Dr. Gerry Oglan, MEd (Windsor), PhD
Gerry is an Appointed Minister with Clergy Support Church. He was born and raised in Windsor. He taught elementary school in Windsor before obtaining his doctorate from the University of South Carolina and served on the faculty at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He’s worked with the Hospice of Windsor/Essex County, coached minor baseball, hockey and enjoys golfing and fishing. It won’t take you long to notice one of Gerry's strengths is his attention to detail, follow up and communication with you to make your wedding ceremony a memorable one. Gerry enjoys being an Officiant and seeing people laugh and have fun.
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Amherstburg, Belle River, Essex, Kingsville, Lakeshore, LaSalle, Leamington, Windsor
Reviews
Gerry Oglan was exceptional! He was very kind and listened to us, which we appreciated so much. We had no idea what we were doing with our ceremony and Gerry guided us and made the process so easy. We are so happy we made the decision to hire Gerry. From video calls to actually meeting him in person at our rehearsal, it was an absolute pleasure working with him. We highly recommend Gerry to anyone!! Thank you so much for being a part of our special day! November 2024
Gerry Oglan was the perfect addition to our wedding day. We chose to get married at our home in our backyard and just wanted a simple ceremony. Gerry was easy to work with and made our ceremony special. September 2024
Gerry Oglan was the perfect addition to our wedding day. We chose to get married at our home in our backyard and just wanted a simple ceremony. Our wedding was very intimate. Gerry was easy to work with. He made our ceremony special and was exactly what we wanted. Gerry was so great and seemed genuinely happy to be there with us. September 2024
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Gerry Oglan was very thorough, comforting, and easy to deal with. Gerry did a great job and I couldn’t imagine anyone else doing our wedding! Thank you for being a process in our wedding, we would recommend all seasons for sure! Aug 2024
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Gerry Oglan was fabulous! He is personable, professional, organized, and knows how to work a crowd! He helped us select a reading that was personal to us. We were so happy with our ceremony and cannot thank him enough! July 2024
Having an officiant who we could trust and who made things flow seamlessly was such a relief and only elevated the experience. I would like to say that Gerry Oglan was amazing. He was accommodating, willing to meet with us in person, and worked with our hectic schedules. He was patient, answering all our questions. He showed genuine interest in us as a couple and getting to know us. Knowing we were in good hands took a lot of stress off of us. We will be recommending him to our friends and family for their big day. April 2024
Gerry Oglan was an absolute delight to work with! His ceremony was beautiful. We deferred to his expertise with most of the ceremony, and he delivered a beautiful ceremony. Where we did want specific details included, he was sure to add them in exactly like we wanted. He was reliable and quick to respond to our questions. He took the initiative to reach out to us during the planning process. We did not have to worry about a single thing, and we have nothing but kind words about Gerry! Thank you so much! October 2023
Gerry Oglan officiated my wedding last weekend, and I can honestly say that the ceremony wouldn’t have been the same without him. From our first zoom call with him to the day of the wedding and all the in-between prep meetings and email exchanges, Gerry was always quick to respond and easy to work with. He accommodated our wishes while working with us to create the ceremony we envisioned. On the day of the wedding, he delivered like a natural! He’s great at what he does. Highly recommend Gerry to anyone looking for an officiant for their big day. October 2023
Gerry Oglan was our officiant, we could not have anyone better for our special day. He asked for special things about our relationship and he added them all in. There was laughter and tears throughout. June 2023
We want Gerry Ogland to know how much we appreciate him! He understood how we wanted our ceremony to be and was very helpful in making suggestions. He made us very comfortable in our nervous excitement. Not having met him before, he was very wonderful to work with and easy to communicate with leading up to our special day. We are so grateful to him and recommend him highly to anyone looking to get married. Thank you so much Gerry! Jul 2023
The process was easy and straightforward. Gerry was so well spoken and made Todd and I feel at ease. The readings were very suited to us as a couple and he made the experience very relaxed and intimate. it was perfect! Gerry is an amazing officiant that made our day so special. July 2023
Gerry Oglan was a wonderful officiant to have. He was easy to connect with and was very flexible with us to make sure the ceremony was everything we were looking for. Thanks again! Oct 2022
We would like to thank All Seasons Weddings for their perfect service. They kept us informed an updated on the necessary procedures. A very special thank you to our officiant, Gerry Oglan. He was well prepared and kept us informed. We had to delay the ceremony for a very special guest to arrive and he accommodated us without any concerns. The ceremony was perfect. Thank you to All Seasons and Gerry for making this special day beautiful. Oct 2022
Gerry Oglan recently officiated our wedding. Through the whole process he was kind and easy to work with. He responded to communication in a very timely manner and was very accommodating with our work and travel schedules. By the time we got to the alter on the wedding day we felt like we were standing with a friend. The service was lovely. We would highly recommend Gerry!! Sept 2022
We chose the best officiant for our beautiful wedding day and we could not be happier! Gerry Oglan was absolutely incredible from start to finish. From the moment we met and spoke about the ceremony he was a blessing to work with. His guidance made us feel so confident and the delivery on the actual day was outstanding! I’m so happy he was the officiant to marry us and we cannot thank him enough for his wonderful support! Thank you Gerry! We love you! Aug 2022
Gerry Oglan was awesome and very professional thank you so much for making our day the most wonderful day ever Definitely recommend him to family and friends. June 2022
We would like to thank Gerald for a beautiful service. He made us feel less nervous and comfortable. Excellent Job! Very Professional, organized and easy to work with. June 2022
Gerry Oglan was great at personalizing our ceremony and communicated with us numerous times to ensure everything was exactly how we envisioned it. He was well prepared and made everyone laugh as well when appropriate. We wouldn't change a thing! May 2022
Gerry, Our ceremony was everything we hoped for and more! We received so many compliments on our ceremony thanks to you! Thank you for making our wedding day so special. Kelly & Ryan
We could not have picked a better person to officiate our wedding. Gerry was absolutely amazing. He made us feel so comfortable by giving us cues during the ceremony. He was well-spoken, professional, organized, prepared, and such a pleasure to work with. Everybody loved him, and mentioned how great of a job he did. I recommend him whole-heartedly!!!! Thank you so much Gerry! You truly made our ceremony so memorable and wonderful! April 2022.
We want to say thank you for your services. It was a very nice ceremony. The officiant (Gerry Oglan) was very nice and he did a great job. We appreciate it all. I would recommend your services to others. October 2021
Gerry Oglan did a beautiful job at our wedding ceremony. From the very first time we spoke with Gerry about our upcoming wedding we knew he was the right fit for us. He has a way of putting everyone at ease and made the whole process seamless. We thank him so much for helping to create a ceremony we will remember forever! Oct 2021
We were very fortunate to have Gerry Oglan as our wedding officiant on Sept 2021! He is very personable, professional, and he helped sooth any nerves that we had before going into the big day! Everybody at the wedding really enjoyed his delivery and found great pleasure meeting and interacting with him. My elders (history buffs) enjoyed the added content about how wedding rings date back to roman times, in addition to the historical symbolism. I would strongly recommend Gerry as your future wedding officiant. From our initial meeting, vow discussions, ceremonial wedding and legal documentation; everything he did was performed with subtle perfection! Thanks for being a vital part of our special day and cherished memories. Kurt & Norie [Sept 2021]
Gerry [Oglan] is a mix of easygoing and professional. He checked in with us leading up to our wedding to ensure that we were well prepared for our big day. He was very efficient in his communication and did an awesome job as our officiant! Sade & Bryan, August 2021
We were honored to have Gerry Oglan as our officiant for an intimate wedding at our home in May. Gerry was the perfect choice for us! He understood our desire for our ceremony to reflect who we are as a couple, and our journey to this very special day. Gerry welcomed our custom touches to the vows, encouraged the involvement of family, and shared in our moments of laughter. We feel that a friend married us that day and we are forever grateful to Gerry for the wonderful memories! Robyn & Dan May 2021
My husband and I would like to highly recommend our wonderful officiant Gerry. He was extremely helpful through the whole process from start to finish. He also has a very great sense of humor to add to your ceremony if that is what you’re looking for. Gerry Oglan is the guy to hire. The Days
We were honored to have Gerry Oglan as our officiant for an intimate wedding at our home on May 28, 2021. Gerry was the perfect choice for us! He understood our desire for our ceremony to reflect who we are as a couple, and our journey to this very special day. Gerry welcomed our custom touches to the vows, encouraged the involvement of family, and shared in our moments of laughter. We feel that a friend married us that day and we are forever grateful to Gerry for the wonderful memories!
“Gerry was a pleasure to work with! He was very supportive throughout the entire process. It’s hard to get married during a pandemic but Gerry put some of our fears at ease. We couldn’t have asked for a better officiant! - Jen & Alex W.”
Couldn't have dreamed of a better ceremony! We hired Gerry to be our wedding officiant on our big day and we were very happy with our choice! Gerry was amazing to work with - prompt in responding, very helpful, professional and very flexible and accommodating throughout constantly changing plans. We did not have a rehearsal and despite only meeting for a short time in our skype consultation, Gerry made us feel comfortable and at ease on our wedding day. He provided us with an absolutely beautiful ceremony - something that truly felt unique to us, interactive and full of tears of laughter and joy. We have received endless compliments about our ceremony and Gerry from our guests and we highly recommend his services! Our sincerest appreciation, Jeff and Amanda
Gerry Oglan officiated our wedding June 24th 2020. He helped us personalize our wedding for our unique circumstances and made this whole process easy and stress free. He was very personable and extremely professional from the first point of contact. I would highly recommend Gerry to officiate your special day. Thank you for everything Gerry. Wendy & Jeff June 2020
We would like to say thank you to Gerry who married my wife and I. He was very professional and was very prompt on timing. The service that he provided was both affordable and time efficient. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that wants to go all in or just want to “get it done” Sincerely Brad and Danielle 9/2/2020
We appreciate the time Gerry took to make it possible for us to get married. Gerry was very easy to communicate with and quick to respond. He is very efficient, patient, friendly and a happy person. We were pleased with the ceremony and would recommend him to anyone looking for and officiant. Thank you very much! Emma & Aaron July 17, 2020
"When planning the biggest day of our lives, we knew that an outdoor wedding in our backyard was what would make our day perfect. The stress of building our outdoor venue was furthered with finding the right person to help us in saying our vows. All Seasons was paramount in connecting us with Gerry. After reading Gerry’s bio and having our initial meeting with him we knew we were making the right choice. Gerry is nothing short of fantastic. He is kind. He is considerate. He is a professional in his work. He is congenial and it shows how much he deeply cares about you and your significant other during the planning process. The wedding ceremony was everything that we had imagined, and Gerry led us through with quiet cues and laughs. After the ceremony, our guests in attendance remarked at how evident the strong relationship was that we had fostered with Gerry over the past year. My wife and I would recommend Gerry, without reservations, to our family and friends. Our most important day was all the more perfect and special with him leading us! Thank you Gerry!" Chris and Danielle October 2019
Gerry Oglan made our wedding ceremony so special. He is kind, funny and knew just how to interact with our family and friends in the crowd.Thank you for being so organized and helpful throughout the entire process. It was nice to know I could count on Gerry for our big day, and we are forever grateful. Hailey & Ryan September 2019
Gerry Oglan made the ceremony planning process easy and accepted and performed our added elements perfectly! During the ceremony we were nervous but he put us both at ease and his experience was highly notable. We would recommend Gerald if you’re looking for an easy-going, friendly and well spoken officiant! Kyle & Jessica September 2019
Gerry Oglan was our officiant, he did an amazing job! He listened to what we wanted and exceeded our expectations. Gerry made our day so special. Thank you Gerry Robert & Diane August 2019
Gerry Oglan was amazing! We worked with him from out of town, and he was available and happy to work around our schedule. On the rehearsal day and the wedding day Gerry was calm, supportive and encouraging and helped us get through a couple difficult situations that arose. He's warm, caring and a total pro - kept everyone laughing before and after! Would recommend Gerry to anyone looking for a wonderful experience. Thanks again, Gerry! Kurt & Maggie August 2019
Gerry Oglan was an absolute pleasure to work with! Upon first meeting he got to know us and understand our style - simply yet thoughtful. He delivered a ceremony that was exactly that. Gerry knew we were nervous, and guided us through the ceremony and words with a subtle and confident style. We got many compliments from guests that the ceremony was "perfect for us" and that made us so happy. We had a weather issue and our outdoor ceremony had to move indoors with only a few minutes notice and Gerry adapted to the change without blinking and eye. Gerry is thoughtful and intelligent, and brings a sense of humour and lightness to his work. We would highly recommend Gerry to anyone we know! Thanks for being such a big part of our big day! Frank & Alexandria May 2019
Gerald Oglan was personable, friendly and available to answer any questions we had. He met with us and put us at ease regarding any details of our ceremony. Gerald made the ceremony warm and inviting. Afterwards, we received many compliments on his beautiful delivery. He gave us ideas on how to incorporate our two cultures into the ceremony. He also made sure that he got the pronunciation of our first names and last names correct, which was a wonderful touch. We highly recommend Gerald, he's the perfect officiant to make your day even more special. Aram & Vittoria Nov 2018
Everything for our ceremony service was really wonderful. Gerry Oglan made our special day even better. [September, 2018]
Gerry was knowledgeable and on time with everything. He was pleasant and eager to help with anything and answer all our questions. I would absolutely recommend Gerald Oglan to anyone who is interested in getting married outside of a church setting. [August, 2018]
Katie and I are so grateful to have had Gerry (Oglan) do our ceremony for us. He did it exactly how we wanted it. He was fun to work with and he even got to talk to a few old friends. I would definitely go with Gerry if you're looking for someone to do your ceremony! Neil & Katie, August 2018
We can't say enough good things about Gerald Oglan! He's a really great guy who's genuine in his concern for our special day. He went way beyond just reading words off a piece of paper. Gerald helped with making sure everything was going to go smoothly and offered suggestions based on his experiences. He is easy going, easy to talk to and work with and he helped us customize our ceremony so it was exactly what we wanted. We are so very happy that we chose him to be our officiant and be a part of our big day. Thank you so much Gerald from both of us. Andrew & Heather Aug 22nd, 2018
We were so pleased with our wedding ceremony. Gerry Oglan made us feel comfortable and special. He was very personable and professional. We would highly recommend him. Scott & Julie Sept 8th, 2018
Gerry Oglan helped us to create a ceremony that was full of joy, lots of fun moments and love. He helped us balance new ideas we had and still add lots of traditional elements. We were able to enjoy the ceremony, stress free, and listen to every word. He helped touch upon the modern ideas of wedding vows being in constant change and always being reworked in a marriage and also spoke to the old, loving traction of marriage. We feel he helped us have a contemporary ceremony with traditional vows. Gerry spoke eloquently and helped guide a great ceremony (that wasn’t too long!). Everyone commented that our ceremony was full of love and “so us”. No better comment. Gerry was always quick to return emails and easily available for meetings. Any couple would be lucky to secure Gerry for their wedding. [Pic courtesy of John and Samantha Butler Photography]
Gerald made our day feel special and as important to him as to us. His personal flare and professional manner was exceptional. Gerald was able to be flexible with our possibly changing schedule and was very accommodating. If you are looking for a personal and presentable service with a genuinely nice officiant, Gerald is for you. Wayne & Lorna, May 18, 2018
Gerry (Oglan) is exceptional! From the time we booked all the way through to a follow up after the wedding Gerry was attentive, very patient with us and willing to tailor our ceremony to our needs. We had a unique set of circumstances leading up to our wedding and Gerry was our guide. Very helpful, always smiling and his ceremony made many laugh and many cry. He did it all! We want to say a huge thank you for marrying us- if we had to do it again, we’d choose you! Looking forward to renewing our vows with Gerry :)