FAQ
1. Do you handle the license for us?
The marriage license is something you need to apply for yourselves in person at your local City Hall.
Without a marriage license, your marriage will not be legally recognized. Once the ceremony is over, Aaron will handle the mailing of your license.
2. How far do you travel?
Aaron proudly serves the GTA anywhere that is accessible by car. No boats or islands please.
3. What are the legalities?
a) Question of Impediment ("do you come here freely to be married on this day without impediment?")
b) Declaration of Intent (the "I Do's")
c) The signing of the license and registry with two witnesses.
d) The Pronouncement (declaring you are now married)
These all must happen in front of two witnesses to make your marriage legal.
4. Who should my witnesses be?
There must be two witnesses physically present at the marriage ceremony. The witnesses must understand what they are witnessing and sign the marriage licence and the marriage register. Therefore, they can be anyone as long as they are aware of what they are witnessing.
5. We're not really religious but we'd like to add religious aspects to the ceremony. Is that okay?
Absolutely. This is what separates Aaron from some officiants, Metaphysicians are accepting of all religions.
6. Is it okay if a family member does a reading during the ceremony?
Absolutely.
7. Are rehearsals included in the cost?
Aaron does his very best to prepare you enough that you won't need him at the rehearsal but for certain ceremonies it can still be a good idea to do so. The cost is $200.00/hour for in-person rehearsals, assuming Aaron is available to do so. One hour is often more than enough. Please note it is extremely rare that Aaron is available for rehearsals Friday through Sunday. You may always call him or FaceTime him from your rehearsal at no cost.
8. I have a family member who will perform the ceremony, I just need someone to sign the paperwork and make the marriage legal. Is that something you provide?
Yes, you would want to get the "Love & Legalities Service". Please note that if you are having a wedding ceremony performed by a friend or family member, Aaron will happily legalize your marriage BEFORE your ceremony begins.
9. Are you legally recognized by the government?
Aaron is legally recognized by the province of Ontario as an ordained wedding officiant.
The marriage license is something you need to apply for yourselves in person at your local City Hall.
- bring 2 pieces of government-issued identification for each person getting married. One piece of identification must include your photo. YOUR NAME MUST COMPLETELY MATCH ACROSS EACH PIECE OF ID YOU USE!
Examples of government-issued identification:- government-issued birth certificate, including any change of name certificates
- valid passport
- record of immigrant landing
- Canadian Citizenship Card
- valid driver’s licence
- valid Ontario Photo Card
Without a marriage license, your marriage will not be legally recognized. Once the ceremony is over, Aaron will handle the mailing of your license.
2. How far do you travel?
Aaron proudly serves the GTA anywhere that is accessible by car. No boats or islands please.
3. What are the legalities?
a) Question of Impediment ("do you come here freely to be married on this day without impediment?")
b) Declaration of Intent (the "I Do's")
c) The signing of the license and registry with two witnesses.
d) The Pronouncement (declaring you are now married)
These all must happen in front of two witnesses to make your marriage legal.
4. Who should my witnesses be?
There must be two witnesses physically present at the marriage ceremony. The witnesses must understand what they are witnessing and sign the marriage licence and the marriage register. Therefore, they can be anyone as long as they are aware of what they are witnessing.
5. We're not really religious but we'd like to add religious aspects to the ceremony. Is that okay?
Absolutely. This is what separates Aaron from some officiants, Metaphysicians are accepting of all religions.
6. Is it okay if a family member does a reading during the ceremony?
Absolutely.
7. Are rehearsals included in the cost?
Aaron does his very best to prepare you enough that you won't need him at the rehearsal but for certain ceremonies it can still be a good idea to do so. The cost is $200.00/hour for in-person rehearsals, assuming Aaron is available to do so. One hour is often more than enough. Please note it is extremely rare that Aaron is available for rehearsals Friday through Sunday. You may always call him or FaceTime him from your rehearsal at no cost.
8. I have a family member who will perform the ceremony, I just need someone to sign the paperwork and make the marriage legal. Is that something you provide?
Yes, you would want to get the "Love & Legalities Service". Please note that if you are having a wedding ceremony performed by a friend or family member, Aaron will happily legalize your marriage BEFORE your ceremony begins.
9. Are you legally recognized by the government?
Aaron is legally recognized by the province of Ontario as an ordained wedding officiant.
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10. Do you have videos of you in action?
Yes, please click here. Please remember that this is someone else's wedding ceremony and love story as they wanted it told. Your ceremony will be customized to your preferences and unique to you!
11. Can you perform a church recognized wedding, such as a Catholic ceremony for example?
Aaron specializes in non-denominational ceremonies with the occasional religious tradition. If you require a church recognized ceremony, best to use a proper priest, rabbi, etc if you are looking for a full religious service.
12. What languages do you speak?
I speak English only.
13. Will I receive anything that proves we are married?
You will receive a record of solemnization at the end of your ceremony. For further legal proof of your marriage, you can also apply for a marriage certificate. Aaron will remind and assist you eight weeks after your ceremony to apply for your certificate if you choose to do so. This is included in all four of Aaron's services.
14. What happens if you are sick or there is an emergency and you are no longer available?
Aaron is well connected with many other officiants and will do his best to find a replacement for you.
15. What time do you perform ceremonies?
Anytime between 11am and 7pm, 7 days a week.
16. If we'd like to do a "Love & Legalities" service at your home, can you provide the witnesses?
Unfortunately no, you must provide the two witnesses needed for any wedding service.
17. Can we customize the "Love & Legalities" service by adding vows or a ring exchange?
There is nothing ceremonial about the "Love & Legalities" service. Think of it more as a legal transaction. This is not an appropriate choice for "wedding chamber" weddings (City Hall/Civic Centres) nor any wedding venues. You may not add any ceremonial aspects to the "Love & Legalities" service. If you are looking for a short, less expensive service that does include some ceremonial aspects then you would want to choose the "Crisp & Classic" service. The "Love & Legalities" service should only include yourselves, your two witnesses and Aaron.
18. Can I hire you on behalf of the couple?
You can definitely refer a couple to Aaron or connect him to a couple but he must have a meeting with all clients directly before signing an agreement with them due to the legalities involved.
19. "I'm a wedding planner, my clients are simply too busy to speak with you directly. Can you just send me the agreement and I'll sign it for them? I'll also meet with you to go over what they want to do, okay?"
Unfortunately no. As there are legal aspects to the wedding, Aaron's agreement must be with the couple directly and as per the wording in Aaron's agreement, an open line of communication with the couple must be available at all reasonable times.
Can't find the answer you're looking for? Contact me directly.
Yes, please click here. Please remember that this is someone else's wedding ceremony and love story as they wanted it told. Your ceremony will be customized to your preferences and unique to you!
11. Can you perform a church recognized wedding, such as a Catholic ceremony for example?
Aaron specializes in non-denominational ceremonies with the occasional religious tradition. If you require a church recognized ceremony, best to use a proper priest, rabbi, etc if you are looking for a full religious service.
12. What languages do you speak?
I speak English only.
13. Will I receive anything that proves we are married?
You will receive a record of solemnization at the end of your ceremony. For further legal proof of your marriage, you can also apply for a marriage certificate. Aaron will remind and assist you eight weeks after your ceremony to apply for your certificate if you choose to do so. This is included in all four of Aaron's services.
14. What happens if you are sick or there is an emergency and you are no longer available?
Aaron is well connected with many other officiants and will do his best to find a replacement for you.
15. What time do you perform ceremonies?
Anytime between 11am and 7pm, 7 days a week.
16. If we'd like to do a "Love & Legalities" service at your home, can you provide the witnesses?
Unfortunately no, you must provide the two witnesses needed for any wedding service.
17. Can we customize the "Love & Legalities" service by adding vows or a ring exchange?
There is nothing ceremonial about the "Love & Legalities" service. Think of it more as a legal transaction. This is not an appropriate choice for "wedding chamber" weddings (City Hall/Civic Centres) nor any wedding venues. You may not add any ceremonial aspects to the "Love & Legalities" service. If you are looking for a short, less expensive service that does include some ceremonial aspects then you would want to choose the "Crisp & Classic" service. The "Love & Legalities" service should only include yourselves, your two witnesses and Aaron.
18. Can I hire you on behalf of the couple?
You can definitely refer a couple to Aaron or connect him to a couple but he must have a meeting with all clients directly before signing an agreement with them due to the legalities involved.
19. "I'm a wedding planner, my clients are simply too busy to speak with you directly. Can you just send me the agreement and I'll sign it for them? I'll also meet with you to go over what they want to do, okay?"
Unfortunately no. As there are legal aspects to the wedding, Aaron's agreement must be with the couple directly and as per the wording in Aaron's agreement, an open line of communication with the couple must be available at all reasonable times.
Can't find the answer you're looking for? Contact me directly.