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Vows by Judy. Judy Wiltse was just named Best Wedding Officiant in Avenue Magazine's 2023 wedding edition. She specializes in officiating civil wedding ceremonies for couples in Calgary and the surrounding area. Judy has been a Marriage Commissioner appointed by the government of Alberta siince 2015. She celebrates diversity and enjoys meeting people from all backgrounds and cultures.

She is known for her kindness and ability to connect with couples to deliver a personalized ceremony that reflects who they are as individuals and as a couple and to help couples manage the flood of emotions that come with every ceremony big or small. For more information please visit www.vowsbyjudy.ca.

Services offered

Judy has different rates for wedding ceremonies that are in Calgary, Banff, Canmore or Kananaskis and surrounding areas. The ceremony rates include:

  • Initial consultation
  • Collaboration with couple to customize marriage ceremony
  • Assistance with writing vows (if needed)
  • Officiating the marriage ceremony
  • Civil marriage statement
  • Submission of completed marriage licence to Alberta Vital Statistics
  • Follow-up with couple after the wedding day
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Frequently asked questions

What types of weddings and events do you provide services for?

Civil union
Non-religious
Vow renewal
Ceremony rehearsal

What services do you provide?

Allow couple' own vows

What religious affiliations do you serve?

No denomination

On average, how long are wedding ceremonies you officiate?

Less than 30 mins.

What is the starting price for your wedding services?

$300

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$175
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100% Recommended by couples
Che
Che T. Sent on 26/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Commissioner!

Judy is awesome! We didn't even have a time to meet before our elopement but come the day of wedding, she came in on time and talked to our guests. She made the short ceremony so perfectly tailored-fit for the couple and guests that all were saying we made the perfect choice. Will definitely recommend!
Atlas
Atlas Sent on 22/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

AMAZING officiant for Our Wedding Day

Thank you Judy from the bottom of our hearts we could not have asked for a better experience with you as our officiant!! :D From the first intake phone call to the Wedding Day itself you were calm collected and made the entire process seamless for both of us. The vows you prepared for us was exactly what we had hoped for, we will for sure be recommending you to our friends and family in the future!
Carmen
Carmen W. Sent on 20/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing officiant

Judy is honestly the best! She helped us through our ceremony and eased all my nerves. I loved that she was to the point and didn’t drag the ceremony on. She told us exactly what to do, how to pose for photos signing the documents. Even our photographers were impressed! Thank you Judy, you are great!
Glaiza
Glaiza M. Sent on 19/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very great!

We could not have picked a better officiant than Judy. She’s very calm, professional and kind. She’s beyond incredible. Her guidance and support truly made the day so special and personal to us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for officiating our wedding and for being the one who united us.
Claudia
Claudia L. Sent on 25/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Experienced | Great balance of loving & candid | Lighthearted

Judy is a professional, experienced and fun-loving officiant who gives guidance before the wedding, supports and builds connection at the wedding, and leads heartwarming and coherent ceremonies.

Judy provided us guidance right from our first virtual meeting, before we even made the decision to choose her as our officiant. She took the time to get to know us individually, and as a couple and she was able to build a connection with us immediately. She helped us visualize what our ceremony could be by providing us with thought-provoking questions and examples. She clearly described what her role and responsibility and after our meeting, she promptly send us an email with all the details to review.

Leading up to the wedding day, she reached out to us 2 weeks prior to ensure we had all the details considered and also to check in and offered support with our vows. She was attentive to her emails, ensuring we had what we need.

On our wedding day, she arrived early to check in with us and she also took the time to build connection with our family members! (My mom loved her!) She made sure to coordinate the rundown including cueing the music and having guests seated with the other vendors. She also checked in with us (the couple) before she started the ceremony, truly making us feel that we were in control. Her speech was heartfelt, truly speaking to who we are, at the same time she kept the ceremony to within 30 minutes! The day after the wedding, she sent us an email with the details of next steps and congratulating us as newly wed.

We couldn't be happier having Judy as our officiant and we highly recommend her to be a part of your big day!
Derek
Derek A. Sent on 17/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent , very professional and organized

Judy is excellent and highlty recommended. She did a wonderful job to make sure we knew what to do and that everything was on time and in order. I would highly recommend her for any wedding. We are greatly appreicative for her helping to make our special day even more special. Thanks for all you do . You are greatly appreciated.
Alana
Alana J. Sent on 06/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

Judy is an absolute dream to work with. From our first phone conversation, she put us at ease. She listened to everything we hoped for on our day and helped ease our anxieties. We did a private vow exchange before our ceremony and then sent Judy our vows to incorporate into the ceremony so we would be less nervous in front of everyone. It was so perfect, and we even had people tell us how lovely the ceremony was and that it seemed like Judy was a family friend because of how personal it felt. Through the day's chaos, Judy was a calming presence - completely on top of everything and making it all seamless. We highly recommend working with Judy - the ceremony was the highlight of our day, and we couldn't have asked for anyone better to be in charge of it.
Kiana
Kiana L. Sent on 06/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect amount of laughter and curation for our ceremony.

Judy was the perfect amount of calm, cool, collected (& hilarious), & I am so so glad they were able to stand up there with us on our big day. Judy eased my emotions when reading my vows, and had our guests and wedding party laughing throughout the ceremony. For anyone looking for a modern officiant who believes in a true equal partnership within a marriage, Judy is the officiant for you!
Arif
Arif A. Sent on 16/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing ceremony

She is so friendly and polite. Everything was amazing. I’m so lucky Judy was there for our happiest day. %100
Ana
Ana C. Sent on 15/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding officiant ever!

Judy was the best wedding officiant that I could have ever chosen for my wedding! I would recommend her a million times. She is extremely professional and welcoming. She answered all my questions right away, and knows exactly what she is doing. When I spoke to her on the phone it was like talking to an old friend. The great energy that she brought to my big day was unforgettable!
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