Okay, so you’ve got the venue, you’ve picked your flowers, you’ve got the dress and accessories…

… you’ve gone for tastings of hors d’oevres, cakes and everything in-between to the point of wondering if the dress will fit…

… you’ve got a limo that looks like a bus on wheels complete with flashing neon signs and champagne on tap…

… you’ve detailed every possible combination of family members in terms of ‘must-have’ pics for your photographer, and had too much wine while doing so and have requested strange poses that are physically impossible… (reminding you of  TWISTER)

OH, and you’ve got the man/woman to marry as well!  Mustn’t forget that …

But something is missing.  Egads… got the list, checked it twice… checked again…

Okay, okay… I’ll look for divine inspiration… and this should give you a clue!

THE OFFICIANT!  Oh yeah!  Someone to legally marry you on the big day in the event that you’re not having a church/synagogue/mosque wedding.

<sniff, sniff>  Why do couples forget about us and how we can make your day!  After all, these guests are coming for a reason… the marriage, not just the food and the open bar :)

Your ceremony does not have to be boring, formal, long or remind you of Charlie Brown’s teacher droning on and on… quite the opposite.  Your ceremony should be a great reflection of you two as a couple, and the values you share.  It can easily set the mood for the day, whether light and celebratory or more serious.  It’s up to you.  So is the content, aside from a few legal requirements.

Helen Sweet is a licensed officiant who has performed over 200 marriage ceremonies – including same sex, inter-faith, secular, Bhuddist, etc.  She’d be happy to talk to you about your ceremony, and how to make it unique and memorable.   She’s done ceremonies that vary from 30 second “cover the legal requirements” to audience interactive comedies, and is quite happy to come and make your day… different and unique.

And yes, she doesn’t always appear in a wedding dress unless your cheque bounces.  Rumour has it she had a REAL job once, and has a closet full of suits to wear.  Just ask her clients… the ladybug rainboots are optional… and traditional does not come with an additional charge.

Drop her a line!