Preston Event Centre

There is something reassuring about holding a wedding in a place that has already spent generations celebrating them.

Preston Event Centre sits in Ottawa's Little Italy in a building whose banquet history reaches back to 1952. Formerly known as St. Anthony's Banquet Hall, the venue continues that tradition today with weddings, catering and private events at the centre of what it does.

The setting works particularly well for couples who want a traditional reception without feeling that they have stepped into a generic hotel ballroom.

Food is an important part of the experience here. With Italian roots and an established catering operation, the meal can become one of the memorable pieces of the evening rather than simply the part of the timeline between photographs and dancing.

The venue can support everything from canapés and cocktail-style service to a formal sit-down dinner, giving couples room to decide how they want guests to experience the reception.

There is also a lovely sense of continuity to the building.

Think about how many people have walked through the doors dressed for weddings, anniversaries and family celebrations over more than seventy years. Different music, different fashions and different families, but the same reason for gathering.

For modern couples, that history does not mean the wedding has to feel old-fashioned.

The room can be dressed around the celebration you are planning now, while the experienced banquet setting handles the practical rhythm of dinner, speeches and service.

Preston Event Centre is a strong choice for couples who want their wedding centred on family, food and a proper evening together.

And in Little Italy, that feels rather fitting.

• Une salle de bal ou de réception
• Un cadre historique
• Traiteur et menus maison