On this day of all days, be your authentic self. It’s very important that your vows are honestly who you are, and express your true personalities. How to even start? My first suggestion is always to review samples of other vows. Collect a few that you like -no, not twenty- that will be your beginning point. Narrow down your samples to your shared core values and your favourites. Almost everyone can agree that a […]
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As a Toronto Wedding Officiant, it’s always a treat for me to perform a wedding in the private and artistically landscaped garden of McLean House on the properties of The Estates of Sunnybrook. It was even more of a treat, to be hired by Jennifer and Jeff for their McLean House Garden Wedding. In addition, Jennifer and Jeff knew that they wanted a very personalized and unique wedding ceremony. For this reason, they […]
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Watch out for tempting cash only deals… Let’s be honest, a wedding can get expensive quickly. Some wedding vendors may offer you a “pay in cash” deal that seems like a great bargain at first. With no contract to guarantee their services, you are taking a big risk! This is the one day you will want etched in the fond memory bank of your being for the rest of your life so please […]
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This ritual is originally from traditional Catholic wedding services, but has quickly become modern and very popular with the blends of multicultural elements and different religions. Lighting unity candles at weddings is a beautiful ritual and can be very adaptable for almost any wedding situation. The passage read by the Officiant can be from religious vocabulary or more non-denominational in tone. Even better is to write something that beautifully expresses the uniqueness of […]
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I am asked, as a Toronto Wedding Officiant of 22 years, to perform many second marriages. Often these second marriages need sensitive ceremonies that creatively acknowledge the importance of the children involved in this marriage. The bride and groom frequently include their children, in traditional and formal ways. For example, having one of their children serve as ring bearer or a flower girl is always intended and guaranteed to make that child feel […]
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As an experienced wedding Officiant in Toronto and the GTA, I know how important it is to find the perfect venue. This is the second post in a series which takes a more personal look at some of the most beautiful, inspiring and interesting locations for weddings in Toronto — and there are few more picturesque than Estates of Sunnybrook! Estates of Sunnybrook is a great venue choice for smart couples who want the convenience of an all-in-one experience: […]
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