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Whether you’re looking for a simple signing ceremony to make things official or you’re planning an intimate elopement ceremony, you can count on my warmth, experience, and attention to detail to make your marriage a stress-free and memorable event.
What I OFFER
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SIGNING CEREMONY - $250 (at my home)
This ceremony (10-15 minutes) is perfect for couples who are having a loved one officiate their ceremony, a destination wedding or who just want to make things official. It doesn’t include vows or ring exchange. Signing ceremonies can also be done in your home, a coffee shop or restaurant, a park — wherever you want!
I charge a $20 flat fee for locations within the Toronto city centre and $0.68 per kilometre for locations outside of the city centre.
Witnesses can be provided for a fee of $35 per witness if we meet at my home.
I also offer assistance with expediting your marriage registration for $25.
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ELOPEMENT CEREMONY - $300
A short and sweet ceremony (15-20 minutes) in the presence of two witnesses with the option to exchange vows and rings. An elopement ceremony is a great alternative to wedding chamber bookings because it allows for flexibility of time, date, and location, and is perfect for couples needing to get things done quickly.
I charge a $20 flat fee for locations within the Toronto city centre and $0.68 per kilometre for locations outside of the city centre.
Witnesses can be provided for a fee of $35 per witness if we meet at my home.
I also offer assistance with expediting your marriage registration for $25.
How It WORKS
01. ENQUIRE
Enquire about my availability for the date, time and service you require.
02. BOOK YOUR CEREMONY
After agreeing to a date and time, you can book my services with a retainer.
03. MEET TOGETHER
On the day of your appointment, we will meet at your specified location.
04. FOLLOW UP
I will mail your paperwork to the Office of the Registrar General within two business days and email you instructions to apply for your marriage certificate.
Frequently Asked QUESTIONS
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A willing partner, marriage license, two witnesses, and a wedding officiant (that’s me!).
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Bring two pieces of government-issued ID (birth certificate, valid passport, valid driver’s license, Canadian Citizenship Card, Nexus card, etc.) to either Toronto City Hall or a Service Ontario location. One piece of ID must include your photo. Some locations require you to make an appointment online.
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A marriage license is valid for 3 months from the date it was issued.
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Usually witnesses can be provided with sufficient notice as long as we meet at my location. The fee per witness is $35.
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Absolutely! Please see my blog for a detailed post about this process. Expediting must be requested prior to the date of your appointment.
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Cancellations must be communicated in writing. If written notice of cancellation is provided by the client thirty (30) days before the event, the client will be partially refunded their retainer less a $100 administration fee.
A retainer an be applied to another date and time as long as the client requests the change in writing at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled event date and I am available. If the client cancels the event less than thirty (30) days prior to the event date, they will forfeit the full retainer.
In the unlikely event that I am unable to perform the event for unforeseen circumstances (i.e. hospitalization, automobile accident, and/or transportation breakdown, etc.), I will be permitted to make reasonable attempts to provide a replacement officiant at no additional cost to the client. In the event that I must cancel, the client will be refunded their full retainer.