I Do Weddings

What I Do & Why You Need Me!

I create a personalized ceremony that may be the highlight of your wedding day!

Many couples will argue that the most memorable and meaningful part of their wedding day was the ceremony! The party, clothing, venue, photographer, food, and guests are all important, but the purpose of your wedding is to celebrate your love and formally commit to a life together through your wedding ceremony. Nothing is more personal than your relationship - and its my job to ensure that you have the perfect wedding ceremony. Simple, authentic, engaging and fun! I can do simple, but I will NEVER do impersonal or boring! Our officiants will share your love story and guide you through a meaningful transformation into your new life as a married couple.

What couples are saying about 'I Do Weddings'

"Our wedding ceremony was authentically 'US'. Erin captured the essence of our love, and found creative ways to engage the special people and traditions into a highly personalized but simple service.' - Fernanda

"I never thought our wedding ceremony could be so fun! It was the highlight of my wedding day!' - Shawn

'Although we didn't know exactly what we wanted for a wedding ceremony when we started, it turned out BETTER than we could have dreamed of. We loved our wedding ceremony!" - Monique

"My wife and I wanted to do a vow renewal, but didn't know where to start. Erin helped guide us and created the perfect ceremony." - Rafael

"Our wedding kept being delayed because of COVID 19, and we didn't want to wait any longer. Our small wedding ceremony was so personal and intimate that it was a blessing in disguise. It was perfect!" - Jake

Pricing & How it All Works!

Contact me to book a no-obligation, 30 minute consultation. Once I confirm my date availability and establish your general wedding ceremony needs we can discuss pricing package options and next steps.

NOTE: Due to high demand after a surge of delayed weddings due to COVID-19 I suggest you book your wedding officiant minimum 6 months in advance when possible.

Pricing packages include:

1) PERSONALIZED WEDDING (our most popular package)

2) SIMPLY ELOPING (couple and 2 witnesses)

3) VOW RENEWALS

4) DESTINATION WEDDINGS (options can include a ceremony at an international location plus a small legal ceremony in BC before or after).

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at erin_e@telus.net if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is the difference between a certified Life-Cycle Celebrant® and a wedding commissioner?

A Life-Cycle Celebrant® is professionally trained to create personalized and one-of-a-kind ceremonies that are not tied to a traditional wedding ceremony protocol or script.

How long in advance of our wedding should I book an officiant?

Creating a custom and personalized ceremony takes time so I suggest booking your wedding officiant minimum 3 months in advance. Most couples marrying in high season (June - Aug) typically book 6-12 months in advance. Unlike other officiants and commissioners, I only book one wedding per day. This means I book-up early BUT we can guarantee peace of mind and ensure that you will receive our undivided attention and energy on your wedding day.

How much will it cost?

Many factors such as the complexity of the ceremony, size of the wedding party, and venue location impact price (it is not based on the number of guests who attend the wedding). There are several pricing packages available (Personalized Wedding, Simply Eloping, Vow Renewal and Destination Weddings) and a general price range within each. After a 30 minute, no-obligation consultation I will estimate a cost for you. A 50% deposit is required upon signing the agreement to secure you date and the balance due 2 weeks before your ceremony.

We are a culturally diverse couple struggling to find a ceremony solution that will make our different families happy. How can you help us?

Our specialty is creating a custom ceremony that balances, celebrates and honours diverse couples with different cultures, religions and/or spiritual beliefs. Let's face it. Weddings can be complicated ... so let us help simplify the process and help you find a happy medium!

What do we need to do if we want to get married in Mexico?

The easiest way to ensure that your international wedding is legal in Canada is to get married in Canada! Our destination wedding packages include the custom ceremony of your dreams at virtually any location plus a simple, legal service in BC either before or after.

Is a wedding celebrant the same as a wedding planner?

No. Unlike your wedding planner or day of coordinator, I focus exclusively on your wedding ceremony. Basically I coordinate everything that happens from the time you walk down the aisle to when we pronounce you legally MARRIED! I manage the stage directions, rituals, scripts and flow to ensure your ceremony is meaningful, personalized and fun. I am an experienced event professionals who work with the vendors that you supply (eg for the sound system, DJ, musicians, photographer, venue rental, videographer, etc.) onsite to ensure good coordination and flow of the ceremony.

Tell me more about Erin Roddie ...

Erin Roddie worked for over 20 years as an award winning, professional event planner before starting her training as a Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant ®.and becoming an ordained minister with CIMM. Officiating ceremonies is the perfect marriage of her professional expertise, storytelling prowess, personal passion and leadership skills. Her training as a certified event designer and years of experience working with presenters to create unique and engaging events shines through in her ceremonies. She is funny, empathetic, spiritual, a great listener... and has the right amount of persuasion and guidance to help couples create a balanced and personalized ceremony that represents both individuals. Many have said that her collaborative and unique process to create the ceremony helped to keep them grounded and more connected than ever as a couple.

Where do I get a wedding license and how long is it valid for in BC?

The couple is responsible for obtaining the wedding license at some time in the three months prior to your wedding date. Only one member of the couple is required to apply for a marriage licence, but he or she must apply in person, and show primary identification for both parties.

Examples of primary identification include:

Birth certificate
IMM/immigration form
Permanent resident card
Citizenship card

The marriage licence issuer may accept a passport or driver’s licence in some circumstances.

A marriage licence costs $100, and is nonrefundable. However, if you lose your licence, you can return to the place where you bought it, and ask for a replacement. It is valid for 3 months.

You can search for a marriage license issuer in your area on the Provincial Government website, but many couples obtain their license from their Local London Drugs store.

The couple fills in the form and provides 2 witnesses for the wedding ceremony. No one should sign the license until the wedding ceremony or it will not be valid. The officiant mails in the fully completed license within 48 hours of the wedding ceremony and the couple receives a wedding certificate at a later date once the marriage is registered with Vital Statistics Canada.

Personalized Wedding Ceremonies Crafted & Officiated by Erin Roddie

What I Do & Why You Need Me!

I create a personalized ceremony that may be the highlight of your wedding day!

What couples are saying about 'I Do Weddings'

Pricing & How it All Works!

Learn how I can craft a ceremony for your:

Photo Gallery

How To Contact Us

Drop us a line to book your no-obligation, ceremony consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Personalized Wedding Ceremonies Crafted & Officiated by Erin Roddie

What I Do & Why You Need Me!

I create a personalized ceremony that may be the highlight of your wedding day!

What couples are saying about 'I Do Weddings'

Pricing & How it All Works!

Learn how I can craft a ceremony for your:

Photo Gallery

How To Contact Us

Drop us a line to book your no-obligation, ceremony consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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