Description
Ashlar is a restored 1890 stone schoolhouse in Munster, 25 minutes from downtown Ottawa. Two-foot stone walls that survived a fire in 2001, a string-lit courtyard, manicured gardens, and a weather-proof tent for dining under the open evening.
We host one wedding a day, for 30 to 65 guests. The property is yours from two in the afternoon until eleven at night, with indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces decided on the day. Chef Josh Gillard, head chef at Amuse Kitchen and Wine, cooks every menu on site: five passed hors d'oeuvres, a three course plated dinner, table wine, and a late-night station.
A dedicated venue director runs the day from your first planning meeting to the end of the night. Tables, chairs, linens, glassware and on-site parking are included. Florals, photography and music come from your own vendors.
A $2,500 venue fee applies to every date. Dining is charged per guest and set by the date you choose, from $169 to $209. Most weddings fall between $10,000 and $25,000.
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What type of weddings does Ashlar host?
Micro weddings, for 30 to 65 guests, one a day. Ashlar was built for this size rather than scaled down to it. Couples choose us when they want privacy, a real dinner, and an unhurried day with the people who matter most.
What is your guest capacity?
30 to 65 guests. Each date carries its own minimum: 50 guests on Tier One dates, 40 on Tier Two, 30 on Tier Three. Smaller groups are welcome, dining simply bills at that date's minimum.
Is the venue private or shared with other events?
Private. One wedding a day, and the whole property is yours from 2:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. The schoolhouse, the courtyard, the gardens, the tent, the bridal suite and the parking. No shared spaces, no overlapping events.
Do you offer both indoor and outdoor spaces?
Yes. An open-air stone courtyard for ceremonies, a weather-proof tent with string lighting for dining, and the restored 1890 schoolhouse itself. You decide indoors or out on the day, based on the weather, at no extra cost.
Is catering included?
Yes. Dining is included in the per-guest rate and cooked on site by Chef Josh Gillard, head chef at Amuse Kitchen and Wine. Five passed hors d'oeuvres, a three course plated dinner, table wine with dinner, and a late-night station.
What style of dining do you offer?
A three course plated dinner cooked from scratch on site. Three mains, one of them always vegetarian, two desserts, and five passed hors d'oeuvres during cocktail hour. Every allergy and dietary requirement is handled, and a complimentary tasting is offered before the day.
Do you allow outside caterers?
No. All food and bar is in-house. It is the reason the food is the part guests remember, and it is why there is nothing to coordinate between vendors on the day.
What is your pricing range?
A $2,500 venue fee applies to every date. Dining is charged per guest and set by the date you choose: $209 per guest on Tier One dates, $189 on Tier Two, $169 on Tier Three. Open bar packages run $35 to $70 per guest. Gratuity of 15% and HST of 13% apply to the full subtotal. Most weddings fall between $10,000 and $25,000.
Do you host ceremonies on site?
Yes, and there is no separate ceremony fee. Couples marry in the courtyard or inside the schoolhouse, then dine and celebrate in the same place, so guests never travel between venues.
How far in advance should we book?
Most couples book 8 to 14 months out, and Saturdays from May to October go first. 2028 dates are open now at 2027 rates, and couples who confirm early keep this year's figures.
