Stop Googling 'Best vows, ceremonies, unity rituals' for the best wedding ceremony.
The number one thing to do when personalizing your ceremony is....look inward and not outward. Googling 'best marriage...
Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
First of all, you should know that writing your own wedding vows is fairly contemporary. It only became a tradition in the 1960's as a...
Should You Ditch the Traditional Wedding Rehearsal?
Yes, you should. They are horribly boring for everyone. I'm often asked by couples if a rehearsal is really necessary before a wedding,...
How to Vet Photographers
I often ask couples what type of photographers they have chosen, so I can best direct them during the walkthrough. Here is an article by...
Handfasting Checklist for Planning Your Ceremony!
Handfasting was the original wedding ceremony and the cord was the original ‘rings.’ The act of “tying the knot” binds a couple to each...
Baby Blessings...and Beyond
When the couple could not arrange a Baby Blessing after the child was born, we did a customized ceremony on his 2nd birthday. The parents...
The Best Wedding Readings – Art & Entertainment
Whether you are going out or chilling out, consider what art and entertainment you've both encountered over the years that you’ve loved:...
8 Tips on How to Prepare for Writing Your Wedding Vows
It can be really intimidating to have the deepest conversation of your life with everyone watching, but when its written from the heart,...
How to Pick the Best Wedding Reading for You!
Stop Googling… Before delving into the wide world of the internet, I often encourage couples to look to around their house and the lives...
Handfasting Cord Colours & Their Symbolism
As I mentioned in my last blog post, traditional handfasting ceremonies will include one coloured ribbon being laid upon the couple's...
What is a retainer payment?
On Wednesday, I posted a blog that addressed the question of ‘How much does an Ontario Wedding Officiant cost?”. It discussed why it can...
When your marriage licence is due to expire!
I’ve been debating the idea of doing the few paper signing ceremonies I have left. And I’ve been reaching out to Registry Services to...
How much does an Ontario Wedding Officiant Cost?
As I sit in my car on the 401 in the middle of Friday rush hour traffic trying to get to a 5pm wedding on the outskirts of Toronto, my...
Where Do I Get A Handfasting Cord?
I get asked this a lot! Popular television series and movies have contributed to the surge in couple's requesting handfasting rituals as...
Officiant Tips: Before You Finalize Your Invites
Claudia Chan, of Kokoro no Melody (Melody of the Heart!) is a Toronto calligrapher and engraver. As a gift to her future clients, she...