue, not one mistake. Everyone that went even quoted about how amazing the atmosphere, the food, the decor. Our wedding coordinator Kayde also helped us with finding anyone we needed, they did all the decorating, and clean up. Never had to lift a finger. Great pricing. Highly recommend if you are planning on getting married - this is the dream.
And ask for Kayde to be your coordinator!

Ardela Bakery is superb! We had our wedding cake made through this bakery! It was absolutely wonderful and very delicious! It was a perfect addition to this very memorable day! ❤️

I have ordered a cake, cupcakes, cookies and cake pops for my son’s first birthday. Everything was absolutely devine and delicious. The theme was space and Sermin has put all the hard work. Totally recommend if you want to customize the cakes for any occasion. Here is tge picture of cake.

I had the pleasure of receiving a beautiful cake for my girlfriends birthday. Sermin was amazing in every aspect! If you want quality cakes that not only look amazing, but taste delicious, Ardela Bakery is the place to go

On the birthday of my little boy, I got a Spider-Man cake, and he was extremely happy with the taste and flavor of the cake. Without any doubt, this cake has made my recent events very successful. It is the best Spider-Man cake I have ever eaten in my life and that's why I can recommend it to everyone else now.

I absolutely love the cakes Adela Bakery. I used to buy cakes from a local franchise bakery, and they were fine but the cakes from Ardela Bakery are just creamier and tastier. I know people buy her cakes for the fancy special occasion designs, but I buy them for the taste and texture, our favorite is the Chocolate Ganache cake

When my wife and I go to house parties we bring one of her cakes. There are never any leftovers and so many people comment on how wonderful her cakes are. When invited the hosts always ask us to be sure and bring one of those decadent cakes.

As one reviewer wrote, “definitely a higher level of service and quality lighting products.” We were doing some major renos and wanted unique lighting. The kind you don’t find at Rona or Home Depot. This is our go-to store for lighting now. Super friendly staff and free parking!!! Highly recommend.

As a designer, I bring clients here and source most of the decorative fixtures for my projects from Arevco. The staff are very helpful, always making suggestions from a great selection of manufacturers and providing fair pricing. My orders come in when expected, and any time challenges come up, they're quickly and professionally resolved.
The girls are even creative when a project needs something a little special.

I can attest to Gayle’s comments by my own initial experience today. During my phone inquiry asking about two lamp repairs, I was politely warned they have many repair projects lined up with a 2-3 wk return time. I took my chances, arrived in the aft and was incredibly surprised that when Faye (the technician) was consulted at the front desk, she came out, assessed them quickly, went back, returned within 5min (I kid you not!) and warned me that the broken base of one is going to have some life yet, but to handle with extreme care etc. When she said ‘that’s it’ I was done. She explained it was faster for her to address the issue on the spot than to find room in her workspace to add these. Wow!The helpful assistant found two finials I needed, pointed me to another business where I could buy suitable lamp shades and I spent just under $30. Talk about service - and more than fair and reasonable fees & purchase. I lived with my broken lamps for 4-5yrs.
Call them to see how they can help you, I encourage you.

I brought a floor lamp in for repair. It had been 'out of commission' for 12 years. Within hours, I was called for an update on the repair. Within a day everything was fixed and the lamp reassembled, all for a very reasonable cost. My beautiful lamp lights up my life again. Excellent customer service.

Great product list and service! Kelly was amazingly helpful with suggestions and finding me the right products!

Amazing service! Helped us out with a last minute trip to Montreal after our flight got cancelled. Two babies - came with car seats and everything we needed. Super professional. Highly recommend.

Excellent Service. Great service is appreciated!! Neat and Tidy!! Who doesn't love a clean car?? Kulvir is so professional and punctual. Above and Beyond. For drivers who go beyond expectations, he is the one of em!
100% recommended!

Our travel consultant provided us with the name of this service. Kulvir, our driver, went above and beyond by arriving early for pick up and was very friendly. He also handled all our luggage for us with care and went out of his way to acquire us a baggage cart on arrival to the airport. His car was immaculate and very comfortable. Another nice touch was when he asked if we needed a van or sedan ( very nice to know, if you're travelling with a large group or lots of luggage!). We highly recommend Kulvir and his company and will definitely be using his service in the future.

Exceptional professional service. Two separate trips to Montreal, both hassle free and efficient.
Great vehicle, I was very comfortable (& my four guests). Kulvir was always so prompt to my emails and texts.
Kulvir even went out of his way my forgotten personal to my home after one of the trips.
I would recommend this company, amazing service.

I had a great experience with Kulvir ( booked toronto airport to ottawa trip). He reached on time , managed everything very professionally , highly recommended.

I am absolutely thrilled with the wonderful experience I had hosting my best friends bridal shower at Ark Haus! The venue is absolutely stunning, and the team there is just incredible. They went above and beyond to fulfill all our requests and worked seamlessly with our vendors. Their friendliness and responsiveness made the entire process smooth and stress-free. I'm genuinely grateful and excited to rent the space again in the future. Huge thanks to the Ark Haus team for making our celebration so memorable!

I chose Ark Haus as a venue for my 40th birthday. The ladies brought my visions to life!! The decor took everyone breath away, this was a key point for me in selecting the space. Ramla and her sister are very professional, even with my ever growing list of guests they were great to work with. I love that we had a big dancefloor in the middle.

I will definitely be booking Ark Haus for my next event. I wholeheartedly recommend everyone looking for a venue to look at Ark Haus. Your guests will be blown away!

I had the launch party for my new business Leyah design at Ark haus and the place was stunning. The whole team was wonderful to work with.

From my visit to VANCOUVER very nice place

What an amazing experience! From the starters to the mains and all the way through to dessert, everything was absolutely delicious. The menu is small, but what they serve is good. The staff was incredibly kind - especially Jamie, our server, who made the night even more special. The wine he recommended was fantastic. If you’re in Ottawa, this place is a must-visit!

We celebrated our elopement with an intimate private dinner at Arlo, and it couldn’t have been more perfect! From planning to the actual night, everything was handled with so much care and attention. The service was amazing, and the food was incredible, beautifully prepared and full of flavor. The team made us feel truly looked after, it’s a night we’ll always remember.

From the moment we walked through the doors at Arlo, it was clear this restaurant operates with a level of precision and passion that sets it apart. The attention to detail was evident in everything, from the flawless service to the small touches that made us feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant.

We started the evening with appetizers of blistered peppers and anchovy + lardo toast which complemented each other beautifully. The wine selection was equally impressive with pairings that really brought out the best in the food. The staff’s wine pairing suggestions and menu recommendations elevated the entire experience.

Our main course was a duck fritz and an amazing rabbit leg - flavourful, perfectly cooked, and plated with care. Just as we thought we couldn’t top our night, dessert arrived, a meyer lemon take on tres leches cake that reminded us of a perfect lemon meringue pie. It was light, rich, and the perfect ending to the meal.

We left full, happy, and already thinking about our next visit!

although there was a loud table beside us, Molly and Francois completely made the experience unbelievable. We had a private tour of their reception area, INSANE service by miss Molly, souvenirs, just the best time overall. If you’re celebrating, this is the place… Customized menus, personalized service. 10/10. Will be back. Thank you Molly and Francois for everything. Will never forget this night.

We ate here on my wife's birthday, and it was a fantastic experience. They printed menus for us with Happy Birthday Lisa on them (my wife's name). We had oysters, appetizers, and 2 fabulous main courses. The wait staff were great, I would highly recommend it for an evening out. As well, there's a pay parking lot right next door (so no problems there).

Workers in this town are useless when talking to you they refer to you as buddy or guy not sure when this would be an appropriate use when your clearly working and driving a town truck. The lady with the guy looked embarrassed as he was saying this she stayed quiet and kept doing what she was doing. I loved in this town for t most of my life and have moved away for a few years now and can honestly say this town absolute trash now.

Moved to arnprior in October of 2022 the building I moved into was a very bad building it’s address is 6 John Street I got ahold of the bylaw the fire marshal and building inspector all of which are a joke I guess they just don’t care to do there jobs properly if I knew that the town was poorly run and that the building I moved into was as bad as it is I would of not moved to arnprior

Went there to grab my recycling bins and the lady at the reception was extremely nice and welcoming. I had a good experience.

Great clerks.

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This cafe was on our way when we were doing a vintage hunting, love the place for the vibe, very artsy, dark-vintage core vibe, only that the place was quite small so consider if you are coming in a big group. I was blown away by their decorations and forgot to take a photo of the food, but it was decent, didn’t really stand out to me taste wise. So if you’re a person who’s interested in cafes with unique atmosphere, definitely give it a shot, but if you’re looking for cafe with an outstanding menu, maybe consider a bit. Glad I visited!

Really cute hole in the wall Cafe!! The food is immaculate, though the breakfast sandwich is a little underwhelming for the price. I got a soup, and it was incredible, definitely recommend. The coffee is amazing, and the presentation, perfect. The service was incredible and very nice. The atmosphere was cure and a little rustic, but most of the art on display was not for sale, which kinda sucks. Anyway, great experience

If you are looking for something really good to chill with vintage vibes, this cafe is really nice! I've been here about four times already but hadn’t tried the sandwiches until now. I usually avoid tomatoes since I’m not a fan, but this one was sweet and fresh,loved it! The BLT is fantastic, especially the bacon, and the coffee is really good too.

The chai latte and gingerbread cookie were excellent and I’m still thinking about them! However, the interior was SO hot and humid that it was really difficult to be inside which means the ventilation must be poor. That, combined with some folks coughing inside made for an uninviting space. Thankfully some patio tables were open. Several outdoor chairs were blocked off despite the weather being okay which limited options. I would return if the patio looked more inviting next time or the ventilation issue is resolved.

My chica and I had a perfectly served Matcha 🍵
All your hard work did not go unnoticed. Especially by me. 🤗🙏

We ordered a cake from Artistic Cake Design and couldn’t be happier with the experience! Communication was smooth throughout the process—Andrew and James always responded in a timely manner and made everything so easy. The decoration was spot on—exactly what we had envisioned—and the flavour was absolutely delicious. They truly delivered in service, presentation and taste. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a cake that looks amazing and tastes just as good!

All around great experience from start to finish! The online order form was super easy to use and we received a response quickly. They were able to design a custom cake that matched the inspiration photo I shared. Not only was the cake beautiful, it tasted amazing! Nothing is compromised. 11/10 would recommend!

We remotely worked with Andrew to come up with the perfect cake for my Dad’s special birthday. He was lovely to deal with and helped with a fantastic design. Not only was the appearance beautifully crafted with amazing attention to detail, the cake itself was absolutely delicious. The gluten free cupcakes were the ‘icing on the cake’ (pun intended) with their matching design. Thanks so much to the team at Artistic Cake Design for helping to make our party special!

Absolutely amazing cakes! This shop is a gem!

If you’re looking for a delicious, beautifully crafted cake with top-notch service, this is the place to go!

This cake shop was amazing and very attentive to everything that I was looking for in a personal design. Andrew and James were great and made sure everything was perfect and were very helpful in customizing the design. The cake far exceeded our expectations. The cake not only looked stunning but also made our celebration even more special. The taste was exceptional and they had plenty of options to choose from. Everyone at the party kept asking where I got it from.

If you ever need a personal design done and do not want to second guess yourself I highly recommend using this shop.

Thank you, Artistic Cake Design!

I came across the bakery years ago but didn’t have a reason to ever order, until now. I walked in last Wednesday and met the owners they were great, I was looking for a larger cake 23+ people and on short notice. Not only did they accommodate they gave me a couple suggestions and the finished product looked amazing and tasted phenomenal. It was definitely a crowd pleaser. Thanks to James and Andrew and their team for making turning 40 a little more delicious!

I had an amazing experience getting my makeup and henna done for my wedding. The service was amazing, my henna was so incredibly detailed and my makeup was stunning. She’s very flexible when it comes to pricing and it all was very affordable. Everything turned out better than I imagined it to. Highly recommended!

Humaira (Ary) is honestly a delight. My husband even loved her work and he’s genuinely never amazed😂. Cheers to her she deserves more and is very price friendly in the Ottawa area. ❤️❤️

Best makeup artist ever! I’ve had my makeup done by many artists, but Ary stands out. The attention to detail, hygiene, and personalised look was incredible

I took my wife here to get ready for a wedding as a bridesmaid. The artist was very professional and did a great job on her. Great prices too

By far the best makeup artist I’ve ever seen and would trust her with no questions asked ❤️

We had a great time working with A Social Affair to plan and delivery the Capital Pride festivals in 2017 and 2018. Christian managed our programming and logistics, marketing, volunteer engagement and partnerships. He brought big ideas and creative energy to his work, delivering really great events and programming for the community.

Working with ASA Live is always a great experience. They always deliver beyond expectations with creativity, excitment, and no stress! I count on them throughout the year to deliver events for our customers with cohesion and community in mind.

Christian was amazing to say the least. He took care of all of the details of our event from start to finish with a tight timeline. He's ideas were creative and throughout and his execution was flawless. I would highly recommend A Social Affair for your event planning needs.

We worked with Christian and his team recently to host an academic meeting in Ottawa. It was wonderful to have someone else handling RSVPS, room bookings, catering, and meeting room setup, so we could focus on the meeting content. He did a great job - very impressed. He was onsite to make sure things ran smoothly, and handle any issues that came up. We hope to work with A Social Affair again soon!

Christian and his team were fabulous to work with. Very easy to work with, organized and trusted us to help bring their vision to life!

He was very communicative and very clear with instructions.

Can’t wait to work together again soon!

We worked with Ashley recently to capture our wedding day and the experience was such a pleasure from beginning to end! Ashley felt like a real partner in our planning process - she took time to understand the vibe we were going for and provided many thoughtful and helpful suggestions including options for photo locations and timing of the day. She’s clearly a professional - very efficient while still capturing so many beautiful moments that we will cherish forever. We couldn’t be happier with the final product!

We couldn't be happier with our decision to hire Ashley to capture our engagement and wedding photos. From start to finish, she was a partner in the entire process.
For our engagement photos, we had downtown in mind and Ashley had the perfect spots in mind. She helped us navigate the mild winter day with ease, leading the way and making us feel completely comfortable. We were blown away by the results—the photos were absolutely stunning and captured the season beautifully.
On our wedding day, Ashley was a calm and professional presence. It was one of the hottest days of the summer, but she was a total pro and never missed a beat, capturing incredible shots throughout the entire day. The final photos are amazing and perfectly capture the love and energy of the day, and we'll cherish them forever.
If you're looking for a photographer who will make you feel at ease and deliver breathtaking photos, Ashley is the one for you.

For anyone looking for a photographer either for a wedding, engagement shoot, family shoot, or other reasons, I would recommend Ashley Notley Photography. I had the pleasure of working with Ashley on a couple occasions for my own event, and also for my friend’s wedding as a bridesmaid. Ashley has a calm yet fun personality, she is organized and efficient, and she evidently has tons of experience in capturing your big event. She is flexible and understanding, and her photography/photo editing style is classic and timeless. I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with Ashley! Do yourself a favour and book her services. It’s worth every penny in my opinion.

We could not have hoped or asked for a better wedding photographer and highly recommend Ashley. She is so pleasant, professional, and skilled. She was so easy to work with and took our unconventional camp wedding in stride, making everyone feel comfortable in front of her lens. We are delighted by our photos and will treasure them along with our memories for many years to come. Thank you, Ashley!!!

We wanted to share our incredible experience having Ashley take our fall family photos. It was incredibly easy to schedule through her website and she took incredible care to find the best location and time of day. This meant we had the best lighting and an incredible backdrop for our photos. Most importantly she made the session fun and easy for our three sons - a teen, preteen, and an 8 year old - all of whom are not usually the most cooperative. Every single photo we received looked incredible. We will absolutely book with Ashley again when we next get family photos.

Astro Design Centre did amazing work on my bathroom and kitchen. The staff, in particular the Designer, Joseph, were exceptional. Joseph was such a pleasure to work with and helped guide me when I needed it. All the various tradesmen who came to do the work were polite, did high quality work and always cleaned up at the end of the work day. I will be hiring them again when it's time to re-do the ensuite, absolutely no hesitation! 5+ stars!

Years ago we bought the sink, vanity, medicine cabinet/mirror and shower stall from Astro for our new ensuite bathroom. None of it was cheap then, but we loved the design and were happy to pay for good design. Now we are planning to redo this ensuite to make it more suitable to age in place. So back to Astro. And disappointment. While they still advertise bathroom design, they have nothing to show - all due to a renovation, it seems, but it certainly doesn't appear that they will be back in the bathroom business anytime soon. So don't waste your time with a visit.

Astro Design Centre (Julia Enriquez, Designer)
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Renovations can be overwhelming, stressful and expensive especially for a big project such as redesigning a kitchen. Our 30 year old kitchen was transformed into a modern, gorgeous functional room where we can entertain family and friends. We instantly connected with Julia Enriquez our Astro Designer. Julia is professional, organized, meticulous, she has incredible taste and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Julia deserves to be recognized for her amazing design. Thank you Julia!
Congratulations to the Astro team involved in our project from design to installation, our renovation was an awesome experience. We are thoroughly satisfied with the Astro team and would highly recommend Astro to anyone who is planning future renovations.

Brilliant design (Walter Bunda), genius installer (Don Beaudoin). It would be a kindness to call us merely 'thrifty', so we shopped. And shopped. Pricey, but worth every penny. Extra bonuses were the referrals to other suppliers, advice on related issues, and finishing on time. (during a pandemic) Yes our kitchen is an Ooohh-Ahhhh showpiece, but it's so much more. It's so much more functional than our old kitchen and most importantly a welcoming environment where we love to spend time together, and THAT is the true value of our kitchen.

This past spring we did a reno of a kitchen and bathroom with Astro and it was a great experience from start to finish. They were able to create and implement a design which continues to impress us, now that it's finished and they did so within our budget. Having had previous reno's done on the house and a mix of "ok" to "bad" experiencesAstro has set the bar very high for me in terms of my expectations for future work. Communication was great and overall the service provided minimized the stress which comes with having your entire first floor under construction. Thanks to Astro for all their help

I ordered a balloon bouquet for my sisters graduation and Symone did an amazing job! Definitely use their services again.

Amazing service from the At Noon team! They delivered exactly what we asked for our event.

At Noon exceeded our expectations! Very professional and organized!

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My husband and I got married at At the Schoolhouse on May 24 2025, and Isabela and the rest of the staff delivered a magical and unforgettable evening. As the bride, I felt overwhelmed at the prospect of organizing a whole wedding, and this venue relieved most of that pressure! They handled the ceremony, the reception, the food, the bar, the decorations, and even sourced flowers for my bouquet! They got us in touch with a wonderful officiant, and they asked us questions about our preferences that we hadn’t even considered!
I am so grateful to have had Isabela’s help in bringing everything together – I can’t imagine doing it all by myself! The website was a bit clunky at times, but it was so helpful to have a system for the RSVPs and the seating chart.
Our wedding day was amazing. The staff was incredible, from the beginning of the day when my bridesmaids and I gathered upstairs to do our hair and makeup, to the attentive serving of dinner and drinks, and making sure my husband and I had what we needed.
Our friends and family all had such a wonderful time – we’ve been consistently complimented for how nice our small wedding was.
I highly recommend getting married at At the Schoolhouse, especially if you’re planning to have a small wedding and you’d like to have some of the details sorted by a professional! The staff at At the Schoolhouse will take care of the logistics and allow you to focus on enjoying your special day.

If you want a stress free wedding planning experience followed by a beautiful wedding, look no further.

We had an amazing experience working with the At The Schoolhouse team. My husband and I live in the UK and wanted to travel back home for a small wedding with our closest friends and family. We were recommended to At The Schoolhouse and it was exactly what we were looking for. They really take care of everything, the only thing we had to do was sort out a photographer and send wedding invitations. They do literally everything else! Living abroad and not having to think about decor, flowers, food, or cake was a dream.

They have great packages to choose from and we opted for the "Angel of the Morning" brunch package. Once that was all set, we got access to an online planning portal where we could share ideas and select items for our wedding. I could rattle on and on about how easy the planning process was.

Overall, everything was absolutely perfect. The officiant is lovely, the food and drink was delicious, the setting was perfect. Everything felt so personal and the team took care of us so well.

I cannot recommend this place enough!

My fiance (now wife!) and I live out West, but wanted to get married near Ottawa as much of our family live near here and it would be easier for our older family members to have our big day near them rather than making them travel.

As we would be so far away, we wanted to find a venue that could handle the planning and the setup for us, and At the Schoolhouse delivered exactly what we were hoping for. Izabella was very helpful in getting everything ready and helping to make sure we were ready for our wedding.

On the day we couldn't have been happier. The venue looked amazing, they were very helpful and accommodating for all of our needs, the ceremony went great, the food was delicious, everyone had a wonderful time. The place is small and intimate but with more than enough space to not feel crowded. The event was perfect from start to finish and the staff did a great job of making sure everyone was well tended to.

A wonderful experience and I highly recommend them!

My wife and I celebrated our 24th Anniversary at the Schoolhouse in Munster. I contacted them a few days prior to confirm reservations and asked if they had could have some Champagne for us. They pulled through with shining colors. Delicious Champagne, amazing food. Incredible service. Very cozy, we were seated on the balcony. My wife gets cold easily, and she was very thankful how warm and cozy it was. A wonderful evening. I highly recommend you take your loved one out for a special evening. Thank you so much to the hosts, you gave us a special anniversary night that is at the very top of our list.

Izabela and Tony hosted an absolutely magnificent wedding for myself and my wife. It exceed all of our expectations.

If you're looking for a small, fairly priced wedding venue in the Ottawa area that will work with you to make your special day feel even more special, I cannot recommend At the Schoolhouse enough.

The service was impeccable, with each dish presented very creatively and played in an appealing manner. Overall the food was good, though I did find the balance to be off on some of the courses - I found them to be overly sweet and missing acid, heat, and that umami element. Still a great experience though and I am glad I went!

The service was impeccable and the food was both delicious and creatively presented.

When the first couple of courses were served I was worried that we have to go for a meal after our meal, was I ever wrong. The servings of the savoury courses turned out to far more filling than expected and the desserts were amazing.

This is a dining experience that may be a little bit on the pricey side but is something that should be on your list.

It’s over 40 courses but it comes in 6 rounds so no need to wait for each course. In some cases it was nice and in some with warmer dishes, having to wait to eat something is not ideal (there was a round with soup and by the time I ate it, it was room temp).

If you are in Ottawa and celebrate a special occasion or just a foodie, I recommend coming here. My favorite was the a balloon filled with helium with a string made from food roll up that you bite into.

The dishes were fun and the chef was very creative with the ingredients. The service was also lovely!

Atelier is a hidden gem in the heart of Ottawa. The building itself is unassuming, yet upon entering, you are transported to a culinary world of carefully curated creativity. Each dish was exceptional and explained down to the T by our server. This restaurant is an experience that couples artistry with gastronomy. The staff were incredible, knowledgeable, accommodating, and made my birthday dinner experience one for the books. Their Manhattan's are ON POINT as well. 10/10

WOW -i have been to a lot of restaurants but this was one of the most interesting dining experiences! It was more the art of food and taste. You are greeted with a fairly plain restaurant, I wasn't sure if I was at the right place. But the 40 taste and visual delights you are exposed to are incredible, as much a delight to the palette as they are to your eyes. Loved the wine pairings too and the service was just excellent. Oh,and it cost a lot, and it took three and a half wonderful hours! If you can afford such luxuries, quite the experience.

I had an amazing experience at Atelier NuStyle shopping for my wedding gown with my mom, sisters, and in-laws. We had the whole place to ourselves and Todd made us feel welcome, celebrated, and not at all rushed. Todd listened to my ideas a questions, made great suggestions, and asked thoughtful guiding questions as I considered different styles of dresses. The selection of dresses in the boutique are extremely high quality and are each completely stunning! The environment is thoughtfully appointed and very pretty. I arrived at my choice more easily than I imagined and celebrated with champagne. I couldn't be happier with my dress - thank you Todd for helping me to find just the right gown for my special day!

I had the absolute best experience at this bridal store and officially said yes to the dress here! From the moment I walked in, the staff was so warm and welcoming. Todd was my consultant, and I can’t say enough amazing things about him—he has an incredible eye and knew exactly what I was looking for, even when I wasn’t totally sure myself.

He made the entire process fun, easy, and so special. The dress selection was incredible, with so many beautiful styles to choose from. Todd truly made me feel confident, comfortable, and understood throughout the entire appointment.

If you’re looking for your dream dress and want a memorable, personalized experience, this is the place to go. Thank you, Todd and team, for helping me find the dress of my dreams!

I had an incredible experience with Todd and Lynn at Atelier NüStyle. They were very patient, kind and helpful, and made finding my wedding dress a real cherished memory. They had a divine collection of wedding dresses. I am so happy with the dress I chose (Lunanovias) - it felt so magical to wear. Highly recommend this boutique!

I had the absolute best experience at Atelier NüStyle. This was my third store and the experience blew my mind. Todd is an absolute GEM. From when I booked my appointment, Todd reached out personally over text to get more information (wedding date and approximate budget), and to thank me for booking with them.

My experience in store was nothing short of amazing. Todd was attentive in the styles that I showed him, but also encouraged me to explore styles that I maybe didn't think I would want. One of the things I appreciated the most was the he respected my budget.

Todd pulled some spectacular dresses and in the end, I was stuck between two. He allowed me to try them both multiple times despite nearing the end of my appointment slot. He encouraged me to walk around, played with the lights to let me envision what the dress would look like in different lighting. I could not be happier with the experience I had. The showroom is beautiful, there's plenty of space for my guests to sit comfortably. Finally, Todd recommended a fantastic seamstress to do the adjustments for my dress.

Do not think twice - Atelier NüStyle has stunning gowns, but its the overall experience that will take your breath away.

Thank you so much!

We had the most wonderful experience at this bridal shop! Todd was incredibly kind and patient—he even opened the shop just for us on his day off, which meant so much! I had actually worked with him over 30 years ago and he was just as kind as I remember. The selection of dresses was absolutely gorgeous, and the service was truly exceptional from start to finish. The place is beautiful and the spacious dressing room was a bonus. Most importantly, my daughter, Krystal, found her stunning dream dress that Todd designed and the veil that went with it was WOW! We couldn’t be happier 👏🏻👏🏻 Highly recommend this gem of a bridal boutique! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Amazing stay! Pierre was very welcoming and gave us a map with great tips for the main attractions. The location is excellent, within walking distance to all the highlights. Delicious, well-served breakfast and very comfortable accommodation. Highly recommended!

I absolutely loved my stay at the Auberge Des Arts. Pierre, the host, is one of the kindest people I had a pleasure of meeting. Not only the breakfast he served was delicious, he was also a great help in crafting my itinerary. He showed me where to go, good places to grab food, and even let me know of events/festivals taking place (like a fireworks display). The location is also fantastic, located around 15-20 min from every major attraction. 10/10 if I am ever in Ottawa, I will stay again

I have to say this is one of the best places I’ve ever stayed, I'm not exaggerating! Pierre is the best host ever! He was incredibly kind. When my family and I arrived, he took the time to explain in detail all the main spots to visit seriously, so detailed! He even gave us a map and recommended activities. We ended up going to a horse show that day, and it was awesome!
The rooms, dining area, and bathroom were spotless, and the bed was super comfortable. Plus, there was free fruit available, which was a nice touch!
Breakfast was delicious! Pierre offered different options to choose from, and everything we tried was amazing. It really made us feel at home.
The location is perfect, everything is within a 10–15 minute walk, the museum, the market, Parliament, and the park!
At the end of our stay, Pierre even dropped us off at our bus stop. He’s such a wonderful and charming host. I’m so happy we stayed here as a family, and I’m definitely coming back next time we visit Ottawa. Pierre, honestly 11/10!

The best accommodation during my 14 days trip in Canada.

The room is clean, cozy, and spacious. The owner is heartwarming and will recommend some great spots in Ottawa based on your current tour plan.

The location of this hotel is in a quiet living area of Ottawa, so it is a great experience to live as the Canadian for a few days!

I had an amazing stay at Auberge des Arts! My host truly went above and beyond—he was incredibly kind, easy to chat with, and genuinely made me feel welcome. The breakfast was delicious, the accommodations were comfortable, and he even gave me great tips on what to check out in the city. What really helped/was amazing was that he offered a just in case wake-up call—and when my alarm didn’t go off, his mom kindly woke me up just in time to catch my flight. I’m so grateful for the care and thoughtfulness. I know exactly where I’ll be staying the next time I’m in Ottawa!

Australis Bed and Breakfast is a clean, quiet, and ideally located place to stay with great hosts and delicious breakfast. The hosts made me feel like I was staying at a good family home. They were very friendly, polite, helpful and warm. The room had all you needed at a great location for an excellent price. If I have to return to Ottawa, I will look to stay at this place again.

A real gem of a guest house - it felt like a home away from home! Great location on a quiet street, clean and cosy, with a fantastic home cooked breakfast. Carol and Brian are incredible hosts and go above and beyond in welcoming you and sharing Ottawa recommendations.

Carol and Brian are perfect hosts. The room I used is very large and with a study available, the bathroom is very large and very clean. The breakfast was plentiful and cooked with love.
Carol and Brian are kind, respectful and nice and made us feel at home.

The hosts were exceptionally friendly and so warmhearted!
They really helped me with my plans for visiting the city and took great care of me and were very interested in my plans.
I had a very tasty breakfast on both days.

We are so pleased with our experience at the Australia Guest House.

We stayed two nights since we had an appointment at the Venezuelan embassy, and honestly, it was super convenient for us since it’s about 4 minutes away.

Carol and Brian made us feel at home with their hospitality. We had a terrific breakfast with homemade biscuits 🤤😋

Submitted application to stop payment which was then taken anyways. Called to reverse payment
and was hung up on.

The auto side of this company is an absolute joke. I have spent a total of over 6 hours for a simple auto accident when I lady plowed into me at a red light. After this company sent me an email with my updated documents and insurance slips (months ago for this calendar year 2025), sent me hard copies in mail they said I don’t have the assigned poly number in their system. But they issued all the documentation to make me think I’m covered. Each copy assigned has a policy number valid until Jan 2026. Then each staff you speak to treat you as if you’re in the wrong or must be crazy to say it’s an Aviva problem. Here is the best part…although they can’t access my policy number when I need them they sure can access my bank account when they take out my dues each month. Aviva says I am to take it up with my broker who has told me my policy is valid (same number I keep giving Aviva). Smart Coverage has even contacted Aviva to tell them I’m valid. Aviva clearly takes no notes as I have to explain my situation every call after 30-40mins on hold. Smart coverage even gave me step by step on how to handle the situation with Aviva as instructed by Aviva staff. I followed up after another hour call and my third time trying to submit this claim only to be told they can’t go forward and need my broker approval again. I even provided them the name and extension of the staff who already was told I was valid. Dogsh*t company I would run far away. Sadly I’m stuck with them until this mess is dealt with. I will be demanding compensation for this absolute farce of a business.

Horrible company to be avoided at all costs
The review is motivated by personal experience which I will describe. I took my car for body repairs to a shop recommended to me by AVIVA. The repairs took 5 days and I was satisfied with their quality. Upon picking up the car I realized that my panoramic sunroof does not close at all. I immediately informed CARSTAR (the body shop) and brought the car back to them the following Monday. They managed to close the sunroof but broke tracking mechanism resulting in horrible rattle (this type of sunroof is known to shatter as it is made of tempered glass). I informed AVIVA of the damage and they conducted their 'investigation'. It can be proven that when I left the car the sunroof closed without a problem but within 1 hr of my picking up the car I could not close it from open position, Obvious deduction: either something happened to the sunroof on the way home (1 hr drive) or something happened during the 5 days the body shop had the car (and had to tape the sunroof for paint job, in spite of their earlier statements they 'did not touch it'). I know which scenario seems more likely to me.
AVIVA concluded that because the body shop officially did not work on the sunroof THEY COULDN'T HAVE BEEN RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE. So basically they took the side of the body shop based on the official itemized invoice. According to that logic, if I picked up the car with broken windshield, it couldn't have been broken in the shop because the shop did not list windshield as one of the items under repair. Absurd.
All those events took place almost 6 weeks ago. As the result of their 'investigation' AVIVA advised me that I have an option of filing.....a new claim against the body shop for....'vandalism'. As much as I do not have best opinion of CARSTAR I do not believe for a second that their personnel engage in wanton, malicious destruction of property but because AVIVA did not have the will to defend my interests against the body shop they pushed me towards filing what I consider to be borderline false claim against CARSTAR. Nice.
Some 4 weeks ago I provided AVIVA with the diagnosis from licensed mechanic and the cost estimate of repairs from the dealership. About 2 weeks ago when I filed the claim for 'vandalism', I was told that the estimates I submitted should be sufficient for appraiser. In two weeks I had no pro-active feedback until after many calls and emails (they don't pick up the phones at AVIVA) they told me that actually the appraiser has to see the car 'in person'. Two more weeks gone with me driving with loose rattling glass sunroof. This is where things stand now, I still do not know when this mythological 'appraiser' will see the car.
To summarize, it has been almost 6 weeks (July 23rd) since the body shop broke my sunroof, AVIVA denied it against all common sense evidence and left me with no option but to file iffy claim for 'vandalism' which they have been dragging their feet in processing. Through the whole process multiple 'contacts' have been provided, none of which respond promptly to emails, never mind the calls (of dozens of calls to extension numbers provided I cannot recall one instance of someone picking up). I hope that the sunroof will be repaired by winter but I would not be surprised if AVIVA denies the existence of winter season in Canada.

Made my first claim in quite a few years,the agent I talked to was pleasant and helpful..so i wait now for my truck to be fixed and see how the rest of this goes

Most folks don't have or like insurance. Let tell you...get covered. Life Home Car. You very well maybe surprised that with a claim free timespan, and blackout damages may be covered. Call/Email check them out. Hi Michelle in BC👋🏽