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Kingston Wedding Officiants

where your love story becomes a ceremony

Kingston wedding officiants Heather and Matthew are passionate about creating inclusive, memorable wedding ceremonies for interfaith, non-denominational, spiritual, and 2SLGBTQI+ couples. 


We are a husband-and-wife team, that bring warmth, experience, and a personal approach to every ceremony. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a larger celebration our focus is always the same: crafting a heartfelt personal ceremony just for you. Your love story matters, and it deserves to be celebrated in a memorable way. Your greatest adventure is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!


While we regularly officiate weddings in Kingston, Prince Edward County, and the Thousand Islands, we are licensed to perform ceremonies throughout Ontario. Find out more about Prince Edward County Weddings here.

Book your wedding ceremony with us

Ceremony Services & Fees (2026)

Custom

Make it Legal

Elopement

We will work with you to craft a modern wedding ceremony that is tailored to your love story and guide you through writing your vows and incorporating any special elements. The ceremony possibilities are endless.


Unlimited Guests

Your investment begins at

$500 + tax

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Elopement

Make it Legal

Elopement

We will provide you with a short and meaningful modern ceremony that may be edited to suit your needs. Couples are encouraged to write their own vows. An Elopement focuses on what matters most, the two of.


Elopement planning services are also available.


2-20 guests 

$425 + tax

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Make it Legal

Make it Legal

Make it Legal

If you are considering a destination wedding or a city hall wedding but would prefer to be legally married in any Ontario location of your choice, our Make it Legal ceremony is the perfect option for you.


Witnesses are also available for a fee.


Couple + Witnesses

375 + tax 

Make it Legal

Ceremony Gallery

Bride and groom stand on a dock overlooking Lake Ontario holding hands during their ceremony.

Photo: Earthy Mama

Bride, groom and officiant stand in front of the ornate ceremony arch, Evermore Weddings and Events.

Captured by Josh Sauer

Officiant performs an Elopement at City Hall in Kingston with bride and groom exchanging rings

Photo by Josh Sauer

Female wedding officiant with bride and groom standing infront of a lake in the Haliburton Forest

Captured by Hillcroft Photgraphy

Whimsical wedding attire, bride, groom and officiant in front of wooden arch with sunflowers

Photo: Luiza Andrle 

Hexagon Arch, male wedding officiant and newlyweds on the beach at the Drake in Wellington, Ontario

Captured by Lushana Bale

Wedding Officiant poses with newlyweds on the patio at the Drake Devonshire in Wellington, Ontario

Photo by Emma Marie

Couple getting married in front of the fireplace at Heist Restaurant and Wine Club in Kingston

Photo by Josh Sauer

Brides saying their vows while the officiant in beige pauses at Spindle Tree Manor

Captured by Quirky Love Photography

Newlyweds and their officiant in an industrial setting at Kauffman Studio, in the Woolen Mill

Photo by Imagery By Di

Bride wipes away tears of her bride during their ceremony at the River Mill Restaurant

Photo by Josh Sauer

Grooms hold hands during a ceremony performed by an officiant in a black tux in front of the CAPE

Photo by Viera Milev

A small wedding ceremony with the officiant and couple at the Royal Hotel in Picton, Ontario

Photo by Quirky Love

10 Steps to getting married in Ontario

1. Complete our contact us form.

2. Book a meeting with us to discuss your ceremony details.

3. If we are a good fit, a contract is sent to you for review and signature.

4. Once the booking fee is received we will draft and share your ceremony script.

5. Together we will create a ceremony that meets your vision and beliefs.

6. You apply for your marriage licence within 90 days prior to the ceremony.

7. We finalize the details with you a few weeks prior to the wedding.

8. We arrive at the ceremony venue and perform your ceremony.

9. We complete the legal paperwork and mail it to the Office of the Registrar Genearal.

10. You apply for your official marriage certificate via Service Ontario.


**: It takes a minimum of 6-8 weeks for the government to register your marriage licence. A $15 fee, payable directly to Service Ontario, is required to obtain your official marriage certificate.


Our services include pre-ceremony guidance, a post ceremony detail guide, and a back up officiant.

Eloping in Ontario

Elopement ceremony locations in Ontario are truly endless—from quiet waterfront spots and scenic forests to charming towns and beautiful parks. If you’re not sure where to elope, we’re always happy to share some of the incredible places we’ve discovered while officiating ceremonies across the province. With experience in Kingston, Prince Edward County, the Thousand Islands, and beyond, we can help you find a location that fits your vision, whether you’re looking for something private, scenic, or close to home.

Find out more here

Frequently Asked Questions

90 Days. You can apply for your licence any time within 90 days of your wedding date. 

A marriage licence may be obtained at one of many municipal offices located throughout Ontario. Here are a few that are located in close proximity to us. 


Kingston 

Napanee

Gananoque

Prince Edward County 

Ottawa

We will send the paperwork to the government right after your wedding, however you will need to apply for your official marriage certificate 6-8 weeks after your wedding.

Absolutely, as long as we complete all of the legal requirements. 

Absolutely, as long as we complete all of the legal requirements. 

Witnesses are available at a fee of $50/each. 

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A Few Ontario Venues We Know & Love

Kingston

Prince Edward & Northumberland County

Prince Edward & Northumberland County

The Great Hall at Fort Henry

Isabel Bader Centre

The Tett Centre

The Frontenac Club

The Belvedere


Prince Edward & Northumberland County

Prince Edward & Northumberland County

Prince Edward & Northumberland County

The Bright House Farm

The CAPE

The Royal Hotel

Waupoos Estate Winery

The Drake Devonshire

Whispering Springs

Toronto, GTA & South West

Toronto, GTA & South West

Toronto, GTA & South West

Art Gallery of Ontario

Graydon Hall

Shangri-La

Fairmont Royal York

Omni King Edward

Elora Mill & Spa

Pillar & Post 


Ottawa & Eastern Ontario

Toronto, GTA & South West

Toronto, GTA & South West

Stonefields Estate

Rockport Barn

Evermore Weddings & Events

Fairmont Château Laurier

Ivy Lea

National Arts Centre

Heather, founder and lead Kingston wedding planner, is from the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation community. 

Her roots continue to guide how we serve couples in Kingston, Prince Edward County, and beyond, with deep respect for the land and all its Peoples.


Land Acknowledgement. 

Bowtied With Love is based in Katarokwi/Kingston, Ontario, on the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Huron-Wendat Peoples. We acknowledge the enduring presence and stewardship of Indigenous Peoples on these lands, and we recognize that our work takes place on territory rich with Indigenous history and culture.


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