The Best Wedding Officiants in Vancouver

In Vancouver, BC, officiants not only guide you through the vows and legalities (yes, you are legally required to have a wedding officiant to perform your marriage ceremony) but they also help create a personalized ceremony that reflects your unique love story.

Unlike an MC (Master of Ceremonies), who manages the flow of events and keeps the reception lively, an officiant focuses on the solemn moments of your marriage, making your vows official.

Choosing the right officiant can set the tone for your entire wedding, and here are our most recommended wedding officiants in Vancouver.

1. Ceres Lee

Reverend Ceres Lee, an ordained spiritual minister and Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant®, specializes in heartfelt ceremonies including weddings, elopements, and vow renewals. She welcomes all couples, ensuring a meaningful and inclusive ceremony.

We’ve had the pleasure of working with her and she is not only professional and organized but really takes the time to ask questions, incorporate your love story and details to personalize your ceremony. It also really helps that she is bilingual as well! Her testimonials sing her praises and we couldn’t agree more. We really whole-heartedly recommend Ceres!

Photography by Asteria Films

2. Weddings with Mitch

Mitch is a seasoned wedding officiant who has been in the industry since 2008. He was ordained as a minister in 1981 and served in the Vancouver area for 25 years.

On his website, it says that he is the man with the golden voice, but it’s also his presence that is so charismatic, engaging and special. You can really be rest assured that he’ll help walk you through the ceremony process from start to finish, so that you can be present and soak in the moment!

Photography by Asteria Films

3. Vancity Officiant

Kevin, the lead officiant of Vancity Officiant, is first trilingual (English, Cantonese, and Mandarin) Certified Wedding Celebrant in Canada, and a licensed Marriage Officiant in the province of British Columbia. Ordained as a Spiritual Minister by Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry, he is specialized in performing personalized intercultural wedding ceremonies in a professional but also fun, engaging and energetic approach!

You’ll be able to see his appearance in V & R’s wedding feature film at around the 2:52 mark (click the video thumbnail below to play)!

Videography by Asteria Films

4. Young Hip & Married

Specializing in creative and personalized ceremonies, Young Hip & Married has a roster of the coolest officiants across North America, ensuring your wedding reflects your unique style and personality. They have quite a few packages you can select with them, going from super custom and creative (unlimited edits and rehearsal included), to something more sweet and simple without the customizations!

5. Lisa Hartley Celebrant

Lisa Hartley has a blend of light and gentleness in her presence, as a wedding officiant and Life Cycle Celebrant®, she has walked with families through all of life’s thresholds. When you’re filled with emotion, she helps you pause and honour what is ending and what is beginning.

One of her testimonials reads: “Lisa was immediately warm and trusting and created the most beautiful and eloquent ceremony that had everyone at our wedding crying, laughing, and celebrating our love. It was absolutely magical and an experience that we will cherish for the rest of our lives.” — Danielle & Andy.

6. Life Threads Ceremonies

Abegael Fisher-Lang is a certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, mythopoetic storyteller, and ordained non-denominational minister who has lived on the wild West Coast for most of her life. She has an enduring love for ritual and the language of spirit and will really dedicate the time to tailor your wedding ceremony experience. Prior to committing with her, she offers an hour long no-obligation consultation to learn more about you and your special day.

And that’s our list for now!

Do you have a favourite officiant you’d like us to add here? Contact us through our form here!

Cheers,

Tiana