Fees & Terms

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My fee is payable in full within ONE WEEK of my sending the contract. I send the contract as soon as the couple inform me that they would like to retain my services.

Should I not be in receipt of fee and contract a minimum of one month from when the contract is sent to the client, any verbal/email agreement will be null and void and clients must seek another officiant. If clients are in difficulty over meeting this deadline, they are welcome to discuss with me and I will endeavour to seek a solution.

My fee is payable in full within ONE WEEK of my sending the contract. I send the contract as soon as the couple inform me that they would like to retain my services.

Should I not be in receipt of fee and contract a minimum of one month from when the contract is sent to the client, any verbal/email agreement will be null and void and clients must seek another officiant. If clients are in difficulty over meeting this deadline, they are welcome to discuss with me and I will endeavour to seek a solution.

  • My fee is a flat $595 CAD for ceremonies of any size or type in Nanaimo and area. This includes travel.

  • For ceremonies that do NOT have a Nanaimo address, travel fees will apply based on distance. I am willing to travel to the south island (Victoria and area) and all points from Nanaimo to Victoria, to the West coast and intervening locations (including Port Alberni, Ucluelet, Tofino) and as far north as Campbell River. I cannot undertake travel further north than Campbell River.

    NOTE that as a qualified level 3 ski instructor/expert skier, I am happy to perform skiing ceremonies at locations such as Mt Washington, but WILL require a day-pass. I am also able and willing to perform ‘adventure’ ceremonies such as heli-weddings.

    I use this link to calculate distances. Distance is calculated at 61c per km which is in line with government mandates.

    NOTE: Overnight accommodation costs may be required for some distance weddings, depending on the time of the ceremony.

  • Ask me about special rates for Vow Renewals, for Vancouver Island locals, and for active First Responders and military. I also offer a discount to same gender couples - ONLY if their wedding takes place during ANY pride week.

Work With Me

What My Fee Includes:

  • Unlimited access to me, via email or phone, for all questions or concerns.

  • A legal contract and a complete information package including all info on how to buy a marriage license, suggestions for vows, ring vows and readings, a questionnaire, a suggested ceremony template including suggested orders of bridal party entrances, and more.

  • A  thoughtfully created, bespoke ceremony script. Short (30 mins max is suggested) but heartfelt, written by me, a professional copywriter, in full consultation with the couple and based on their responses to my questionnaire. The script includes the government-required vow written in easy, answer-only format.

  • Personal delivery by me of the script at the wedding ceremony. Years of experience have made me a confident public speaker, before any size of audience - from small couple-only elopements to hundreds of guests.

  • Age and gender-appropriate goody bags for participating children and dogs, presented to a responsible adult, only with parental or owner permission obtained in advance.

  • A keepsake copy of the ceremony, mailed to the couple. 

  • Legal registration of the ceremony with the provincial government.