Beautiful, Inclusive & Unforgettable Ceremonies

By Denise O'Connell, Wedding Officiant

About Denise

Denise O'Connell

If you are looking for an authentic and heartfelt ceremony, Denise can tell your story in ways that will elicit all the feels. As a registered Humanist officiant, Denise performs non-religious wedding ceremonies in the province of Ontario. She comes from a long and storied career in media, documentary and television, so is an expert in creating tone, mood, humour and emotion with words. This world of ours is so often divisive, and promoting love and officiating weddings of all shapes and sizes is just one way that she shows her respect and regard for healthy and loving human relationships. Based in Oakville, Denise is married with two children.

Packages

A quick legal ceremony or a memorable bespoke wedding that will awe your guests, we'll craft the perfect ceremony:

Just the Legal Stuff: $350

A simple short and sweet ceremony.

Come to Me: $250

Save if I don't travel. I can also provide witnesses.

Fully Bespoke: $600

All the bells and whistles: candles, handfasting, readings, whatever your heart desires.

Co-Officiating: $350

You want your uncle to do the ceremony? No problem. I'll help him draft, and I'll take care of the legal part.

Vow Renewals: $475

Reaffirm your love for each other with a beautifully crafted ceremony and say 'I Do' all over again.

Note: Packages can be customized for level of personalization, and prices can be adjusted. I can officiate anywhere in Ontario and packages all include up to 40km of travel each way, reasonable mileage is charged over and above that distance. Rehearsals are not included and are an extra fee based on time required and distance. Fee only includes officiant, municipal fees for licences are not included. There may be additional fees for any items associated with ceremonial items such as candles, for example. I can provide witnesses for an additional fee.

Creating The Perfect Ceremony: The Process

1 / Book me!

Reach out, let me know your date, and put down a deposit.

2 / Intake Form

Both partners fill out that will give me an introduction to you. Easily and quickly fill it out here: https://form.jotform.com/250576202611044

3 / Meeting

We'll have an in-person or virtual meeting (whichever you prefer) to get to know each other, and so I can delve deeper into who you are and how you envision your ceremony. I'll give you a checklist of all the legal requirements and how to ensure you have everything ready and done before your wedding day.

4 / Drafting and Editing

We'll collaborate to produce a draft of your ceremony, including all the details. We'll edit together until it is exactly how you want it.

5 / Rehearsal and The Big Day

If you have a rehearsal, we can continue to amend the ceremony as we try it out in person. On your big day, you'll feel comfortable that everything will work exactly as planned.

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