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Ceremony Types Available:
Civil Marriage Ceremonies
Spiritual Ceremonies
Bilingual & French Ceremonies
Backyard & Home Weddings
Ceremonies Involving Children
Elopement Ceremonies
Casual & Cottage Type Ceremonies
Same Sex Marriages
Quebec Ceremonies
Theme Weddings
Co-Officiated Ceremonies
Second & Third Marriages
Destination & Cruise Weddings
High Profile Weddings
Baptisms & Naming Ceremonies
Renewal of Vows Ceremonies
Memorial Services

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Planning Your Wedding
Your Ceremony Venue
Your Planning Session
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Your Ceremony
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Designing Your Ceremony
Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
Using Music Effectively
Entering with Flowers
Presenting Flowers
Involving Readers in Your Ceremony
Sample Readings to Consider
Including Parental Vows
Ceremonial Certificates
Using Bubbles and Flower Petals
Lighting aUnity Candle
Blending Sand Crystals
Wine Sharing
Including the 2nd Kiss
Taking Vows By Candlelight
Doves and Butterflies
Telling Your Story
The Wedding Tree

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The Top 5 Considerations
Why Most Wedding Ceremonies Fail
Introducing Innovation in Your Ceremony
Facing Your Guests
Signing Documents
Using Ushers and Escorts Effectively
Escorting the Bride
Using a Limousine
Arriving by Boat
Using a Carriage
Using an Aisle Runner
Promoting Your Wedding

Ceremony Considerations:
Effective Seating
Environmental Issues
Protecting Your Entrance
Honouring Your Culture
Creativity and Style
Remembering Loved Ones
Helping Your Photographers
Making the Most of Lighting
The Ceremony Order of Events
Making Your Ceremony Program

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Although not yet common in Ottawa, theme type weddings are starting to get some momentum and can be a vivid alternative to traditional weddings - which many people consider quite boring. As with all of the ceremonies for which we officiate, we will work with you to adapt the ceremony as much as possible to enable you to achieve your desired creative effect.

In the photo below, the couple wanted to build around the the groom's Scottish heritage. The choice of a vibrant tartan for nine children involved really helped showcase this spectacularly.

One of the most fun weddings we've done recently involved a pig roast and camp out for over 100 guests. Extremely casual, it was a roaring success with all of the attendees.

Another unique ceremony was held at a golf course just before Christmas in the evening despite the minus 25 temperature. The bride arrived in horse drawn sleigh along with a bevy of bridesmaids with gowns designed for the weather.

A personal favourite involves a surprise wedding staged at a annual cottage reunion. The couple had first gone out together 45 years earlier and wanted maximum surprise for their family and guests. Only a few people sworn to secrecy were aware that the wedding ceremony being acted out was really a fully legal ceremony that met all requirements.

Since we've chosen to push the envelope with our innovative approach to wedding ceremonies, we're open to consider and discuss any creative ideas that you might have for your ceremony. Tell us your vision and let your imagination begin to flow! We'll work with you to get you up, up and away!