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On WeddingWire since 2020

Last update: January 2024

Congratulations! You've made the big decision to get married!!

Are you looking for an experienced wedding officiant with 5-star Google reviews?

Someone who has worked with couples from all kinds of backgrounds and ages in many different settings?

I will help you make your wedding ceremony personal and special. That's my promise to both of you.

Together, we can plan a ceremony you will cherish forever. I am a licensed marriage officiant by the Province of Ontario and work across all of Ottawa and the entire Capitol Region, including Barrhaven, Stittsville, Orleans, Napean, Kanata and even as far away as Carleton Place.

Maybe you just want to complete the marriage paperwork right now? My fee for this basic service is $300incl. HST. It can be done right in my home office in Old Ottawa South.

My fee for a wedding ceremony is $400 incl. HST for Monday through Thursday. The weekend costs are $450.

Please contact me today! Check my website, www.drnickmdiv.org and my reviews. No faith, all faiths, all languages, cultural backgrounds and 2SLGBTQ+ most welcome!! I look forward to meeting you.

Frequently asked questions

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

Civil union
Single religion
Interfaith ceremony
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?

$250

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$150

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

$100
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100% Recommended by couples
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Sabrina T. Sent on 22/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant

I can’t say enough good things about Nick! He was super easy to work with, made us feel very comfortable and very friendly! My husband and I got married this august 2023 and wanted a short ceremony. He was so flexible and last min rolled with my last min changes to the vows. When I was looking for a officiant I wanted someone who wasn’t pushy and had this soft spoken voice and nick really hit all of our wants. He sent us some examples of vows, and took the time to have a conversation before the wedding to get to know my husband and I. Nick was located in Toronto but now has moved to Ottawa and he has continued to officiait so if anyone is looking for a amazing, easy going, professional officiant look no further!

Nick thank you for making our visions come true it was for sure less stressful having you there to guide us.
Kathleen
Kathleen V. Sent on 28/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A warm & calming presence on what can be a stressful day

Nick officiated our wedding in August of 2022 and he was such a pleasure to work with. He gave us the confidence that everything would go smoothly on our day and really catered the experience to us as people and the tone we were trying to set for our wedding day. He answered emails very quickly and met with us over zoom calls before the ceremony. Once we were standing up there, he had such a calming presence it was easy to tune out the stress of the situation and focus on my partner. Thank you, Nick!
Christian
Christian B. Sent on 10/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommended

Very positive, open-minded, adaptable, and great sense of humour.
Kristin
Kristin A. Sent on 24/04/2021
5 out of 5 rating

It was a very beautiful and intimate ceremony

Nick is very professional and open minded. We prefered more of a celtic/pagan cerwmony and it qas absolutely beautiful. His words were heartfelt and clear. Would highly recommend.
Neha
Neha Sent on 16/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

Nick was a pleasure to work with. He was very accommodating when we had to postpone our ceremony a couple times due to various reasons. Our wedding was cancelled in May due to Covid so we had a small backyard ceremony which Nick officiated. He was so kind and friendly, it didn't feel like we met him for the first time. Also, he followed all social distancing protocols and ensured we had a safe but fun wedding. He was very communicative throughout the process and answered all my questions. Highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for an officiant! We couldn't have gotten married without him during these Covid times and I'd be forever grateful he was able to marry us. Thank you Nick!!
Ashish
Ashish G. Sent on 06/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Courteous, Professional & Flexible

Nick was kind enough to come to our apartment to hold our wedding according to the provincial and federal rules of social distancing. Apart from that, he was very courteous and ensured that everyone present (people attending virtually included) were able to hear everything clearly and participate. He is organized and very flexible if you communicate clearly. I would highly recommend him for any wedding ceremony as he is very reliable!
Matthew
Matthew R. Sent on 14/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

A warm welcome to starting our new life together

Having Dr. Nick be our officiant during the difficult time of COVID-19 was a warm welcome to starting our new life together. Dr. Nick was very professional and together we made the proper arrangements to handle the social distancing requirements outlined by the government for COVID-19. When he arrived, his warm character reassured us that this was a moment we would share for the rest of our lives. I would 100% recommend Dr. Nick for anyone requiring an officiant.
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Jonathan G. Sent on 26/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional & customizable cero

Working with Nick was amazing! He worked with us to create our perfect ceremony. Would 100% recommend Nick.
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Melody Sent on 30/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant to work with!

Nick did a wonderful job officiating our wedding. Very professional and easy to talk to. He is extremely helpful when it comes to planning the logistics of your ceremony. Our ceremony was short but very sweet. It was so memorable especially the Celtic hand fasting ceremony. The meaning behind it is absolutely beautiful. Would highly recommend Nick for his amazing services!
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Rajh B. Sent on 16/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely ceremony, highly recommended

Nick was really thorough with the process from the beginning until the end with explaining everything to us. He went over and beyond to assist us with the music setup for our intimate ceremony. We loved all aspects of the ceremony and Nick's wonderful words of wisdom. Thank you very much for being a part of our incredible journey and starting the next chapter of our lives.
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Dr. Nick  Overduin
Dr. Nick Overduin
Wedding Officiant

In short, I'm a semi-retired clergyman who has successfully worked with hundreds of individuals and families. Please visit my website for more detailed information about my professional background.

I earned my Doctorate in Philosophy at Trent University But, don’t worry, I never have and don’t plan to ever sound like an absent-minded philosopher!

I am never in a hurry. I have no personal agenda or beliefs to promote. Your point of view is the only thing that matters.

You may wonder, why are you doing this work, Nick? Thanks for asking the question. I have loved working in the churches and organizations I have served, including as a university chaplain. At age 63, I now wish to focus most of my time on academic work. But, I do still feel very passionate about meeting people at the most important times of their lives. That is why I continue to officiate at weddings and funerals.

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69 Cameron Avenue K1S 0W8 Ottawa (Ontario)

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