ceremonies and celebrations

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The thing about civil ceremonies is – anything goes! In Newfoundland and Labrador, you can collaboratively create a ceremony with a commissioner that reflects your values, style and personality as a couple. Customized scripts can be created to ensure the ceremony captures the you feel for one another and to make it yours to experience and remember.

Below are some options to choose from depending on your ceremony requirements. If what you are looking for doesn’t fit into one of these options, send an email, and we’ll create your ceremony together.

Send an email to see if your date is available! When you’re ready to confirm, please complete and send the attached form along with 50% deposit e-transfer to [email protected]. I’m ​ ​ happy to meet to discuss details; email [email protected] to arrange a consultation. ​ ​

The Love Story $400 Choose this package when you want full peace-of-mind knowing your ceremony is fully planned and organized. Includes consultations to ensure all details are properly planned. This option is the most popular and most comprehensive to ensure that you truly experience your ceremony and hold onto memories for years to come. ● Option of initial meeting before booking. ● Full planning services including consultations, rehearsal, music selection, venue consultation and ceremony logistics. ● The ceremony itself takes approximately 15-30 minutes. ● Includes guidance through the legal process and completion of legal documents. ● Unlimited consultation – in person, via email or over the phone. ● Customized script including options for vows, unity ceremonies, readings, and more. ● Guidance and suggestions for writing your own personal vows. ● Coordinated rehearsal with practice processional and suggestions for a stress-free day. ● Couples should provide legal documents during a consultation or at the rehearsal so that they can be completed in advance of the ceremony. ● The commissioner on-site at least 30 minutes before ceremony to touch base with venue, photographer, musicians and other wedding suppliers. ● Any sized group of guests. ● Presentation of ceremony script and keepsake marriage certificate (unofficial). ● The marriage will be registered with the government following the ceremony and you may apply for the Official Marriage Certificate from the Government of NL ● Ceremony you and your guests will remember for the rest of your life. * Rehearsals are strongly recommended as these ceremonies generally have additional elements including bridal parties, processionals, readings, and unity ceremonies.

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The $100 When you’re having a destination wedding, looking to just make it legal, or maybe it’s just for you to know. Subject to availability. ​ Often not available on weekends from May to October. ● The ceremony itself takes approximately 5-10 minutes. ● Includes guidance through the legal process and completion of legal documents. ● No face to face consultations or rehearsals. ● Required details are obtained over the phone or via email. ● A basic ceremony script is used with no customization. ● Couples must confirm that they have their Marriage Licence before the day of the ceremony. ● Generally just a few guests, if any. ● Witnesses can be provided for an extra cost if required. ● Option to exchange rings in addition to exchanging vows. ● A relaxed, informal atmosphere for you to make your own moment. ● Presentation of ceremony script and keepsake marriage certificate (unofficial). ● The marriage will be registered with the government following the ceremony and you may apply for the Official Marriage Certificate with the Government of NL.

The Quick I Do $200 When you want a short yet meaningful ceremony with your closest and friends. No need for a bridal party or rehearsal, but maybe a reading and a few songs of your choice. Subject to availability. ​ Often not available on weekends from May to October. ● The ceremony itself takes approximately 5-15 minutes. ● Includes guidance through the legal process and completion of legal documents. ● One consultation before the ceremony and unlimited contact via phone and email. ● A pre-crafted ceremony script is used with some minimal customization. ● Couples should provide legal documents during consultation so that they can be completed in advance of the ceremony. ● No rehearsal is provided. ● Early arrival of the commissioner on day of the ceremony for sufficient preparation. ● Small to medium group of guests. ● Inclusion and/or facilitation of readings and songs on request. ● A relaxed, informal atmosphere for you to make your own moment. ● Presentation of ceremony script and keepsake marriage certificate (unofficial). ● The marriage will be registered with the government following the ceremony and you may apply for the official marriage certificate.

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Additional Services Witnesses $25 (per witness) ● Witnesses can be provided if required. Witnesses need to be at least 16 years of age. Speaker and Microphone $50 ● So your guests can easily hear the officiant, readers and vows. ● Not available for musicians who should provide their own equipment. Ceremony Music $50 ● Facilitation of ceremony music can be included if required. ● Ceremony performed using a Bluetooth device connected to provided speakers. ● Generally includes seating, processional, registration and recessional music. Travel ● Cost for outside the greater St. John’s area dependent on distance and availability. ● During peak season, a wedding outside of the greater St. John’s will include the cost of all other ceremony booking slots that day based on availability.

How to book your date. (Terms and Conditions) ● All prices include HST. ● The Elopement and The Quick I Do may not be available on weekends from ​ ​ ​ May to October. ● Bookings may be made at the last minute or in advance up to two years. Send me an email! ● Tentative bookings can be made with your contact information until you’re ready to confirm. ● 50% deposit to be paid by cash, cheque or e-transfer to [email protected] along with completed attached booking form. ​ ● When deposit and form is received, your booking will be confirmed and you will receive an information package based on the ceremony package you’ve chosen. ● Postponements - If for any reason you need to postpone your ceremony even by half ​ ​ an hour, please get in touch as soon as possible. There is often multiple ceremonies scheduled throughout the day, and adjustments to the booked time would need to be planned in advance and are subject to availability. ● Late Ceremonies – It is important your ceremony take place on-time as there could be ​ ​ another ceremony after your own and we don’t want another couple to be anxiously waiting. You’re considered late if you’re more than 15 minutes beyond the scheduled time. ● Cancellations - If for any reason you need to cancel your ceremony, please make ​ ​ notification as soon as possible. While the deposit is generally non-refundable, it may be refunded if another booking can be made for the same slot. ● Final payment should be made by the rehearsal or day of the wedding. ● Final payment to be paid by cash, cheque or e-transfer to [email protected]. ​

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Marriage Ceremony Booking Form

Spouse #1 Spouse #2 First Name ______First Name ______Last Name ______Last Name ______Phone # ______Phone # ______Email ______Email ______

Ceremony Date ______Ceremony Time ______Venue ______

Ceremony Type (choose one) ❏ The Love Story $400 ❏ The Elopement $100 ❏ The Quick I Do $200 The Elopement and The Quick I Do are generally ​ ​ ​ ​ not available on weekends from May to October.

Additional Services (optional) ❏ Witness $25 each ❏ Speaker and Microphone $50 ❏ Ceremony Music $50 ❏ Travel $___

Deposit ______

Signature ______Date ______(only one required)

ceremonies and celebrations [email protected] 709-764-8243