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Last update: January 2023

Whitney Weddings is a business offering wedding services based out of Saint John, New Brunswick. This business is operated by Ben Whitney, a licensed civil officiant in the province of New Brunswick with experience officiating 80+ weddings ranging from elopements to large ceremonies. He happily works with each couple to get to know them and to help make their wedding great.

Services Offered

Whitney Weddings performs non-religious and multi-faith ceremonies, civil unions, and vow renewals. Ben can provide a range of pre-made scripts but also offers assistance in drafting unique content and a fully-customized set of vows; he can also assist with ceremony design and logistics (e.g. stage directions, exchanging rings). Basic services include attendance at the ceremony and filing the necessary paperwork to register the marriage with the province of New Brunswick. Optional services include conducting a wedding rehearsal and travelling to other areas of the province, subject to his availability and additional fees.

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

Civil union
Interfaith ceremony
Non-religious
Vow renewal
Ceremony rehearsal

What services do you provide?

Licensed
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?

$450

Does starting price include the ceremony rehearsal?

No

What is the starting price for ceremony rehearsals?

$100
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    Laura R. Married on 20/05/2023
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    Professional guidance and stress free officiant!

    Ben was amazing! He helped guide us through the process of obtaining our marriage license, made sure we had everything we needed to legally get married and was so easy to communicate with. He was professional and approachable throughout the whole process and did a great job the day of our wedding. He made sure we were able to put our own personal touch on the ceremony and created a stress free environment at the rehearsal and ceremony. Cannot recommend Whitney Weddings enough! Thank you Ben!

    Whitney Weddings's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind words, Laura! I had a blast meeting the two of you and planning out your ceremony. It was an awesome day and a lovely wedding :)

    Wishing you two all the best!
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    Taylor R. Married on 08/10/2022
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    I can’t recommend Whitney Weddings Enough

    Ben checked in often and really helped keep me on track with what I needed to get done. He was quick to reply with any questions I had, and was very easy going when I changed my mind a million times at the rehearsal on how I wanted the procession to go. Ben sent a few scripts for me to decide on for our ceremony and when I couldn’t decide on which one I wanted, he created a beautiful ceremony script using what I highlighted from the few he sent. Highly recommend Ben.

    Whitney Weddings's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind words Taylor! I had such a fun time working with you folks, and I'm glad we were able to figure out a ceremony that really worked for the two of you. All the best.
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    Tyson M. Married on 17/09/2022
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    Couldn't Ask for Better

    Ben worked with us to find a time that fit after a previous officiant fell through and provided us with everything we wanted an more. He gave us full control over the length and content of the script with open communication lines and made sure every detail fit our specific wants. He made the process easy and made sure his part of our day went as smooth as possible. Absolutely recommend.

    Whitney Weddings's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind words, Tyson! It was a pleasure to meet you folks and I'm so glad we were able to put together a lovely ceremony. All the best!
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    Joel Married on 17/09/2022
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    Excellent Service and Response Time

    Although he wasn’t able to fill our date he referred us to a few other local officiates, very friendly and professional!

    Whitney Weddings's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind words Joel! Sorry the timing didn’t work out but it was nice to meet you and all the best with your wedding.
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    Hayley Married on 20/08/2022
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    Excellent!

    Ben was a pleasure to work with. He guided us through each step of the process with frequent check ins and communication leading up to our big day. He is easy going and just a genuine person! It is evident how much he truly cares about his couples by the time and effort he puts into ensuring everything is exactly what your looking for and runs smoothly. 12/10 would recommend Ben!

    Whitney Weddings's reply:

    The kind words are so appreciated Hayley! It was such a pleasure to meet you folks and to officiate your lovely ceremony. Wishing you all the best!
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    Colby B. Married on 21/04/2022
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    Thank you Ben

    From the beginning Ben made everything easy for myself. For my simple ceremony Ben did such an amazing job and I would defiantly recommend him!

    Whitney Weddings's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind words Colby! You folks were fantastic and the location was so lovely and intimate. It was a pleasure to meet and to officiate your ceremony. All the best!
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    Kristine V. Married on 26/02/2022
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    Awesome very personable and professional

    My husband and I are very pleased with Ben. He was absolutely awesome to work with. Especially in the midst of a pandemic and snow storms he managed to still do rehearsals via FaceTimes and Zoom meetings. Very organized and communication was great. Thanks again for a great experience Kristine and Dereck

    Whitney Weddings's reply:

    Thanks for your lovely review Kristine & Dereck! It was a pleasure to meet you folks and to officiate your ceremony. I really enjoyed being a part of your special day and wish you all the best.
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    Emily Married on 14/08/2021
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    Highly recommend!

    My husband and I cannot say enough great things about Ben! He met with us early on in the wedding planning process and helped us create a ceremony that was perfectly us. In between the more formal details Ben included fun stories that we forgot we told him during our many meetings. He was a crucial part of our day, eased our anxieties, and is definitely somebody you want on your wedding team!

    Whitney Weddings's reply:

    Thanks so much Emily! I had an absolute blast officiating for the two of you. The day was such fun and it was a pleasure to be a part of it. All the best!
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    Marilyn Getting married on 24/07/2023
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    Absolutely recommend

    Getting married was pretty complicated for us as my wife lives in the UK. We had a limited window to do it while she was visiting me over the holidays, and Ben was able to make time for us last minute to make it happen. We picked a date.. and then my wife and I both got covid lol. So we then had to navigate changing her flights home and finding a new date after quarantine but before the new flights, and Ben made time for us again, even more last minute than the first time. He even came out to my house in the middle of a snowstorm to make sure we were able to do it in time, which was just so nice. All this to say, Ben made what really could've been an extremely stressful experience into something so easy that I could laugh about it instead. He also responded quickly to every email and question we had from beginning to end, made himself available for video calls if needed, and gave us all the information we required to have everything in order for the day of. We were so appreciative of the fact that he was able to work with us despite all the complications that kept coming up and the difficult timeline. We really can't thank him enough, and we'd both absolutely recommend him to anyone who asked!

    Whitney Weddings's reply:

    Marilyn, thank you so much for these kind words. It was a pleasure to meet you folks and to play a part in your lovely ceremony (despite some challenging circumstances). Wishing the two of you all the best!
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    Stephanie B. Married on 22/05/2023
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    Our Perfect Day

    Thanks to Ben for helping us to make our day exactly what we had in mind. We wanted something simple and intimate and it was perfect. I would recommend Ben to anyone looking for a wedding officiant.

    Whitney Weddings's reply:

    Thanks so much for the kind words, Stephanie! It was a pleasure to meet you folks and to officiate your ceremony (with the help of a very polite canine friend too).

    All the best!

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Ben Whitney
Ben Whitney
Officiant

I'm a 32-year-old lawyer living in New Brunswick, and I love to spend my spare time officiating weddings! I conducted my first two ceremonies for friends in 2019, but I had such fun that I started trying to meet and officiate for new folks too. 80+ weddings later and I am enjoying every moment of getting to meet new couples and help make their big day special.

In my free time, I can usually be found spending time with friends and family, reading, watching football, sampling the latest craft beer, or trying to meet new dogs. I love live music, travelling, and experiencing all that New Brunswick has to offer.

Send me a message and I'd love to chat about how I can help make your wedding awesome!

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