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Married By Cole

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About

Married By Cole is a Alberta appointed wedding officiant based in Calgary. Cole Hofstra is the outgoing and energetic personality behind Married By Cole, and he makes it his mission to craft beautiful and bespoke occasions of commitment and love. This celebrant enjoys cultivating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere so that happy couples can cherish an unforgettable ceremony.

Services Offered

Cole likes to help to-be-weds craft their own personalized vows, and he works closely with them to perfect the words and the delivery. By doing this, he is able to create a meaningful experience that truly honours the fact that two people have decided to come together in unity. As such, each couple can authentically express their emotions in a relaxed way. Cole enjoys creating a ceremony that everyone can enjoy, and this means that the “I do” moment is treated with the gravitas and respect it truly deserves. Typically, Married By Cole can preside over events that last from less than half an hour up to a whole hour. This means that Cole can be versatile and flexible with the way he structures the layout and flow of the moment. Ultimately, his goal is to provide clients with a once-in-a-lifetime spectacle that reflects the distinction of the day.

Highlights

Wedding Types

Civil union, single religion, interfaith ceremony, non-religious, vow renewal, ceremony rehearsal

Officiant Services

Licensed, allow couple' own vows

Religious Affiliations

Agnostic, buddhist, baptist, catholic, no denomination, earth-based, taoist

Wedding Services Starting Price

$375

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On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100

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

$15
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    Cassie C. Married on 17/03/2023
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    Cole was the best!

    We had such an amazing ceremony done by Cole! You can tell that he really has a passion for love and creating a unique experience for every couple. He really took the time to use what we told him to create a completely personalized experience. We had many people laughing and commenting on the awesome little tidbits that he added about each of us that made it truly special.

    Married By Cole's reply:

    You are as very welcome! It was great to work with you and create a unique ceremony for your celebration. The hand fasting was a fun and wonderful experience as well!
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    Jenny W. Married on 04/11/2022
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    The best commissioner for a fun, laugh-out-loud ceremony

    Cole was phenomenal during our wedding ceremony. We provided detailed responses to his questionnaire and in-return we had the most amazing wedding vows. 10/10 would recommend asa wedding commisioner!
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    Manuel C. Married on 12/10/2022
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    Cole is the best :)

    Cole ceremony, speech and energy need to be rated higher that 5 stars. I come from a Spanish speaking family and Cole made an effort to make sure everyone understood the ceremony. He added some Spanish sections and also sent the speech ahead of time for us to translate and had it ready for our family.

    His speech was beautiful and insightful. It seemed like he knew us for a long time and made the ceremony fun and energetic. We could not be happier!!

    SUMMARY:
    Only one word can describe Cole's ceremony: AWESOME
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    Sandra Married on 28/09/2022
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    Best Day Ever!

    When we decided to elope to a mountain top in Kananaskis our Photographers introduced us to Cole. An officiant extraordinaire! Cole not only hiked up a mountainside with us but had a special organic system that made our special day feel so personal to us alone. I don’t want to share to much for anyone looking for that special touch. However, we loved what Cole create so much that we asked for a copy of his speech. I can personally guarantee not one will be a like. There’s a reason why he makes it so special and personal. We felt like we were being married by a dearest friend. I could not have asked for a better person/officiant to marry the love of my life.
    Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Love Sandra & Aaron
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    Philip S. Married on 23/09/2022
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    Thoughtful, Cordial, Fun -- Cole is Great!

    Cole was such a wonderful person to lead our wedding ceremony! In addition to his especially thoughtful words, he really took my partner and me into full consideration. He took the time to get to know us and tailor our ceremony to our particularities and dynamic. Cole was also great company on the hike, and his simultaneously cordial and enthusiastic energy was a perfect complement to our beautiful surroundings. If you're looking to have a ceremony in a stunning location, lead by somebody who really takes you and your partner into full consideration, and is also a great writer and personality, Cole is absolutely the person for you.
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    Rachel L. Married on 22/09/2022
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    Best of the Best

    Cole created the perfect ceremony for us. He really took the time to get to know us as a couple and individuals to deliver a personal experience that was beautiful, funny, and lighthearted, exactly what we had hoped for. We had so many guests tell us how much they loved his performance and I would recommend him to anyone and everyone looking for their officiant!! Cole, you're a master of your craft and thank you so much for being part of our big day!!
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    Sharlee Married on 17/09/2022
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    Fantastic!

    Cole really made our day! We received so much positive feedback from our ceremony, everyone was so impressed how personalized it was to our individual habits/quirks, and our lifestyles.
    We really appreciated the flexibility of incorporating our own thoughts and feelings into a more traditional "repeat after me" type of ceremony. It was the perfect balance. Cole's ability to tug at the heartstrings and cause a few giggles creates a memorable experience for you & your guests. Highly recommended.
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    Vassilia A. Married on 09/09/2022
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    Perfectly married by Cole

    Thank you so much Cole, for the unique, modern and entertaining ceremony that we had. Cole was professional and easy to work with from the start. We didn’t have a lot in mind for the ceremony but we knew we wanted a modern, non-denominational, mixed cultured, young and vibrant ceremony of two equals and that’s exactly what we got with Cole. Once again, thank you. If you are looking for an officiant that can make your ceremony fit your unique needs, you have found him!
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    Kayla S. Married on 24/07/2022
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    Beautiful Ceremony

    Cole was simply amazing. From his detailed questionnaire, he was able to put together a ceremony that was able to capture our relationship. I would have never guessed that was our first face to face meeting with Cole. He had a great energy about himself and really made our ceremony full of love and laughter. Would highly recommend Cole and his services!
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    Sarah T. Married on 16/07/2022
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    Charming, funny and well versed

    Cole does amazing work! Starting with a personalized experience created through the use of a detailed but very relevant questionnaire. Cole's inquiries meant that our special day was unique to us and that important details were able to be added to truly make our ceremony one to remember. On top of a wonderful guided ceremony Cole was also extremely personable, funny and even adaptive when our 2 year old made some interruptions. If you want an upbeat and professional experience choose Cole! Thank you again!

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Meet the team

Cole Hofstra
Cole Hofstra
Owner and Officiant

Hi my name is Cole Hofstra and I am extreamly excited about potentailly working with you on your wedding ceremony.

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