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Sarah & Michael

JUNE 15, 2026
Château Laurier • Ottawa
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Our Love Story

The journey that brought us together

Where we met - Coffee shop illustration

First Meeting

September 2019

We met at a coffee shop in the ByWard Market. Sarah spilled her latte, Michael offered napkins, and the rest is history.

First date - Restaurant illustration

First Date

October 2019

Dinner at Play Food & Wine, followed by a moonlit walk along the Rideau Canal.

Our home - Balcony illustration

Moving In Together

March 2021

We found our perfect little apartment in the Glebe, complete with a balcony garden.

The proposal - Winter lights illustration

The Proposal

December 2023

Under the Christmas lights at Lansdowne Park, Michael got down on one knee. Sarah said yes before he could finish asking!

Words of Love

"Sarah makes every day feel like a celebration. Her laugh is my favorite sound in the world." - Michael
"Michael is my best friend, my safe place, and my greatest adventure all in one." - Sarah

The Happy Couple

Sarah & Michael

Sarah - The Bride

Sarah Thompson

The Bride

Marketing director, yoga enthusiast, and the one who stole Michael's heart with her infectious laugh and kind spirit.

Michael - The Groom

Michael Chen

The Groom

Software engineer, amateur chef, and the one who makes Sarah smile every single day without fail.

Wedding Party

Our favorite people

Bridesmaids

Jessica Thompson

Jessica Thompson

Maid of Honor

Sarah's sister and best friend

Amanda Chen

Amanda Chen

Bridesmaid

Michael's sister

Rachel Morrison

Rachel Morrison

Bridesmaid

College roommate

Emily Davis

Emily Davis

Bridesmaid

Childhood friend

Groomsmen

David Chen

David Chen

Best Man

Michael's brother

James Wilson

James Wilson

Groomsman

University friend

Alex Thompson

Alex Thompson

Groomsman

Sarah's brother

Ryan Park

Ryan Park

Groomsman

Work colleague

Wedding Details

Everything you need to know

VOWS

Ceremony

3:00 PM

St. Andrew's Church

82 Kent Street

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PARTY

Reception

5:00 PM

Château Laurier Ballroom

1 Rideau Street

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ATTIRE

Dress Code

Formal Attire

Black tie optional

Garden party chic

Accommodations

Where to stay in Ottawa

Château Laurier

Wedding Rate Available

1 Rideau Street

Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7

From $289/night

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Lord Elgin Hotel

10% Discount

100 Elgin Street

Ottawa, ON K1P 5K8

From $189/night

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The Westin Ottawa

Group Rate

11 Colonel By Drive

Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4

From $229/night

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Explore Ottawa

Make a weekend of it!

Parliament Hill

Free tours of Canada's iconic government buildings

1.5 KM

ByWard Market

Historic farmers' market with restaurants and shops

0.8 KM

National Gallery

World-class art collection including Group of Seven

1.2 KM

Rideau Canal

UNESCO World Heritage Site, perfect for walking

0.5 KM

Museum of History

Canada's most visited museum, just across the river

2.0 KM

Gatineau Park

Beautiful hiking trails and scenic lookouts

15 KM

War Museum

Military history and remembrance exhibits

3.0 KM

Lansdowne Park

Shopping, dining, and entertainment district

4.0 KM

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Registry

Your presence is the greatest gift

We're so excited to celebrate with you! If you'd like to give a gift, we've registered at the following stores:

Hudson's Bay

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Williams Sonoma

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