Weddings are for every body.
As an officiant I welcome you and will work in a way that reflects you and your loved ones inclusive of race, class, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, gender identity or expression, religion or incarcerated status.
As your wedding officiant, I will work with you to build a ceremony that best reflects your intentions for your wedding day. Whether it’s a simple signing with two witnesses or an over the top spectacle with everyone, I can help you create a ceremony reflects your wants and values.
Fees and Other Details
Rates are on a sliding scale, I understand sometimes money can be tight so my fees are based on:
- location
- complexity of the ceremony
- travel time
- date and time
- special circumstances
If you are interested in knowing more, please send me a message with some details, for example, Include the approximate expected day, time, and location of your wedding, if it’s indoors or outdoors, and the size of your wedding party and expected guests. In return, I will send you an estimate and more about the process I follow. If you are interesed in exploring further, we can plan a meeting where we can talk further either virtually or in person, and get to know each other more to create the perfect wedding ceremony for you both.
Planning Your Ceremony
As your wedding officiant, my role is:
- to guide you through the paperwork and legalities
- to lead you in the necessary legal language from the Marriage Act and submit the legal documents to the province.
- draft a ceremony for your approval
Legal Responsibilities
I will work with you regarding any unknown details or questions you may have, including elopements, destination weddings, weddings on a boat, as a drive-through or any combination I can physically and legally do!
Legal requirements are a marriage license valid within three months, two witnesses and be over 18 or have written consent from your parents or legal guardians – the municipality can guide you through thiswhen you apply for your license.
You and your intended spouse, two witnesses and the Officiant / Minister who performed the marriage will need to sign the licence immediately after (or during) the ceremony. The license is valid three months from the date it was issued. You and your intended spouse, two witnesses and the Officiant / Minister who performed the marriage will need to sign the licence immediately after (or during) the ceremony.
Marriage licence:
To get a marriage licence, you will need to:
- pay a fee (fees vary and depend on the municipality).
- fill out a marriage licence application
- bring the completed application to your local city hall, town hall or municipal office
- show original identification with your current legal name, date of birth and signature ( both people getting married will need to provide two government issued valid identification)
Other Ceremonies
Celebration of Life or Funeral
The circle of life is a wonderful thing, but inevitably, like most things, it will come to an end. I can help with an end of life ceremony to reflect on the nuances and wonder of a life that has passed. This can be a joyous occasion obviously with the sadness that comes with the loss of a person you love. Remebering the good time and the funny stories can bring some comfort and closure at this sad time.
I am a member of the Haliburton Green Burial Society of Haliburton if a natural burialis something you are interested in
Any other ceremonies
Any other ceremonies I will be glad to work with you on, as in a christening or re-naming ceremony, pet burial or other marking of the changes in our lives.