Looking for a house rental with a large lawn/yard for a small cultural wedding — Ottawa + 1.5 hr radius
Hi everyone! My family and I are looking for a house to rent in Ottawa or the surrounding area (up to ~1.5 hours from Ottawa) for a small traditional/cultural wedding ceremony.
We’ve had a difficult time finding suitable options through Airbnb, so I thought I’d ask here in case anyone knows of private homeowners, farms, rural properties, or other rentals that might be a good fit. Budget of under $6k
What we’re looking for:
- 🏡 A house/private property (having the wedding at a house is culturally important to us)
- 2+ bedrooms so a few family members can stay overnight
- A large outdoor lawn/yard where we can set up a tent
- Approximately 60-80 guests
- Tent would be set up outside on the property
- Our own caterer would prepare/serve the food
- Event would run approximately 10 AM–5 PM
- No alcohol
- Music will be played during the ceremony/celebration, but this is not a party or nightclub-type event
- No large gathering/partying inside the house
- We would respect the property, neighbours, noise limits, parking requirements, and leave everything clean
The goal is a traditional family/cultural celebration during the daytime, with the house primarily being used as accommodation and the outdoor space being used for the wedding.
We're open to Ottawa, Gatineau, Eastern Ontario, Lanark County, Renfrew County, Prescott-Russell, or anywhere within roughly 1–1.5 hours of Ottawa.
If you know of a property owner, farm, cottage, country home, or rental that might allow something like this, please comment or DM me! We’re happy to discuss the details directly with the owner and pay an appropriate event fee/deposit if required.
Thank you!