Ceremony Styles
Ceremonies on Vancouver Island, June through September. Every one written from scratch, for you. Now booking 2027.
“The ceremony was something I will never forget. Somehow so uniquely us through Shelley’s hard work and beautiful words. Intentional, emotional, loving, heartfelt, and unique.”
This is my signature — and most-loved — ceremony, the one that becomes the emotional heart of your wedding day.
Imagine standing hand in hand, taking a deep breath together as the world around you quietly fades away. Looking into each other's eyes. Looking out at the faces of the people who love you most. Laughing. Crying. Remembering exactly why you chose one another.
This is where your love story comes to life.
Every ceremony is written entirely from scratch, weaving together your story, your personalities, your values, and the journey that brought you here. The result is a celebration that feels deeply personal, beautifully authentic, and unlike any other.
Through meaningful storytelling, intentional moments of connection, and optional rituals such as handfasting, ring warming, family blessings, or personal vows, your guests won't simply witness your ceremony — they'll feel part of it.
Because years from now, you probably won't remember the flowers or what was served for dinner. You'll remember this moment. The moment you became married. The moment your favourite people gathered around you. The moment your marriage truly began.
The Complete Connection Ceremony is designed for couples who believe their ceremony should be every bit as extraordinary as the celebration and the married life that follows.
The Complete Connection Ceremony Package
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This isn’t just a ceremony—it’s an experience designed with heart, care, and complete support from the moment you say “yes” to the moment you say “I do.”
A fully custom ceremony script, written entirely from scratch around your story
Meaningful Rituals - include hand fasting, community vows, moments of connection and meaningful extras
Vows and Ring Exchange– personalized vows, assistance in writing, editing and delivering your own vows
Focused Wedding Workshop – a comprehensive Planning Meeting that will walk through the flow, timing, and any special touches so you feel stress free, seamless and full confident.
Unlimited support – ask questions, share ideas, and feel supported in the lead-up to your day
My full presence on your wedding day – I arrive early, liaise with your photographer & planner, wedding party and guests to create a calm, joy-filled space for your ceremony
All legalities handled – signing, filing, and registering your marriage licence promptly and accurately
EXTRAS & KEEPSAKES: a little extra something for you - from me - to memorialize this special day. ❤️
Your ceremony deserves more than a template. You’ll have my personal attention, professional presence, and deep commitment to making this moment truly yours.
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Here’s how it flows:
First we connect
We set a our Meet + Greet—and get to know one another, explore your vision, and answer any questions.Choose your ceremony
Likely you’ll already know what you want, but I give you the time and space to decide.Let’s book it!
Once your $200 deposit is in - your date will be saved and booked!Love Story Form
I send you a thoughtful & provocative questionnaire to help me get to know your love story, your values, and the feel you want for your day. It’s one of the most meaningful steps in the process!Strategy Session
About 4–6 weeks out, we’ll meet for a Wedding Workshop where you’ll have my undivided attention and we walk through every element in detail —from your processional order, special rituals, family considerations, and more. It’s designed to leave you feeling grounded, clear, and confident. No surprises—just ease and joy.Your Ceremony Script
You’ll receive the script in advance so there are no surprises! You’ll have the opportunity to request edits, ask questions, and ensure that every word feels true to you.Rehearsal.
The day or so before we have an optional Rehearsal. This is extra but it is well worth it. You, and your wedding party, want to feel confident & ready to go. Coordinating multiple people runs so much smoother when everyone knows their role.Your Wedding Day
I arrive early, coordinate with your team, and hold the space with calm, grounded presence as you step into one of life’s most unforgettable moments.Voila! You are Married!
All legal paperwork is completed and filed promptly afterward—you can simply focus on what matters most: each other.
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The Complete Connection Package: $800 Sunday - Thursday
$898 Friday & SaturdayThis includes a full wedding-workshop planning session, day-of assistance in coordination, personalized custom written ceremony, and all legalities.
A $200 deposit holds your date, with the remainder due one month prior to your ceremony.
Rehearsal: $175
Travel outside the Comox Valley $0.75 / km plus ferry costs,
Accommodations may be needed if travelling over 4 hours.
5% tax not included.
“Our ceremony was perfect in every way, and she made the entire experience feel so incredibly personal and magical.”
Simply Sensational Ceremony Package
(Most Popular!)
Simply one of the most heartfelt and sensational ceremony experiences to make your wedding dreams come true.
Crafted for couples who want their commitment celebrated with warmth, intention, and a ceremony that feels completely their own.
Together, we'll create a ceremony built around who you are and what matters most to you — including a custom Love & Admire reflection, where I weave your own words into something heartfelt and beautifully personal: what you cherish most about one another, the little things that make your love uniquely yours, and the deeper reasons you've chosen this person, for this life.
Want to add another layer of meaning? Symbolic rituals — handfasting, a ring warming, family or community blessings, moments of remembrance — can be thoughtfully woven in to honour the people, traditions and intentions that matter most to you.
Your ceremony is thoughtfully woven to create space for laughter, connection, emotion and meaning — moments to look at one another, take in the people surrounding you, and truly feel the significance of the promises you're making.
Because this is the heart of your wedding day — the moment you choose each other, surrounded by the people who matter most.
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What’s Included
Everything you need from start to finish for a s stress-free, lovingly celebrated ceremony wrapped in calm guidance and professional care.
A beautifully crafted personalized ceremony – customized to incorporate the tone, the theme, and all the feels that make you and your beloved’s heart light up. You will feel seen and celebrated in a simply unforgettable ceremony.
Meaningful Rituals - include hand fasting, community vows, moments of connection and meaningful extras
Vows and Ring Exchange– personalized vows, assistance in writing, editing and delivering your own vows
Focused Wedding Workshop – a comprehensive Planning Meeting that will walk through the flow, timing, and any special touches so you feel stress free, seamless and full confident.
Unlimited support – ask questions, share ideas, and feel supported in the lead-up to your day
My full presence on your wedding day – I arrive early, liaise with your photographer & planner, and create a calm, joy-filled space for your ceremony
All legalities handled – signing, filing, and registering your marriage licence promptly and accurately
Simply one of the most heartfelt and sensational ceremony experiences to make your wedding dreams come true.
Rehearsal not included - but worth the investment
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Here’s how it flows:
First we connect
We set a our Meet + Greet—and get to know one another, explore your vision, and answer any questions.Choose your ceremony
Likely you’ll already know what you want, but I give you the time and space to decide.Let’s book it!
Once your $200 deposit is in - your date will be saved and booked!Planning Call
We’ll talk through the flow of the ceremony so it feels seamless and you feel confident. No surprises—just ease and joy.Your Ceremony Script
You’ll receive the script in advance (if desired). You’ll have the opportunity to request edits, ask questions, and ensure that the tone feels true to you.Rehearsal.
The day or so before we have an optional Rehearsal. This is extra ($125) but it is well worth it. You, and your wedding party, want to feel confident & ready to go. Coordinating multiple people runs so much smoother when everyone knows their role.Your Wedding Day
I arrive early, coordinate with your team, and hold the space with calm, grounded presence as you step into one of life’s most unforgettable moments.Voila! You are Married!
All legal paperwork is completed and filed promptly afterward—you can simply focus on what matters most: each other.
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The Simply Sensational Package:
$595 Sunday - Thursday
$695 Friday & SaturdayRehearsal: $175
Travel outside the Comox Valley $0.75 / km plus ferry costs,
Accommodations may be needed if travelling over 4 hours.
5% tax not included.
“If you’re looking for someone who truly cares and will help make your ceremony unforgettable, she is exceptional.”
Intimate Elopements &
Mini-Monies
Just the two of you... and a few of your favourite people.
Sometimes the most meaningful weddings are the simplest ones.
Whether you're exchanging vows on a windswept beach, beneath towering forest trees, atop a mountain, or surrounded by a small circle of your closest family and friends, this ceremony is designed to honour your love in a way that feels natural, heartfelt, and completely your own.
Together, we'll create a warm and meaningful ceremony that celebrates your commitment without the fuss—leaving plenty of room for genuine emotion, heartfelt vows, joyful laughter, and the quiet moments you'll remember forever.
Beautifully paced at approximately 10–15 minutes, this ceremony is perfect for couples who believe that love doesn't need a crowd to be extraordinary.
Because when all is said and done, the only thing that truly matters is that you married your favourite person.
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What’s Included:
Everything you need for a beautiful, meaningful, and stress-free ceremony.
A personalized ceremony – thoughtfully crafted to reflect your relationship while keeping the experience simple, genuine, and heartfelt.
Choice of vows – select from my curated collection or share your own personal vows.
A planning meeting – we'll walk through the ceremony, timeline, and any important details so you feel relaxed and prepared.
My full presence on your wedding day – arriving ready to guide you through every moment with warmth, professionalism, and care.
All legalities taken care of – completion and registration of your Marriage Licence with BC Vital Statistics.
Simple. Meaningful. Beautifully you.
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Here’s how it flows:
First we connect
We set a our Meet + Greet—and get to know one another, explore your vision, and answer any questions.Choose your ceremony
Likely you’ll already know what you want, but I give you the time and space to decide.Let’s book it!
Once your $200 deposit is in - your date will be saved and booked!Planning Call
We’ll talk through the flow of the ceremony so it feels seamless and you feel confident. No surprises—just ease and joy.Your Ceremony Script
You’ll receive the script in advance (if desired). You’ll have the opportunity to request edits, ask questions, and ensure that the tone feels true to you.Your Wedding Day
I arrive early, hold the space with calm, grounded presence as you step into one of life’s most unforgettable moments.Voila! You are Married!
All legal paperwork is completed and filed promptly afterward—you can simply focus on what matters most: each other.
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The Intimate Elopement & Mini-Mony Package:
$400 Monday - Thursday
$450 Friday & Saturday
This includes a planning session prior to your day, assistance in coordinating logistics, the professional delivery of your ceremony, and all legalities.Travel outside the Comox Valley and Rehearsal is not included. $0.75 / km plus ferry costs, accommodations if needed or any additional expenses.
5% tax not included.
Just the Paperwork
No formal ceremony. This is just the legalities with the precious moment you say “I do”.
This will be just the two of you, your witnesses & me.
We state your Declaration of Intent.
You say “I do”.
You kiss.
And we get the paper work signed.
One & done. You're Married! And I’ll do the rest.
It’s short, sweet, and legally binding. Great for preliminary paperwork for destination weddings.
Investment $300
Witnesses can be provided upon request.
What can make your day even Better?
Begin with grounding
Much of my year is spent in Bali, practising and teaching yoga and meditation in a place where every important moment begins with ritual. I'd love to bring that to your day: a private yoga or breathwork session before the ceremony, an intention-setting circle, or a quiet blessing just for the two of you. Custom pricing.
“Rev. Shelley made our wedding ceremony more beautiful than we could have ever imagined.”
— Shirley & Ryan Clarke