I Do Weddings by Elizabeth
Elizabeth Shama
Marriage Commissioner for Prince Edward Island
Every couple has a different vision for their wedding ceremony. Whether you want a ceremony created especially for you, something simple and meaningful, or a friend or family member to lead your ceremony, I offer several options to suit your needs.
$500
A ceremony created just for you.
Your ceremony should reflect you as a couple. This package gives us the time and flexibility to create a ceremony that tells your story, celebrates your relationship, and includes the people, memories and traditions that are meaningful to you.
We’ll begin with an in-person meeting where I’ll get to know you as a couple, hear your story, and learn about the people, memories, traditions and values that are meaningful to you. We’ll talk about how you want your ceremony to feel and what you would like to include.
I’ll then put the time and care into creating a ceremony that reflects who you are and what you want to say to each other. This may include personal stories, readings, family or cultural traditions, unity elements, personal vows and other meaningful touches.
Once your ceremony is drafted, we’ll have the opportunity to fine-tune it together. Depending on what works best for you, this can be done through another meeting, by email, or a combination of both.
I’ll also help you plan the flow of your ceremony and make sure everyone knows where they need to be and what to expect.
Your Personalized Wedding includes:
- In-person getting-to-know-you meeting
- A fully personalized ceremony created specifically for you
- Consultation and revisions as needed
- Assistance with ceremony flow and choreography
- Completion and hand delivery of your marriage paperwork to Vital Statistics
Rehearsal: Included
Travel: Additional travel fees may apply.
$300
Meaningful, personal and concise.
A Short and Sweet Ceremony is a lovely option if you want your ceremony to feel personal and meaningful while keeping things simple and streamlined.
We’ll meet in person so I can get to know you as a couple, hear what is important to you, and talk about what you envision for your ceremony. I’ll then prepare a ceremony that reflects you while keeping it warm, simple and concise.
Your Short and Sweet Ceremony includes:
- In-person getting-to-know-you meeting
- A ceremony with personal touches
- Ceremony preparation and delivery
- Completion and hand delivery of your marriage paperwork to Vital Statistics
Rehearsal: Available for an additional $100
Travel: Additional travel fees may apply.
$225
Someone special leading your ceremony?
This option allows a friend or family member to lead the personal portion of your ceremony, while I take care of the legal requirements as your licensed marriage commissioner.
You and your chosen officiant can create a ceremony that reflects you, while I work with you to make sure the required legal elements are incorporated smoothly into the ceremony.
On your wedding day, I’ll attend and perform the required legal declarations and marriage requirements. I’ll also complete and hand deliver your marriage paperwork to Vital Statistics following the wedding.
This option is ideal for couples who:
- Have a friend or family member they would like to lead their ceremony
- Want to create their own ceremony
- Want a loved one to be the person leading their celebration
- Need a licensed marriage commissioner to complete the legal requirements
Rehearsal: Attendance available for an additional $100 to help coordinate the legal portion of the ceremony and ensure everyone understands their role.
Travel: Additional travel fees may apply
$150
Keep it simple and meaningful.
An Elopement / Legal Ceremony is a simple and intimate way to get married, whether you think of it as an elopement, a private wedding, or simply keeping things small.
Your ceremony will include a warm introduction about love and marriage, followed by the required legal declarations and marriage requirements.
I’ll take care of the required marriage paperwork following your ceremony and hand deliver it to Vital Statistics.
This option is ideal for couples looking for:
- A simple, intimate ceremony
- A small or private wedding
- A straightforward legal marriage
- Minimal ceremony planning
Travel: Additional travel fees may apply
Things to note for all four ceremonies
Requirements
If you are happy and in love, I would be honoured to officiate your wedding, no matter your situation.
A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required upon booking, with the balance due no later than one month before your wedding.
Couples are responsible for obtaining their marriage licence from PEI Vital Statistics.
Couples from outside PEI—or outside Canada—are welcome to marry here, as long as they obtain a licence from PEI Vital Statistics.
Two witnesses aged 18 or older are required. With advance notice, I can provide witnesses for an additional fee.
Optional Extras & Notes
- I am available to officiate anywhere on PEI.
(Travel fees may apply.) - I am available to attend rehearsals for an additional fee, if this service is not already included in your package.
- Some churches allow marriage commissioners to officiate; please check with your church and obtain permission before beginning your planning.
- I am always touched when couples invite me to their rehearsal dinner or wedding celebration. While I truly appreciate the kindness, I prefer to keep my role focused on your ceremony, so I kindly decline those invitations.
How to get a Marriage License in PEI
Taken from the Prince Edward Island Vital Statistic webpage:
- You must have a PEI marriage license before you can be married on PEI.
- A marriage license is valid for three months. It will be issued on site, so you do not have to wait for it to be processed or delivered to you.
- Book an appointment with Vital Statistics.
- Both you and your future spouse are required to attend the appointment to get your marriage licence.
***At this appointment, you will receive a marriage registration package for the officiant performing your marriage ceremony.