Ceremony Resources
Get Married in Ontario in 10 easy steps
1. Complete our contact us form.
2. Book a meeting with us to discuss your marriage ceremony details.
3. If we are a good fit, a contract is sent to you for review and signature.
4. Once the booking fee is received we will draft and share your ceremony script.
5. Together we will create a ceremony that meets your vision and beliefs.
6. You apply for your marriage licence within 90 days prior to the ceremony.
7. We finalize the details with you a few weeks prior to the wedding.
8. We arrive at the ceremony venue and perform your marriage ceremony.
9. We complete the legal paperwork and send it to the Office of the Registrar Genearal.
10. You apply for your official marriage certificate via Service Ontario.
It takes a minimum of 6-8 weeks, for the government to register your marriage licence once it is received. A $15 fee, payable directly to Service Ontario, is required to obtain your official marriage certificate.
Our services include pre-ceremony guidance, a post ceremony detail guide, and a back up officiant.
FAQ’s
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A Licenced wedding officiant in Ontario is legally authorized to perform marriage ceremonies and complete the legal registration of your marriage. Beyond the legal paperwork, we play a significant role in shaping the tone and experience of your ceremony.
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A marriage licence may be applied for online and obtained at one of many municipal offices located throughout Ontario. Here are a few that are located in close proximity to us.
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90 Days.
You can apply for your licence any time within 90 days of your wedding date.
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Absolutely, our custom ceremony service is fully customizable as long as we complete all of the legal requirements.
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Yes, but we usually recommend keeping the official duties with your officiant. We would be happy to have your loved one play a special role in the ceremony, while we manage the legalities and keeps everything running smoothly.
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Yes! Legally, you must have two witnesses present to sign your marriage licence.
Hint: your photographer can be one of them.
We can also arrange witnesses for you.
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Yes!
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