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On WeddingWire since 2026
Last update: June 2026
Our Love Journey Wedding Officiant has been a 5-star wedding officiant and relationship coach for over 20 years, serving couples local and all over the world in Calgary and the surrounding regions (including the mountains). Helping you create a personalized, memorable, and unique ceremony that reflects your story—I walk with you as you step into marriage. Because your marriage is what matters most, and your wedding is just the beginning!
​I don't just care about you having a 5-star wedding ceremony experience (which you will), I care about you and the life you are building together! I am with you from the consult all the way through to post-wedding, not just officiating, but helping coordinate, and thinking about what will capture the best photos, memories, and how to engage your loved ones so you don't have to, while working as a team with any vendors to knock your day out of the park for you!
Your ceremony won't be one your guests are enduring, waiting to get to the reception, but rather talking about it all night long and for years to come!
Services Provided:
- Personalized custom ceremony (including cultural)
- Legal signings
- Heli Elopements
- Mountain Elopements and Ceremonies
- All-Inclusive Elopement packages (photographer/videographer/officiant)
- Unlimited planning
- Rehearsal coordinating
- Free travel within the Calgary region
- Marriage license and certificate processing
- Marriage Coaching
- You and your guests won't be waiting for the ceremony to end, but talking about it all night and for years to come!
Some things couples are saying...
Choosing Brad to officiate our wedding was the best decision. We read a lot of Google reviews of various officiants in Calgary, and they were all great, so it was hard to choose. We ended up asking our photographer who she recommended, as she's been to many weddings, and with zero hesitation, she recommended Brad. She said he was really charismatic, charming, funny, and just a really great officiant overall, and she was absolutely right. He catered our ceremony to fit our vibe perfectly based on what he knew about us, and he did an amazing job. He walked us through what to expect, gave us super helpful tips, and made us feel super comfortable and secure throughout the entire process. I highly recommend Brad to anyone and everyone; you won't regret it. - Naomi
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You truly made our ceremony over the top. Our guests asked us where we found you and said you were awesome! We would love to give you a 100 out of 10 review. ​- Tina
Brad felt and feels like a lifelong friend who helped send our ceremony over the top -- Rick.
Brad Brownell was more than amazing!! We were both very nervous as I'm sure all young couples are when starting the rest of their lives together. He was so professional, so patient and really helped create what we were envisioning without a hitch. - Kelly
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Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for Our Love Journey Wedding Officiant
5 Stars!!!!
The best to do it!
The absolute best!
Brad has such a genuine, calming presence that immediately puts couples at ease. He’s incredibly kind, professional, and thoughtful, and takes the time to create ceremonies that feel personal, meaningful, and authentic to each couple. No two ceremonies ever feel the same.
As a wedding photographer, I also appreciate how seamlessly Brad works with all of the vendors. He’s organized, communicates exceptionally well, and understands how to create a relaxed experience while allowing space for beautiful, natural moments to unfold. His timing is always perfect, and he genuinely cares about making the day unforgettable.
My couples absolutely love working with Brad, and I always feel confident recommending him. If you’re looking for an officiant who is warm, personable, professional, and will create a ceremony you’ll remember for years to come, Brad is an outstanding choice!
Choosing Brad to officiate our wedding was the best decision - you won't regret it!
Best wedding experience
He took the time to understand us as a couple and thoughtfully shaped a ceremony that reflected our values and story. Everything was carried out with deep respect for the Catholic tradition, including a beautiful celebration of communion that made the service feel sacred and profound.
One of the most special moments was praying with him after the ceremony and sharing our vows in private. That quiet time added a deeply personal and spiritual layer to the day that we will always treasure.
On the day itself, he spoke with warmth, clarity, and sincerity, creating an atmosphere that was both reverent and joyful. Many of our guests commented on how moving and meaningful the ceremony was, and several mentioned how much they appreciated his presence and delivery.
We are so thankful to have had Brad guide us through such an important milestone. His professionalism, reverence, and genuine care made a lasting impression on us and everyone who attended.
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Meet the team
For over 20 years, I’ve had the privilege to serve couples from all over the world as a professional 5-star reviewed wedding officiant and relationship coach who genuinely cares—not just about the service I provide, but cares about you.
​It's been an honor standing with hundreds of couples on one of the most meaningful days of their lives and I love it - It's truly a passion!
I believe weddings should be a true reflection of your relationship—personal, memorable, and full of life. Not a formality, and certainly not something your guests simply endure until the reception as ‘just another wedding’, but a celebration remembered from the very beginning with love, meaning, and fun for years to come! However, a wedding is a day, but marriage a lifetime. That’s why I bring both experience and intention into every ceremony as a team player, and into the coaching that helps you build something lasting beyond it.
​My background includes formal training in counseling, theology, and leadership. I’m a certified life coach and licensed to perform weddings in Alberta (including the mountains) as an officiant/clery for both non-religious and religious ceremonies .
​I grew up in the Middle East (by that I mean 'Ontario'...lol) and I have spent much of my life in Calgary. I am adopted with a twin, come from a blended family and now have one of my own, giving me a personal understanding of both the beauty and the complexity of relationships.
I’m married to my amazing wife and am a proud father of two daughters. I love guitar, mountains, working out, travel, and ice cream!
No two couples are the same. No two stories are alike. I look forward to hearing yours and walking with you in whatever season you’re in.
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