Otium Weddings + Events

04/16/2025

Registry, but make it local.

We’ve teamed up with to offer Otium couples a handmade alternative to big-box registries, because building a home together should feel personal.

Here’s how it works:

-You’ll connect with JAW (in person or over Zoom/phone) to build a pottery collection that fits your vibe + needs.
-JAW will create a custom registry link you can send to your guests.
-Friends and family can contribute by purchasing individual pieces - like a plate, mug, or bowl.
-After the wedding, JAW makes everything by hand, just for you.

As a little gift from JAW to you, couples who register through Otium get a free pair of mugs - with the option to add their wedding date on them!

This is registry made simple, meaningful, and useful.

Message for more info ⬇️

04/10/2025

NEW SERVICE ALERT: Wedding Timeline Creation 🎉

As much as we try to be affordable, we aren't in everyone's price range and wanted to provide a budget-friendly option for those who are looking for assistance but don't want to hire a coordinator for their wedding.

What does timeline creation include?

1. You fill out our timeline questionnaire and book a timeline meeting with us.
2. We sit down for a 1hr chat and go through additional questions about your wedding day.
3. We provide you with your wedding day timeline that can be shared with your wedding party, family, vendors, and anyone else involved in the behind the scenes of your wedding.

When do I book?
We recommend booking 1-3 months before your wedding day!

How much will it cost?
$200

Visit our website to book today or share with someone you think could benefit from this offer ⬇️

04/05/2025

Otium doesn’t just help coordinate your dream day, we help to capture it too!

With our content creation services, we work alongside your photographer/videographer. We provide 8 hours of raw, unedited footage from your wedding day, delivered to you within 24 hours. Plus, we’ll send you a highlight reel within 72 hours, so you can relive those special moments almost immediately.

We don’t just capture the big moments, we get all the behind-the-scenes, and everything that makes your day unforgettable.

Already an Otium client? Enjoy an exclusive discount for content creation in 2025! Want more info? DM us!

| Wedding coordination, Content creation, Wedding Content Creator, Wedding Planning |

03/21/2025

Planning your big day is a lot, and we know that sometimes, the one thing couples forget to think about is what to eat while getting ready!

That’s where our exciting new partnership with comes in!

Urban Jars offers healthy, delicious, and easy-to-eat jar meals, and protein bites, perfect for breakfast and lunch on your wedding day. No more worrying about skipped meals or being hangry while getting ready for your big day!

Perfect for:
-Bridal parties, couples, and vendors on the go.
-Stress-free, grab-and-go meals.
-A variety of delicious options to keep you fueled.

Message us to learn more about adding Urban Jars to your wedding day experience. Not an Otium client? No problem! This package is available for any wedding in the HRM (subject to availability).

03/07/2025

A preview from our styled shoot with at ✨

Models: and Jill Mosher
Coordination and design:
Content creation: .c.irvine (via Otium)
Photography:
Venue:
Makeup:
Hair:
Coffee cart:
Decor:

02/11/2025

A note from one of our gorgeous 2024 couples - Shannon & James 🖤🖤

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01/28/2025

A lovely note from one of our stunning 2024 brides ✨

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01/17/2025

✨ Otium Elopement Event Special Offer ✨

For just $5000, enjoy EVERYTHING from our premium elopement package—no taxes added!

This package includes:

The Venue:
Coordinator & Content Creation: Otium Weddings & Events
Officiant: JOP Kim Feltmate
Photography: 2 hours with
Food: 1-hour cocktail reception for up to 25 people (provided by venue)
Decor: Simple neutrals & florals
Floral: Bouquets and/or boutonnieres for 2

PLUS, these special add-ons:
A 6" cutting cake from
🎶Live pianist for 1.5hrs
Personalized welcome sign
🥂 25 drink tickets or glasses of sparkling wine

Everything you need for an intimate, unforgettable celebration. 💍

This offer is valid until January 31st, 2024 —DM us to reserve your date! 💌

01/07/2025

A beautiful testimonial from one of our 2024 brides and number 1 supporter✨ We had so much fun being a part of Mercia & Scott's beautiful day.

We still have a few spots available for 2025 day of coordination and would love to connect with you - whether you're just starting to plan or are already deep in the details, we're here to bring your vision to life. 🥂

01/04/2025

Say "I Do" to Stress-Free Weddings with Otium Weddings + Events

Christine Ingham, the founder of Otium Weddings & Events, is redefining wedding planning with expert day-of coordination, setup, tear-down, and wedding content creation. With "Otium"—Latin for "leisure"—at its heart, her mission is to ensure couples relax and enjoy their special day.

The Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre has been a part of Christine's entrepreneurial journey. "Having the community and resources from the Centre has inspired me and helped me grow my business in ways I would’ve struggled to do on my own. I now confidently invest into my business and into myself as an entrepreneur.”

📅 Save the Date: April 26, 2025! Christine is hosting her first elopement event at Glen Arbour Golf Course. Choose from ceremonies at noon, 3 p.m. or 6 p.m.—complete with officiant, photographer, venue, food and more. Bring up to 23 guests and celebrate your love!

Read more about Christine's story and follow her business here: https://loom.ly/Z96kWV0

12/03/2024

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11/28/2024

A beautiful note from one of our stunning October couples - Cherish & Davis ✨

Photography:
Day of coordination: .grandy
Henna:
Decor:
Venue:

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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