Last Updated on July 8, 2024 by Sandra Adamson
Otium Weddings and Events Wedding Planning
Meet Christine Ingham, the owner of Otium Weddings and Events wedding planning. She has a rich history in the events world, beginning with leading her high school’s dance committee, working in event rentals, and organizing corporate events in her day job. Christine unofficially started her business in 2021 by helping out friends with their weddings, she finally decided to make things official in 2023. Drawing from these experiences, Christine aims to make your wedding day the best it can be. The term “Otium” originates from Latin, identifying a period of relaxation and leisure – a sentiment that perfectly encapsulates the essence of hiring a day of coordinator for your wedding.
Expanding the Team:
Christine has been a solopreneur, with some amazing supportive entrepreneurs around her. This summer in 2024, she will have her first teammate, Tammi, working on weddings under the Otium brand. Additionally, she has recently brought on a content creator, Zoe, to enhance their services. Otium Weddings now has a small crew for set-ups and tear-downs as well.
Service Area and Offerings:
They provide services anywhere in Nova Scotia, with most bookings in and around the HRM where Christine resides, or Pictou County where she grew up. Otium’s main offering is day-of coordination, but they have expanded to include set-up and tear-down services, design consultation, and day-of content creation. They are very excited to see these services grow in the coming years.
Christine is also looking forward to venturing into non-wedding events, especially themed events which are her favorite!
Unique Approach:
What sets Otium apart is their specialization in day-of coordination. While many planners offer full and partial planning services, day-of coordination is their main focus. Otium aims to be an affordable option for couples who want to handle their own planning but still want a stress-free wedding day.
Client Involvement and Approach:
Otium’s involvement with clients typically starts 1-2 months before their wedding. They have a timeline meeting to go over all the details of the day. They then build a detailed timeline covering everything from the wedding party’s meals to the music during the ceremony.
In the week leading up to the wedding, Christine connects with all vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. She attends and coordinates the rehearsal and is on-site for approximately eight hours on the wedding day to handle any issues that may arise.
A Personal Touch:
Having coordinated about 16 weddings, she aims for 8 a year to maintain a balance between work and personal time. With another coordinator on the team, Otium Weddings can offer more spots each year without stretching too thin, ensuring they perform at their best on your special day.
Christine’s favorite weddings are those that reflect the couple’s personalities and embrace their uniqueness. She particularly remembers one from October 2023 with an enchanted forest/gothic theme that truly stood out.
Secrets to Success:
Day-of coordination requires tools and tricks to handle any situation. A fully stocked emergency kit and the ability to adjust plans on the fly are her secret weapons. She thrives on solving challenges and ensuring a seamless experience for the couple.
Pricing and Services:
Otium Wedding and Events pricing for 2025 starts at $1000 and includes timeline creation, vendor confirmations, rehearsal coordination, and eight hours of day-of coordination. Additional services such as set-up and tear-down, design consultation, and content creation can be added on.
Reach Out:
Christine loves working on unique and fun weddings that celebrate each couple’s love story. If you’re planning a non-traditional wedding or want to incorporate pets, she would love to chat and help bring your vision to life. Reach out to Otium for a personalized, stress-free wedding experience!
Contact Info
Christine Ingham
Otium Weddings & Events
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