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How to Get Married in BC | Vancity Officiant Wedding Guide
Getting married in British Columbia is simpler than most couples imagine. This guide explains each step, from obtaining your marriage licence to the legal ceremony itself, so you can understand how the process truly works across BC. Whether you are planning a small signing in Vancouver, an intimate officiant-led ceremony in Richmond, or a private elopement, this article outlines everything you need to know before saying “I do.”
Oct 27, 20253 min read


BC 省政府罷工期間結婚|最新婚姻登記實況與指引
截至 2025 年 10 月 26 日,卑詩省政府與 BCGEU 已達成臨時協議。婚禮儀式可如常舉行,婚姻登記及證書處理預料將逐步恢復正常。
Oct 26, 20253 min read


Getting Married During the BCGEU Strike (Updated Oct 26 2025) | What Couples Need to Know in Vancouver, BC
As of October 26, 2025, the BCGEU and the B.C. government have reached a tentative deal to end the province-wide strike. While Vital Statistics processing remains delayed, ceremonies can continue as usual with licensed officiants.
Oct 25, 20253 min read


Celebrant 和你深談儀式感|Vancity Officiant 婚姻監禮人指南
在這個講求效率的年代,「儀式感」成為一種讓人重新感受生命的方式。
我們常說婚禮要有儀式感,但那份真實的感覺是否仍被保留?
作為婚姻監禮人(Celebrant),我們希望帶領新人在那一刻,
不只是完成一個流程,而是真切地感受到「結婚」這件事的意義。
Oct 6, 20253 min read


More Than Just Words: Why Declaration of Intent Should Be Felt, Not Repeated | Vancity Officiant Wedding Guide
In many couples' hearts, the most unforgettable moment in a wedding ceremony is when they look into each other’s eyes and say, "I do." These two words, though brief, carry the weight of a lifetime commitment. But too often, this deeply meaningful declaration is reduced to a scripted "repeat after me" exercise—stripping it of sincerity and emotional resonance. As independent marriage officiants, we believe your "I do" should be a heartfelt choice, not just a recited line. That
Jul 2, 20253 min read


真誠不是重複:重新思考 Declaration of Intent 的意義與力量|Vancity Officiant 婚姻監禮人指南
在許多新人心中,一場婚禮中最重要的時刻,莫過於彼此凝視時、鄭重說出「我願意」的那一刻。這句話,看似短短三個字,卻是人生中最具份量的承諾。然而,這句本應深具情感的誓言,卻時常因「repeat after me」的制式流程而變得機械,失去了原有的真摯與意義。 作為一位獨立婚姻監禮人,我們一直相信:「我願意」應該是發自內心的選擇,而不是一段等待背誦的文字。這不僅僅是法律上的確認,更是情感上的回應與決定。因此,我們採用歐式婚禮中的 Declaration of Intent(結婚意願聲明) 模式,讓新人能夠在最投入的氛圍中,用自己的語氣,大聲而真誠地說出屬於彼此的承諾。 拒絕背誦,只為真心流露 許多新人在觀禮時已習慣傳統做法,會以為自己必須逐字跟讀婚禮誓詞。他們經常會略帶緊張地詢問:「請問我們當日需要重複甚麼?能否提前知道內容,好讓我們練習?」 這些可愛的提問,其實反映了新人對婚禮細節的重視,也顯示出他們對這句「我願意」充滿期待與認真。 我們總會溫柔地回應:我們並不要求您背誦任何內容,也無須擔心記不住。只需專注於當下的情境,靜心聆聽證婚人的引導,並於那
Jul 2, 20253 min read


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