I want to be able to frame the ceremony in a way that draws attention to the beauty of what is happening in each couple’s unique love story.

My wife and I were married in 2014. On our wedding day, we were filled with gratitude for the people who went before us and made Canada a place where we could legally be married, and gratitude for the friends and family who surrounded us and had supported us through the ups and downs of our long journey to marriage.

When I’m not officiating weddings, I work connecting with hundreds of LGBTQ+ people across Canada and helping them find spaces where they can express and explore both their faith and their sexuality/gender identity.

To be able to take part in a ceremony that truly reflects your story and that is from the heart from start to finish is something incredibly unique. I want to help deliver that extra special experience for you because you’re worth it!

Officiating encompasses so many things I genuinely love doing – meeting people, writing, making an impact in someone’s life at just the right moment, and leaving people feeling heard, seen and valued. It’s how I conduct weddings. It’s how I conduct my life. And I can’t wait to grow on that journey with you.

My personal mission is to fill the world with love, one person at a time. And today, that starts with you! I look forward to getting to know you, hearing your love story and learning what matters most to you. I want to understand your dreams – both for your wedding day and for your life – and create a ceremony that is unique to who you are and what you love; a ceremony which you remember and treasure forever.

My wish for you is that you treat your wedding ceremony as the beginning of a new phase in your lives. Your wedding can be a reflection of who you two are and what you value most.

I believe in the power of ritual, and in particular those rituals that mark our lives in profound ways. Your wedding ceremony is one of those rituals that will shape and bless your life together. Every couple is different and brings a unique story to their wedding day. I believe your ceremony should reflect that and should be officiated by someone who wants to ensure your ceremony is as wonderful as you are.

After 15 years of marriage and 25 years together, my husband and I have learned to appreciate the things we have in common, while honouring and celebrating our differences. My wish for you is that you continue growing together in love, fully affirming and honouring one another through all of life’s journeys. I hope you make your home a place of happiness, beauty and joy in your love and support of one another.

Over the years, I have gained experience officiating all types of ceremonies – traditional, spiritual, interfaith, non-spiritual, and same gender. From elaborate church weddings with hundreds of guests to intimate ceremonies (including a surprise elopement in my backyard) I’ve enjoyed every one of them.

The best relationship advice I’ve been given and would like to pass on is that “the relationship you have with your partner is to be the foundation on which you build everything else on”. Remembering and returning to this will be your relationships success. My hope is that one day you can look back and confidently say that your marriage (not just your wedding) was the most rewarding thing that you have ever committed too!

I’ve been officiating weddings for over ten years and I love it.

I’ve been married to my junior high sweetheart for 21 years. We’ve lived and raised our two kids (now teenagers) in Calgary, Vancouver, Los Angeles, and now we’re back in Calgary. We’re enjoying our story and all the stories that make it up.

Each of our stories are different and have great beauty. For me, it’s a huge privilege to come alongside the story of a couple preparing to get married. This chapter of your story is a great one. It would be a joy for me to help draw out your best in creating and enjoying your wedding ceremony.

I’m a front-row seat kind of human and as an officiant, I get the best seat in the house. Getting to celebrate the beginning of the next chapter of your love story sounds like a pretty rad gig to me!

If every couple is unique (and they are), then every ceremony should reflect this. Your wedding is a milestone on your journey together – a milestone that should be celebrated with a bespoke ceremony that speaks to the significance and importance of your relationship. I would be humbled and excited to help guide you two as you create this milestone moment together.

A wedding is all about celebrating your partnership and who you are as a couple. It’s a wonderful opportunity to share snippets of your story and include meaningful traditions to create a day you’ll look back on with fondness.

I love connecting with people and discovering the beauty and uniqueness of their stories. I can’t wait to work with you to create a ceremony that reflects your story, values, and essence as you enter your marriage together.

While your wedding is just one day, it is a ceremony that signifies crossing a threshold from your old way of operating in the world into your new life with one another. And that deserves to be celebrated in your own unique way. No marriage looks and feels the same as any other, so why should your ceremony be any different?

Your wedding ceremony is your opportunity to include your voice, your style and your hopes into a significant moment that sets the tone for the rest of your partnership.

I began my career in weddings as a musician and emcee. I then trained in writing and building custom ceremonies so I could help couples tell their unique love story. I’ve always loved how the Church celebrates meaningful moments of life and I wanted to be able to bring that celebration and sense of community to people outside of the Church. As a member of the LGBTQ2S+ community, I am excited to officiate weddings for all couples.

When I’m not officiating weddings, I work as an Innovation Designer for the City of Calgary, bringing human-centered design to sticky challenges. I am also a singer-songwriter. Outside of work, I love to study spiritual philosophy, write music and spend time with my community.

I love hearing how couples came together and made the decision to do life together; it is such a privilege to get a window into your love story. My wish for you is that you create a ceremony that is meaningful and individualized to who you are, and that builds on your strong foundation of love, understanding and respect.

Every wedding goes by in the blink of an eye — and it’s hard to stay present! By creating a ceremony that is meaningful for you and your partner, you’ll create a memory to hold onto for the rest of your lives.

Watching as each couple stands together in front of their people and centres themselves is one of my favourite parts of any wedding ceremony. Every couple centers themselves differently – whether that’s by squeezing hands, whispering, smiling or taking deep breaths. But each one of those moments symbolizes the beginning of what a lifetime of supporting each other looks like.

As an officiant, I believe that witnessing one another’s important moments is a unique gift of the human experience. It is an honour to witness your deep commitment and to participate in the love story you are writing. I hope that you continue to discover one another, surprise one another and delight in all that your partner is.

When I’m not officiating weddings, I work as an ordained minister in the United Church of Canada and as a writer. Hearing people’s stories and supporting their journeys is what makes my heart sing. And when I’m not working, you can find me taking my dog, Eugene, on adventures around the city, going for a spin on my Peloton, or dancing in the kitchen!

Marriage is the next big adventure in your life and I want your ceremony to be the epic beginning that adventure deserves. What are you celebrating heading into this new chapter? And where do you hope the pages take you? Let’s tell that story together.

I believe we are our best selves when love is at the centre. This is why officiating weddings is so special to me.

Whether your wedding happens in a forest, on a beach, in a church, a hotel or in your own backyard—it’s one of the most important moments of your life, and love truly is at the centre of it. I can’t wait to hear your story: how you met, what challenges you’ve faced, your proudest moments and of course how you got engaged. Together, we’ll create a ceremony that is just right and truly reflects your flavour, your story and your commitment to each other.

I’m a prairie girl that moved to Vancouver over 6 years ago. I am passionate about adventure, engaging the community around me, recycling, riding my bicycle and taking pictures. Oh and eating good food—I just can’t get enough of it.

I can’t wait to meet you and help you create a wedding ceremony that truly reflects who you are.

You only get one chance at the beginning. Your wedding ceremony is a huge milestone moment for you two, one that deserves care and attention to make it as meaningful as possible. I would love to help create a ceremony that reflects who you two are, the memory of which you will draw from for the rest of your lives.

As a musical artist, I produce events on a regular basis. Each event is unique and full of aspects that make it special for the people attending. No wedding is the same, as no couple is the same. Your tastes, your passions, what you love, what you don’t like – that all matters and should be reflected in the wedding you plan.

My wish for you is a wedding ceremony filled with personal meaning, followed by a marriage in that same vein. Marrying my husband was the best thing that ever happened to me and I think about why I love him every single day. Nurturing and cultivating gratitude for your spouse is foundational for a healthy marriage.

When I’m not officiating weddings, I work as the Artistic Director of a multi-faith gospel choir, as well as a musician. My husband and I bring our love for people and music into our daily lives, hosting parties, taking in live theatre, and exploring new places. Besides music, my husband and our black lab, my favourite things are glamping, sablefish with miso glaze, and a pool at 89 degrees (the perfect temperature!).

I love hearing people’s stories. I want to know what brought you together, what you love about one another and what you want most out of your wedding day. Let’s connect and craft a ceremony that truly reflects the uniqueness of you!

The first wedding I ever officiated was for my brother and sister-in-law on a tiny bridge over a pond. That’s when I discovered the deep privilege of holding space for the joy and intimacy that happens during a wedding ceremony.

Since then, I’ve led ceremonies deep in the backwoods, at a downtown restaurant, in the centre of a labyrinth, on snowshoes, and in many other places. Each wedding ceremony is a unique shared discovery in how to best celebrate your love with your community.

As a wedding officiant, I enjoy adapting to the vibe and needs of each gathering – bringing playful joy or grounding calm to your ceremony, as needed. I want to help you find the words to describe the partnership that has grown into the centre of your life.

When I’m not officiating weddings, I provide spiritual care for people in hospice, care homes and hospitals, as well as lead retreats, spiritual accompaniment training, and am a minister in the United Church. All of my work centres around cherishing people through the joys and challenges of life.

Outside of work, you might find me sharing life with my cohousing community, watching the trees change through the seasons while lounging in a hammock, or contemplating the importance of cookies in building a better world. I like to think I move naturally between the depths and ridiculousness of life.

I would be thrilled to meet up, hear your story, and explore how to best express who you are, individually and together, in a gathering with your people on your wedding day. Let’s design a ceremony that is not only a beautiful gathering, but a touchstone for you two to return to throughout the unfolding chapters of your life together.

One of the great joys in my life is meeting new people and learning about their lives, their individuality, and their unique relationships. I am thrilled about meeting you both and understanding who you are, how you met, how your love flourished, and what you both want out of and as part of your wedding ceremony.

I first began officiating weddings in the Fellowship Baptist Church. Most of the weddings in the community fell to me and I absolutely loved it. It is a great experience to be involved in such a meaningful way in someone’s significant life event and contribute to creating a beautiful memory for them. Seeing the love and devotion in a couple’s eyes when they first see one another always makes me tear up – that’s the kind of joy and affection life should be filled with!

I also became the go-to officiant for my friends and family, performing weddings for those who were shunned by other religious leaders. I have always held that every soul has the right to be happy and live the life they want. If they want to be married and I can help, I’m here for that.

When my husband, Tomy, and I got married in 2019 (by Young Hip & Married Officiant Curt), we wanted to show each other and our community our devotion and commitment to one another. We make each other’s lives better and we are absolutely stronger together. After our beautiful ceremony aboard a chartered boat, we cruised past Canada Place and were surprised to see rainbow colours on the sails. We’re still not sure why the sails were rainbow that day, but it’s one of our favourite memories from our wedding day.

Whether it’s supporting each other in our day jobs (me as a Director of Franchise Recruitment and him as an IT Engineer), hosting friends for a cocktail party, whipping up a Mexican specialty (him) or baking cookies (me), Tomy and I are intentional about building in time to just be together and pursuing our passions.

I joined Young Hip & Married because I believe it’s the best option for providing couples with a wedding ceremony that they want, without imposing any values, expectations or goals that they do not share.

As your officiant, I want to make you feel loved, respected and valued, because you are. This is your wedding and I want to help tailor it to your dreams, whether that’s a short and sweet elopement or detailed and customized ceremony. Whatever you choose, I want to provide you with a beautiful and meaningful ceremony that is not only a profound moment but a wonderful memory you will carry throughout your lives.

I cannot wait to hear your stories and create a wedding experience tailored to you both. Let’s make a fantastic day and build a beautiful and lifelong memory!

I am a true believer in the power of love – real love that is meant to be savoured and celebrated. I look forward to meeting you and getting to learn what makes you two want to take this huge leap in life together. I can’t wait to help you put your own spin on your wedding day so that your authentic selves are reflected in your ceremony.

I got my start in weddings as a wedding photographer and have slowly transitioned from behind the lens to my role as an officiant. My favourite part of a wedding is pronouncing the couple to be married. So much has led up to that moment and it’s a true joy to celebrate the newlyweds alongside their friends and family.

When I’m not officiating weddings, I am the Minister at Bowen Island United Church. Just like my work with Young Hip & Married, everything I do is about heart and spirit. When I’m not working, you might find me playing music with friends, walking in the forest with my beloved dog, Georgie Girl, or taking in a show at the theatre with my husband of over three decades.

Throughout my marriage, I have learned how important it is for spouses to respect one another’s differences, listen to each other carefully and celebrate life together every chance you get. My wish for you is to find deep comfort in the company of your spouse and to know that no marriage is perfect, but with hard work it will all be worth it.

Whether it is in front of a half dozen people or two hundred people, I want to help you create a day unlike any other. Let’s celebrate what you have discovered in one another and share your joy with all of your loved ones.

Being born and raised on Vancouver Island, I know this island pretty well and I’m excited to share it with you on your wedding day! Whether it’s an elopement in Tofino, a decadent to-do in James Bay, or a backyard wedding in Saanich, I am incredibly excited to be a part of your celebration!

I first got my start in weddings as a part-time wedding photographer in college, and have watched my mother officiate weddings for over a decade. As an officiant, I hope that whatever I bring to the table accentuates the unique perspectives and quirks of you as a couple. I want to help you realize the best version of your special day, whatever that looks like to you.

Most of all, I want your day to be memorable, unique, and something that you will look back on with fond memories. When my wife and I were married, we created exactly the kind of ceremony we wanted – outdoors, with family involved, officiated by the same person who married my parents, and in one of our favourite places on the planet.

What I experienced with my own wedding is the same thing I have witnessed at many other weddings – those that are truly memorable are ones where the couple has exerted their combined personalities upon the event. I want to encourage you to share the best parts of yourselves throughout the main event of your wedding day.

Aside from officiating weddings, I also provide spiritual care and support to Victoria’s street community – including many with substance use disorders and mental health concerns. I believe that everyone has a story to tell, and each story deserves unique recognition. Whether I’m on a beach with a soon-to-be-married couple or in the back of a shelter with someone going through a crisis, my goal in everything I do is to bring life to the stories that make people unique.

Stories are powerful – and more to the point, your story is powerful. I’m so excited to work with you to craft a page in your story, as you close one chapter and begin a new one. Let’s work together to create a day that will be talked about for years to come!

After 30 years of working in legal, criminal justice and corporate environments, I knew I wanted to do something different for my post-retirement career. I wanted to surround myself with happy people, contribute meaningfully to the world, and do work that fills my heart and feeds my soul. Officiating weddings ticks all of those boxes!

One of my favourite parts of any wedding ceremony is watching the couple react to seeing one another for the first time and hearing the pronouncement that they are officially married. I am always so touched by the genuine display of emotion and joy.

My wish for couples getting married is to be open with one another and to maintain your sense of humour over the years. Remember why you fell in love in the first place and always leave room for your partner to be their authentic self. Long after the newlywed novelty wears off, I hope that the kindness, laughter and respect you share sustains your relationship.

My mantra in life is: Do the right thing, but have fun doing it. I find my spirituality in nature and you’ll often find my partner and I foraging for wild mushrooms or enjoying the beauty of Vancouver Island with our two border collies. You might also find me tuning into the latest true crime series or being inspired by local food artists and chefs.

A personalized wedding ceremony is your chance to express your uniqueness as a couple through your vows and wedding script. By doing so, you’ll make your ceremony experience so much more meaningful and memorable. As a progressive and inclusive officiant, I look forward to meeting you, sharing your love story and being a part of your happy day!

As your wedding officiant, I am delighted to help you create a ceremony that reflects your personalities, your values, and your vision for your special day. Your wedding should suit you perfectly and be a celebration of your powerful commitment of love.

My role is to be a support to you on your special day. I am someone who remains calm and flexible, always bringing resourcefulness, levity and compassion to every situation.

One of my greatest passions is supporting and celebrating life’s important moments with people. It’s a privilege to watch couples get lost in each other as they say their vows and witness guests supporting a couple’s commitment to one another. Wedding ceremonies are a beautiful celebration of community, family, and love.

When I’m not officiating weddings, I work as a New Thought Minister and have a background in adult education and counselling. Outside of work, I love walking in nature, painting, and spending time with my family, which includes my partner of 14+ years and our three children. I started a Peace Rocks Project in my city where I paint rocks with messages of kindness and hope, leaving them for folks to find.

My partner and I have a sacred contract that states, “We are the brave protectors of each other’s souls.” It is something we refer to often through the ups and downs of life. My wish for you two is that you learn to laugh often and forgive easily, that you always return to love, and that you always remember that you are on the same team.

I believe in the power of ceremony to be formative, unitive and to celebrate who you are, where you
come from and who you want to be together.

When it comes to your wedding ceremony, there are so many ways to find meaning and make
memories (that don’t have to be overwhelming!). I can’t wait to get to know you and your story, guide
you through your options, and facilitate a ceremony that is meaningful and special to you and your
community.

After a number of friends asked me to officiate their weddings, I got the message that officiating might
be the right path for me. As a wedding officiant, I love getting to know couples, learning why marriage is
so important to them, and building community as we extend a couple’s circle of care. Seeing people
come together to witness your journey, to love you and to support your relationship is a powerful thing.
When I’m not officiating weddings, I work for a human rights network and am doing a Master’s in
counselling psychology. All of my work and study revolves around hearing people’s stories and
supporting them in what they find meaningful.

Outside of work, I love being outside, reading, and pursuing my creative hobbies, such as music,
photography and soap making. I enjoy this time the most when I can also spend it with my partner and
our daughter.

My wish for you on your wedding day is that you feel supported and witnessed as you go through your
ceremony, a rite of passage that will fortify your life together. I can’t wait to sit down with you and
discover what will make your ceremony most meaningful.

A wedding is more than an event – it’s the start of your new life together. When you create ways to honour this start, you celebrate the whole of your lives together, as well as the day itself.

I love supporting people in creating meaningful, life-giving ceremonies. When you craft your own ceremony, you have the chance to create rituals that are meaningful to you on the day and can be shared in your life together.

As an ordained pastor with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, officiating weddings is part of my role. Officiating gives me the chance, especially, to support 2SLGBTIA+ people in celebrating their relationships, their lives, and their loves in ways that perhaps were not open to them before.

When I’m not officiating weddings or working as a pastor, you can find me going on walks with my 6lb dog, Piper, playing with my nephews, or attempting to keep my garden going as best I can.

On your wedding day, I want you to feel able to be fully yourselves within your ceremony space, in love and liberation. I wish for you to find depth, meaning, joy, and laughter in whatever form of ceremony you choose. May your wedding ceremony become a touchpoint you can reflect back upon fondly on in the years to come.

Every couple has a story. The best wedding ceremonies communicate that story, and share the hope of what the next chapters might look like. It would be my joy to participate in one small part of your wedding story, and to help shape what you share with your wedding guests and one another as you write the next lines of your story as a married couple.

I have worked for 20 years as a minister and have had the privilege to attend and officiate many weddings. As an officiant, I love hearing the journey that got a couple to the point of deciding to take the marriage leap, all the ins and outs and ups and downs that make them who they are as a couple, and what helped them decide it’s worth it to keep going on the journey together.

When I’m not officiating, I work as a corporate coach and consultant where I focus on establishing and strengthening positive relationships in the workplace. I also do a lot of work in the emergency room of a children’s hospital. Just like officiating weddings, this work has taught me the importance of having a strong foundation in a relationship and the need of every couple for community support.

In my off hours, I love doing all the outdoors things the Pacific Northwest has to offer. I also enjoy playing volleyball, watching Wes Anderson movies and I’m always on the hunt for the best breakfast sandwich. Let me know if you have any recommendations!

My wish for you is that the ceremony planning and execution are the smoothest, easiest, and least anxiety-inducing elements of your wedding planning process. I want you to feel heard, cared for, and get the exact ceremony you want for your big day. I want the wedding ceremony to be a reflection of your hopes and dreams as a married couple, and set the tone for your next steps together on your life journey.

I believe that a wedding ceremony should capture the magic of each individual couple. Meeting couples and crafting ceremonies that reflect who they are is a joy and an honour.

I’m a writer at heart, and when one of my best friends asked me to perform her wedding ceremony a few summers back, all I could think was—this is my “words” Olympics! Crafting just the right words to capture the love story I had witnessed unfold from the very beginning was a sacred task I delighted in every minute of.

My favourite part of the wedding ceremony is when the couple first locks eyes as one walks down the aisle. The look they exchange is always unique to the couple — like they are communicating whole paragraphs without saying a word.

When I’m not officiating weddings, I work for a non-profit that helps stabilize vulnerable families. Outside of that, you can find me scoping out the newest local coffee shop, planning a friend’s birthday party (I love going big on party planning) or spending time with my family in Oregon’s wine country.

I enjoy helping couples stay present in the process of wedding planning. Staying true to yourself and your relationship is the most important thing.

I look forward to meeting you and working with you to create a ceremony that captures the magic of who you two are—where you started, who you are now, and the life you envision together. I’d love to grab a cup of coffee & hear your story!

As someone who got married in a fairly traditional, cookie-cutter service, I know it means so much more when couples can make their wedding day a symbol of who they truly are. By creating a ceremony based on what you value and what you want, you show the world that you’re getting married for you – no one else.

I look forward to using my insight into people, and my ability to listen and get to know who you both are, to craft a personal and deeply meaningful ceremony you and your loved ones will remember forever. I will work with you to craft custom vows, design a unique event and celebrate with the people you love most.

When I’m not officiating weddings, I work as a history and English teacher, and I coach tennis. Outside of school, you can find me working on my garden, getting curious in the kitchen, or hiking around the Pacific Northwest with my dog, Atlas.

My wish for you on your wedding day is that you will always turn towards one another throughout your marriage. I wish for you a love that is more exciting than your wedding – a love that will have years of commitment and adventure as you grow and age together.

During your wedding ceremony, I wish to set you up for intentional celebration – leaning into your choice to love and be loved. You have not come to this point of your relationship without purpose – so let’s intentionally celebrate all that your love means and all that you hope for it in the future!

Growing up in the church, I attended a lot of weddings. I knew weddings were important from a young age, and I would save all of the wedding programs and invitations my family received. I stumbled into wedding coordination (even helping at a fellow Young Hip & Married officiant Jane’s wedding) and officiated my first wedding in 2006. Since then, I have officiated weddings for friends, family and strangers in the wider Missoula community and across the country.

My favorite moment of a wedding ceremony is when the couple is invited to turn and face the community gathered to celebrate them. This is their opportunity to take in the faces of their loved ones and create a mental snapshot of the moment to remember forever.

When I’m not officiating weddings, I serve Missoula as a Community Chaplain and Spiritual Director. And when I’m not working, I love to spend time with my family – my two sons and husband of over 20 years. We enjoy cooking, watching movies and exploring the wonders of Montana together.

Throughout our marriage, my husband and I have continued to make each other laugh, learn from one another, and always articulate what season of life we’re in. My advice to couples getting married is to address the elephants in the room (they’ll be there whether you admit they are or not!) and to remember that it’s a choice to allow oneself to be loved, as much as it is a choice to love someone else.

Your wedding ceremony can be a marker filled with your values and intentions for your life together. Creating a personal ceremony can serve as a touchstone of remembrance and celebration for the years to come.

I look forward to hearing your unique story and your dreams for your life together so we can create a ceremony that gets your marriage off to a fantastic start.