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On WeddingWire since 2023

Nickel City Ceremonies provides all kinds of officiant services, and is always honoured and delighted to provide custom, personalized and modern legal wedding officiant services to the Sudbury, Ontario and District area. We aim to make your wedding service the most memorable part of your day! Let us know what you would like to do at your service to make it uniquely yours..

Your wedding should reflect your unique love story, and we will tailor your service so that it is meaningful, heartfelt and personal to you, your guests and friends..

You want to write your own vows? We can help. You want a special twist to your ceremony? We can do it! You want to have the ceremony at a special time or place? We can accommodate your needs.. Our ceremonies can range from traditional to modern and open approaches, and we welcome including new components to the ceremony.

Nickel City Ceremonies embraces Canada's diversity, including backgrounds, ethnicities, age, beliefs and sexual orientation.

You can contact Karen with any of the following below to discuss your unique ceremony:

Phone: 705-677-7455

Email:karen@nickelcityceremonies.ca

Website: https://nickelcityceremonies.ca/

Frequently asked questions

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

Civil union
Non-religious
Vow renewal

What services do you provide?

Licensed
Allow couple' own vows

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$350

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$125

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

$15
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Reviews for Nickel City Ceremonies

Megan
Megan Sent on 21/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 recommend

Karen made our ceremony feel so special! With it being our special day, there was a lot of anxiousness about the day to come.. as I walked in for my big walk down the isle, Karen’s calm and professional presence set a beautiful tone for our moment! She included some things about us in her speech and shared some things about the symbolism of our union.. everything was perfect! She also made time for a blanket ceremony to take place and then sealed our ceremonies with our first kiss. Karen is amazing at what she does and we 100% recommend using her for your wedding officiant! I’d also like to add she had a few jokes that were perfect to connect everyone in the room
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Laura Sent on 20/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

My Wedding Officiant

We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant! She went above and beyond to make our day truly special, from her warmth and professionalism to the personal touches that made the ceremony feel so meaningful. Everything about the experience felt seamless, caring, and joyful. We’re so grateful for her kindness and the effort she put into making our day perfect. Highly recommend!
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Riley Sent on 12/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Five stars

Karen did an amazing job with our wedding ceremony. She took the time to get to know us and made it personal. Our guests raved about her speech and comedic timing.
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Brayden Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our Enchanted Wedding

I contacted Karen the first time in February, on our first conversation I knew she was the right one to have at my wedding. She made a love story based on our personal answers and made it sweet and powerful, with some humor, it was a 1 in a million chance to make a ceremony amazing, and I definitely got the 1 in a million from Karen. She communicated with us through email and made sure we were all good, not nervous and was very reassuring and let us know she was there if we needed anything. She let us know before she was on her way to the venue and met with both of us individually before the ceremony. She was very flexible with minor changes and super sweet.

Do not hesitate book her now!!!!!!!!
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Britney Sent on 27/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Everything was Great!!

From the very first moment we connected, I knew we were in the right hands. Our officiant didn’t just perform a ceremony they created a sacred, warm, and unforgettable experience that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.

What touched me most was the way they carried such a genuine spirit of love, patience, and grace. Every word spoken felt intentional and heartfelt, reminding us that this was more than just a formal process it was the beginning of a covenant. The balance of professionalism and warmth was perfect; it felt deeply personal, yet beautifully organized.

Throughout the process, they were supportive, kind, and attentive, making sure every detail was understood and respected. On the big day, their calm presence put us at ease, and the way they guided the ceremony made everything flow seamlessly. Family and friends are still telling us how meaningful and touching the service was.

We are so grateful that they were the one to stand with us as we said our “I do’s.” They went above and beyond, and I cannot recommend them highly enough to anyone seeking not just an officiant, but someone who truly honors the sacredness of marriage.

Thank you for being such a beautiful part of our story we will always remember the role you played in making our day extraordinary.
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Justice Sent on 17/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Do not go anywhere else!

Karen was absolutely amazing! Our ceremony was short and sweet unlike those Ceremonies you feel like is never ending. She adjusted based off our requests and added some personal touches. She stayed in contact with us and made the process easy. After all was done and over with, she helped guide us on what needs to be done. I would get married again just to have her! 10/10! Been recommending her to everyone I know!
My husband says 'as a groom she's nice to stand up there and chit chat with. She helps with your nerves'
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Carrie Sent on 19/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Friday June 13th Wedding

Karen! Not even sure how to write this. You felt like a member of the family. Made everyone feel so relaxed, things just ran so smoothly. Will highly recommend you to anyone that is looking for someone to marry them. 💥❤️
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Isabella Sent on 22/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!!!

Karen did such an amazing job making our day special! The ceremony she prepared was thoughtful, heartfelt, and so us. Thank you again for helping us do it our own way, and being so supportive through the process!
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Niko Sent on 22/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Making things special but efficient

Karen was incredibly easy to work with, and showed genuine investment in making things special while keeping everything quick and easy. Highly recommend for anyone eloping or looking for “pizazz” in their ceremony.
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Jayden Sent on 21/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant! 10/10 recommend!

When I was searching for an officiant for my small and intimate wedding, I was able to connect with Karen of Nickel City Ceremonies. Karen was great to work with, extremely thorough and quick response time. She asked the right questions, got to know my spouse and I separately and was great in person. She helped make sure the evening went smoothly and we are very grateful for our experience and will continue to recommend her to anyone we know inquiring about ceremonies.
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Karen Richter
Karen Richter
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I retired from the working world and, with my love of life and love, still wanted to spend lots of time celebrating life with people. Celebrations in life including births and naming ceremonies, renaming ceremonies, being happily single, weddings, vow renewals, divorce, elder ceremonies, and honoring life are all such wonderful events. I am trained to lead the ceremonies and organize the readings, rituals and participants, and as an Ontario Registered Officiant, legally officiate and solemnize weddings.

I am committed to tailor every ceremony to your specific needs and wants and desires. Please contact me so I can help make your celebration special for you!

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97 Westview Crescent, Lively Ontario P3Y 1B6 Sudbury (Ontario)

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