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On WeddingWire since 2021

Last update: August 2026

Chris Blake is a wedding officiant based in Stratford, Ontario. As part of the Humanist Association of Canada, Chris strives to help couples from all walks of life. With his warm presence and clear voice, he works to make every couple's ceremony one to remember.

Services Offered

Chris Blake customizes each ceremony to best suit all nearlywed needs and wants. His scripts range from short and informal to featuring various traditions and rituals. During your planning process, Chris will schedule multiple one-on-one meetings to make sure each part of your ceremony matches your unique vision and style. He can also be present during the rehearsal to make sure everything goes according to plan. Chris is happy to travel to venues throughout London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Goderich, and the surrounding areas. Destination wedding services are also available to accommodate any person's dream day.

Frequently asked questions

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

Non-religious
Vow renewal
Ceremony rehearsal

What services do you provide?

Licensed
Allow couple' own vows

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Baha'i faith
Buddhist
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No denomination
Orthodox christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Earth-based
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Pagan
Shinto
Taoist
Unitarian
Sikhism

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$645

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$75
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Reviews for Chris Blake

Madison
Madison Sent on 08/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Officiant!!

Chris Blake made our ceremony personal, fun, and memorable. We were looking for an officiant who could balance a unique-to-us, personable, but meaningful and memorable ceremony.

Chris sent us a draft of his ceremony script, with a variety of options for additional readings, examples and tips for writing personal vows, and took any questions or change requests without issue to incorporate them and make the ceremony more personal to us. We were fully involved every step which alleviated any anxiety and stress about the ceremony.

Chris joined us for our rehearsal where we practiced and went over any last minute questions. The day of the wedding Chris came by and chatted with us, sharing a reminder that this is our day and to live in the moment and take in the day. Chris was a very grounding presence the day of the wedding, and we couldn’t have imagined any other officiant making our ceremony as special as Chris did.

We received so many compliments on how personal and special the ceremony felt to us, including the special reading Chris did, and we couldn’t agree more. It was beautiful and reflected us so well as a couple. THANK YOU CHRIS!
Paige
Paige Sent on 26/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional Officiant!!

Christopher Blake made our wedding ceremony beyond memorable. He got to know us so well before that it felt very personal and made uniquely for us. He also delivered our story, and proceedings exceptionally! Chris threw in some special touches to the script that made it sentimental to us. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant, and our family and friends agreed - we had many, many compliments from people about how wonderful Christopher was!! Not only is he incredible to stand up with, but he is a genuine person who loves love!! His kindness is so obvious in the way that he makes everyone around him feel.Thank you very much for making the ceremony of our dreams happen… even with the rain!!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 29/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly who we needed for our day!!

We are so happy that we had Christopher officiate our wedding! He made sure to deliver a ceremony that was both personal to us, and entertaining to our guests. We received many compliments on how enjoyable the ceremony was. Christopher is organized and communicated very well through the lead up to the wedding, making it a very stress-free part of the planning. We are so happy with how things went and highly recommend Christopher!
C
Caroline Sent on 23/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A phenomenal officiant!

Chris officiated our friends’ wedding a few years ago, and we were so impressed by the emotional and engaging ceremony he created. As soon as we began planning our own wedding, we knew Chris was someone we wanted to work with.

From start to finish, Chris was a pleasure to work with. He was warm, incredibly responsive, and helped guide us in creating a ceremony that truly reflected our unique story. The ceremony ended up being our favourite part of the entire wedding day, and our guests had nothing but wonderful things to say about it.

We are so grateful to have had Chris as our officiant and would highly recommend his services to any couple looking for a meaningful and memorable ceremony.
K
Kris Sent on 22/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Chris Blake - Officiant

Chris was an amazing officiant from our first meeting call right through to the wedding. We felt our ceremony reflected us as a couple well. Chris wrote and delivered the ceremony from the heart and it was the furthest thing from a generic copy/ paste. This was mainly due to Chris learning about our history and making the ceremony truly ours. Thanks for being a huge part of our special day!
Kate
Kate Sent on 27/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Officiant

Our ceremony was absolutely perfect, and we couldn’t have asked for a better officiant. From our very first conversation, Chris made us feel comfortable, heard, and genuinely cared for. He was so helpful and supportive during the planning process, providing suggestions and resources to make our day feel so special.
Chris provided such a calming presence the day of the wedding. It was so nice to have his support and guidance on such a emotional day. We felt at ease knowing he was guiding the ceremony.
The ceremony felt heartfelt and beautifully delivered, so many of our guests commented on how it was so personal to our story and how much it matched our relationship. The ceremony was so fun and uplifting, such a great way to start our marriage.
We are so thankful for Chris and his calm presence, professionalism, and warmth that made the entire experience stress-free and memorable. We’re so grateful he was part of our wedding day and would recommend him to any couple without hesitation!
Devan
Devan Sent on 25/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Spring 2026 Wedding

Christopher did an outstanding job officiating our wedding in spring of 2026. From start to finish, he was professional, organized, and incredibly thoughtful in how he conducted our ceremony. He created a ceremony that felt personal, meaningful, and perfectly suited to us as a couple.

His calm presence, polished delivery, and attention to detail made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. We received so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful and engaging the ceremony was.

We could not have asked for a better officiant and would highly recommend Christopher to any couple looking for someone professional, genuine, and truly dedicated to making their wedding day special.

— Sabheen & Devan

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 21/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful, personalized ceremony

Chris performed our wedding ceremony and we could not have been more pleased with the care and personalized attention he dedicated to our day. We first met Chris after he performed my sister and brother-in-law's ceremony at their wedding. We absolutely loved his presence and the way he told the story of their relationship to all those in attendance. We knew we wanted the same when it was out turn. Without hesitation, we contacted Chris. Throughout every step of the process, Chris was a joy to work with. His communication is clear, thorough, and prompt. He makes meaningful effort to connect with couples to learn about them, their relationship, and takes all of this information to weave into an absolutely beautiful ceremony. He worked with all of our special requests and even sent us copies of his script so that we could make revisions/suggestions. It felt like we were so intricately involved in each step of the process-- as much or as little as we wanted. I can say with absolute certainty that Chris does not make 'copy and paste' ceremonies. Every line was about us and for us. More than that, Chris had a way of blending information in ways that were engaging, interesting, heartfelt, and funny! My husband and I love to laugh and we certainly got to enjoy that during our ceremony... and so did our guests. We had countless people approach us afterwards to tell us that this was the best ceremony they had ever heard and that is all thanks to Chris. If you are looking for someone to make your day feel like YOUR day, Chris can achieve that for you. We recommend him without hesitation and know that all his future couples will be so pleased with his service. Thank you Chris!

Sarah and Kain
Erica
Erica Sent on 23/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful and personal.

Chris was wonderful. He fit in with our family and made our day very special. We had an unexpected delay and he was kind and gracious while we waited. Never making us feel bad for the delay. What he had written for us fit us perfectly. Great speaking voice. Very organized. I highly highly recommend hiring Chris Blake for your wedding. Best decision we made.
Hailley
Hailley Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Matthew and Hailley

Chris gave us a once in a lifetime experience. We loved the ceremony and our guests loved it as well. It was perfectly formed to our story and personality. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you much from Matthew and Hailley.
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Kitchener/Waterloo/London N4Z1A1 Stratford (Ontario)

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