In this day an age there are no rules about who pays for a wedding. I have seen many couples pay for the whole event themselves and have complete control over their wedding, venue, meal, music, food, flowers...and colours! I sometimes go to weddings where the parents have split the cost equally and have taken… Continue reading The Money Talk – Who Pays For What?
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Honouring your loved ones in their absence
Everyone who gets married does so with someone there in spirit. The sad reality is we all have loved ones we miss and that is amplified at the big occasions in our lives like weddings. Embracing the memory of loved ones at weddings is becoming something I see everywhere I go - and I love… Continue reading Honouring your loved ones in their absence
Questions I never get asked – and wish I did!
Every day I receive a flurry of messages and emails asking the usual questions about my services - most often starting with "How much?". I love when couples dig a little deeper and ask questions that are more important than just what the ceremony will cost. Let's see if we can answer some questions you… Continue reading Questions I never get asked – and wish I did!
Why a funeral is so important
As a licenced funeral and bereavement professional, I am here to serve your family should you need to say good bye to a loved one. I specialize in creating meaningful and memorable services for funerals, memorials, celebrations of life, burials, or scatterings of cremated remains. I also provide guidance, suggestions, advice, and am happy to… Continue reading Why a funeral is so important
Why you should hire a Professional Officiant to perform your marriage ceremony
Photo courtesy of Andreas P Photography A professional officiant is one that is ordained by a religious body, and is licenced by the Province of Ontario to represent the laws and the Marriage Act. They will have a strong online presence, will have reviews posted, photos, logos, flyers, and a solid following. Their information is… Continue reading Why you should hire a Professional Officiant to perform your marriage ceremony
What the heck is a Baby Naming Ceremony?
As an Officiant and Celebrant I am trained to create and deliver many different types of ceremonies including Baby Namings. As many families today are not religious, but would still like to share a meaningful celebration of their new baby, a Baby Naming Ceremony is the perfect choice to officially welcome your little one to… Continue reading What the heck is a Baby Naming Ceremony?
Wedding Season Has Begun!
I performed my first wedding of the season on a rainy and windy day in April! It was fun to kick off wedding season in a fun and relaxed way – the couple read their own vows to each other, there were lots of laughs, and the gloomy lighting gave us some fantastic photos!Cheers to… Continue reading Wedding Season Has Begun!
How I Became a Wedding Officiant!
I am often asked how I ended up being a wedding officiant and it’s a really simple story! I was interested in funeral service my whole life and after attending Humber College (and graduating with honours) to become a pre-need director and working in the funeral industry for years people kept telling me I should… Continue reading How I Became a Wedding Officiant!
Avril Ewing Officiant & Celebrant 