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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!
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 22/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Margaret and Sam, Sarnia, September 2026

We are so happy we chose Chris as our officiant! Right from the start, he brought such a wonderful sense of fun and calm to the process. We loved how he involved us in creating our ceremony and, ultimately, how beautifully he brought our story to life.

Chris is professional, calm, quick-witted, funny, and just an all-around wonderful person to work with. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant and would wholeheartedly recommend him!
Georgia
Georgia Sent on 20/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

September 2026

Christopher was amazing to work with from start to finish. The way he is able to weave your personal love story into a beautiful ceremony is a true talent. Christpoher was easily reachable throughout the planning process, open to suggestions and helps guide you through the legal parts of the marriage process. We truly could not more highly recommend Christopher as an officiant.
JM Depoala
Jm Depoala Sent on 16/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A meaningful and personalized ceremony

We honestly didn’t realize how important an officiant would be when we first started planning our wedding. After attending a wedding where the ceremony just didn’t quite hit the mark, we quickly realized how much the right officiant can change the entire feel of the day. Thankfully, some close friends referred us to Chris, and from our very first conversation, we knew he was the perfect fit for us.

Chris took the time to really get to know us. His questionnaires and ideas helped us figure out exactly what we wanted our ceremony to feel like, and he captured our personalities and our story so perfectly. It was heartfelt and emotional, but also fun and lighthearted — exactly what we wanted.

He even sent us the full script ahead of time so we could make sure everything felt right, and then delivered it even better than we imagined. His timing, pauses and delivery made such a difference.

After the ceremony, so many of our guests came up to us and commented on how beautiful and personal it was. That meant so much to us.

Chris, thank you for making such an important part of our wedding feel so incredibly personal and special. We are so happy we found you and would recommend you without hesitation!
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

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