Wedding Officiant in Kitchener-Waterloo

Less snoozing, more celebrating!

Here’s my take on wedding ceremonies: I think it’s the most important part of your day, and should be a time to celebrate (not the time for your guests to catch some z’s).

I feel like we’ve all been to those weddings. You know the kind I'm talking about:

A truly uninspiring ceremony performed by someone who looked like they’d rather be anywhere else but at that wedding.

You can and should expect more from your ceremony. After all, it IS the most important part of your day (despite fun Uncle Gary's insistence that the open bar is).

That's why I decided to do something bold for couples tying the knot: not only make the process of ceremony creation fun but promise them that their ceremony would be the most memorable part of their day! Let's tell your story together.

Hey there!

I’m Jeff, husband to my favourite human Michelle, proud dad to sweet little Quinn, and a licensed wedding officiant based in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario (and licensed in most of the US, too!). Since 2015, I've officiated more than 2,300 weddings across Ontario, from intimate ceremonies in Cambridge, Guelph and Elora to celebrations in Toronto, Niagara, Muskoka and beyond. Sometimes in front of 250 friends and family, sometimes with only a few witnesses, a helicopter, and an incredible view.

I love meeting couples in love, have a mild obsession with amazing coffee, and always have a smile on my face. Before I was licensed in 2015, Michelle and I had planned and coordinated just over 100 weddings in Ontario, and found one commonality: the ceremony was more often than not the least exciting part of the day.

I decided: no more boring weddings. No. More!

My approach to officiating is easy: create space for something amazing to happen. I mean, you're marrying your best friend, that's something worth celebrating!

Goodbye to: rigidity, formality, fluff, and extra words no one cares about, the boringness we've become accustomed to.

Hello to: laughter, clapping, cheering, crying, the freedom to feel all these things and more during a special moment felt by you AND your guests.

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Meet Joe!

Joe's official bio is currently under construction. Apparently, getting him to talk about himself is significantly harder than getting him to talk in front of 150 wedding guests.

So, until he gets around to writing one, here's what you need to know.

Joe is genuinely one of the kindest, funniest, most authentic guys you'll ever meet.

He's a dad to two daughters, has been involved in the wedding industry alongside Jodi since 2009, and is a natural storyteller.

He's the kind of guy who can make a room full of people laugh, make you feel like you've known him forever, and turn your wedding ceremony into something your guests will actually remember.

Trust us. You're going to love this guy.

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"the most fun ceremony people have ever witnessed.”

"The energy he brings to a wedding ceremony is unparalleled and keeps everyone so engaged and excited! He makes you feel so comfortable standing at the top of the aisle and we are still getting compliments on our ceremony to this day that it was "the most fun ceremony people have ever witnessed.”

Bridget and Stephen, Elora Mill

No hidden fees or costs. Take a look below for what's included (spoiler alert: it's everything and more - unless you need us to fly to Fiji, Santorini, or the moon for your ceremony, we may charge a small travel fee).

What's Included

Your ceremony should be one of the best parts of your wedding day. Not something your guests have to politely sit through while wondering when cocktail hour starts.
Whether you're working with Jeff or Joe, you're getting someone who knows how to tell a great story, make a room full of people laugh, and keep things meaningful without making them feel overly serious.
We'll work together to create a ceremony that's personal, engaging, and actually feels like you.
The goal? A ceremony you'll love, and your guests will remember.
We're a bit obsessive about good sound around here. That's why your officiant will bring their own professional audio equipment to make sure everything sounds perfect.
If you're into the nerdy gear stuff, we use professional equipment from brands like Bose, Electro-Voice and Sennheiser to create incredible sound that all your guests (even the late arrivals sitting at the very back) will hear loud and clear.
Our wireless setups don't require loud generators, bright orange extension cords or, the best part, any extra cost to you. If you don't recognize the brands, no problem — ask your DJ, they'll know :)
If you've hired a DJ for your ceremony, that's perfect! They can take the lead on your ceremony music, but your officiant will still use their own gear for the ceremony itself.
Both Jeff and Joe are legally authorized to perform marriages in Ontario through Togetherness Collective.
As long as you're 18+, human, not already married to someone else, and WANT to get married, you can get married in Ontario. Sweet!
We'll walk you through the steps to get your Marriage Licence and handle all the legal stuff on your big day. Easy peasy.
We’ll connect on Zoom two times before your celebration to make sure everything is just right!
I've never been a fan of hidden costs that magically appear at the end of a quote. We keep things simple: regional pricing, no surprise travel fees, and no awkward conversations about mileage.
The price you see is the price you pay.
Jeff's Pricing
TriCities / Guelph / Elora / Paris: $1,650+HST
Golden Horseshoe & London: $1,850+HST
Toronto & Niagara: $2,050+HST
Muskoka: $2,250+HST
Ottawa: $2,600
Joe's Pricing
TriCities / Guelph / Elora / Paris: $1,200+HST
Golden Horseshoe & London: $1,300+HST
Toronto & Niagara: $1,400+HST
Muskoka: $1,500+HST
Getting married somewhere else? Get in touch and we'll figure it out!

Jeff starting at $1,650+HST
Joe starting at $1,200+HST

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What to Expect

Ceremonies are once-in-a-lifetime, so having never had your own before, you probably have a lot of questions!

No problem! Here are some answers to common questions:

My advice? The ceremony should be as long or as short as it needs to be. No more, no less. Maybe what you're actually thinking is, "I don't want my ceremony to be long and boring." Good news! The right person can deliver something truly memorable that you will love, minus all the fluff and extra words.
Buuut if you’re dying to know how long it will be, my average ceremony length is typically between 18-23 minutes.
Nope, (and honestly, I’m not convinced you need one). I'm extremely thorough in my planning and I'm there to lead you in the ceremony so there's no guesswork involved. We fully prepare in meetings before the big day, so all you need to do is show up and follow my lead.
This is a great question. One easy way to know if we might be the right fit is to see what others have said about including me in their day.
Another way to know is to see if this sounds like you: you’re truly excited to be married, you want to make your ceremony great while also knowing you can relax once you're up there, you want to have some laughs and can embrace some perfectly imperfect moments.

If that sounds like you, I promise, we'll make a great team :)

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“the ceremony was so intimate and felt so personal”

"Jeff was essential in bringing our ceremony vision to life and he knocked it out of the park! Jeff had our guests smiling and laughing the whole time! We had multiple people ask how we knew him since the ceremony was so intimate and felt so personal. His passion for what he does and his professionalism made him so easy to work with and you can defiantly trust him to handle the most important part of your day. We have nothing but great things to say!”

Chantelle and Nick, Walper Hotel

Ready to dive in? Here are your next steps!

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Reach out! Hit that Get In Touch button and we'll find a time to hop on a call and chat all about your big day!

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Is like the recipe for a great coffee blend: sign your contract, pay your deposit, then we mix in lots of conversations to plan the magic for your big day.