Weddings are all about family. When families gather together, the absence of those who are missing can be keenly felt – especially if a family member has recently passed away. You can take some action that honours a missing family member privately, or recognize them in a more public fashion. How can you incorporate a…
Ottawa has plenty of great wedding venues, but a lot of them are too big or expensive for a small or medium-sized event. Ottawa Wedding Chapel is a hidden gem that you may not have heard of before. While it can seat up to 150 people, the chapel’s sweet spot is tiny to 65 guests.…
Some people think the ceremony is the boring part of a wedding day. They anticipate it will be long or dry or overly religious or full of legal-type details. They would rather fast-forward to the party. Those people are missing out. The legal requirements for a ceremony are short and simple – a question of…
Getting married surrounded by all of your friends and family can be such a wonderful moment. To share your love with them, to celebrate your union, can be such a gift. I’ve noticed a trend over the last few years, however, where couples decide to limit the number of people invited to their ceremony, keeping…
By Joel Rivera As a wedding officiant, I’ve had the privilege of standing alongside couples in some of the most beautiful spots imaginable. But every time a couple tells me they’re tying the knot at Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club, I instantly get excited. First, let’s talk about the backdrop. Whether you’re saying your…
Five couples were married at the “I Do” Booth at Victoria Pride on July 12. All Seasons officiant Cecilia Penner was one of the organizers and happily conducted the weddings, a few with upwards of 100 Pride festival-goers in attendance. “It was a wonderful day,” she reported. “It was only made possible because a lot…
Over the years, our officiants have conducted many wedding rehearsals at locations ranging from ballrooms to back yards. From these experiences we have concluded that: A rehearsal is great…. If it’s tricky. With a large wedding party, a rehearsal is recommended. You are co-ordinating a lot of bodies who need to enter the wedding space,…
It’s your big day and you want to have fun. And you want your wedding guests to enjoy themselves. So how do you do it? We’ve got some suggestions to add some playfulness to your pledges. Set the wedding tone in advance Clever or witty invitations and RSVP cards will give guests a clue of…
You know you need a credentialled wedding officiant to make your ceremony legal. But what kinds of things should you talk to your officiant about before the wedding? Their credentials: You can inquire how they are credentialled and ask to see proof. In the province of Ontario there is a government list where you can search…
In a world of fast-paced trends and digital noise, couples are more intentional than ever. You want a ceremony that is deeply personal—a reflection of your unique history—rather than a generic template. Naturally, the question arises: “Who do I choose to lead my ceremony and why?” It is easy to get lost in the sea of linens, the geometry of guest lists, and…
