A wedding is a ceremony in which two people are united in marriage. Wedding traditions and customs vary greatly between cultures, ethnicities, races, religions, denominations, countries, social classes, and sexual orientations. Most wedding ceremonies involve an exchange of marriage vows by a couple; a presentation of a gift (e.g., an offering, rings, a symbolic item, flowers, money, or a dress); and a public proclamation of marriage by an authority figure or celebrant. Weddings can run the gamut from long elaborate ceremonies that are laden with symbolism and religious requirements to strictly civil ceremonies, which can legally be completed in less than five minutes. They can be traditional or, as is growing more popular in twenty-first century society, less formal affairs that can at times take on the mantle of unique themes. Like people, no two weddings are the same.
In Canada, marriage is the responsibility of the provincial government. Edward is registered as a person authorised to solemnise marriage within the geographical boundaries of the Province of Ontario. A wedding can take place in virtually any setting or venue, be it indoors or out in nature.
We work with you to create a ceremony that is both engaging, memorable and uniquely personal, all while ensuring it meets the legal standard for the Province of Ontario. We will ensure that, once the ceremony is completed, the necessary paperwork will be transferred to the provincial Registrar General within forty-eight hours.
A hallmark of Canada’s identity is the mosaic of cultural diversity. We will work with you to ensure that your cultural preferences are represented. We are also completely at ease with the performance of wedding ceremonies for any and all sexual orientations.
Weddings are conducted in complete compliance with the requirements stated in both the Canadian Civil Marriage Act S.C. 2005 c. 33 and the Ontario Marriage Act (1990).
The Diamond Service (20+ mins) – $475.00+HST
Includes the following:
- one meeting with officiant
- entrance with your wedding party
- a welcome from officiant
- a personalised introduction, prepared through answering a few simple questions.
- vows, (either your own personal vows written for each other, or traditional vows),
- a ring blessing and exchange
- one cultural or unity ceremony
- one additional reading (friends and family welcome)
- all legalities (question of impediment, declaration of intent, signing, pronouncement)
- email and phone support
- the post-wedding mailing of your license
- a two month follow up to assist you in applying for your marriage certificate
A valid marriage license must be obtained and provided by the couple, along with two witnesses, to make their wedding legally recognised.
Classic Service (15+ mins) – $400.00+HST
Includes the following:
- one meeting with officiant
- entrance with your wedding party
- a general introduction and welcome from officiant
- vows, (either your own personal vows written for each other, or traditional vows)
- a ring blessing and exchange
- one additional reading (friends and family welcome)
- all legalities (question of impediment, declaration of intent, signing, pronouncement)
- email and phone support
- the post-wedding mailing of your license
- a two month follow up to assist you in applying for your marriage certificate
This package does not include your own unique or any unity ceremonies that are included in the “Diamond Service”.
Except for the legalities, anything above can be removed if desired.
A valid marriage license must be obtained and provided by the couple, along with two witnesses, to make their wedding legally recognised.
Strict Legalities Service (3+ mins) – *$200.00 +HST or $295.00+HST
The Strict Legalities Service isn’t so much a service as just getting the legalities done to establish the fact you are married. This is also the perfect choice if you have someone you wish to do your ceremony for you who isn’t certified, or if you wish to have a destination wedding, but want to have the papers legally signed by someone who is authorised to do so.
The Strict Legalities Service includes:
- all legalities (question of impediment, declaration of intent, signing, pronouncement)
- the post-wedding mailing of your license
- a two month follow up to assist you in applying for your marriage certificate
*If this service is performed at the officiant’s home in central Ottawa, the cost is $200.00+HST. For all other areas in the Greater Ottawa Region, the cost is $295.00+HST.
A valid marriage license must be obtained and provided by the couple, along with two witnesses, to make their wedding legally recognised.
Note: An administrative fee of $25.00 will be applied to all invoices for the handling of the completed marriage licence (Transmitted to the offices of the Registrar General of Ontario via Canada Post Priority; in the event of postal disruption, an additional fee will need to be imposed to cover the cost of commercial courier).