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As a certified, licensed wedding officiant in the Province of Ontario, Shirley Kennedy specializes in creating unique and personalized wedding ceremonies for couples in Norfolk County and beyond. Shirley will create a ceremony that reflects who you are as a couple and the love you share together. Contact Shirley today to discuss your ceremony vision!
Services offered
Shirley offers the option of classic or elopement style ceremonies for all couples legally entitled to marry in Ontario, including same sex couples. Ceremonies can be contemporary or traditional, serious or light-hearted, lengthy or short and sweet, it’s entirely the couple’s choice. Each step along the way, Shirley includes you and your preferences in the process, allowing couples to select the content for their ceremony, allowing for friends and family to deliver portions of the ceremony and supporting couples that choose to craft their own vows. If you require a rehearsal, Shirley can assist you with that as well.
Other services
Shirley Kennedy also provides clients with other life celebrating services such as celebrations of life and vow renewals.
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Frequently asked questions
What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?
Single religion
Vow renewal
Ceremony rehearsal
What services do you provide?
Licensed
Allow couple' own vows
What religious affiliations do you serve?
Agnostic
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Lutheran
Methodist
Presbyterian
Earth-based
Jewish
Unitarian
On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?
Less than 30 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?
$150
If you offer pre-marital counseling, what is the starting price for (per session)?
$16
Reviews for Shirley Kennedy - Wedding Officiant
Brenna Sent on 07/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
10/10 Recommend Shirley!!
We could not have been more appreciative of an officiant than none other than Shirley. She made us both confident and excited to stand in front of our friends and family during our ceremony for people that don't love to be in the spotlight. Setting the tone early in our planning experience that we could put our trust in her with being as detailed oriented, professional, organized, and passionate as she is in weddings helped us have one less thing to stress about. If you aren't sure about who, have a conversation with her it'll be worth it! Thank you Shirley 😁
Laura Sent on 07/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Shirley is awesome!
Shirley is a very kind and warm human who is also very organized - exactly what every couple needs! She was diligent in ensuring that all the paperwork was in place and worked seamlessly with our friend who officiated. Thank you, Shirley, for being part of our day!
Julie Sent on 29/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Highly Recommend!
From the very beginning, Shirley was professional, welcoming, and very well organized! she made the process easy and made us feel comfortable every step of the way.
Meagan Sent on 22/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Grateful Beyond Words for Shirley”
Shirley was the perfect officiant for our wedding. From the moment we met her, she brought warmth, calm, and genuine care to every interaction. On the day itself, she guided us through the ceremony with such grace and sincerity. The words she spoke felt deeply personal and set the perfect tone for our marriage.
Shirley made us feel completely supported and comfortable, which allowed us to be fully present with each other in the moment.
She also went above and beyond with thoughtful touches, like gifting us an engraved pen and ensuring all of our paperwork was handled seamlessly. We never once had to worry, Shirley took care of every detail.
If you’re looking for someone who will make your ceremony meaningful, memorable, and stress-free, Shirley is the one. We are endlessly grateful she was part of our day.
Shirley made us feel completely supported and comfortable, which allowed us to be fully present with each other in the moment.
She also went above and beyond with thoughtful touches, like gifting us an engraved pen and ensuring all of our paperwork was handled seamlessly. We never once had to worry, Shirley took care of every detail.
If you’re looking for someone who will make your ceremony meaningful, memorable, and stress-free, Shirley is the one. We are endlessly grateful she was part of our day.
Mandy Sent on 20/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Truly Personalized and Memorable Ceremony
Shirley was amazing — so organized and made the entire process so smooth. She crafted a ceremony that was truly personal, meaningful and perfectly us. Many of our guests thought she was a family friend. We are so grateful for her role in our wedding and highly recommend her.
Jocelyn Sent on 06/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Phenomenal experience throughout the whole process
Shirley came highly recommended by our venue. Even with these high expectations, she blew us away. From our first meeting all the way to the big day, she was responsive, professional, and helpful. She has a series of resources to help tailor your ceremony, along with questionnaires about the couple. She put together a beautiful ceremony that captured the essence of our story, playing a big part of an amazing day.
Rebecca Sent on 13/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Best Wedding Officiant There Is!
Shirley was the absolute perfect officiant for our wedding. I had a hard time finding someone who struck the right balance between professional and sentimental, but Shirley was exactly what we needed. She was incredibly organized, thoughtful, and supportive throughout the entire process.
Her website was such a valuable resource—it had helpful worksheets, templates, and tons of examples for vows, ring exchanges, and romantic readings. She truly helps you design a ceremony that reflects your relationship, and she kept us on track with gentle reminders along the way.
Shirley also attended our rehearsal and acted like a true ring leader—making sure everyone knew their cues and felt confident. On the day of the wedding, the ceremony couldn’t have gone more smoothly. I barely felt nervous because I knew Shirley had it all under control. It was the perfect blend of love, fun, and celebration. So many guests told us how much they loved the ceremony! Thank you Shirley!
Her website was such a valuable resource—it had helpful worksheets, templates, and tons of examples for vows, ring exchanges, and romantic readings. She truly helps you design a ceremony that reflects your relationship, and she kept us on track with gentle reminders along the way.
Shirley also attended our rehearsal and acted like a true ring leader—making sure everyone knew their cues and felt confident. On the day of the wedding, the ceremony couldn’t have gone more smoothly. I barely felt nervous because I knew Shirley had it all under control. It was the perfect blend of love, fun, and celebration. So many guests told us how much they loved the ceremony! Thank you Shirley!
Ashley Sent on 05/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely Amazing
We could not have asked for a better officiant for our wedding. Shirley went above and beyond, creating a beautiful story about the two of us and sharing it with our guests.
With Shirley, you will have nothing to worry about on your big day; she has all the tips and tricks to make everything flow effortlessly.
Any questions you have, she’s there to answer them, and anything you need help with, she will be there to help. Shirley puts a lot of hard work into what she does and truly cares about making your special day beautiful.
Shirley will make your wedding day unforgettable, we wouldn’t change a single thing about our ceremony.
Thank you so much Shirley !
With Shirley, you will have nothing to worry about on your big day; she has all the tips and tricks to make everything flow effortlessly.
Any questions you have, she’s there to answer them, and anything you need help with, she will be there to help. Shirley puts a lot of hard work into what she does and truly cares about making your special day beautiful.
Shirley will make your wedding day unforgettable, we wouldn’t change a single thing about our ceremony.
Thank you so much Shirley !
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