Wedding Officiant in Barrie ON
Helping You Create The Wedding Of Your Dreams
Gabrielle Stein M.Div., Officiant of Choice
Serving Barrie Since 1999
Creating Memories. It's Your Day. Make It Yours!
What Qualities Do You Want in Your Officiant ? These are Mine
* Accommodating
* Adaptable
* Creative
* Detail Oriented
* Experienced
* Fastidious
* Flexible
* Humorous
* Knowledgeable
* Open Minded
* Organized
* Personable
* Professional
* Registered with the office of the
Marriage Registrar
* Reliable
* Spontaneous
* Thorough
* Warm
* Well Trained
Getting You Started with Commonly Asked Questions and Answers
I. When do you need me?
* tomorrow?
* next week?
* next month?
* in 6 months?
* in a year?
* longer than a year?
Answer: As long as the requested time is not booked, I'm available. I schedule my work times around the most convenient times for my clients. I'm good to go 7 days per week - mornings, afternoons and evenings. What's best for you?
2. Where do you want your wedding?
* in my office?
* at some other location within the City of Barrie? - hall, home, yard, park?
* beyond the City limits of Barrie?
* indoors or outdoors?
* in a bus or on a boat?
* where is the exact location that you want me to go?
Answer: I want to accomodate your needs and wants. Let me know where you'd like your wedding to be and I'll be there. Fees are always based on distance and travelling time to the venues or locations.
3. What specific time of the day do you need me?
* in the morning?
* in the afternoon?
* in the evening?
* what specific time do you want your wedding ceremony to start?
Answer: I do my best to accomodate you. I'm available mornings, afternoons and evenings. If the specific day and start time are still available, they'll be reserved for you.
4. What types of ceremonies will I perform?
* Christian ceremonies
* Civil Ceremonies
* Non Denominational Ceremonies
* Non Faith Ceremonies
* Non Traditional Ceremonies
* Themed ceremonies
* Traditional Ceremonies
Answer: I follow your requests and wishes. I officiate any of the types of ceremonies listed above.
5. What special traditions can be integrated into our ceremony?
* unity candles ceremony?
* unity sands ceremony?
* hand fasting ceremony?
* tying the knot ceremony?
* releasing wedding doves?
* sharing wine ceremony?
* special readings during the ceremony?
* special music during the ceremony?
* dedication to specific family members
not present?
* anything new which you would like to create?
Answer: This is your wedding. It
needs to be about you. What's important to you, what will make it extra special and memorable for you? Your ceremony should include whatever you want and need.
7. What about vows?What sources can we use for our vows?
* Vows provided by the officiant?
* Vows found on the internet or from any other source?
* Vows that we write?
* Do both of our vows need to be the same?
* Can 1 of us write our own and the other use what you have?
Answer: Where vows are concerned, the sky is the limit. You can get your vows from any source. You can write your own. You can use mine. Both of you can use different vows. It needs to be meaningful to you. It's about you!
Only $200.00
Civil Ceremony in My Home Office
Make it Quick! Make it Legal!
* The Bride
* The Groom
* 2 Witnesses
* The Officiant
* No other adults or children in attendance
Lovely home office, tastefully decorated. Will comfortably accomodate the above and no more.
Want anyone else present? I'll come to you. Please ask for a quote.
8. Quotes for Officiant Fees? How are they determined?
* Do they include a rehearsal?
* Is there a set price?
* Are they determined by the number of people present?
* Does it make a difference if we only want something very simple?.
Answer: Quotes never include a rehearsal. If a rehearsal is required and you want me to be there, there will be a separate and additional fee.
Other than office held civil ceremonies, fees are not commonly set at a specific rate. Based on a sliding scale, they vary. The amount, on the sliding scale, is determined by distance and time to the venue or location. The number of guests present or, whether the ceremony is simple or or more complex, doesn't make any difference to the amount of work required by the officiant. Therefore, these factors have no bearing on the quote. The only variable is with respect to the location of the venue. It's about time and travel, distance to the venue location.
Take Advantage of Our Complementary "Meet & Greet" Appointment!
Set up your 1 hour appointment to meet with me. Check me out. See what you think. Also a great time to gather lots of information. No cost. No obligation. Send an email, via the "Contact Me" page, on this website or call me at (705) 220-8998.
6. We have other people that we would like to honour or include in our wedding ceremony. Is that possible?
* our children?
* a relative?
* a friend?
* our dog (s) or other pets?
Answer: You may have whom ever you'd like to participate in your ceremony. They can always be given a special and appropriate role. This is especially important to couples from second marriages who have children. It's important to them to include them in this celebration of a new marriage and new family unit.
9. What needs to happen in order to proceed and book my services for your wedding? Moving forward with a booking.
* Will you hold a date for a few hours
or just a couple of days?
* Is a deposit required?
* How much is the deposit?
* What are the terms of payment?
* What are the payment methods?
* Will there be some kind of receipt or contract?
Answer: IN ORDER TO BOOK A CEREMONY A DEPOSIT IS FIRST REQUIRED.
If the ceremony is more than 30 days away, the deposit is split - a minimum of 50% in order to proceed with the booking and, the balance of 50% is due 30 days before the wedding. Some couples prefer getting the fee out of the way by paying the whole fee upfront, either method is acceptable.
If the intended ceremony is booked within 30 days, or less, the entire amount is payable in order to reserve the date and time..
I'm not set up for debit or credit cards. Payments may be made by email bank transfer, cash or cheque.
After payment is received, your ceremony date and time are secured. This is followed up by an email confirmation complete with all the details, including the total officiant fee, the amount of the deposit paid, balance and due date. A summary statement, with reference to the marriage licence and subsequent appointments, is also included.