Choosing your Wedding Officiant:   While some brides choose their wedding officiants second to choosing their venues, many wait until much of the theme or vision of their wedding is fully developed. By then they have a good idea of what they want their special day to look like. They can imagine walking down the aisle in that special dress with only his eyes seeing her…and then everything about the ceremony often stops there. In our years of working as wedding officiants, couples know what they don’t want more than what they do want. So it is important to find someone who will give direction to this process as well as lend their experience.

Planning your ceremony means choosing the right person to work with the two of you. Consider these things:

• How was your first contact? Did he/she answer your email or phone call quickly and professionally?
• Were you given the option to meet with the person who will be officiating the ceremony?
• Do you feel comfortable and can you talk with this officiant easily? Do you feel heard?
• Does the ceremony process feel easy?
• Was the officiant  willing to honour your desire for any additions you would like to include in the ceremony. And if a rehearsal is important to you will he/she be willing to oversee it? You need to feel confident that you will get the ceremony you want.
• Is he/she ordained and licensed to marry in your province?
• What will he/she wear? If your tradition is seeing your officiant/minister in a robe, ask if he/she has one?Similarly if you do not want robes, do you have that option?
• Will the officiant provide you with a contract or receipts? Thinking about the contract, remember to bring all of the important facts to your meeting: the venue, address of the venue and the time of the ceremony. Often the officiant has planned his/her schedule around the time and location of your ceremony before your first meeting. Also if changes are made contact your officiant and discuss the changes formally. Do not assume he/she is available if you move your venue or change the hour of your ceremony.

Whether you and your fiance are still looking for an officiant this bridal season or the next, may you find exactly the right person to lead you in your vows and care for your ceremony…and enjoy this next adventure of your lives as a married couple!

For all  considering tying the knot this month. Do not leave getting your license to the end of the month. Pick one up early from your City hall.  Offices become busier with other licenses pepared during this season and some offices are closed for holidays.

For those who would like an elopement or “we just want to get married” ceremony, we will be open with longer hours during the month of December.  You may have a religious or non-denominational ceremony. You may bring your own vows. Photos are welcome.

Our fee is $195.00 for the ceremony and the room for up to 6 people. Our Fireside room holds up to 10 people. Witnesses can be provided for an additional $25.00 each.

Contact us by phone at 905.407.9676 or email us through this website to reserve your date.