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Ottawa is a wonderful city in which to get married. Beautiful venues, great photo ops, and excellent wedding professionals make it easy to plan a wedding day that fits your vibe, whether that’s a sophisticated downtown elopement or a countryside celebration in a barn. First things first, you’ll need to purchase your marriage licence. You…
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…
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…
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…
In order to get married, you will need a marriage licence from a Toronto City Hall. It’s almost certainly the least exciting part of your wedding checklist but also one of the most important! I recommend you make the appointment several weeks in advance, especially if you want an appointment during the busier summer months.…
