Catherine Skinner
Catherine Skinner is a mother, writer, coach and entrepreneur who lives in St. Catharines, ON. With a background in performance and extensive experience as an event producer and coordinator, she is perfectly at ease speaking in public and understands the nuances that each little detail lends to a special day. Catherine passionately believes in every person’s right to love, family, tradition and ritual however unique their approach may be. Large gatherings or small, traditional or non-conventional; whichever your choice, Catherine feels deeply honored whenever she can be a part of such cherished milestones. She is credentialed as a designated minister with Clergy Support Church.
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Queenston, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Virgil, Niagara Falls, Welland, Fort Erie, Wainfleet, Crystal Beach, Ridgeway, Port Colborne, St. Catharines, Lincoln, Grimsby, Pehlham, Thorold, Stoney Creek
Reviews
Catherine Skinner did an amazing job. She was clear, concise but also very warm. She was also very helpful. We got to have a video meet with her a few weeks before the wedding which was great. We travelled from Newfoundland to get married in Niagara Falls and it was super simple and stress free. Thank you for everything. September 2024
The process was easy and informative it really broke down each person individually and showed a picture as well of the officiant The bride, and also the venue was spectacular the ceremony went perfectly there was a lot that was the best thing. I do not, Catherine was amazing she was a great speaker and was very personable and helpful the whole process up until the day Aug 2024
Credit: Bows and lavender
Having Catherine Skinner as our officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. She was so gentle, calming, professional & eloquent. She made our ceremony one of the best highlights of the day! We can't thank her enough. Jul 2024
Credit: Ali Turton
The process is very straightforward and very thorough. The layout and design is well thought out. Catherine was phenomenal. She has the perfect demeanor and speaking voice for this kind of event. She was very friendly and welcoming. While our circumstances were unique, Catherine was perfect throughout it all. April 2024
Credit: Chris Gallow
The process of finding Catherine was very easy! We knew instantly that Catherine was going to be the right fit for us. The communication that followed was very straightforward and the information we were sent outlined the process clearly. The ceremony was outstanding and by far, the highlight of our wedding day. We received amazing feedback from our friends and family who were in attendance. We felt very at ease with the whole process of dealing with Catherine and planning our ceremony. We had a meeting with her a couple weeks before the wedding and felt very confident that the day was going to go smoothly. Catherine was very courteous, and asked us questions to make sure she got our vision of how we wanted the day to go just right. She even went above and beyond to help us include a recording of a loved one that has passed on. We would recommend her to anyone who is looking for an officiant to help make their special day perfect. We thought everything was exceptional. We can't offer any suggestions. October 2024
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Booking through All Seasons was super easy and efficient. The site is well laid out with bios to choose from. Catherine was so professional, she added to the positive aura and she fit in so beautifully! She read beautifully and improvised incredibly well where needed! Absolutely love the service. November 2023
Catherine was great to work with from start to end. She is kind, professional, and a wonderful public speaker. Everyone enjoyed her presence and I'd highly recommend her to anyone. How relaxing and enjoyable it was. :) October 2023
Credit: Colin Medley
It was very smooth despite things not playing out like we imagined. We all went with the flow with the help of Catherine. She’s calming, funny and very kind. It was a perfect ceremony. She’s a professional. Easy going and made us feel very at ease. It felt as though we knew Catherine for years. She fit right into the vibe we wanted in our ceremony and she added significantly to the experience. Our wedding would not have been the same without her. September 2023
Credit: Logan Yu Evans (our 14yr old son)
The whole process was very easy. Our planner, Bev, did all the leg work and there were no issues. Our Officiant Catherine Skinner was great. We both showed up and we both said yes! August 2023
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Catherine [Skinner] was incredible! Working with her was so easy through the entire process. I was so incredibly nervous walking down the aisle - once i got to the front she got me to take a deep breath and her calm demeanor made me calm. The ceremony was perfect - I would recommend Catherine [Skinner] to anyone! Aug 2023
Catherine Skinner did a fantastic job. The process was very easy. Everything was perfect so it’s quite hard to say the best thing. Our day is something we will never forget. June 2023.
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Our experience working with All Seasons Wedding Officiants was seamless from start to finish! Our inquiry was promptly answered within 24 hours and we were connected with the Officiant of our choice. All Seasons are very organized, professional and delivered the perfect amount of communication throughout the planning process. Our officiant, Catherine Skinner, was wonderful and we credit her for giving us the best ceremony experience we could have asked for. Thank you Catherine and All Seasons for making our big day so very special! Although it's hard to choose, we really feel the ceremony may have held the most special moments of the day. Our Officiant, Catherine Skinner, played a huge role in setting the tone for our wedding day and we received many compliments about her and the ceremony from both family and friends. Please pass on our sincere thanks to Catherine as we can no longer imagine anyone else performing our ceremony! We will certainly be recommending All Seasons Wedding Officiants to anyone who asks! Prior to finding All Seasons, we had a very uncomfortable encounter with another officiant company. Thank you All Seasons for being so professional and welcoming to us, especially as an LGBTQ couple. June 2023
Credit: Stephanie Iannacchino
What a day! We were just married this week on the day that closed down Niagara Falls! Although we were not booked to get married until 11:00, Catherine (Skinner) was willing to meet us early to get the ceremony going before the storm kicked into high gear at noon. We had some pretty unconventional plans made, and Catherine just dove right in! She was so lovely and accommodating, her energy was so amazing. It was probably one of the craziest weddings most officiants could imagine, but Catherine handled it with skill and grace. I am so grateful for her presence that day. Dec 2022
Everything about our experience working with Catherine Skinner was amazing. She officiated our wedding flawlessly. She exudes warmth, love, and hope and has a beautiful way of speaking. Our family and friends commented to us that she was one of the best officiants they have ever seen. We could not have been more happy with Catherine! Thank you so much! July 2022
Catherine Skinner warmth and demeanor were exactly what we were seeking in an officiant. Catherine was amazing for our intimate small wedding. It was a pleasure to work with her. November 2022
Catherine was so incredibly kind and very well organized. She kept us calm and was full of knowledge when we had questions leading up to the big day. The ceremony was absolutely perfect and I could not have asked for anything better. I highly recommend Catherine - she is relatable, welcoming, and down to earth. Thank you for making this process so easy! October 2022
Catherine Skinner was everything we were looking for in an officiant: kind, wise, and compelling. We immediately trusted Catherine when we first met her, and she helped us navigate our goal of having a small, simple, and intimate ceremony that was still traditional but not formal. In the two meetings we had before our wedding, Catherine took us step by step through how the ceremony would unfold, and asked us very thoughtful questions that showed she was invested and wanted us to be comfortable (including asking what our colour theme was so her outfit wouldn't clash!). Our meetings were really fun with lots of laughs, but we always felt empowered and informed at the end of them. We reached out a few times with questions, and she always responded quickly and with lots of suggestions. Sometimes we were exasperated with all the things on the to do list (wedding planning can be so stressful!) but Catherine was so full of helpful advice, suggestions, and helped keep the fun in it all. On the day, Catherine was a column of calm for us when she arrived. Her warm and reassuring presence, as the conductor and the conduit for the service and our vows, made any nerves fade away and we are so glad it was Catherine who was there with us. We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone. Aug 2022
Catherine Skinner was an absolute joy to work with. Our ceremony was beautiful and everything we could have ever wanted. Many many thank yous! Sept 2022
Catherine Skinner was everything we had hoped for and more. She was cordial and helpful, and we're grateful for her person touch on our wedding ceremony. September 2022
Catherine Skinner was amazing. She arranged time to speak with us right when we booked and again a couple weeks before. She was kind and warm, and absolute pleasure. September 2022
Catherine Skinner was an absolute pleasure to work with! She was really kind, professional and easy to communicate with. Catherine presented herself so elegantly and and spoke very calmly and fluidly throughout the entire ceremony which helped a lot with calming our nerves. She did an absolutely amazing job leading the ceremony and we couldn't have asked for a better officiant. We just wanted to give you and Catherine our sincere thanks for being apart of our special day, we're so glad we found such a lovely officiant to officiate us :) September 2022
Catherine Skinner was so amazing and we are so glad that she was apart of our special day! September 2022
Catherine Skinner was absolutely amazing!! She has such a gentle presence and made our special day even more special. I would recommend Catherine to anyone! She was an absolute delight! August 2022
Catherine Skinner was incredible! She was the calming and encouraging presence we needed and was a fantastic officiant -- we even had wedding guests compliment us on how wonderful she was. July 2022
Catherine Skinner was the perfect officiant for us! We loved the process of working with her and putting together the ceremony of our dreams! We would recommend her services again and again .July 2022
Catherine Skinner was amazing. She created the perfect atmosphere we were hoping for. July 2022
Catherine Skinner was phenomenal! She knew what vibe we wanted and made it happen. July 2022
Catherine Skinner was great! She was flexible, accommodating, punctual, and delivered a lovely ceremony. I would highly recommend her. June 2022
After reading her bio, I knew Catherine Skinner would be the perfect person to officiate our wedding ceremony and she did not disappoint. I appreciated how she asked for information about our wedding theme and colours so that she could dress to match the aesthetic accordingly. She was helpful, warm and calming. It was an absolute pleasure to have her by our side on our special day. May 2022
After reading her bio, I knew Catherine Skinner would be the perfect person to officiate our wedding ceremony and she did not disappoint. I appreciated how she asked for information about our wedding theme and colours so that she could dress to match the aesthetic accordingly. She was helpful, warm and calming. It was an absolute pleasure to have her by our side on our special day. May 2022
"Catherine led us through our wedding ceremony with great poise and elegance. Her presence established a serene and reverent atmosphere. She was a joy to work with during preparation, especially as we wrote our own vows, and was always prompt at getting back to us. We can't recommend Catherine strongly enough!!" Kurt and Angela
Hello, my name is Maria and my husbands name is Jay. We are newlyweds and just got married a few days ago. We chose Catherine Skinner as our officiant and we are so glad we did!! We love you Catherine!! She is so super sweet, kind, and helpful in every way. Every time I had a question she was always there to listen and answer. I would definitely recommend her as an officiant as she is not only fun, sweet, kind, and caring but she is beautiful inside and out. Thank you for everything Catherine!!! Feb 2022
Catherine Skinner was wonderful! She provided the ceremony exactly as we wanted it. She listened to us when we met the week before to plan the ceremony and performed flawlessly on the day of. She was prompt and courteous and we'd enthusiastically recommend her in the future! Thanks Catherine! Nov 2021
Catherine Skinner was warm, friendly, prepared and did an amazing job. We were so happy we chose her. October 2021
Catherine Skinner was friendly, professional, flexible, and a pleasure to work with! We're so glad we chose her to officiate! October 2021
Catherine [Skinner] met all our expectations. She is an amazing person: kind, polite and very pleasant. We strongly recommend her. October, 2021
Thanks very much Catherine Skinner for making our ceremony so perfect. In the limited time we spent with you prior to the wedding I feel you were able to get a great sense of who we were both as individuals and as a couple and reflected that in your comments. You have a special way of connecting with people that is very unique. Thank you for being a part of our ceremony. August 2021
Catherine Skinner was absolutely amazing. She is such a warm and wonderful person, we couldn't have made a better choice! September 2021
Catherine Skinner exceeded our expectations! She was completely professional and organized. The only question Catherine had for us when she showed up was "how are you feeling?" which was a glorious relief after a day of fielding questions from every direction. Not only did we feel that we were in good hands the moment that Catherine showed up, but she helped us pause and appreciate the moment by asking us to take a breath together as soon as we had both walked down the aisle. It was so quick, no one else noticed, but it helped us both immensely. Catherine led our ceremony calmly and with grace, but we and our guests could tell she was also emotionally invested in the ceremony, and it meant to much to us and both of our families to have someone who genuinely cared standing up with us. We can't say enough good things about Catherine! Photo credit to Davidiam Photography September 2021
Catherine Skinner was amazing. She was very professional and kind in our meetings leading up to the wedding. Her ceremony and choice of readings and vows were perfect for us. She spoke clear, had a fantastic cadence to her script and was so calming to listen to. She made us feel comfortable and dressed really nice and presented really well. Would recommend Catherine to anyone for sure. June 2021
Words cannot express how amazing Catherine Skinner is. From the moment of our initial meeting, she just “got us”. She was everything and more we could have ever imagined for our officiant. Not only was she calm, and welcoming to our Jewish and Catholic backgrounds; she provided such grace combining our morals and unity as a couple. Simply put, we felt like a friend was marrying us. Without hesitation, I hope in 10 years Catherine will be there at a vow renewal. June 2021
Catherine Skinner was absolutely lovely! From our first phone conversation we loved the ease with which she communicated and how interested she was in getting to know us. Even through the pandemic, it was lovely to meet with Catherine via Zoom and she ensured we were well prepared for our special day - even under all of the COVID-19 restrictions. Catherine made us both feel at-ease during the ceremony, starting with a deep breath, and she guided us through everything so beautifully. She really fit the tone of our day, and the enthusiasm of our friends and family. November 2020
Catherine Skinner was amazing, we couldn’t have asked for a better person to officiate our wedding! October 2020
Catherine Skinner far exceeded the expectations we had, in every way possible. She was comforting and gave off a very soft and lovely vibe. Brandon & Tanaisha September 2020
Catherine Skinner exceeded our expectations . She was the absolutely perfect fit and gave off the best vibe for the day. I would recommend her and your service to anyone. Dave & Hillary September 2020
Catherine Skinner is incredibly sincere, genuine and a pleasure to work with. When it comes to your special day, the officiant is by far the most important decision--they actually marry you! The dress, the cake...it really doesn't matter. For us, getting married in front of our family and friends was extra special.Many of our guests were super impressed because she is so lovely and of course, made us feel especially relaxed during a very emotional and nervous time. Drew & Kimberly September 2019
We were so thrilled to have found Catherine Skinner . She was exactly who we wanted to marry us and just felt like the final perfect touch for our wedding. She is attentive and warm and has a wonderful ability of bringing people into the moment. Our whole experience with All Seasons was excellent and we would definitely recommend your services! Gene & Julie October 2019
We met with Cat Skinner and knew within minutes she was the officiant for us. She seemed to just "get" us as a couple and we don't think we could have found someone better suited to marry us. She has such an original, vibrant personality and she made our ceremony absolutely perfect. We give her sole credit for both of us being able to focus and be in the moment rather than be distracted or nervous and that just made it so much more special. Many of our guests commented after on what a perfect job she did and it was a perfect touch to the joy of our day. We cannot thank her enough! Julie & Gene October 2019
Catherine Skinner really helped calm our nerves at the beginning of the ceremony. Taking a minute telling us to take a breath. Catherine went beyond our expectations. She is Punctual, kind, warm, laid back and so accommodating. She was a perfect addition to our day and conducted our ceremony in a warm, friendly way. We couldn't be more thrilled. Thank you. Mark & Jenn September 2019
Catherine Skinner was so amazing and did such a wonderful job on our ceremony. She keep things very relaxing and fun also had people laughing. Thank you for everything , we would recommend her to anyone getting married! Richard & Jessica September 2019
Catherine Skinner with All Seasons Weddings did a remarkable job officiating our wedding ceremony. She added so much warmth to our special day and was great to work with throughout the planning process. Would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing officiant! Mark and Jenn
We cannot begin to express how amazing Catherine Skinner was at our wedding! She made the process so incredibly easy leading up to our big day and delivered exactly what we were hoping for during the ceremony. She listens very closely to what her clients want (and even threw a few nerdy messages into the outline for us)! We were able to customize the outline and were completely confident in her abilities. She was a joy to work with; our friends are still talking about how amazing she was over a month later! We highly recommend Catherine for anyone looking for an officiant! Warren & Danielle June 2019
From reading previous feedback on the All Seasons Weddings website about Catherine, we knew she was exactly what we were looking for as an Officiant. Right from our first meeting with her in person, she was exactly as others described! We knew we selected the right person for us! Catherine was easy going and relaxed. She was what we wanted and were looking for as the person to marry us. We wanted a brief ceremony without the pomp and pageantry that so many get caught up in. Catherine was easy to work with. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Catherine! September, 2018
Catherine Skinner exceeded our expectations in every possible way! She responded in a timely manner when emailed about any questions or concerns we had, and was so approachable and friendly when we met her. We knew right away that she was who we wanted to marry us. I would highly recommend Catherine to any couples looking to have a kind, friendly, and professional officiant. May, 2018
Catherine Skinner was an absolute gem. She saw our vision and worked with us to create it. Her demeanour and respect for love made her the absolute PERFECT fit. I would recommend Catherine to ANYONE! September, 2018
Catherine Skinner was fantastic throughout the entire process! She was friendly, caring and did an amazing job delivering our ceremony! Highly recommend her! August 2018
The moment I met her I went up to her and gave her a hug, realizing we had only spoken on the phone and I may have seems overly friendly. But that's the feeling I had with her. That she was friendly and I felt comfortable. I am very picky with who I want apart of my wedding and I have to like them and feel comfortable. Catherine Skinner was amazing every step of the way and I recommend to her everyone, she was just so wonderful!
Catherine's wonderful warm nature showed right through. She was patient and understanding of the forces beyond our control. We got married on an awful, stormy day which caused delays and she did not rush us. We definitely recommend her 110%!
Catherine Skinner far exceeded our expectations for our wedding officiant. Not only was she very accommodating of our requests for our ceremony, but her warm demeanor calmed our nerves leading up to, and during, the ceremony. We instantly felt her great energy the first time we met, and we couldn't have made a better choice to trust our ceremony with anyone else. We received many great comments about Catherine after our ceremony, and we gladly referred her to everyone we talked to during the reception, and we will continue to do so.
Catherine Skinner was exactly what we were looking for in our officiant. She is very personable and had a great sense of humour. From beginning to end this was a great experience. We will definitely recommend your services to our friends.
Catherine Skinner was so personable and warm and we felt like we knew her for a long time already. Catherine was awesome and made us feel so comfortable. We would recommend her for sure!!!
Catherine was wonderful! She made everything run smoothly and was super accommodating!
Catherine was amazing!! We couldn't have asked for a more magical wedding day, she made everything run so flawless and easy. Thanks for everything Catherine!
Catherine Skinner was so personable and warm and it felt like we knew her for a long time already. She was awesome and made us feel so comfortable we would recommend her for sure!!!
Catherine Skinner exceeded our expectations to be honest. She was friendly and humorous, exactly what we needed! Choosing our officiant was one of the easiest and rewarding decisions we had to make during out entire process.
Catherine performed our ceremony this past winter and it couldn't have been a better fit. We couldn't have imagined our ceremony without her. Although we had met only once, her warm and open personality made us feel completely comfortable and very grateful to have had her been a part of our very special day. Thanks again, dear Catherine! Billy and Aidan ❤️
I can't say enough good things about Catherine! She was a pleasure to meet from the start- very vibrant, warm and professional. I was a nervous wreck during the ceremony but she kept me centered with her calmness and humor. She's a pleasure to work with and we are so glad we found her!
Catherine Skinner was easy going, helpful and friendly. As soon as we met her we felt 100% confident that she would make our day perfect. Thank you Catherine, we could not have chosen a better officiant!
Catherine Skinner was simply incredible. The ceremony was beautiful and her presence and energy really made it so very special. We could not of had a better officiant and indeed would not have wanted anyone else.
My husband and I had been looking for an officiant kind of last minute. I stumbled upon Catherine online and ran with it. Not thinking that it mattered much about who we had marry us, I can't say I put too much thought into it. When we met with this lovely vibrant soul, I expected some stuffy and boring individual who would treat this strictly as a paying job, do the bare minimum and call it a day. I was so very wrong about all of the above. When we had the chance to meet Cat, I realized how limitless her energy was, and I found her sarcastic and witty nature to be not only relatable, but straight up awesome. She would be an absolute asset to our wedding, and I can now confidently say that she was. Look, if you're going into your wedding thinking that the officiant role can be done by anyone, you're sadly mistaken. Catherine doesn't treat this like a paying gig, but rather, an honour. My husband and I both were super happy with the wonderful job she did, and best of all, she catered her role to US and OUR story, not some generic one told a thousand times before. You will want her energy and spirit to make your ceremony all the more special, and you will have guests approaching you afterwards telling you what a great job she did. Take it from me, a happy bride and now wife who unknowingly hit it out of the park by choosing this woman. Plus, she's a red head, and they're always pretty rad.
Catherine is an amazing officiant and a very beautiful person - inside and out! We were looking for a very short and sweet backyard wedding and she made it all so easy! She has such an open and loving heart that comes out so freely in the way she speaks and how she carries herself that makes it easy for anyone to fall in love with her spirit. Not only were we pleased with her from start to finish but all of our guests were asking us where we found her and where they can find her contact information! She gave us excellent input while also catering to our own unique ideas of what we envisioned our wedding to be. If you are looking for a wedding officiant for your ceremony of any kind, you will be far from disappointed by choosing Cat! I highly recommend her to anyone and everyone!!! Xx
Originally my partner and I had planned on a no fuss civil ceremony in NYC but as luck would have it the timing just wasn't right and when I realised Canada would work I sent off a few emails and Catherine responded immediately. Everything fell into place within days and then on the day when we wanted to stand in the midst of the mist of Niagara Falls Catherine just smiled and said sure thing! It was amazing! We had a perfect rainbow behind us, thundering water beyond us and even though we had just met Catherine, she was so genuine and warm not even the drenching mist could dampen our spirits. We cannot thank Catherine enough for her efforts in making our special day exactly that - incredibly special. I honestly felt like we were all old friends she was just so personable and a great soul. Thanks too for our wonderful witnesses who made us feel welcome and not strangers. Truly beautiful people have the incredible ability to make others feel their warmth and compassion, Catherine Skinner you truly are one of these people, thank you so much.