While everyone has dreams and visions for their perfect wedding, the down-to-earth issue of the budget is also of prime importance. I offer wedding services in three categories to address a variety of financial situations and priorities. No matter which package you choose, you can be guaranteed that I will put my utmost care and creativity in helping you bring your dreams and visions to life. The three packages are:
• Full Celebrant Service
• Simple Yet Distinctive
• Effortless "I Do"
Full Celebrant Service
The Full Celebrant Service is a completely unique wedding ceremony, tailored to your exact specifications. It is the perfect ceremony for couples who have a creative streak and would like to have a hands-on experience in fashioning a dream wedding ceremony. Share your love story with those you love, choose readings, music and rituals that have special significance for you. Include family, friends and even beloved pets in your special celebration. I will provide you with samples of readings, vows and rituals. I love researching multi-cultural and interfaith traditions, and finding ways to weave them into your ceremony. Even if you only have a vague idea of a theme, or a general feeling for the service, I will help you flesh it out and bring it to life. The big distinction of this package, is that I write the full ceremony script (with your input) from scratch. I don't use a pre-written ceremony, (only readings, vows, and rituals, etc. would be pre-written.) This allows for maximum flexibility, and assures you that every element in the ceremony is tailored to your specifications.
It starts with a no-obligation phone call. This allows you to determine if I'm the right celebrant for you, and allows me to get to know you and your vision for your wedding.
If we proceed, we'll schedule an in-person meeting where we can brain-storm in greater detail about the specifics of your ceremony. This is an easy-going meeting that clients find relaxed and fun, which brings out the elements that will make your ceremony unique.
I will then send you a specially devised questionnaire to help me get to know you as individuals, as a couple, and all the specifics you want to include in your wedding ceremony.
I will provide you with examples of readings, vows, rituals.
With this information in hand, I will research, write and revise your one-of-a kind ceremony
I will send you the first draft of the ceremony for your comments and revisions. Then, I will create as many drafts as necessary to get it just right.
I will obtain your approval of the written ceremony.
I can provide cue sheets for the other participants in the ceremony
I can coordinate with your other vendors, if necessary, before the ceremony
I will conduct the ceremony in a location of your choice. This may include a rehearsal, if you should desire it.
I will mail the completed license to the Registrar General’s office within 2 business days of your wedding.
The Full Celebrant Service fee is generally between $795.00 and $850.00, but will be finalized once we determine the exact specifics of your ceremony.
Simple Yet Distinctive
If you want a simple ceremony that still has a personal touch, this might be the ceremony for you. This ceremony includes brief opening remarks, vows, ring exchange, and one reading of your choice.
It starts with a no-obligation phone call. This allows you to determine if I'm the right celebrant for you, and allows me to get to know you and your vision for your wedding.
If we proceed, I will send you a short questionnaire to allow for personalization
Based on the questionnaire, I will start from a pre-written ceremony, but adapt it to reflect your uniqueness as a couple, and your vision for the ceremony.
I will send you the first draft of the ceremony for your comments and revisions. You will be allowed no more than two drafts of the ceremony.
I will obtain your approval of the written ceremony.
I will conduct the ceremony in a location of your choice.
I will mail the completed license to the Registrar General’s office within 2 business days of your wedding.
The Simple Yet Distinctive fee ranges from $500.00 to $650.00, depending on the specifics of the ceremony. A rehearsal can be added for an extra $100.00.
Effortless "I Do"
The Effortless "I Do" is perfect for couples who just need the legal aspects of the wedding done. It is ideal for those who have already had a religious ceremony, or are having a big wedding later. (For example, an out of province destination wedding.)
This includes all the elements necessary for a legal ceremony. I can say a few words of welcome and introduction to set the tone, or we can just begin with the legal aspects of the ceremony. (Which involve both spoken and written words.)
This ceremony includes vows, (I can provide you samples or, you can write them yourselves.) You can also exchange rings if you would like. (This is not necessary, however, for a legal wedding.
There is no in-person meeting. But, I will make sure I have all the information necessary for the ceremony.
The script for the ceremony is fixed, and there is no opportunity for revisions.
I will conduct the ceremony in a location of your choice.
I will mail the completed license to the Registrar General’s office within 2 business days of your wedding.
Even with a simple ceremony like this, I still conduct it in a warm and personable manner. It never feels “off the rack.”
The Effortless "I Do" fee is $425.00. Due to the simplicity of the ceremony a rehearsal is not included in the price.