Rev Mark Hartburg, M.Div (Concordia)

As an Ordained Minister with Clergy Support Memorial Church, I would be honoured to help you realize your vision for a wedding ceremony that conveys all the joy and thrill of your love for one another. I live in Kitchener with my husband Bruce, I am the father of two daughters (and a grandson), and we share our home with the companionship of a dog and two cats. My previous experience as a parish pastor for almost 30 years has provided me with the opportunity to celebrate weddings with many couples. I am an active member of Spectrum Community Space and I enjoy dedicating time supporting LGBTQ+ members of our communities. I look forward to the opportunity to work together with you to create a celebration as personal, creative and as fun as you wish it to be.

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Areas Served

Ayr, Baden, Breslau, Cambridge, Elmira, Guelph, Kitchener, New Hamburg, Roseville, St. Jacobs, Wellesley, Waterloo

Reviews

Rachel & Matt
Working with Mark has been a great experience. From our initial meeting Mark has shared step by step of what the process would look like. He gave us great timelines of when to apply for the marriage license and guided us through the entire process. He gave us tips for the ceremony to make it run smoothly and walked us through that. On the day of the wedding he was punctual and professional. He had everything ready ahead of the ceremony. The ceremony was conducted at a perfect pace and he was articulate in his speech. We are so happy we went with Mark and would highly recommend him. January 2024
Rachel & Matt

Nichole & Shawn
Mark Hartburg officiated our wedding and did an amazing job. Everyone enjoyed him and he was so easy to work with. He made everything simple and made sure we knew everything. Thank you Mark for a wonderful ceremony! December 2023
Nichole & Shawn

Nicole & Mckinley
Mark Hartburg came recommended from a close friend and he was the perfect fit! From our first meeting to the day of, Mark made us feel comfortable and at ease. Throughout the planning process he was prompt, detailed oriented and very easy to work with. His outline of our ceremony was exactly what we asked for. The one item that stood out was that he made sure to note for himself to step aside for our first kiss photo. Mark was an absolute pleasure to work with and is the officiant every couple needs for their big day. We can't recommend him enough! Nicole & Mckinley. October 2023.
Nicole & Mckinley

Taurie & Donavan
On behalf of Donavan and myself Taurie, I also wanted to sincerely thank Mark Hartburg for facilitating a beautiful day! He was incredibly kind, patient and genuinely enjoyable to be with. He helped us feel calm leading up to the big moment and was very patient with all of us. We are so grateful that it was he who officiated our marriage, Thank you! Taurie & Donavan August 2023

Kyle & Tara
Finding an officiant through All Seasons was such a smooth and easy process. You go on the website, read through each officiants page. Find someone that feels right to you and reach out. Honestly the whole day was absolutely amazing but having Mark as our officiant really was the icing on the cake. From joining us the night before at our rehearsal dinner, walking us through what it will be like during the ceremony, guiding us with how it should go. To standing up there with us on our special day, speaking the heartfelt words we helped pick out that represented us best. Mark was so lovely, kind, professional and personable. We had many guest come up to us after and tell us how wonderful they thought the officiant was. So if your reading this and are looking for a great officiant look no further, Mark is the one for you !! Thank you Mark for the most wonderful ceremony. August 2023
Kyle & Tara

Kevin & Lydia
As our officiant, Mark Hartburg was really helpful, patient, and professional. In the week before our wedding, he spoke with us via zoom about every single detail of our ceremony. During the ceremony, I was so nervous. Mark was telling me to deep breathe, and kept telling me what I should do. That helped our ceremony end up perfectly. During the ceremony, he was very professional, he kept communicating with our DJ and planner to make sure everything was set up and ready to go. I would like to thank Mark for making our wedding ceremony successful and unforgettable. My wife and I really appreciate it. August 2023
Kevin & Lydia

Sarah & Brayden
“We chose Mark Hartburg to be our officiant based on glowing reviews from other couples, and he did not disappoint! In our first meeting with Mark he made us feel comfortable and at ease. Having friends involved in our ceremony was important to us, which Mark easily accommodated and gave his recommendations on the best way to do this. Throughout the planning process he was prompt and detailed in his communication and even though we chose to not do a rehearsal in person he walked us through the details of the ceremony on zoom prior to the big day. We had some inclement weather on our wedding day which forced our ceremony to be delayed and relocated within the venue - thankfully Mark was extremely flexible, organized and calm, dissolving any stress created by the change of plans. If you want someone warm, personable, reliable and experienced to officiate your wedding, Mark is your person!” Sarah & Brayden June 2023
Sarah & Brayden

Angela & Edward
I would like to thank Mark Hartburg. You made me and my husband the happiest on the day of our wedding. We finally tied the knot and that wouldn't be completed without you. We are happy that we chose you as our officiant as your are very professional, very understanding and calm despite all the things that were forgotten the day of the ceremony. You were very patience and we really appreciate you and we are so proud that you are our officiant. Thank you so much. Angela & Edward July 2023
Angela & Edward

David & Debbie
Mark Hartburg was fantastic. He made our Ceremony so Beautiful. Mark was professional, witty, and flawless. Thank you Mark !April 2023

Amber & Robert
Mark provided us with everything we needed, never rushed us, gave us advice that only experience can speak to, and was completely unbiased in helping us build what our ceremony would look like. We received reminders ahead of time and always got prompt responses. Having Mark officiate felt like having a friend standing at the front with us. He made us feel he truly wished for our every happiness and treated us like family. He was calm, cool, collected but warm and easy going. We felt like we didn't have to worry about a thing, because if everything else went wrong, our marriage ceremony would not. Wonderful human being and fabulous officiant. June 2022
Amber & Robert

Eric & Laura
Mark Hartburg was so wonderful and welcoming to us. He not only made rehearsal fun and easy but the guidance he gave us made everything go off without a hitch. We had a difficult, small space to work with but Mark was able to arrange it so everyone fit perfectly. We are so happy to have had Mark, he was an absolute joy to work with. November 2022
Eric & Laura

Kyle & Haley
All Seasons Weddings was very user-friendly and did a great job communicating when we used this platform to choose our officiant for our wedding. Rev Mark Hartburg did an amazing job. He was great to work with, and we thank him for all his hard work. Our ceremony was perfect! He was very professional throughout all of our interactions. I would highly recommend All Seasons Weddings as well as Mark Hartburg’s services if you require an officiant. Oct 2022

Cordell & Ryan
Mark Hartburg was booked with us last minute and is super friendly and a great pleasure to work with. He was able to fill in and help us have the perfect ceremony. I highly recommend you book using him. October 2022
Cordell & Ryan

Adam & Candice
Mark Hartburg was wonderful and made the process seamless. Thank you for a wonderful ceremony . May 2022
Adam & Candice

Heather & William
Mark Hartburg did a wonderful job in our ceremony and we are very glad that we selected him to be our officiant! Oct 2022

Meesha & Rishab
We were really fortunate to have Mark to perform our ceremony. He was so organized and we had a little bit of time crunch but he managed it so nicely. He calmed me down and made sure that everything was as we discussed and planned. That sense of surety really made our day. We had one meeting before with Mark to go through everything and he also explained everything to my parents and the bridesmaid before the ceremony. We are of Indian origin and no one in my family had experienced a white wedding and this was everyone's first time and everyone just loved it the way it went. I would definitely recommend All Seasons for a great wedding. July 2022
Meesha & Rishab

Taylor & Nicholas
I can’t express how much we loved having Mark Hartburg officiate our wedding and be apart of our special day. He is such a genuine and lovely person and was amazing to work with from start to finish. He made sure everything went smoothly and that the ceremony was perfect! If we could do it all over again we would choose Mark every time. August 2022

David & Robin
It was great working with Mark and All Seasons. We felt taken care of every step of the way. Thanks for a great ceremony! August 2022
David & Robin

Shiriee & Sandra
Mark could not have been a better choice! He was extremely professional and accommodating. He was kind and made our ceremony run smoothly and helped us practice at rehearsal to make sure we all knew what we were to do. Being an LGBTQ+ couple we thought it was important to have someone in the same community, someone who was kind and able to speak clearly and not to quickly and make our ceremony run smoothly. Mark did all of that and more! We would recommend Mark to anyone. Thank you for such a wonderful ceremony Mark, all the best! June 2022
Shiriee  & Sandra

Megan & Jarod
"Mark is an easy going, well spoken, and professional officiant. Working with Mark was easy and didn't overwhelm us with what we needed to prepare. We would highly recommend him for anyone looking for an officiant who is genuinely invested in your day and ensures the ceremony exactly what you want." - September 2021
Megan & Jarod

Kelly & Nicky
Mark officiated our wedding in July 2022. We are so happy we chose him to be our officiant. Right from the first meeting he was great in helping us navigate where to go and what we had to do. He was so comfortable to talk to and made the whole process a breeze. We wanted a close friend to officiate our wedding but wasn’t legally able to do so. Mark worked with him and allowed him to perform most of the ceremony which meant so much to us. The day of went beautifully; we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Mark is kind and caring and really helped make the day is great as it was. We were happy he was able to stick around after the ceremony and have some time with our friends and family. We would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant especially in the LGBTQ+ community as it can be hard to find the right fit. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts. Kelly and Nicky ~ July 2022
Kelly & Nicky

Christine and Wayne
Hi Mark, Thank you so much for officiating our wedding. It was a beautiful day, and you did such a great job at coordinating and helping us get ready before, your communication was great. Also, on the day, what a lovely ceremony you performed. We were so blessed to have you officiate. Our friends and family also commented on what a great job you did. We highly recommend you to any bride and groom looking for a beautiful wedding day ceremony. Thanks again Mark, and God bless Christine and Wayne ~ June 2022
Christine and Wayne

James & Meaghan
Mark Hartburg was amazing. He was very clear when providing us with information, he was very understanding and provided us with a lovely ceremony. We are so happy Mark was our officiant for our wedding day. May 2022

James & Carling
Mark Hartburg was a lovely, accommodating, well spoken, and professional officiant. He made the whole process easy and fun. Mark was very friendly and personable, and was good with both our young children as well. We would recommend him for anyone looking for an officiant who is prompt, genuinely invested in your happiness, and makes the ceremony exactly how you want. Mark was wonderful! May 2022
James & Carling

Paul & Robert
A two year delay and it was all worth it. Thank you Mark for your patience, keeping us informed of restriction changes and your flexibility, if we needed to change the ceremony venue. Your guidance in formatting the ceremony was greatly appreciated. We along with our families will cherish how you conducted the ceremony with grace, class, humor and how how you made everyone feel present and in the moment. The tender moments were meaningful and the heartfelt ones memorable. Thank you April 2022
Paul & Robert

Joseph & Suzanne
Mark Hartburg was very friendly and made sure to walk us through things. He also accommodated our friend who joined us via video conference, which was really appreciated! February 2022

Jessica and Dale
"Mark made our wedding ceremony seamless, from handling all paperwork (thank you) to helping us create a unique and personal wedding vows. He was warm, friendly and easy to talk to. He communicated with us in a timely and transparent manner. For us, one of the big reasons we chose Mark from All Seasons was his LGBTQA+ community involvement, we wanted every one of our friends to feel welcome and wanted. He included our children and worked through with very disorganized rehearsal venue. 5 stars Jessica and Dale September 2021

Samantha and Ravi
"In the short time that we communicated with Mark Hartburg we can honestly say he is a very kind, professional, and friendly individual! From the very first zoom meeting we knew he would be a great fit for our wedding. We appreciated the time he took to explain everything to us. Although the stress of covid made planning a wedding somewhat difficult, we had a beautiful ceremony, and cannot thank Mark enough for ensuring everything went smoothly. Samantha and Ravi October 2021
Samantha and Ravi

Karla & Robert
Mark Hartburg was a pleasure to deal with right from our first conversation. Our day went off without a hitch! Thank you so much Mark for all your assistance. We truly appreciate all you did for us! September 2021
Karla & Robert

Sasha & Andrew
We had an absolutely lovely time with Mark Hartburg as our officiant. He was professional and kind. We had a very small ceremony this time but our hoping we can do a bigger ceremony with friends and family next year and I will definitely be seeking out Mark again to be officiant as we renew our vows. October 2021

Linda & Brian
We are so happy Mark officiated our wedding. Not only was he friendly, personable and easy to talk with, but he truly cared about making our day special. He catered his service to match who we were as a couple and what we wanted within our ceremony. We got married during the COVID pandemic and Mark did everything to accommodate. Even with the delay as I failed to bring the Record of Solemnization, he remained calm and patient. We would highly recommend having him for your big day as he was fantastic! Linda & Brian, August 7, 2021
Linda & Brian

Laurie & Andy
Mark was so amazing as our officiant and very professional and helpful. We had to reschedule multiple times and had to deal with the stress of changes due to covid and he was with us helping us work through it. Mark took the time to walk us through what needed to be done and helped anyway possible. He made our day that much better! Thank you Mark for making our day so special! Laurie & Andy, August 2021
Laurie & Andy

Spencer & Alana
Mark Hartburg was so wonderful and accommodating when it came to our wedding. It was in May 2021, so when the Covid-19 lockdown was extended past our date, the wedding had to be changed quite drastically. Mark had no problem adjusting the ceremony outline several times to suit what we needed, and made what could have been a stressful experience very easy and calm. He was also very understanding when the ceremony had to be delayed by half an hour, because the groom forgot his suit at home! We can’t imagine anyone but Mark officiating the ceremony at our wedding, and can't recommend him enough. Thank you Mark! Spencer & Alana, May 2021
Spencer & Alana

Shivani & Brandon
It was an absolute delight to have Mark (Hartburg) officiate our wedding. He was very thorough and educated us throughout the process. He took care of all the little details to make our day truly special. Even though we contacted him last min due to Covid, he was very prompt in communicating with us. He even checked out our location ahead of time and advised us on any additional things we would need as it was extremely windy that day. He went above and beyond to make our day truly special and we would highly recommend him to anyone. Shivani & Brandon, May 2021
Shivani & Brandon

Tiffany & Keelan
My husband and I chose Mark Hartburg to officiate our wedding and we couldn’t be happier with our choice. He was so helpful through everything. We had a last minute venue change due to COVID restrictions and he was completely understanding and jumped into restructuring our original seating plan and procession. He was so patient with us and gave us the direction we desperately needed with the large wedding party that we had. We can’t thank you enough Mark. Thank you for making our day so special. Tiffany & Keelan October 2020
Tiffany & Keelan

Cameron & Madison
We are so happy Mark (Hartburg) officiated our wedding. Not only was he friendly, personable and easy to talk with, but he truly cared about making our day special. He catered his service to match who we were as a couple and what we wanted within our ceremony. We got married during the COVID pandemic and Mark did everything to accommodate and make sure everyone felt safe. We had several guests comment on how well-spoken and easy to listen to Mark was during the ceremony. I would highly recommend having him for your big day! Cameron & Madison, August 2020
Cameron & Madison

Eric & Mike
We were thrilled to have Mark officiate for our wedding. Right from the beginning, he made a genuine effort to get to know us personally and to create a ceremony that was personal and meaningful. Mark was professional and easy going and helped to make our day as stress-free as possible. Thanks for everything, Mark! June 2020
Eric & Mike

Jesse and Cassandra
Mark Hartburg was absolutely amazing and we couldn’t have asked for a better person to help us with taking this next step in our relationship. From when we started planning our wedding ceremony to the final announcement at the end of the ceremony, Mark was professional and very easy to work with. Mark made it clear in our first meeting that he was there to help us tailor our ceremony so that it was exactly how we wanted it. He had valuable advice that we wouldn’t have thought about on our own, about reading our vows and where our parents should be seated among other things. Mark spoke calmly and confidently, and made us feel comfortable throughout the ceremony. We’ve been to a lot of weddings in the past six years and Mark is by far the best officiant of the bunch! We would recommend him to anyone looking for an officiant. We can’t thank Mark enough for what he did and the special role he played in our wedding. Jesse & Cassandra February 2020
Jesse and Cassandra

Madeleine & Spencer
Mark Hartburg was the perfect person for the most important job of the day. Not only is Mark extremely professional, but he is a warm and welcoming person. He made my (now) husband and I feel so comfortable through the entire process. We had a great planning meeting, where Mark guided us through the process of how the moments would work and guidelines on how to write our own vows. Mark spoke clearly, slowly and warmly to all our guests. His calming presence was contagious during a very vulnerable moment for my husband and I. I would recommend Mark to all brides & grooms who are looking for a very professional, warm & calming person. We are so very thankful Mark was the person to perform our ceremony for us and we will always be thankful for the moments he shared with us! Madeleine and Spencer December 2019
Madeleine & Spencer