When you want to make your wedding ceremony memorable, personal and uniquely your own, a wedding celebrant may be a good choice.
A celebrant will perform your ceremony at the time and location of your choice. Weddings can take place in homes, farms, parks, golf courses, banquet halls even wineries.
This flexibility gives you the chance to really personalize your wedding. How about on a boat, dawn, as the sun rises or by a roaring fire at midnight?
Because a couple chooses a celebrant does not mean they are not of a faith. Many couples today find a church wedding restrictive. Some friends might not be religious or comfortable in a church setting. Perhaps the couple is far from home and their traditional family church. Perhaps they want to be married at an unusual time, or at a place that has meaning to them. The couple may come from different faith backgrounds and find a simple civic wedding the solution to differences within their families.
Some couples prefer a simple ceremony. Others want to personalize their ceremony and include performers or family and friends as participants. Couples celebrating the blending of their families often like to include the children too and celebrants can accomplish that as well. They will have lots of creative ideas to enhance your ceremony. From personalized vows and readings, to rituals that symbolize the commitment you are making, a celebrant can help you create a wedding ceremony that reflects your values and dreams on your special day. Your celebrant will work with you to ensure you have a ceremony that makes your day both meaningful and memorable – for you and your guests. Your wedding ceremony sets the tone for the celebration to follow.
Planning a destination wedding? Many couples want to ensure their marriage is legal and documented at home in Ontario. A professional celebrant, licensed by the Province of Ontario, can officiate a small wedding ceremony in your home or at a local landmark or restaurant before your trip. This ceremony will also offer an opportunity to include family and friends who may not be travelling with you to your destination wedding.
Planning your ceremony early will give you peace of mind. There are a lot of stressful decisions to be made on your to-do list. Securing your Officiant and knowing your ceremony is in professional hands are important steps. Why not check these decisions off your list soon?
By C. Brennan, B. Mullen
Milestone Celebrant Services.
