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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.

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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
Buddhist
Baptist
Catholic
No denomination
Earth-based
Taoist

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.
30-60 mins.

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$375

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

Reviews for Married By Cole

Candice
Candice Sent on 17/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

All You Need is Cole

Cole will forever hold a special place in our hearts and he’s at the top of the list of the most meaningful choices we made for our wedding day. From the moment we chose him to officiate, we felt it was right and he exceeded every hope we had.
We dreamed of a ceremony that felt simple, deeply personal and filled with genuine laughter - something that truly reflected us. Cole understood that completely and brought it to life in the most beautiful way. He struck the perfect balance between heartfelt and joyful, creating moments that felt intimate, authentic and unforgettable.
He didn’t just officiate our wedding, he made it extraordinary. He set the tone for the entire day and made it feel so special, so warm and so full of love. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful he was, they absolutely adored him.
Choosing Cole was one of the best decisions we made. Anyone would be incredibly lucky to have him be part of such an important moment in their lives.
Samantha
Samantha Sent on 25/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST officiant

Cole was truly amazing. We only met with him briefly a couple of times and completed a simple questionnaire, but the way he put our relationship into words was incredible. So many of our guests asked how long we had known him because it felt like he had known us forever. He was personable, engaging, and kept everyone involved throughout the ceremony. We were genuinely blown away by how perfectly he captured our story. I could not recommend him enough!
Denise
Denise Sent on 22/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A wee Scottish adventure 🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Cole! What a star you are. To think that we had only met you once via video from the other side of the world is so crazy, considering the beautiful ceremony you conducted for us. Your words read like they had been written by an old friend and we will cherish them forever.
You were such a fun addition to our wee elopement and we will always remember meeting you in a dark carpark at 5am to go hiking to the most special spot to say our vows. From watching the stars as we started, to sharing a dram before the sun came up, you were the perfect adventure celebrant to share our biggest adventure yet.
To anyone reading this, if you want a super chilled out, personal and fun wedding then Cole is your guy. Everything was so laid back and easy and just how it should be.
Remember to visit us in Scotland one day for that dram.🥃 Slainte from the Highands
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 03/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cole was Amazing

Cole was nothing short of amazing and lived up to everything we could've dreamed of. He takes the information you've given and builds a beautiful story just like he's known you for years!
Kendra
Kendra Sent on 03/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Ceremony, Thanks to Cole

Honestly, this review could be summed up in one word: perfect. Cole was an absolute dream to work with—kind, professional, and incredibly easy to communicate with throughout the entire process. He brought such a fun and personable energy to our day and crafted a ceremony that felt uniquely “us.”

So many of our guests told us how beautifully the ceremony captured who we are as a couple—and we couldn’t agree more. It was heartfelt, thoughtful, and full of intention. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better officiant.
Justine
Justine Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Vincent and Justine Wedding May 2025

Cole Hofstra is the best officiant we’ve ever seen—and we’ve been to many weddings. We were so impressed after seeing him officiate a close family member’s ceremony that we immediately reached out to have him officiate our wedding, and it was one of the best decisions we could have made. Cole has a beautiful way with words—balancing heartfelt meaning with just the right touch of charm and humor. He made everyone feel welcome, and truly took the time to customize the ceremony to reflect who we are as a couple. It was personal, moving, and unforgettable—exactly what we had hoped for and more. All of our guests couldn’t stop complimenting him after the wedding—he has a natural gift for making every word resonate and every moment feel special.
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Becka Sent on 06/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10000/10 Recommend!

Our elopement was even more incredible than we could have ever imagined, with a huge thanks to Cole! Right from the beginning stages of planning, to the actual wedding day, Cole was incredibly friendly, professional, speedy with replying, and just overall wonderful to work with! Cole prepared the most incredible ceremony, he had us laughing, crying, and just loving every second. Out of all of the weddings we have attended, our ceremony felt like the most personalized to the couple that we’ve ever seen, it was beyond any of our expectations and we could not recommend Cole enough! Thank you Cole for taking the time to get to know us prior and truly personalizing and making our day incredible!
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Mykayla Sent on 27/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly highly recommend!

Highly highly recommend Cole!! He is absolutely incredible at what he does. Our wedding ceremony was on Jan 11th, 2025 and it was engaging, funny, loving, memorable, and perfect. His attention to detail and customization of the ceremony was next level. His energy and vibe is something we will forever be grateful for. All of our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing our ceremony was. Thank you Cole!
Naveenaa
Naveenaa Sent on 19/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The most magical ceremony!

Thank you so much to Cole for the ceremony of a lifetime - we got married in Dec 2024 and he did an absolutely spectacular job! Our ceremony was pure magic. We received so much positive feedback that we had the best officiant from our guests. Some of our guests said it was the best ceremony they had ever been to which was the highest compliment and Cole is to thank for it! We were certain Cole was the best fit for us after our first meeting with him, and rave reviews about him from our other vendors. Cole takes time to customize your ceremony and make it unique to you as a couple. He went beyond the extra mile with us as we wanted to incorporate some Hindu elements into our ceremony - walking around a fire pit, putting on a traditional necklace as well as a unity candle lighting. Cole was willing to work with us to make our vision a reality and helped us feel grounded throughout the experience. He is the best choice - through rain or shine, or in our case, snowfall. Thank you again - we will be sure to recommend Cole to any of our friends getting married!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 06/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

THE best officiant you’ll ever find!

Let me start with that I am speechless, I’m not even sure where to begin here.

Cole is literally the definition of the most perfect officiant.
The time and thought and customization he puts in to his ceremonies? Incomparable.
I mean this is the only time I’ve been married and the only time I plan to do it, but Cole stood out from the start, there was no other competition once I found him.
I honestly probably would have been prepared to change my wedding date had he not been available at that point.
Everyone raved about how amazing the ceremony was. I’m a nervous person and cried as soon as I started walking down the aisle. But the way Cole led the ceremony grounded me instantly, I felt so comfortable being up there and being able to focus in the moment with my now husband.
I lost my voice on my wedding day, but you wouldn’t have known with how smoothly the ceremony went because of Cole.
Cole, I don’t have the words to express my gratitude. Whenever we go ahead with a vow renewal I’ll be seeking you out, and of course I’ll be recommending you anyone that needs any officiant.

To anyone reading this review, don’t hesitate, you will have no regrets booking Cole, but you’ll likely have regrets not booking him!

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