My story didn’t start as a Celebrant. From September 2013 through to October 2023, I had the pleasure of serving the Central Okanagan as a Marriage Commissioner under contract with the province of British Columbia. In that time, I presided over more than 1100 weddings. Those ceremonies took place at almost every venue imaginable, from mountaintops to beaches, golf courses to wineries, and backyards to boats! They took place in the morning at sunrise or even at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Black tie, bathing suits, camping attire or theme weddings – I thought I may have seen it all! Different cultures, different languages, family traditions passed on from generations past, or couples creating new memorable traditions, every wedding was unique. I used to tell couples, “I think I’ve seen it all…until I get to the next wedding!”

Throughout those 10 years, I had the pleasure of building strong relationships with many vendors in the industry – planners, coordinators, DJs, musicians, photographers and venue staff. I learned more and more about how best to work with other vendors so that we as a team could help to create what each couple envisioned for their day.

Being a part of such a momentous occasion was never lost on me. It didn’t matter if it was a wedding with just the couple and their witnesses on a helicopter, the pair with their 300 favourite people in a ballroom, or standing with guests in snowshoes as we awaited the bride and groom to ski down the aisle. It had been an honour that I had been entrusted to be a part of their special day. Not gonna lie – it was a great gig! After 10 years, I just wasn’t ready to give it up!

And so now, as a Certified Life Cycle Celebrant®, and with years of experience and strong relationships built throughout the wedding industry and its vendors, I am thrilled to be able to offer a more personalized service for my clients. Looking for more info about what I offer?