Ontario Licensed Wedding Officiant,
Helping All Couples Celebrate Love in Ontario
Clarence-Rockland, Ontario and surrounding areas. (Prescott-Russell) or Lower Ottawa Valley (LOV). Bilingual Services Available - Services Bilingue Disponible 613-808-0040 -- Here To Help! |
I believe couples should be able to determine the when, where and how of their wedding ceremony.
Please take some time and browse through my site
as there is a great deal of important and enlightening information on this page.
Your wedding ceremony is YOUR special celebration!
Please take some time and browse through my site
as there is a great deal of important and enlightening information on this page.
Your wedding ceremony is YOUR special celebration!
PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY!
PLEASE NOTE: ONTARIO REQUIRES THAT A COUPLE OBTAINS A VALID MARRIAGE LICENSE BEFORE THEIR CEREMONY DAY. YOU MUST HAVE A VALID MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED BY THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO. Also, in Ontario, you will need legal proof when applying for a license that any previous marriages have legally ended by divorce or death. Marriage License Application Form (.pdf) that can be printed and completed by the couple before going to their local city hall, town hall or municipal office. (See Below) ************************************************ How to get a Marriage License, you will need to: · 1 - fill out a marriage license application · 2 - bring the completed application to your local city hall, town hall or municipal office · 3 - show original identification with your current legal name, date of birth and signature – both people getting married will need to provide valid identification · 4 - pay a fee (fees vary and depend on the municipality). A marriage license is valid for 3 months from the date it was issued. Click here to download the Marriage Application or for more information **************************************************** You will also need two adult witnesses to attend your ceremony and sign your marriage license for Ontario marriage. If you do not have two witnesses present for your ceremony in Ontario, notify me in advance. I can usually arrange to have witnesses present without any extra cost to you for "local" ceremonies. I will see that your marriage license will be officially filed with the ServiceOntario after the ceremony. You will receive a ceremonial record of solemnization of Marriage copy of your license following the ceremony. However, you will need a certified marriage certificate for numerous legal matters following marriage. See below. Click on link below to get a marriage certificate. ***************************************************** How to Get a Marriage Certificate A marriage certificate is the legal record of a marriage. It lists the date and place of the marriage, and names of the people who were married. You need this document to: 1 - show legal proof you are married 2 - apply for certain social benefits 3 - settle an estate 4 - change a last name. A Record of Solemnization of Marriage is not the same thing as a marriage certificate.I send the complete and signed marriage license to ServiceOntario by registered mail. Before you can get a marriage certificate, a marriage needs to be registered. (approximately 8 - 10 weeks from the date of the marriage) You may file online for easy access to obtaining your Official Marriage Certificate. Order your Marriage Certificate Here **************************************************** Basic Wedding Attire I will also officiate your ceremony in "theme" or "costume" attire (Country/Western, Medieval, Nautical, etc.) if requested. However, I will not be responsible for any of the costs and/or arrangements (ordering, picking up and returning to rental stores, etc.) of such attire. If you are planning a themed ceremony, please discuss the attire arrangements with me well ahead of the ceremony date. ********************************************************************* Love Birds - RENEWAL OF VOWS Don't just tell your spouse "I'd do it all over again." Prove you mean it and say "I do" again in a romantic celebration of love! I have several marriage reaffirmation ceremonies/packages that will make any anniversary a very special occasion! For more information on how to have a wonderful "renewal celebration," Contact me for details! ********************************************************************** SAME-SEX WEDDINGS The Beatles sang "All You Need Is Love," and I follow that credo in life. If you have love, you're on the right track to a wonderful life! Of course, love is different for each and every one of us. I recognize all love, and believe true love and commitment deserves recognition and commemoration. On June 10, 2003, Ontario distinguished itself by recognizing same-sex marriages and making same-sex marriages legal in Ontario. As such, the civil union ceremonies are performed according to the couple's wishes --- using the same words and actions as marriage ceremonies. Just contact me for a free, no-obligation discussion of how to celebrate your special ceremony in the way you desire!. ************************************************************************* Wedding Testimonials"We were honoured and thrilled to have Rev. Nikki perform our ceremony on August 22nd, 2015. We chose a sand ceremony, and also lit a memorable candle for loved ones who have passed on. We let it burn all evening, and our guests felt great gratitude in this, along with us. The words she wrote were beautiful, and said from the heart. We got a lot of compliments about our ceremony, and Rev. Nikki. Her love for life and ability to perform such a lovely marriage ceremony ensured us we made a fantastic decision, choosing her to be with us on our big day! We would highly recommend Rev. Nikki as she has a gentle, kind, enthusiastic personality and made our nerves be at ease. She was very helpful with paperwork & making sure everything went smooth. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that you did." - Mr & Mrs. Lanthier :)
"On vous remercie Rev Nikki d'avoir fait partie de notre mariage ! Rodney et et moi allions jamais oublier votre dévouement et votre attention que vous nous avions donner tout au long de notre préparation de mariage ! On croirais vous connaître depuis longtemps !
Votre cérémonie nous restera toujours dans notre cœur ! Ce fut un mariage de rêve grâce a vous! Merci tellement ! Mr. et Mme Boyle." "My husband and I had the pleasure to meet Nikki last year as we were getting ready to prepare for our upcoming wedding. We met with Reverend Nikki and from our first meeting she made us feel comfortable and at ease. She gave us several choices for us to be able to customize our ceremony to exactly what we wanted. She kept reassuring us that she would guide us through our special day. When our big day came, Nikki did just that, she helped us through a very exciting but nervous time. Our celebration went so well because Nikki took the time to get to know us, understood what we wanted and needed and made our special day just phenomenal. All the extra touches that she added were very much appreciated and so many of our guests told us that our ceremony was original and very touching and that is thanks to Nikki.
If you need an officiant for your special day, please don't hesitate to book Nikki, her prices is reasonable and the service she gives you is amazing. Couldn't have asked for more. Thanks Nikki, we will never forget our special day, and the part you played in it. Mr. and Mrs. Dionne." |
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