Our Wedding

Fall

ENGLISHWelcome to our wedding website! We’re so thrilled you made it here — which can only mean one thing… you opened your invitation! 🎉We can’t wait to celebrate with you and are so happy you’ll be part of our big day. 💬 For all questions on price, method of payment, dress code, and more, please look at our Q&amp;A section. You can also reach out by sending an email to weddingjessandadam@gmail.com --FRENCHBienvenue sur notre site de mariage ! On est super heureux que vous soyez ici — ça ne peut vouloir dire qu’une chose… vous avez ouvert votre invitation ! On a tellement hâte de célébrer avec vous et on est ravis que vous fassiez partie de notre grand jour.💬 Pour toute question concernant les prix, les détails et plus encore, veuillez consulter notre section Q&amp;R. , N’hésitez surtout pas à nous écrire au weddingjessandadam@gmail.com !

Welcome / Bienvenue

🗓️ Event Details / Détails de l’événement

🍽️ ATTENDANCE INFO / TARIFS ET INFO

🕒 PLANNING / Organisation

🥂 OTHER / Autre

Q + A

OUR STORY / NOTRE HISTOIRE

ENGLISH💑 We met in Ottawa on the apps (cosmic fate, if you ask us!). A few months later, Adam left for Niagara College, and we spent two years doing long distance. Then… boom — COVID happened, and we were separated again. Through it all, we made it work: FaceTiming movies, talking on the phone every night, and always finding ways to stay close.🫶 Since then, life has been one wild adventure together. We’ve experienced loss (human and four-legged), moved to Laval, started new jobs, and made wonderful friends, traveled to Las Vegas, Virginia Beach, Mexico, and Portugal, rented cottages with both our families, started a dog-sitting business, got engaged… and now, we’re getting married!💕 We’ve now been together for almost 10 years — our lives totally meshed in the best way. From the start, we both kind of knew this was it Somewhere between the long drives to Ottawa and Quebec, the thrift shop finds, the horror movies, the family weekends, and the endless dog snuggles, it just became clear: we’re each other’s person. Now, we’re finally making it official — and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!FRENCH💑 On s’est rencontrés à Ottawa sur les applis (destin cosmique, si tu veux notre avis !) Quelques mois plus tard, Adam est parti pour le Niagara College, pis on a passé deux ans en relation à distance. Pis… boum — la COVID arrive, pis on est séparés encore une fois. Mais on a géré : films en FaceTime, jaser au téléphone tous les soirs, pis trouver toutes sortes de moyens pour rester proches.🫶 Depuis, c’est toute une aventure ensemble. On a vécu des pertes (humaines et à quatre pattes), on a déménagé à Laval, commencé de nouveaux emplois, rencontré des amis incroyables, voyagé à Las Vegas, Virginia Beach, au Mexique et au Portugal, loué des chalets avec nos familles, commencé à garder des chiens, fêté nos fiançailles… pis maintenant, on se marie !💕 Ça fait presque neuf ans qu’on est ensemble, pis on se complète tellement bien. Dès le début, on savait que c’était pour la vie. Entre les longs trajets Ottawa–Québec, les trouvailles en friperie, les films d’horreur, les week-ends en famille pis les innombrables câlins avec des chiens qu'on garde, c’est devenu clair : on est faits l’un pour l’autre. Maintenant, on officialise tout ça — pis on a tellement hâte de célébrer avec vous tous !

TIDBITS / UN PEU PLUS

The dorkiest thing about us is / La chose la plus niaise à propos de nous c'est...ENGLISHWe both have way too many hobbies. Adam’s into all things leather — hats, wallets, belts — if he can craft it, he will (and probably already has). Meanwhile, Jess has a closet bursting with craft supplies... most of which haven’t seen the light of day (but you never know when inspiration will strike, okay?). Together, we’re a DIY dream team — or at least a well-stocked one.FRENCHOn a tous les deux beaucoup trop de passe-temps. Adam est à fond dans tout ce qui est cuir — chapeaux, portefeuilles, ceintures — s’il peut le fabriquer, il le fera (et probablement l’a déjà fait). Pendant ce temps, Jess a un placard débordant de matériel de bricolage… dont la plupart n’ont jamais vu la lumière du jour (mais on ne sait jamais quand l’inspiration va frapper, ok ?). Ensemble, on forme une équipe de rêve du DIY — ou du moins, une équipe bien équipée.

We are regulars at / On est des habitués de…ENGLISHWe’re proud regulars at two very important places: Burger King and Renaissance, our favourite thrift store treasure hunt. One fuels our cravings, the other fuels our closets.FRENCH On est fiers d’être des habitués de deux endroits très importants : Burger King et Renaissance, notre friperie préférée pour chasser les trésors. L’un satisfait nos fringales, l’autre remplit notre garde-robe.

We take pride in / On est fiers de…ENGLISH The dogs we take care of — all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Some we’ve considered kidnapping (don’t worry, we didn’t), others we might let be kidnapped (kidding… mostly). But no matter what, they all get the same love, belly rubs, and five-star treatment.FRENCHLes chiens qu’on garde — toutes sortes, toutes tailles, toutes personnalités. Y en a qu’on a eu envie de kidnapper (t’inquiète, on l’a pas fait), pis d’autres qu’on pourrait peut-être laisser se faire kidnapper (je blague… presque). Mais peu importe, ils ont tous droit au même amour, aux mêmes câlins sur le bedon pis à un traitement cinq étoiles.

Our magic number? / Notre chiffre magique ?ENGLISHIt’s 26 — and no, it’s not just a random number! We met on February 26, Jess’s birthday is April 26, Adam proposed on that very date, Jess’s mom was born on August 26, Adam’s mom on October 26... and we’re tying the knot on September 26, 2026 (the only date left at our venue, but hey, it fits perfectly!). Seems like 26 is the universe’s favourite number — and now it’s ours too.FRENCHC’est le 26 — pis non, c’est pas juste un chiffre au hasard ! On s’est rencontrés le 26 février, l’anniversaire de Jess, c’est le 26 avril, Adam a fait sa demande ce même jour, la mère de Jess est née le 26 août, la mère d’Adam le 26 octobre… pis nous, on se marie le 26 septembre 2026 (la seule date dispo à notre salle, mais bon, ça tombe bien !). On dirait que le 26 est le chiffre préféré de l’univers — pis maintenant, c’est le nôtre aussi.

Our Story

Our fall engagement photos...

Photos

Mom alert! She’s completely wild, totally unfiltered, and if you’ve never seen someone dance like her, get ready — it’s a show. Whether she’s tearing up the dance floor or chatting with everyone, she makes her presence known, and everyone loves her for it. You simply can’t miss her, and honestly, who would want to? With her contagious energy and unpredictable jokes, she makes every moment unforgettable. Bottom line: if you want fun, she’s the one to watch!

Sylvie Poulin

If you hear a classic dad joke floating through the room, chances are you’ve just met my dad. A proud ex-military man, he carries himself with strength and quiet confidence—but don’t let that fool you. Beneath that tough exterior is one of the softest hearts you’ll ever find. He may try his best to hold it together today (and will definitely pretend he’s not crying), but we all know this is a big moment for him. So if you happen to see him wandering around empty-handed, do me a favor—put a glass of wine in it. After all, his baby is getting married.

André Courcy

If you want to get my brother talking, just bring up his cats or his Porsche. You can even try chatting with him in Spanish, German, or Japanese… and honestly, probably some form of alien dialect too. (lol) If you’re looking for him during the reception, there’s a very good chance you’ll find him near the dessert table, probably in a corner, casually pretending he’s too cool to join us on the dance floor. And if you spot him in a suit, take a moment to appreciate it—this might be the first time anyone has seen him in something that isn’t Ski-Doo branded. 

Samuel Gagnon

This is my other brother—the quieter type, but don’t let that fool you. Give him a little time (and maybe a glass of whiskey), and you’ll find yourself in a conversation but most likely with Adam, laughing and chatting away—especially if the topic is video games.  We’re so happy to have him here celebrating with us—it truly means the world.

Pier-Luc Courcy

A miniature enthusiast with a big personality, Mom can usually be found building a Christmas village so impressive it deserves its own postal code. Proud of her Dutch roots and always ready for a thrift store treasure hunt, she’s known for her legendary cherry cheesecake and her signature glass of wine—on ice, of course. When a thunderstorm rolls in, she’s front row with that same glass in hand, treating it like live entertainment. And while most people wait until December, Mom kicks off Hallmark Christmas movie season sometime around August.

Martha DeGroot

A self-published author, cover designer, and part-time basement marathon walker, Dad is a man of many talents. When he’s not writing his next bestseller or renovating something that may or may not need renovating, he’s staying healthy with his signature 2 pm power nap and a fine glass of sugar-free wine. Always in my corner (sometimes too much), he’s supported every one of my ideas—no matter how questionable—including my deep dive into fermentation… which may explain why he now makes his own sauerkraut.

John Eligh

A mechanical engineer by trade and a certified mad scientist at heart, he loves taking apart perfectly good electronics and turning them into questionable Frankenstein projects. Big into fitness and even bigger into going along with Adam's wild ideas, he’s always ready for whatever chaos comes next. Freshly back in Ottawa from Thunder Bay, he spends his time dabbling in game design and building things in CAD that may or may not take over the house one day.

Matthew Eligh

A walking sitcom with perfect comedic timing, Jake always has a story ready—and somehow, it’s always a good one. Fueled almost exclusively by chocolate M&M’s and Brisk Iced Tea, he’s been by my side since we were kids, keeping things interesting ever since. He’s got Lynyrd Skynyrd lyrics tattooed on his arms (don’t ask him which song), and while he’s usually the first to critic Adam's ideas, he’s also the first one to jump in and go along with them anyway.

Jake Watt

Kody has been part of our lives for just about as long as Adam and I have been together, so it only feels right that he gets his own introduction. He is truly the sweetest, gentlest boy you could ever meet—a big, calm presence with an even bigger heart. His favorite snacks? Tomatoes and cantaloupe (yes, really). He’s also a total mama’s boy and could happily spend the entire day just sitting and staring at Sylvie. Kody is our gentle giant… and also, without a doubt, the most awkward dog you’ll ever meet. He doesn’t quite “dog” the way other dogs do, but that just makes us love him even more.

We’re so lucky to have had him by our side through it all.

Jessica & Adam

Jessica & Adam

J&A

Welcome / Bienvenue