Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes. I will marry couples that follow the Provincial laws and regardless of the location of your choice. The Officiant reserves the right to decline the venue based on personal beliefs. 

I offer wedding officiant services for traditional; non traditional, and non-denominational weddings; vow renewals, and for other special events. We are experienced in creating personalized ceremonies that reflect your unique love story. Now offering Reiki Ceremonies, Reiki Treatment Services, Bride, Groom, and wedding party Reiki group services.

It's best to book as far in advance as possible to ensure availability. A Marriage Ceromony can book-up quickly during peak wedding season, so we recommend booking at least 1-3 months in advance.

The average length is approximatley 20-30 minutes. However, this depends on if it is just the legal paperwork; or a simple or full ceremony and each ceremony is unique. So times vary depending on the components chosen or special requests. 

Yes. It is your special day and if you take the time to write them, I will ask you to read them to one another on your day.

Yes. There are no restrictions other than to not disrupt the ceremony or if there are special request of the bride not to take pictures until after the ceremony.

Our services includes a basic legal documents being filed; consultations to discuss your ceremony vision, personalized ceremony script creation are available, rehearsal coordination (if requested), and officiating your ceremony on your wedding day.

Any person who is at least 18 years of age may marry. No person under 16  years of age may marry. Any person who is 16 or 17 years of age (other than a widowed or divorced person) may marry with the written consent of his/her parents or legal guardians.  You do not have to be a resident of Canada to marry in Canada. Ontario Government website laws.

You can obtain a marriage license at most City Halls within the province of ON. You may download an application for a marriage licence from the Government website here.

• A marriage license is only valid for 90 days. In most cases, you will fill out an application online or in person to receive a marriage license. One party to the proposed marriage MUST APPLY in person. THERE MUST be two pieces of original valid identification that are required for each applicant. The marriage licence application must be signed by both applicants (please see below for these identification requirements). 
• There are no requirements respecting residency,  pre-marital blood tests or medical certificates. There is no waiting period in Ontario between obtaining a license and actually marrying.
• Two pieces of valid identification for each applicant are required (photocopies are not acceptable).

The first type of identification must be one of the following:

• Birth certificate (along with any change of name certificates)
• Current passport
• Records of immigrant landing or Canadian  citizenship card, along with photo identification.  (Certificates of Naturalization are NOT accepted.)

The second type of identification must be one of the following:

• Driver's License
• Photo Health Card