Your wedding ceremony should feel like you — meaningful, personal, relaxed, romantic, and maybe even a little bit fun.

As your wedding officiant, I believe there is no single “right” way to get married. Whether you're planning a full wedding celebration, an intimate elopement, or simply need someone to take care of the legalities, I offer ceremony options designed to fit your relationship, your wishes, and your budget.

From heartfelt and traditional to spiritual, quirky, modern, or completely your own, I'll create a ceremony that tells your love story.

This is the full-service ceremony experience for couples who want their wedding ceremony to be uniquely theirs.

We'll talk about how you met, what you love about each other, the adventures you've shared, the people who matter most, and the little things that make your relationship special. I'll use your story to create a personalized ceremony that feels authentic and meaningful.

Includes:

• Personalized ceremony script
• Pre-ceremony consultation
• Wedding vows and ring exchange wording
• Special rituals or traditions
• Inclusion of children, family, or pets when appropriate
• Religious, spiritual, Pagan, metaphysical, or non-religious elements
• Guidance and support throughout the ceremony planning process
• Professional wedding officiant services on your special day

Perfect for: Couples who want a ceremony that is truly about their love story.

Not every wedding needs a crowd.

An elopement can be romantic, relaxed, spontaneous, and incredibly personal. Whether it's just the two of you, a few family members, or your closest friends, I'll create a beautiful ceremony that celebrates the moment without all the fuss.

Your elopement can be simple and sweet or include personalized vows, rings, readings, blessings, or a meaningful ritual.

Includes:

• Personalized or semi-personalized ceremony
• Brief consultation
• Exchange of vows and rings
• Legal wedding ceremony
• Special requests and meaningful touches
• Warm and professional officiating

Perfect for: Couples who want to focus on each other rather than the production of a large wedding.

Sometimes you don't need a big ceremony. You just need someone to make it official.

If you've already celebrated your love in your own way and simply want to take care of the legal requirements, this option keeps things straightforward, respectful, and stress-free.

We'll complete the required legal ceremony and make sure your wedding day is handled professionally and with care.

Includes:

• Legal wedding ceremony
• Required declarations and wording
• Signing of the marriage documents
• Professional officiant services

Perfect for: Couples who want a quick, simple, no-fuss legal marriage.

Have a friend or family member who you'd love to have perform your ceremony?

Being asked to officiate someone's wedding is a wonderful honour — but it can also feel a little intimidating!

Ceremony Coaching gives your chosen officiant the guidance, structure, and confidence they need to help create and deliver a memorable ceremony.

We'll work together on:

• Ceremony structure
• What to say and when to say it
• Writing or refining the ceremony
• Introducing vows and rings
• Special rituals and traditions
• Timing and transitions
• Rehearsal guidance
• Tips for speaking confidently in front of a crowd

Perfect for: Couples who want someone special in their lives to stand up and officiate their ceremony.

Love doesn't always need a marriage licence.

A Commitment Ceremony is a beautiful way for two people to publicly celebrate their relationship, make promises to one another, and surround themselves with the people they love — without creating a legal marriage.

This can be especially meaningful for couples who cannot or do not wish to marry legally, couples renewing their commitment to one another, or anyone who simply wants to celebrate their relationship in their own way.

Your ceremony can include:

• Personalized vows
• Ring exchange
• Handfasting
• Unity rituals
• Family or children participation
• Readings, blessings, or spiritual elements
• Personal promises and declarations
• A ceremony created around your unique relationship

Perfect for: Couples who want to say, “I choose you,” and celebrate that commitment surrounded by the people they love.

Whether you've been married for one year, twenty years, or fifty, a vow renewal is a beautiful opportunity to pause, look at everything you've shared, and say “I still choose you.”

Maybe you've made it through difficult times together. Maybe you've built a family, shared incredible adventures, or simply grown and changed side by side. Or maybe you just want another excuse to celebrate your love!

Your vow renewal can be intimate and romantic, light-hearted and fun, or a meaningful celebration surrounded by family and friends.

Your ceremony can include:

• Renewal of your original vows or completely new promises
• Ring renewal or exchange
• Personalized memories and reflections
• Children, grandchildren, family, or friends
• Handfasting or other unity rituals
• Readings, blessings, or spiritual elements
• A ceremony written specifically for your journey together

Perfect for: Couples who want to celebrate the love they've built and the promises they're continuing to keep.

There are no rules saying your ceremony has to look like everyone else's.

Maybe you want traditional vows. Maybe you want to laugh through the whole thing. Maybe you want something spiritual, Pagan, metaphysical, romantic, quirky, or completely unconventional.

Maybe you want your children involved. Maybe your dog needs a starring role. Maybe you want a handfasting, a ring warming, a unity ritual, or a ceremony written entirely around your story.

That's where I come in.

Together, we'll create a ceremony that feels comfortable, authentic, and meaningful to you.

Let's talk about your ceremony and create something you'll remember for all the right reasons.

Contact Bonnie to start planning your ceremony.

1. How can we be sure you are licensed?

This is an excellent question. And, yes, I am licensed with the Office of the Registrar General to perform ceremonies in Ontario. You can confirm my registration by clicking https://www.ontario.ca/data/registered-religious-officials  Hit Ctrl F and type my last name in and it will come up in Nepean.

2. What is a Metaphysical Officiant?

A metaphysical minister is one who lives by the Spiritual Laws and counsels others so they can attain clear thinking in their lives.   It honours everyone's path knowing that every path is valuable and that each individual aligns themselves in the most harmonious way. A Metaphysical Officiant has undergone training and has received the credentials to perform all Rites of Passage for anyone who wants a wedding ceremony.  We are licensed by the province to solemnize marriage under the Marriage Act.  All Metaphysical Officiants are required to maintain membership in the Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry.

3. How do I obtain a Marriage License Application?

Marriage License Applications are available online at  https://forms.mgcs.gov.on.ca/en/dataset/007-11018 You can purchase a Marriage License in Ontario no more than three months prior to your wedding date. It can also be obtained from the clerk of most cities, townships, towns or villages and is valid anywhere in Ontario. One or both of the persons being married must apply in person to the Marriage License Issuer to obtain a license. You will need to bring identification, such as a birth certificate (along with any change of name certificates), current passport, Record of Immigrant Landing or Canadian citizenship card, along with photo identification, for both the persons. The fee for purchasing a license is currently $192.14.

4. We don't live in Ottawa.  Do we need to come to Ottawa to get the license?

No. All municipalities in Ontario issue Marriage licenses. You can apply in your local municipality however one or both of the persons being married must make the application in person. 

5.  Do you perform ceremonies in Quebec?

No, I am not licensed to perform wedding ceremonies in Quebec.

6. What if I have been divorced?

If one or both members of the couple are divorced, documentation relating to each divorce will be required. If you live and were divorced in Canada, you must bring the original or court-certified copy of the final decree, final judgment or certificate of divorce to your local municipal office when you are purchasing the marriage license. 

7. Will we be automatically notified when our marriage has been registered?

No. To have proof that the Province of Ontario has registered your marriage, you need to purchase a marriage certificate. You can order a marriage certificate about 6-8 weeks after your wedding date. The Marriage Certificate is the legal record of your marriage. It lists the date and place of the marriage, and names of the people who were married. At your marriage ceremony, you will be given the Record of Solemnization of Marriage by me. It is considered a souvenir document and not a legal record. As the officiant who performed your marriage I am required to forward the Marriage License you signed on your wedding day to the Office of the Registrar General for registration. 

8. How do I obtain a Marriage Certificate?

Although it is not required, I encourage every couple to purchase a Marriage Certificate. A marriage certificate is the legal record of your marriage. You can order your marriage certificate about 6-8 weeks from the date of your marriage. You will have two options; you may purchase a “file size” (which includes basic information such as name, date and place of marriage) or “Long Form” (which is a certified copy of the marriage license signed on your wedding day).You can purchase your Marriage Certificate online at this website: https://www.ontario.ca/page/how-get-copy-ontario-marriage-certificate-online or you can complete the Request for a Marriage Certificate here:  https://forms.mgcs.gov.on.ca/en/dataset/007-11078  Then mail or fax the application with the appropriate fees to the address below.

Office of the Registrar General P.O. Box 4600 3rd Floor 189 Red River Road Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6L8 

9. When I get married does my name change automatically?

Couples frequently assume that getting married changes a bride’s name. This is not the case. Although either partner may legally assume their spouse’s name, this does not constitute a legal change of name. You may elect to legally change your surname as a result of marriage or a common-law relationship. If you change your name within 90 days after your marriage, there is no fee. For more information regarding changing your name, go to this website:https://www.ontario.ca/page/change-your-last-name  or contact the Office of the Registrar General at 1-800-461-2156