“Absolutely exceptional at every moment - couldn't recommend Shelley more!”

“We had the absolute pleasure of having Shelley officiate our wedding, and we truly could not imagine anyone better for the role. From the very beginning, she was warm, professional, and so genuinely invested in making our ceremony meaningful and personal. She has this vibrant energy that puts you at ease right away, while also being incredibly organized and thoughtful.

One thing we especially appreciated was her attention to detail. Shelley didn’t just help us plan the ceremony — she helped us think through moments and logistics for the rest of the day, too, which made such a difference. She walked us through everything clearly, offered guidance we didn’t even know we needed, and made sure we felt confident and supported heading into our wedding day.

On the day itself, Shelley went above and beyond. She checked in with us throughout the morning, made sure we were feeling grounded and present, and helped calm those pre-ceremony nerves in the most genuine and caring way. It meant so much to have her there not only as an officiant, but as someone truly rooting for us.

The ceremony she created was perfect — heartfelt, personal, emotional, and very “us.” It felt so intentional and authentic, and we had so many guests tell us afterward how beautiful and unique it was.

We are so grateful for Shelley and couldn’t recommend her more. If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and will help make your ceremony unforgettable, she is exceptional.”

~Kaely & JJ

“Rev Shelley exceeded any and all expectations we had for our ceremony!”

“Right from the beginning she was so kind and passionate about making our day the best day possible. She truly captured our love story better than we ever thought possible. Every single attendee raved about the ceremony and how it was the best ceremony they had ever attended. Shelley not only captured our love story beautifully but also wove in our Celtic and Ukrainian backgrounds through hand fastening and the rushnyk. She took the time to research about the rushnyk and its purpose as a ceremonial tradition from Ukrainian culture. We cannot thank her enough for making our ceremony as breathtaking as it was. We will forever remember our wedding day as perfect because of her.”

~ Anna & Richard

"Our wedding was the most perfect, unforgettable day! The delivery, the detail and the passion made the ceremony our favorite part!”

“From our first meeting, Shelley had a certain presence about her that is hard to describe, but made us feel at ease. For us, the ceremony was the most important part of our wedding, and looking back on our day, it was also our favourite part. Shelley did an excellent job at telling our love story, and it showed that she put a lot of time and thought into making our ceremony unique to us. The details that Shelley included, as well as her delivery were so special, not only to us, but also to our guests. We have had many of them approach us to tell us how amazing Shelley was and how beautiful the ceremony was. Our wedding was the most perfect, unforgettable day, and we attribute part of that to Shelley and the beautiful ceremony she performed. We would recommend Shelley to anyone looking for an officiant that will deliver a passionate and unique ceremony that will only improve your special day.

~Jeremy & Karlee

“Shelley made our wedding ceremony more beautiful than we could have ever imagined!”

“We are beyond grateful! Shelley’s warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail helped transform our wedding ceremony into something truly special and memorable. We received so many compliments from our guests about how personal and heartfelt our ceremony was. Shelley has a unique set of skills that allow her to thrive in this role. She has a calming and inviting presence, which is so grounding for both clients and guests. She was a dream to work with, and we couldn’t recommend her more for any special day.”

~ Shirley & Ryan

“Having Rev Shelley be the one to marry us is something we will cherish forever.“

We couldn’t have been more lucky reaching out to Rev Shelley and having her accept our wedding. From the moment of first contact we felt completely at ease and appreciated her confidence, sense of humour and cheerful demeanor.
We are so grateful for the time spent getting to know us as individuals and as a couple and can’t thank you enough for your guidance, patience, and professionalism. We were truly moved by the love story you created ad how heartfelt the ceremony was. They memory of having you be the one to marry us is something we will cherish forever.”

~Terry & Marie

“A Truly Exceptional Officiant!”

“I found Shelley on Wedding Wire when I was desperate searching for an officiant a couple months prior to the wedding. We planned our Comox Valley wedding from Ontario so we didn't have the chance to meet anyone in person prior to the date. This made me a little bit stressed on how everything would go with selecting an officiant. Having Shelley be a part of this process made everything so easy and thought out. She really is amazing with words and wrote the most beautiful, thoughtful, and personal ceremony for us. She was able to meet with us over zoom a couple times leading up to the wedding and these meetings gave us a sense of peace on how the ceremony would run on wedding day. Shelley listened to everything we wanted and was helpful every step of the way. Josh and I truly can't thank you enough Shelley!”

~Lauren & Josh

“Highly Recommend!!”

“Rev. Shelley Grant exceeded our expectations as our officiant. Her peaceful presence combined with her organized approach was simply invaluable. We were honoured to have her apart of our special day. She was quick and helpful with questions we had along the way, proactive in the preparation bringing up important items to address that we hadn’t thought of, she ran the rehearsal like a boss, and we felt like family on the day of. She left us with such a special sentimental keepsake. We could go on and on about how wonderful we think she is! Thank you Shelley!”

~ Victoria & Logan

“We will cherish this forever!”

“Thank you for making our wedding day so special and for telling our love story in a way that truly honored our journey. Our guests were completely captivated. Many of them commented on how personal and touching the ceremony was and how it felt like they were experiencing our love story firsthand. You created an atmosphere of love, joy, and reflection that we will cherish forever.”

~ Beata & Mark

“Shelley Made Our Day Truly Special”

“We loved the way Shelley told our story — the ceremony was touching and filled with love. Working with her was easy and rewarding; she was well organized, open to our ideas, and truly took the time to get to know us. Her communication was amazing, and she made us feel supported every step of the way.

Our guests gave us so many compliments about the ceremony and the role Shelley played in it. We couldn’t recommend her more to any couple looking for someone to create a heartfelt, memorable ceremony.”

~ Iain & Caeden

"Absolutely fantastic!”

“We couldn't be more impressed and happy with Rev Shelley. The best decision ever made was having her perform our wedding...professional and calming and so easy to work with. The Best! I highly recommend her!"

~ Frank & Lynda

“I was moved to tears with the shear beauty & sacredness of the ceremony.”

“Rev. Shelley has a profound gift for bringing together the perfect energy & words into ceremony that’s uniquely tailored to the couple, & all who are in attendance. I was moved to tears with the shear beauty & sacredness of the ceremony, and that is not something that happens to me! I cannot say enough about Shelley! I highly recommend her, you will LOVE the experience!”

~ Cathy B

“Masterful… joyous… a true professional and one of the warmest, kindest individuals I’ve met."

"I had the privilege of watching Reverend Shelley marry one of my closest and dearest friends. It was a joyous occasion that she brought a skillful lightheartedness and warmth to. She orchestrated moments of deep love and connection, as well as a bit of humour that helped alleviate any jitters and tension that might’ve been present. It was an outside wedding and just as the bride was to come down the aisle the rain started. Reverend Shelley didn’t miss a beat, masterfully organizing the situation, so that the show could go on. She is a true professional and one of the warmest, kindest individuals I’ve met."🙏🏻

~ Dana P

"It was a touching ceremony that made you feel all the love... she has a gift! I would highly recommend her."

“Rev. Shelley did an amazing job officiating my friend’s wedding! She has a gift for delivering the ceremony in an extremely personable and genuine way. She truly has a way of making the guests feel immersed in the experience and sharing the bride and grooms story. It was a touching ceremony that made you feel all the love the couple shares with one another. I would highly recommend her."

~ Yolanda L

"I overheard several people saying it was one of the best ceremonies they had ever attended, and I wholeheartedly agree!"

“I had the honour of attending one of Rev Shelley's weddings this summer on Quadra Island, and it was such a beautiful ceremony! She connected so well with the couple and you could see how at ease she helped them to be. She brings such joy, humour and light-heartedness to their ceremony with all her unique and personal touches. Their beautiful love story was shared throughout the ceremony, which brought such an intimate and romantic element. We laughed, we cried and felt such love! Her gentle and warm demeanour, complements the sparkle she brings to the ceremony. She lights up the entire space with a smile and soft presence! After the ceremony, while the guests were clinking their glasses at the champagne toast, I overheard several people sing her praises, saying it was one of the best ceremonies they had ever attended, and I have to wholeheartedly agree!"

~Rev Cathy Yost ~ Love Speaks Celebrant