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Shirley Kennedy - Wedding Officiant

Shirley Kennedy - Wedding Officiant

Waterford, Ontario
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    Thank you Shirley!

    Shirley was great. From our initial communication, she was responsive, professional, and caring. That warmth really showed through on our wedding day. She delivered a thoughtful ceremony with just the right blend of sentimentality and humour, and was great at walking us through the steps beforehand as well as carefully explaining next steps once the signing was complete. Would highly recommend Shirley to anyone!
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    Shirley is the best!

    Shirley is truly such a lovely wedding officiant. I have attended and captured a few weddings that she has officiated, and each time she makes a couple feel so relaxed and comfortable on a day that may feel full of nerves. Very professional and sweet, I would happily recommend Shirley to anyone looking for a wedding officiant.
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    Dave Sent on 01/11/2025
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    Beautiful Wedding conducted by wonderful Officiant

    Shirley conducted our outdoor wedding ceremony at the Burning Kiln Winery on October 3, 2025. We would highly recommend her. She spends a significant amount of time pre-ceremony making sure she has everything just right for the people involved. Shirley goes to great effort to ensure that the ceremony is exactly the way the wedding couple wants it. Her calm demeanour and smooth delivery did so much to ease our stress during the event. Bravo Shirley! You did so much to make our big day a special and memorable one.
    Dave and Juliana
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    Brenna Sent on 07/10/2025
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    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 😁
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    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!
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    Julie Sent on 29/09/2025
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    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.
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    Meagan Sent on 22/09/2025
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    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.
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    Mandy Sent on 20/09/2025
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    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.
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    Jocelyn Sent on 06/09/2025
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    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.
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    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!
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