FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The couple needs to pick up the marriage license and provide this to the officiant for or on the wedding day as signatures will be applied during the ceremony. A Service Ontario office in your area will be able to provide you with all of the necessary details.
Yes, in order to be legally married, your wedding officiant must be licensed by the Province of Ontario. Licensed wedding officiants in Ontario are all listed at the following site:
You can find me listed in Ancaster under Elizabeth Chlan.
Having a wedding rehearsal is completely up to your personal preference. How experienced you are with being involved in weddings and the size of your wedding party may be factors to consider when making your decision. For wedding parties of more than 4 on either of the couples’ side, it is strongly advised to have a rehearsal to make sure everyone knows what to do on the day of. Rehearsals are usually held the night before or one week before the wedding day but this is flexible and up to you.
Yes, after the ceremony is done, I will send your signed marriage license documents to the Registrar’s office in Thunder Bay. Roughly 6 to 8 weeks after the ceremony, you must apply for your marriage certificate online. I will include an instruction package for you that will walk you through how to apply for the marriage certificate.