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Last update: March 2025
Nancy Arsenault (she/her) is a licensed wedding officiant based in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Known for her creativity, compassion, and meticulous attention to detail, she’ll collaborate with you to learn your story, your dreams for your wedding, and create a ceremony that honours your beliefs and personalities.
Whether your celebration is grand or intimate, held at a wedding venue, in your backyard, on top of a mountain, in a vineyard, your toes in the sand on our of our beautiful shorlines, Nancy will be by your side every step of the way. Your ceremony is the heart of your special day, and ensuring it’s an unforgettable, inclusive experience that resonates deeply with you is her goal.
She offers three types of ceremonies. The "Perfectly Planned" Ceremony comes with all the bells and whistles and she works with our to customize your ceremony! The "Simply Sweet" option is for a maximum of 30 people and is perfect for backyard weddings, and people looking for smaller, yet fabulous ceremonies. The "Make it Legal" is the legal quickie with the two people being married and their witnesses, the ulitimate no-fuss option. Nancy is happy to conduct wedding ceremonies of any size from large and extravagant to tiny and intimate
Love & Joy Island Ceremonies is a wedding officiant located in Comox, British Columbia and serving the communities of Comox, Cumberland, Courtenay, Bates Beach, Black Creek, Bowser, Buckley Bay, Deep Bayx, Fanny Bay, Little River, Merville, Miracle Beach, Mount Washington, Oyster River, Royston, Shelter Point, Saratoga Beach, Seal Bacy and Union Bay. With compensation for time and travel, she will consider ceremonies outside her catchment area.
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Nancy Arsenault (elle/il) est une officiante de mariage agréée établie dans la vallée de Comox, sur l'île de Vancouver. Reconnue pour sa créativité, sa compassion et son souci du détail, elle collaborera avec vous pour connaître votre histoire, vos rêves pour votre mariage et créer une cérémonie qui honore vos croyances et vos personnalités.
Que votre célébration soit grandiose ou intime, qu'elle ait lieu dans un lieu de mariage, dans votre cour, au sommet d'une montagne, dans un vignoble, les orteils dans le sable sur l'un de nos magnifiques rivages, Nancy sera à vos côtés à chaque étape du processus. Votre cérémonie est le cœur de votre journée spéciale, et son objectif est de faire en sorte qu'elle soit une expérience inoubliable et inclusive qui résonne profondément avec vous.
Elle propose trois types de cérémonies. La cérémonie « parfaitement planifiée » comprend tous les éléments nécessaires et elle travaille avec vous pour personnaliser votre cérémonie ! L'option « Simply Sweet » est pour un maximum de 30 personnes et est parfaite pour les mariages dans l'arrière-cour, et les personnes qui recherchent des cérémonies plus petites, mais fabuleuses. L'option « Make it Legal » est une cérémonie légale rapide avec les deux personnes qui se marient et leurs témoins, l'option ultime sans tracas. Nancy est heureuse de conduire des cérémonies de mariage de toutes tailles, des plus grandes et extravagantes aux plus petites et intimes.
Love & Joy Island Ceremonies est un célébrant de mariage situé à Comox, en Colombie-Britannique, qui dessert les communautés de Comox, Cumberland, Courtenay, Bates Beach, Black Creek, Bowser, Buckley Bay, Deep Baym, Fanny Bay, Little River, Merville, Miracle Beach, Mount Washington, Oyster River, Royston, Shelter Point, Saratoga Beach, Seal Bacy et Union Bay. Moyennant une compensation pour le temps passé et les déplacements, elle acceptera de célébrer des cérémonies en dehors de sa zone de compétence.
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Hi, I'm Nancy and I'd love of officiate your wedding!
Your wedding is more than just a ceremony – it’s the beginning of your forever story, and I’m here to make it unforgettable. Whether your vision is an intimate backyard celebration, a dreamy sandy beach, a romantic sailboat adventure, or a mountaintop moment, I’ll craft a ceremony as unique as your love.
With a background managing a historic wedding venue that hosted over 50 weddings a year, I’m well-versed in everything from simple, private affairs to grand, Cinderella-style events. It’s your day, and you deserve a ceremony that reflects your story, your way.
Based in the beautiful Comox Valley, I bring warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm to every wedding. With years of experience in tourism, education, writing, and public speaking, I’m ready to help you create a meaningful day filled with memories to last a lifetime.
Let’s connect and make your dream wedding a reality!
Areas Served: Bates Beach, Black Creek, Bowser, Buckley Bay, Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland, Deep Bay, Fanny Bay, Little River, Merville, Miracle Beach, Mount Washington, Oyster River, Royston, Shelter Point, Saratoga Beach, Seal Bay, Union Bay
With an additional travel fee, I'm happy to drive a little further to the communities and islands of: Campbell River, Dunsmuir, Denman Island, Heriot Bay, Hornby Island, Mud Bay, Quadra Island, Quathiaski Cove, Qualicum Beach, and Parksville.
Inquire today and lets have an exploratory conversation!