To get married in Vancouver, you need to follow a few key legal steps: 1. **Obtain a Marriage Licence:** You must acquire a marriage licence from any marriage licence issuer in British Columbia. Both parties need to be present, and you must bring valid government-issued photo ID. The licence is valid for three months from the date of issuance. 2. **Choose an Officiant:** You are required to have a licensed officiant to perform the marriage ceremony. This is where Vancity Officiant comes in. We ensure your ceremony is legally binding. 3. **Witnesses:** You need two witnesses to be present during your wedding ceremony. 4. **Marriage Registration:** After the ceremony, Vancity Officiant will submit the required paperwork to Vital Statistics to officially register your marriage. Vancity Officiant will guide you through each step of this process, ensuring all legalities are properly handled, so you can focus on celebrating your special day. Our professional services promise a smooth and memorable experience.

We recommend that couples book our service as early as possible to secure their preferred date and ensure ample time for consultation and ceremony planning. Booking 6-12 months in advance for weekends, holidays & peak wedding seasons is advisable.

Couples can personalize their wedding ceremonies with their unique love story, unity rituals, and personal vows, etc. We offer customization options to make each ceremony special and reflective of the couple's relationship.

Yes, we provide bilingual ceremony services in English, Cantonese and Mandarin to cater to a diverse range of clients and ensure a personalized and meaningful experience for all.

An elopement is a small, intimate wedding ceremony typically involving just the couple and a few close loved ones, often held in a unique or picturesque location. Vancity Officiant specializes in creating elopement ceremonies for couples who seek a meaningful and memorable experience without the complexities of a large wedding. Our Officiant & Photographer team is dedicated to ensuring your special day is as unique as your relationship.

A signing ceremony is a crucial part of legalizing a marriage where the couple, witnesses, and officiant sign the marriage licence or registry. Vancity Officiant ensures this ceremony is seamless and significant. Your officiant will guide the couple through the process, explaining each step clearly. We provide a designated space for the signing, with a beautiful music to complement the special moment. Additionally, we make sure all legal requirements are met, ensuring a stress-free experience for the couple. Options such as photography, champagne toast and decor rental is also available as upgrades.

An officiant ensures a Chinese Tea Ceremony is authentic, meaningful, and smooth. At Vancity Officiant, our tea ceremony specialist, Officiant Kit Chan, brings cultural knowledge to honor Asian wedding traditions, guiding the couple and families, making the ceremony respectful and heartfelt, enhancing its emotional impact and cultural significance.