Officiant /Celebrant
As an accredited Metaphysical Minister I can preside over and witness those significant moments in your life, It can look like; a non-denominational ceremony, with a light touch of spiritual or religious aspects, or something more intricate. We are all united on this planet; all races, all religions, all people, more alike than different, with the capacity to love and be loved. To Celebrate life in all it’s stages. As we unite together to commemorate significant milestones in life.
Wedding Ceremonies
Life Passage/Memoriam
I will partner with you to officiate your ceremony the way you desire; be it an elopement, simple or intricate ceremony, or a renewal of your vows. if you are looking for an alternate to a city hall wedding service. The service can be ‘short & sweet’ or more elaborate.
I would be honoured, to assist you if you require someone to say a few words and facilitate the ceremony of a loved one.
Simple Weddings
Blessing a Home
Be it elopement style or inclusive of opening remarks with the basic declaration and exchange of vows and rings and sealed with a kiss in front of your witnesses.
Bless and dedicate your home as a safe haven.
Traditional &/or Detailed Ceremonies
Ceremonies for Children
Fully customizable with; opening remarks, reading(s), music/songs, exchange of vows & rings, endorsing the documents, and presentation to your witnesses and guests.
Welcome your newborn(newly adopted) into your family with their own ceremony, alternatively acknowledge your teens growth and maturity with a coming of age ceremony.
Process
Conversation of introduction, Review of Process, Verbal confirmation of mutual interest, Confirmation of availability, Contract & retainer payment to secure the date. Review of planning forms by the engaged. Meeting(s) to discuss relationship and wedding plans. Writing, review, and approval of the ceremony, Wedding rehearsal, and Wedding.
Traditionally one seeks to have their spiritual mentor officiate over their marriage ceremony. Many people are not affiliated with such a specified congregation or individual. A couple may draw from more than one spiritual background. One’s relationship to the divine may be more personal than community based. I feel there is many ways to connect to spirit and to develop a personal spiritual philosophy for living well. One’s spiritual connection is often a matter of individual mind and conscience.
Where ever you are in your contemplation of whether or not something more exists; from atheistic, through agnostic, to devote believer, I can accommodate.
Presiding over a Barrie backyard wedding.
Oct 2021.
In addition to my own christian based childhood, I have participated in native rituals such as sweat lodges as well has having done 10-day meditation retreats while in community. I am also a certified Yoga Instructor. Various experiences can deepen one’s connection to the divine. On a personal level a walk in nature can be rejuvenating, reading from a spiritual text or spirit lead author or some dedicated journalling can enable one to reconnect with that inner voice and/or one’s spirit guides. Some people follow current guides and popular authors such as; Marianne Williamson, Neal Donald Walsh, Esther Hicks, Deepak Chopra, Richard Bach, Jordan Peterson, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Kahil Gibran, Carl Jung, among many others. Spiritual based texts may include; The Bible, The Torah, A Course in Miracles, The Bhagavad Gita, The Celestine Prophecy, or many many other books that assist an individual in living a more integrated, genuine, and authentic life.
All ceremony payments as well payments for; rehearsal, travel expenses, etcetera is to be paid directly to officiant.
After deposit you will receive; welcome package, sample ceremonies, invoice and copy of signed licence.