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On WeddingWire since 2026

Last update: September 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

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
Premarital counseling

What religious affiliations do you serve?

Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No denomination
Orthodox christian
Presbyterian
Evangelical
Jewish

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$299

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$199

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

$125
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Reviews for Our Love Journey Wedding Officiant

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Gerard Sent on 04/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Brad Went Above and Beyond for Us!

We could not have asked for a better wedding officiant than Brad!

We reached out to him on very short notice, and he immediately stepped in to help. He not only agreed to officiate our wedding, but also helped us choose a location for the ceremony, which took a lot of stress off our shoulders.

On the day of the wedding, Brad was right on time and made the ceremony feel lively, personal, and enjoyable. He created a wonderful atmosphere and made everything flow naturally.

His support did not stop after the ceremony. Brad helped us with the process of getting our marriage certificate, showed us exactly what we needed to do, helped us expedite the processing, and followed up with us until we finally received it. That level of care and dedication really stood out to us.

Brad went far beyond what we expected from an officiant. He was professional, dependable, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in making sure everything went smoothly for us. We are extremely thankful for everything he did and would recommend him without hesitation to any couple looking for an officiant who truly cares about the people he works with.

Thank you, Brad, for helping make our wedding experience so special!
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Karen Sent on 04/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant!

Brad officiated my daughter’s wedding this September at Bow Lake. My husband and I absolutely loved him. He is so friendly, kind, and welcoming. Turned out to be a really cold day and he supplied us with hand warmers which were a life saver. He gave our daughter and son in law a beautiful ceremony that brought me to tears. He was exceptional!
Kate
Kate Sent on 04/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect guide to a big day!

Bradley Brownell a.k.a Pastor Brad was an absolute blessing to work with. He crafted a beautiful, Christ-centered ceremony that perfectly reflected our faith and love for each other. He took the time to get to know us during premarital counselling, guided us through the planning process and kept us grounded. This made us feel comfortable and confident leading to our wedding day. Thank you for helping us make our special day, special!
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Allie Sent on 04/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Brad did a phenomenal job officiating our small and intimate elopement at Bow Lake this past September. He was very helpful throughout our whole planning process ensuring both he and I had all the information needed for the day to go smoothly. On the day of, he braved the cold wind and rain and gave us nothing short of a beautiful ceremony. He reminded us to relax, take in all the beauty despite the weather and even gave us hand warmers. His outgoing and friendly personality made our special day one to remember. Our parents absolutely loved him and complimented how awesome he was. Brad feels like family now!
Ola
Ola Sent on 26/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute best

Brad is incredible. He has such a genuine love for what he does. Having him part of your ceremony is like having a dear friend standing with you in the most intimate moment of life. He really spends time to find out your story, what matters to you and has a beautiful way of tying your personal story into the ceremony. I’m so grateful to have Brad officiate our wedding. He made our ceremony intimate, personal and his kindness, love, hope and personality really made the moment more than we could have asked for. We loved Brad so much we used him for counselling his knowledge, empathy and amazing communication skills helped us continue to strengthen the foundation of our marriage. Brad is not just an officiant he’s the friend you didn’t know you wanted standing infront of you adding to the magic that is the story of your love. Couldn’t imagine anyone else Thanks Brad ❤️
Maneida
Maneida Sent on 22/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We highly recommend Brad

Our Love Journey, made our ceremony beautiful and heartfelt. He made the process easy and personal, and the words he shared truly reflected us as a couple.

We appreciated his warmth, kindness, and thoughtfulness before, during, and after the ceremony. Sending us a copy of our ceremony to revisit on our anniversaries was such a thoughtful touch.

We highly recommend Brad to couples looking for a personal, meaningful ceremony. Thank you, Brad, for being part of such a special day!

— Maneida & Jamal
Shannon
Shannon Sent on 21/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend Brad Brownell - the BEST Officiant

It was the best day of our lives, and we couldn't have done it (literally) without Brad. Brad Brownell was FANTASTIC, definitely our top vendor for our wedding.

Not to mention, we received many positive comments from our guests on our officiant's remarks during the ceremony. To share some quotes, "Your officiant was amazing; that is who I want if I get married," to, "How did you find your officiant, he was awesome," and, "That was the best officiant I've seen at a wedding. He was great!"

Outside of the positive comments towards my husband and myself - our guests highlighted Brad's remarks as a top moment for them, so thank you!
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Dayne Sent on 17/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

5 Stars!!!!

We were so excited Brad was able to officiate our wedding this summer! He was the officiant for my brothers wedding and did such a wonderful job so I obviously had to reach out to him when I got engaged. He was very flexible with everything and really took the time to get to know us a bit before hand! The ceremony was absolutely beautiful and love how he incorporated little things about both of us into it to make the ceremony even more personal. Highly recommend hiring Brad to officiate your wedding!
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Ryan Sent on 15/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Brad was excellent

Brad was excellent! He provided all the details during our Zoom call. He is very communicative and responds quickly. He made our wedding process very stress free. I can’t recommend him enough!
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Madison Sent on 14/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant!

We couldn't have asked for a better officiant than Brad! From our very first Zoom meeting, he made us feel completely comfortable and genuinely excited for our ceremony. He took the time to get to know us and created a ceremony that felt so personal and meaningful.

We included special stories and personal touches in our vows and ceremony, and Brad blended them beautifully with faith and religion, creating the perfect balance. He delivered everything so naturally, and the ceremony flowed seamlessly from beginning to end.

Our guests commented on how heartfelt and engaging the ceremony was, and we truly couldn't have imagined it any better. Thank you, Brad, for making one of the most important moments of our lives so memorable.
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Brad Brownell
Brad Brownell
Owner/Professional Officiant

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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16 ROWLEY TERRACE NW T3L 0G6 Calgary (Alberta)

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