Kingston Wedding Officiants

Our Officiating Services

  • Fee: $500 + tax and travel if applicable

    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.

  • Fee: $425 + tax and travel if appliable.

    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 for an additional fee.

  • Fee: $375 + tax and travel if applicable

    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.

    Please call or text 613-541-9774 to book this service.

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Let's get you married!

Kingston Wedding Officiants, Matthew and Heather, are a husband-and-wife team, that bring warmth, experience, and a personal approach to every marriage ceremony. We are passionate about creating inclusive, memorable wedding ceremonies for interfaith, non-denominational, spiritual, and 2SLGBTQI+ couples. 

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.

We are licenced wedding officiants in Ontario and regularly provide services in Kingston, Prince Edward County, the Thousand Islands and beyond.

Get Married in 10 easy steps

1. Complete our contact us form.

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

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

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

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Please Note: It takes a minimum of 6-8 weeks, for the government to register your marriage licence once it is received. 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.

Getting in Married Prince Edward County? View our guide.

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Your Questions, Answered

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

  • A marriage licence may be applied for online and 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, our custom ceremony service is fully customizable as long as we complete all of the legal requirements. 

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

  • Yes, witnesses are available at a fee of $50/each. 

  • A Licenced wedding officiant in Ontario is legally authorized to perform marriage ceremonies and complete the legal registration of your marriage. Beyond the legal paperwork, we play a significant role in shaping the tone and experience of your ceremony.

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What is it like to work with us?

“Matthew officiated our wedding and the whole experience from the first zoom meeting, emails, texts, rehearsal to the final result was all with ease and collaborative energy.”

~ F & J

“Heather worked with us on the perfect wedding ceremony. We are very grateful for her thought and care throughout the process and highly recommend her services!”

~ A & S

“We couldn’t be happier that we chose Matthew and Heather for our wedding day! Since our first meeting with Matthew and Heather we knew they were the perfect fit for our wedding ceremony.”

~ S & M

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Let's get you married!

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Want to quickly see if your date is available? Text Your Name, Date & Location to: 613-541-9774.

When can we book officiating services? Our services may be booked 12 months to a few days prior to your ceremony, subject to availability. If your wedding is more than 12 months away, please contact us closer to your date.

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A bride and groom standing outdoors by a lake, exchanging vows, with a woman officiant between them, surrounded by trees and greenery.
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A couple getting married on a rocky beach with an ocean background, standing under a hexagonal wooden arch decorated with pink and peach flowers, with an officiant reading from a book.
A bride and groom at their outdoor wedding ceremony, with the officiant reading vows. There are colorful trees and a floral arch in the background.
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