The minimum statutory wording for a civil wedding ceremony in Alberta is as follows. The rest of the ceremony is only limited by your imagination!

• I do solemnly declare that I do not know of any lawful impediment why I, (name) may not be joined in matrimony to (name)
• I call upon those persons present to witness that I, (name), do take thee, (name) to be my lawful wedded wife/husband/spouse

SAME SEX MARRIAGES

I offer civil marriage services to all eligible couples. In breaking new ground, each ceremony that I perform is another excellent opportunity for me to establish new traditions and find new forms of expression. I have gained an appreciation of the unique issues with each same sex ceremony which I address in order to ensure the complete satisfaction for all.

SHORT/ELOPEMENT

Today, so many weddings are elopements or very small ceremonies for a wide variety of reasons. These are increasingly favoured by those who want a simple wedding ceremony, they can be exciting, planned alternatives to traditional weddings.

Short/Elopement ceremonies are practical, meaningful and romantic. They take little time. Many couples have busy schedules and some have already started their families.

I enjoy last minute weddings and elopements, as well as the wedding with all the frills.

SECOND MARRIAGES

Couples can celebrate their new lives together just as first-timers with contemporary or traditional ceremonies. I believe that the manner in which your ceremony is conducted, with meaningful words spoken in a friendly and warm manner, you and your family will experience a ceremony to remember for the rest of your life. Couples remarrying often choose to do something different; the choice is yours, THIS IS YOUR MARRIAGE, the celebration of your love, your important day. I would be delighted to officiate and share this exciting and wonderful day with you.

The ‘Rose’ ‘Sand’ and ‘Candle’ ceremonies are very popular for Family celebrations. These special ceremonies are a beautiful and meaningful addition to your vows and an excellent and meaningful way to include family members. I believe it is very important if children are coming into the marriage that they be recognized and participate in part of the wedding ceremony itself. I offer a very special ‘Family’ ceremony.

FAMILY CEREMONY

Most often we think of marriage as the joining of two people to be Wife and Husband. In reality, marriage is often much more than that. It is also the coming together and merging of family. When the Bride and/or Groom have children, it is appropriate for the children to be included in the wedding ceremony. With children present, the wedding ceremony also becomes the proclamation of a new family or a "family wedding." I encourage and promote Family Ceremonies and offer a very special ceremony package. My goal is to ensure these special people understand that they are a crucial part of your life, and the bond of love being celebrated in your ceremony has a special place just for them.

UNITY SYMBOLS

Flowers, Candles and Sand can all be used as symbols of Unity. A unity symbol ceremony usually takes place after the Vows and Exchange of Rings. It can also be performed after the Vows and before the Exchange of Rings.

UNITY CANDLE CEREMONY

“ Lighting The Flame Of Love “

The Unity Candle symbolizes the essence of the wedding ceremony. Two taper candles, representing the couple as individuals, are used to light a single center candle as a visible symbol of their commitment to each other. The unity candle burns from the lighting of two individual candles. The lighting of a single candle to symbolically represent the renewed commitment of husband and wife has become a popular part of second marriage celebrations.
The Memorial Candle is a symbolic remembrance of a deceased family member, usually a parent or grandparent of the bride or groom.

ROSE CEREMONY

The Rose Ceremony is simple yet profoundly moving. The bride and groom exchange two red roses, symbolizing the giving and receiving of their love for each other throughout their entire married life.

UNITY SAND CEREMONY

In an age where couples are planning weddings that are unique to their beliefs and lifestyle. The sand ceremony can be personalized many different ways to fit the occasion. After the ceremony, the couple has a unique keepsake to remember their wedding day.

HAND CEREMONY

In the hand ceremony, the Bride and Groom are invited to view their hands, palms up, so they may see the gift they are to each other while I recite a very poignant and appropriate poem.

THE 13 COINS - ARRHEA

The custom of presenting thirteen coins originated in Spain. The number Thirteen represents Christ and his twelve apostles. The Groom gives the Bride thirteen coins as a symbol of his unquestionable trust and confidence. He pledges that he places all of his goods into her care and safekeeping. Acceptance by the Bride means taking that trust and confidence unconditionally with total dedication and prudence. These coins shall become a part of their family heirloom

REAFFIRMATION OF LOVE

Wedding vow renewals are becoming more and more popular these days with couples of all ages. A renewal of wedding vows ceremony can be a meaningful, emotional ceremony for you and your children. These ceremonies can be as creative and personal as you want them to be. For couples who did not have the wedding ceremony they wanted the first time, the renewal of vows could be an excellent opportunity to have it now - a gift to yourselves.

A Renewal of Vows can also be celebrated when a particularly difficult patch in your marriage has passed, and to rekindle your marriage commitment.

Many couples and their children have commented on how romantic and memorable my ‘Reaffirmation of Love" ceremony was.