Based in Toronto, Ontario, Jonny Belinko is an authorized wedding officiant who specializes in performing both secular and spiritual ceremonies for loving couples in Toronto and the surrounding areas. Jonny believes each ceremony needs to reflect the values and bond of love two people share. He is a fantastic speaker who is spiritually connected and will make your ceremony a memorable one.
Experience
Jonny Belinko holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Environmental Science from Trent University. He has also studied yoga and the spirituality of Eastern culture and philosophy, offering a mind, body and spirit connection to performing ceremonies.
Services offered
Jonny adapts his ceremonies to agnostic and non-denominational affiliations, focusing on a spiritual expression that is diverse. The services he offers include personalizing ceremonies to allow a couple's own vows and licensed services.
Jonny was our Officiant during our recent wedding and truly, we couldn't be happier. We first reached out to him before the pandemic to plan our October 2020 wedding. As the months rolled on and our world was forever changed....and changed again....and again we made more than a few changes to our wedding plans - location, times, set-up, itinerary and with each necessary flex and pivot, Jonny calmly bended and twisted with us. He was quick to respond, always calm, funny, patient and interested and made us feel like we were all that our union was all that mattered....and in the end, he was so very right. We had a small intimate ceremony - broadcast to 200+ others in their homes - and Jonny "stuck the landing" - taking us through a ceremony that was equal parts sweet, funny and "us" (never mind Legal lol). Our many real and virtual guests had nothing but praise for the quality of his work. We are having a party and vow renewal at some time with our nearest and dearest when this pandemic is a memory and even though we do not "need" him as we are already legally married, we sure to want his positive energy and calm to continue to centre us in love and laughter! Thank you, Jonny!
Sent on 15/10/2020
Pamela
· Married on 02/10/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Helpful, Approachable and Courteous Officiant
Jonny Belinko is a very kind, courteous and helpful officiant.
Given we got married in the middle of the pandemic, it was very stressful in many ways, but Jonny made it so much easier on us. He was always available to answer questions by email, text or phone call.
He made the process very smooth and easy on us. The ceremony he provided for us was so perfect for us that we barely even needed to alter anything and even the little changes we did make, Jonny was right on it for us.
Also, for anyone in the same boat of having a wedding impacted by the pandemic and restrictions and wary of social distancing because of vulnerable family and friends - he was very respectful of keeping his distance. We had an indoor wedding and he stayed requisite space of 6ft from ourselves and our guests and kindly wore a mask when he had to come close to us and our witnesses when signing the paper work. He also offered the opportunity for us to sign the paperwork before the ceremony so we could have more space and limit contact and made sure to remind us all to have our own pens to limit contact in that way, as well.
Before our ceremony, Jonny had officiated at a wedding where I was a bridesmaid late in 2019. My friend also recommended him so highly and glowingly told me that he was one of the best parts of their day because he made everything so easy on them and helped them both relax.
If you are looking for a helpful, but very easy going and approachable officiant, he’s your guy! We can’t thank him enough for making our ceremony so simple and calm, (and in the middle of some really trying times!).
Sent on 29/08/2020
Brittni
· Married on 04/07/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Excellent!
Jonny was absolutely wonderful. The ceremony that he prepared for us was beautiful, thoughtfully written and personalized. He was extremely responsive and flexible, making working with him super easy. Thanks for everything, Jonny!
Sent on 18/09/2019
Marc S.
· Married on 20/06/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
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5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
A perfect ceremony
Jonny was responsible, punctual, and flexible, and he provided the custom ceremony that we both wanted. Perfect for our needs. We're sure he can do the same for you.
Sent on 22/06/2020
Rachael
· Married on 07/03/2020
5.0
Quality of service:
5.0
Responsiveness:
5.0
Value:
5.0
Flexibility:
5.0
Professionalism:
5.0
Quick, romantic, sentimental
Jonny was everything we wanted and more. He helped make our ceremony as personal as possible. He spoke so well and helped us through our vows amazingly, even with our hiccups. I would suggest him to anyone who asks for a referral! He was everything and more! Thank you
