The Marriage Process in Ontario - made simple!
In short, the couple must get a marriage licence from any City Hall in Ontario which is valid for 90 days from the date of purchase. They...
For New Officiants - The Ontario Marriage Licence
As a new Officiant, when you fill out the Ontario Marriage Licence here are some important points to note: NEVER touch anything above...
Pre-Ceremony Checklist for when a Friend Conducts the Wedding Ceremony
Often, people assume that all an Officiant does is read a script and fills out the marriage licence, so they think, 'Hey, why not just...
Have Young People Do Readings
A couple that I married brought both humour and their son into their wedding ceremony with by having him do a reading. This is best when...
Getting Married in Ontario - The Role of the Witnesses
I often get asked, how many witnesses do I need, what is their role, and what do they sign, so here it is! WITNESSES Regardless if you...
How to Marie Kondo Your Ceremony
Does your ceremony spark joy? The only real legal requirement during your wedding is that each of you agrees to marry the other, and that...
Contemporary 7 Jewish Blessings
More and more, couples are seeking ceremonies that are personalized and authentic. One couple I worked with were both Jewish and had an...
Wedding Guest Participation in Your Ceremony
One simple way of involving your guests is also one of the nicest. Towards the end of the ceremony, each guest will turn to their...
Rose Ceremony
A simple unity ceremony where the couple exchange roses. Other variations: the families exchange roses, the couple exchange roses with...
Unity Candle - Sample Script
There are a variety of unity traditions that may be included in a ceremony. Some are old and some are recent, but unity traditions are...
Ring Exchange Wording Samples
Want to take your ring exchange past: "With this ring, I thee wed". There are two options, echo or repeating a statement after the...
Vow Samples
Vows may run from traditional to customized. Below are examples of some common vows. Feel free to add your own embellishments, loving...
Statements on Love and Marriage for your Ceremony - Samples
In your ceremony, the Officiant can highlight the importance of love and marriage. Statements can include quotes from literature,...
The Opening Ceremony- Samples
The opening is usually a greeting to guests, combined with some sentiment of the occasion - either generic or more personal. In some...
The Value of an Experienced Officiant
Officiant Pricing – What to ask and how to determine what you need: Should you get a bargain-bin Officiant? Maybe. Ask yourself these...