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On WeddingWire since 2024
Last update: November 2026
Congratulations — you’re getting married!
And now… let’s plan your ceremony.
Whether you imagine something:
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Deeply personal, intimate & unique
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Spiritual, with tenderness & emotional depth
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Light-hearted, playful & full of laughter
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Or a wildly romantic adventure elopement for just the two of you
…we’ll bring it to life in a way that feels true to you.
As a licensed Wedding Officiant, seasoned speaker, and ceremony specialist, I collaborate closely with you (and your wedding team) to craft a celebration that honors your story, reflects your values, and feels unforgettable for everyone present.
Your relationship is extraordinary — your ceremony should be too.
Let’s create Your Connection for Life.
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Rev Shelley J Grant: Connection for Life Ceremonies
Serving Comox Valley & Vancouver Island
www.connectionforlife.com
yourconnectionforlife@gmail.com
Frequently Asked Questions:
What types of weddings do you officiate?
Spiritual, non-religious, interfaith and civil ceremonies, plus elopements, intimate gatherings, large family weddings, adventure and helicopter weddings, and legal-only ceremonies. All couples are warmly welcome.
What is your starting price?
Ceremonies start at $300 for a legal-only ceremony. Intimate ceremonies start at $400, Simply Sensational at $595, and my signature Complete Connection at $800. Friday and Saturday rates are slightly higher. 5% GST is extra.
Do you require a deposit?
Yes. A $200 deposit holds your date, and the balance is due one month before your ceremony.
What areas do you serve?
I’m based in the Comox Valley and officiate across Vancouver Island and the nearby islands, including Courtenay, Cumberland, Campbell River, Quadra and Hornby. Travel outside the Comox Valley is $0.75/km plus ferries.
Do you write a custom ceremony?
Yes, every ceremony is personalized. My signature ceremony is written entirely from scratch around your love story, using a questionnaire and a planning workshop to get to know you both.
Can you help with our vows?
Absolutely. I can help you write, edit and deliver your own vows, or you can choose from my curated collection.
Do you include rituals?
Yes: handfasting, ring warming, family blessings, community vows, unity rituals and cultural traditions. I love researching and honouring the traditions that matter to you.
Do you attend the rehearsal?
Yes, rehearsals are available as an add-on for $175. I highly recommend one for larger wedding parties.
Do you handle the legal paperwork?
Yes. I’m licensed to solemnize marriages in BC, and I complete and file all paperwork with BC Vital Statistics promptly after your ceremony.
Can you provide witnesses?
Yes, for elopements and legal-only ceremonies, on request.
Do you offer adventure or remote-location ceremonies?
Yes! I’ve officiated helicopter weddings on mountaintops and ceremonies on remote beaches and islands. I partner with trusted helicopter outfitters, and I’m happy to go wherever your love story takes you.
Do you offer pre-marriage coaching?
Yes. I’m a Gmanttman-trained couples coach and offer pre-marriage coaching to help you build strong communication habits for the years ahead.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays fill first, often a year or more in advance. I’m now booking 2027.
What makes you different?
I bring together coaching, public speaking and storytelling. Couples and their guests often tell me it was the best ceremony they’ve ever attended. Over 40 couples married since 2024, all with five-star reviews.
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Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for Connection for Life - Weddings by Rev Shelley J Grant
Absolutely exceptional, a day we will never forget thanks to Shelley! Thanks for making our day so uniquely us!
She is everything we didn’t know we needed and more. We really appreciated her wedding workshops and cannot recommend the Complete Connection enough! She spent time really trying to figure out what type of ceremony we valued, and asked us many questions we would not have even considered without her. She helped us put together a timeline and made sure she thought of everything to make the day of very smooth so we wouldn’t have to worry about anything.
We opted for a non-traditional ceremony and Shelley did an amazing job helping us feel grounded and calm. She is an amazing speaker, and really just an amazing human that makes you feel warm and cared for. She truly values being apart of such a special day which just made it feel extra special for us and really helped calm our nerves.
She arrived early on our wedding day, and visited with each of us to see how we were feeling. She even helped to find our marriage license the morning of as we somehow forgot it buried in a box with the prior evening’s dinner excitement! Thanks for that Shelley! Crisis averted! Upon meeting Shelley you instantly feel calm and grounded. She really helped us feel present for our ceremony, which I will be forever grateful for. I’ll never forget the intention she carved into her words, and the love we felt with sharing our story with our closet friends and family members. It meant so much to have her there with us, helping us feel grounded, calm and present despite the nerves.
The ceremony was something I will never forget. Somehow so uniquely us through Shelley’s hard work and beautiful words. Intentional, emotional, loving, heartfelt, and unique.
Many of our friends and family members kept coming up to us after the ceremony asking how and where we had found Shelley. They all said what an amazing job she did intertwining our love story into our ceremony. How well spoken and calm she was, adding small bits of humor and heartfelt moments we will never forget.
If you are unsure what to do for your wedding ceremony give Shelley a call. You’ll know you have the right person providing the utmost care, love and support on such a special day. We are so sooooo grateful for you Shelley, thank you for making our day the most unforgettable. We will never forget you. ❤️
Rev Shelley Grant, The Industry Standard
Highly Recommend!
Wedding Ceremony
Absolutely magical!
She took the time to learn our love story and incorporated so many beautiful, thoughtful details that made the ceremony feel uniquely us. You could feel the love and intention she put into every word, and there were so many little touches that we will cherish forever.
What meant the most to us was all the extra effort she put into making our special day so memorable. She went above and beyond, and it truly did not go unnoticed. She helped create a ceremony that was not only beautiful, but deeply meaningful and filled with so much love. Even after the ceremony all of our guests complimented on how beautiful and special it was.
We are beyond grateful that she was the person who got to tell our story and marry us. We cannot thank her enough for everything she did to make our day so perfect. If you are looking for an officiant who will genuinely care about your story and go the extra mile to make your ceremony unforgettable, we could not recommend her more! Thank you Shelley!
Absolutely exceptional at every moment - couldn't recommend Shelley more!
One thing we especially appreciated was her attention to detail. Shelley didn’t just help us plan the ceremony — she helped us think through moments and logistics for the rest of the day, too, which made such a difference. She walked us through everything clearly, offered guidance we didn’t even know we needed, and made sure we felt confident and supported heading into our wedding day.
On the day itself, Shelley went above and beyond. She checked in with us throughout the morning, made sure we were feeling grounded and present, and helped calm those pre-ceremony nerves in the most genuine and caring way. It meant so much to have her there not only as an officiant, but as someone truly rooting for us.
The ceremony she created was perfect — heartfelt, personal, emotional, and very “us.” It felt so intentional and authentic, and we had so many guests tell us afterward how beautiful and unique it was.
We are so grateful for Shelley and couldn’t recommend her more. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and will help make your ceremony unforgettable, she is exceptional.
Excellent Officiant!
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As a Celebrant, I celebrate love. I celebrate what unites you as a couple in marriage, and as sovereign individuals choosing one another in love. I celebrate with you, for you, and honour your choosing - in love, truth and enduring connection.
My title of Revered speaks to a spiritual faith - minus any religious dogma. With it comes the freedom to express your beliefs in whatever ways are meaningful to you. This may be to simply hold the purity of love, respect and commitment as you choose each other in marriage.