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...
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...