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Located in Penetanguishene, Ontario, Rev. Joanne DeGasperis is a Ceremonialist, a licensed wedding officiant in Ontario and a non-traditional minister who specializes in creating memorable ceremonies for soon-to-be-married couples. She is an award winning officiant who will be honoured to preside over the most important day of your lives, creating something truly special.

Services offered

From traditional wedding ceremonies to handfasting and commitment ceremonies, Rev. Joanne DeGasperis's 18 years of experience and warm and inviting presence will make everyone understand how meaningful your union is. She offers licensed officiant services, allows couples' own vows and premarital counseling.

Other services

Rev. Joanne DeGasperis also offers other services which include:

  • Vow renewals
  • Baptisms
  • Children's naming ceremonies
  • Funerals
  • Celebrations of life and memorials
  • House blessings
  • Counselling
  • Spiritual guidance
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Frequently asked questions

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Civil union
Interfaith ceremony
Non-religious
Vow renewal
Ceremony rehearsal

What services do you provide?

Licensed
Allow couple' own vows
Premarital counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
No denomination
Earth-based
Pagan

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$500

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

If you offer pre-marital counseling, what is the starting price for (per session)?

$85
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100% Recommended by couples
Jaclyn
Jaclyn D. Sent on 09/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Forever Grateful

Rev. Joanne helped my new husband and I elope on January 13th. We are expecting a child in April and wanted to get married before he comes. Joanne made that possible. Her flexibility and responsiveness was near immediate, making this last minute wish come true. We still plan on having a wedding in a year or two, however Joanne was able to make this moment just precious enough. We will be forever grateful to her, to making an exciting year in our lives all that much better. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Mr. & Mrs. Desjardins. Xoxo
Melissa
Melissa M. Sent on 03/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A joy to work with

We had such a wonderful experience working with Joanne. She was extremely professional and thoughtful. She helped us to organize our vague ideas of what we wanted for a ceremony into something cohesive, personal, and beautiful. She was very flexible, and incorporated our specific requests (a bilingual ceremony that was also short) without a problem. It made the whole process so easy. Highly recommend.
Brad
Brad W. Sent on 17/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

One of a kind, supportive, and caring- the perfect officiant!

We searched various websites and forums for reviews on different officiants and while there was lots out there, Joanne just had such glowing reviews. After reaching out I just knew we made the right decision, Joanne worked with us at every step leading into the wedding. Joanne was so supportive and helped us stay on track despite us being pretty overwhelmed by everything! Joanne provided loads of options and materials for us to choose from and helped us design the perfect ceremony.

This leads us to the ceremony, Joanne was so bubbly, supportive and happy- truly a testimony to her and her career choice. The wedding ceremony was perfect, she supported us while we got through our vows, and guided us through with grace and amazing energy.

If you’re considering Joanne, let me tell you it’s a no brainer- you’ll thank yourself later, she’s truly one of a kind and has found her calling. Everyone who attended commented saying it was by far the most positive/unique/intimate ceremony experience they’re encountered!

Thank you Joanne!
Scott
Scott C. Sent on 26/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant!

We made the decision to have a family member officiate our wedding, however Joanne was there to support and make it official the day of for the signing of the license. She was amazing through the process from beginning to end, providing support to us and our family member who ran the ceremony. Communication was fantastic, and we knew we were in great hands from the get go. Highly reccomend!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 04/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful officiant

She did such a great job helping us through the process of what we wanted her to say as we had no idea really lol she had samples to choose from and was great with rescheduling die to COVID twice!
Jasen
Jasen V. Sent on 28/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony

We could not have been happier to have Rev.Joanne DeGasperis join us for wedding. The interaction with the entire group at the ceremony from Joanne truly made it an unique and unforgettable experience.
Ashley
Ashley W. Sent on 03/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The most wonderful wedding officiant!!!

Joanne brought a beautiful warmth and joy to our hand fasting, her services are well above and beyond and her role in our hand fasting is as much a fond memory as the rest of it. Her suggestions were incredibly helpful as she helped us shape our handfasting, she helped explain what needed explaining, smoothed the wrinkles and made sense of it all to our guests all the while making them and us smile. I couldnt recomend her services more highly. Warm regards and thank you again for everything Joanne, you're the best!

Thank you so much!
Conner and Ashley!
Bobby
Bobby S. Sent on 04/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, inclusive, personalized ceremony

Joanne was amazing to work with from start to finish. She really took the time to get to know us as a couple and create a ceremony that was so personal and beautiful to us. It was important to me that we work with someone who runs an inclusive business and Joanne does just that! She focuses on love and partnership and on customizing every piece of the ceremony. Thank you Joanne for creating the most loving service I have ever heard! ❤️
Shauna
Shauna P. Sent on 25/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Day of My Life

Joanne was always so helpful with the whole process and was always there to answer any questions I or my husband had before, during, and even after the wedding.

I was told by guests that our ceremony was nothing like they had ever been too and it was so great to hear that. The readings were beautiful and she was able to have everyone apart of the wedding and everyone attending the wedding engaged the entire time.

Thank you for being a part of the best day of my life.
Christie
Christie H. Sent on 16/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Personal and professional

Joanne has the kindest heart and really works very hard to create such a special ceremony for your big day, my husband and I are so pleased with the ceremony she wrote for us and how personal she made it. Thankyou so much Joanne! ❤
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