The iMarryU Blog

Practical guidance, ceremony ideas, and Ontario wedding insights from Maureen McLellan.

Wedding Officiant Cost in Ontario (2026)

Most licensed wedding officiants in Ontario charge between $250 and $700. Here's exactly what that buys, what changes the price, and iMarryU's full price list.

September 1, 20266 min read

Legal & Licences

Officiant vs Justice of the Peace in Ontario

In Ontario you can marry through a civil ceremony or a registered officiant. Here's how the two paths compare on cost, flexibility, and feel — and how to choose.

Sep 1, 2026Read

Marriage Licence Ontario: Legal Requirements

Lisa Hughes

Legal & Licences

Marriage Licence Ontario: Legal Requirements

How to get a marriage licence in Ontario, and everything else couples need to know: ID, witnesses, the 90-day window, and registering your marriage.

Sep 12, 2025Read

Planning Tips

Tips for Choosing Your Officiant

Your officiant sets the tone for the entire ceremony. Here's what to look for, what to ask, and how to know when it's the right fit.

Aug 4, 2025Read

Vows & Speeches

How to Write Personal Wedding Vows + Examples

Stuck staring at a blank page? A simple, gentle framework for writing vows that sound like you, not a Pinterest quote — plus real wedding vows examples.

Jun 21, 2025Read

Ceremony Ideas

Ceremony Surprises Couples Forget to Plan For

The ten little ceremony details that surprise couples on the day, and how to plan for them ahead of time.

May 9, 2025Read

Planning Tips

Choosing the Perfect Season for Your Wedding

Ontario's four wildly different wedding seasons: what each one delivers, and what to plan around.

Mar 18, 2025Read

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