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This has never happened, but fortunately I know several officiants who I know would knock your ceremony out of the park as well as I would. Your ceremony will already be completely written by me, of course, and I would call on one of my colleagues to seamlessly step in and read and perform what you and I have created together.

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I recommend and gently insist on a rehearsal – that’s why it’s included in my services!

If your venue is not available for a rehearsal, don’t fret! We just need a space where we can imagine a “front area” and practice walking down a mock aisle and standing in a line. I’ve done rehearsals in city parks, living rooms, and backyards.

We want to do everything we can to make sure everyone is as relaxed as possible on your wedding day. A rehearsal – anywhere – goes a long way towards that.

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After we meet and you decide to book me, I will send you a proposal for you to sign. Once signed, I’ll email you the deposit invoice. Payments are accepted by credit card or etransfer. Then, I start building your script (and your love story if that’s what you’ve chosen). The balance is due the week prior to your ceremony.

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You’ll need to obtain a marriage license no more than three months before your wedding. Make sure you triple check for accuracy before leaving your chosen registry! The cost is currently $40.

On the day of your wedding, once the license is signed by you, your witnesses, and me, I will send it off to Vital Statistics. You can apply for your marriage certificate once it’s been registered. The cost is currently $20.

For more information, check out this link: https://www.alberta.ca/get-marriage-licence.aspx

Marnie Stretch, Alberta Marriage Commissioner