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About

Named Toronto's Best Wedding Officiant in 2024/23/22/21/20/19/18/17 by Three Best Rated,​ she conducts fun,personalized wedding ceremonies in any setting, big or small. She offers a range of affordable services for all budgets, and has conducted almost every type of wedding ceremony imaginable in venues all around Ontario.

Experience

With over 15 years of experience, The Marrying Lady has been featured on several TV programs and officiated the largest number of weddings at one time in North America. She has studied ceremonial rites when living around the world and makes each ceremony special by personalizing the words and sections to suit you!

Services offered

The services she offers include:

  • Traditional & completely Non-traditional
  • Simple & Sweet - beautiful ceremonies for couples who want the best without the stress
  • Spiritual
  • Friend Conducting Ceremony
  • Mixed Faiths / Interfaith Ceremonies
  • Multicultural: Including but not limited to Persian, Jewish, Filipino, First Nations, Asian, South Asian, Celtic elements
  • Tea Ceremonies
  • Handfastings
  • LGBTQ+ marriage ceremonies
  • Vow Renewals
  • Legal Insight - Expeditng processes, out-of-country divorce issues, etc.

How she works

Big or small, she brings smiles, warmth, and celebration to every occassion and is often mistaken for being a family friend. Her videos and reviews speak to her professionalism, tone, creativity, and adaptablility to meet the customized needs of people from all backgrounds.

Beyond your ceremony and signing legalities, The Marrying Lady has years of working with other vendors in Toronto and the GTA and shares tips and tricks to help you get the best ceremony photos, how to advise your wedding party and families on their roles, insight into what questions to ask to help you avoid common mistakes, and actively addresses all ceremony logistics.

With a background in creative writing, cultural communications, and event planning, she is non-judgmental and believes in honouring your needs, intentions, and personal expressions to create the ceremony that is the truest expression of you.

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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
Baha'i faith
Buddhist
Anglican
Baptist
Catholic
Episcopalian
Lutheran
Methodist
Mormon
No denomination
Orthodox christian
Presbyterian
Quaker
Earth-based
Evangelical
Hindu
Islam
Jainism
Jewish
Pagan
Shinto
Taoist
Unitarian
Sikhism

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$200

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$123

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

$15

Reviews for The Marrying Lady

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Arushi Sent on 21/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best officiant of Toronto!

I couldn’t have asked for a better person than Tade to officiate our wedding. We were running 20 mins late for our appointment and she calmly waited along with our family. She explained us the entire process and it was done within 10-15 mins. She’s funny, kind, courteous and a joy to talk to. Very reasonably priced and knowledgeable about the marriage documentation. Highly recommended as the best officiant to start your married life!
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Pt Sent on 28/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great marriage ceremony

We chose the short marriage ceremony package and had a great experience. Tade was very responsive, provided clear information, and explained the follow-up steps well very well. She performed the ceremony beautifully, and we had a pleasant wedding ceremony filled with laughter and smiles. Thank you for making our special day memorable.
Dilpreet
Dilpreet Sent on 18/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding Officiant, Professional, Kind, and Supportive



Review:
“Tade was amazing to work with throughout our wedding process. She was professional, friendly, and made everything simple and stress-free for us. She explained each step clearly, answered our questions promptly, and ensured that all the paperwork was handled correctly.

On our wedding day, she was warm, organized, and helped create a comfortable and memorable ceremony. We truly appreciated her patience, kindness, and attention to detail.

We highly recommend The Marrying Lady to any couple looking for a reliable and caring wedding officiant. Thank you for helping make our special day so meaningful!
Joey
Joey Sent on 14/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The marrying lady rocks!

Tade is fantastic and made everything ready and easy for us! Would recommend her to anyone tying the knot !
Sheree
Sheree Sent on 13/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Marrying Lady was terrific!

Tade (The Marrying Lady) was an absolute joy to work on the wedding with! The initial call to get to know each other was a lot of fun, and we got the feeling that she was very invested in our happiness. Her service packages were flexible and well-priced. She was very knowledgeable in the processes and communicated them well. The ceremony was perfected executed.
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Jessie Sent on 08/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We love Tade!

Tade was so wonderful to work with and was a perfect fit for us. She was very communicative and informative, and took such great care to make the day everything we dreamed and more. We couldn’t recommend her enough!
Parker
Parker Sent on 28/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Small legal ceremony

Couldn't recommend highly enough! She made our legal signing very special and we are so happy to have had her marry us :)
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 10/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wholesome and Sweet

Really appreciated Tade's consideration towards this paper signing marriage. I honestly was expecting the super bare minimum as with my partner we wanted to save money for a future event and home. But Tade made this signing just so much more meaningful and wonderful that truly appreciated and am thankful that decided to go this route. I am not one for big fancy occasions and celebrations with long drawn out sermons. Just wanted something intimate and meaningful with my partner and family and Tade did that. Thank you ^_^
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Alexandra Sent on 15/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Officiant for Unbeatable Value!

Choosing Tade was one of the best decisions we ever made. She was incredibly responsive right from the start and made booking our preferred date and time seamless. Her pricing was very fair and competitive, especially considering the level of care and service she provides.

She went above and beyond by clearly explaining the marriage process and guiding us through the next steps for obtaining our marriage certificate, which gave us complete peace of mind.

What truly exceeded our expectations was the ceremony itself. What we assumed would be a simple legal signing turned into a heartfelt and meaningful moment. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and even made an effort to connect with our witnesses, which made the experience feel warm and personal.

Tade also shared amazing tips for our upcoming wedding day — from posing for photos to making our first kiss look great on camera. Those thoughtful touches showed how much she truly cares about her couples.

She made our signing so special, and we are incredibly grateful. We highly, highly recommend Tade to any couple looking for an officiant who is professional, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in making your moment unforgettable.
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Omar Sent on 18/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

You want someone like her to celebrate your wedding!

She is responsive, knowledgeable, helpful and sweet. She made our simple signing ceremony an event that made our eyes tear up in joy 🥹 thank you very much again!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2015 Winner

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