In Saskatchewan you must purchase a marriage license at least one day before your ceremony. Marriage licences are available through a registry agent. A list of local agents in Saskatoon can be found here. I am located in Saskatoon and am happy to travel to surrounding areas to perform ceremonies.
Please carefully read the requirements for your marriage license here. It is important that all paperwork is completed accurately to avoid delays or issues.
At the conclusion of your ceremony, you will be provided with a legal marriage certificate. This document can be used to begin the process of changing names should you choose to do so. If you would like to recieve additional marriage certificates, these can be ordered from eHealth Saskatchewan. These are available for purchase about 4 weeks after your paperwork has been submitted by your marriage commissioner.
In Saskatchewan, marriages may be performed as either religious or civil ceremonies. Civil ceremonies are performed by a Marriage Commissioner, like me!
While there is specific wording required for civil ceremonies, there is also plenty of flexibility to create a ceremony that is tailored to you as a couple and personalized to your preferences. I can provide suggestions and build on your ideas to customise a ceremony that will be authentic and reflective of your love story.
For a simple legal ceremony, all that is required is the couple, a valid marriage licence, and two witnesses over the age of 18. This option is ideal for couples who want to complete the legal requirements ahead of a destination wedding or who prefer a straightforward civil ceremony. With some light personalization, this ceremony typically lasts about 15 minutes.
The fee for this style of simple ceremony is $125.
For couples seeking a more personalized experience, a customized civil ceremony can be arranged. This option allows for greater reflection of who you are as a couple and may include readings or speeches by family and friends, personalized script elements, and meaningful rituals such as ring warming, hand-fasting, or a unity sand ceremony. In this format, all legal requirements and paperwork are seamlessly incorporated into a ceremony thoughtfully tailored to you.
Please contact me to discuss this option further.
Quotes will vary depending on how much time is spent working with you as a couple .
If you are interested in obtaining my services as part of your rehearsal there is an additional fee of $50.
Mileage is charged for any travel outside of Saskatoon.
Get ready to say “I DO”!