Wildhearts Ceremonies

11/08/2024

I know I'm the worst at posting but I just saw this post of handfasting I officiated this spring and I had to share! Chelsea Warren Photography - you did an amazing job capturing these precious moments. What a joyful, sweet and magical celebration of love - this is why I love this work!

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22/09/2023

I am so beyond blessed to have had the chance to marry these two magical beings!

05/08/2020

I am so excited to be a part of this elopement giveaway contest organized by the amazing Kelsey Goodwin of Kgoodphoto. Here are the details in her words.

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💗 ELOPEMENT GIVEAWAY💗

This year my heart has been going out to all of the 2020 couples planning their weddings during COVID-19 (trust me - I can relate!). So, inspired by this hard time myself and an amazing team of local vendors have decided we would love to give back by giving away an EPIC ELOPEMENT to a couple in need! Valued at over $12,000!!

The winning couple will receive a complete elopement package of their choice on either October 17th, or November 6th 2020 and it will include:

Venue: HCP Gardens
Officiant: Wildhearts Ceremonies
Hair & Makeup: Artistry by Alexa
Flowers: Fresh View Events
Custom Signage: Melanie Anne Designs
Custom Stationary: Tickle Tree Stationary
Wedding Cake: July’s Girl
Craft Cocktails: Twist of Fate
Boho Wedding Table Settings & Set-up: KGOODPHOTO
Copper Wedding Arch: Pop Up Wedding Victoria
Jewelry: Pachulah
Wedding Wear Items: The White Peony
Wedding Wear Items: Outlooks For Men Victoria
Videography: Evergreen & Bound Films:
Photography: KGOODPHOTO
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To enter OR nominate someone who would like to be entered:⁠
1. Like this photo⁠
2. Like ALL of the following accounts: , , , , , , , , , , , ,
3. Tag some friends you would like to nominate⁠
4. Send an email to: [email protected] with subject line “Elopement Giveaway” answering these three questions about why you would LOVE to win this elopement package!⁠
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Questions:⁠
1. How has the pandemic of 2020 affected your wedding plans?⁠
2. How did you meet?⁠
3. What is your wedding song?⁣⁠
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Good luck everyone! We will be selecting a shortlist of couples on Aug. 10th to move to the next round of nominations. The shortlisted couples will have their stories shared on our feeds where friends and family can vote and nominate on who they'd like to win! The winner will then be chosen based on votes on Aug. 19th! ⁣⁠⁣

*Contest open to any couples on Vancouver Island, or willing to travel within BC for the date (cost of travel & accommodations not included).⁣⁠
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*Not sponsored or endorsed by IG

16/06/2020

Dear friends, if you have been paying attention, you will know that there are huge and important things going on in our communities and big things are being asked of those of us who have long benefitted from systems of racism and injustice. A lot of businesses have been making statements in support of the protesters and and I've felt reluctant to join the deluge because to me a whole lot of it has felt performative and opportunistic - another chance to get in on the zeitgeist of the moment.

So instead of taking up space, over the past few weeks, I've been watching and listening and trying to learn about how to best show up as an anti-racist, q***r, white settler and small business owner. And the truth is, I still don't know how best to do that. I don't have any big statement to make about it. For now I intend to continue to listen, learn from and support anti-racist BIPOC authors, educators and leaders. I will continue to hold the deep grief and righteous rage in my heart for all of the people affected by and lives lost to white supremacist violence. I will continue to work on unlearning my own racism and challenging the systems that benefit me at the cost of those with black and brown skin, immigrants and refugees and those who are Indigenous to this land. And I will continue to speak with my money and support causes that are important in my community. Last year my social action funds went to support a young African refugee being resettled in Canada. This year my funds will be used to support organizations challenging racism and white supremacy. Hit me up if you know of a good local BIPOC led anti-racism organization I can support.

Oh yes, and of course I will continue to offer ceremonies that are inclusive and affirming for people of every race, culture, religion, gender and sexual identity and ability -because, as this badass couple shows, celebrating lives and love still matters, even in the midst of a revolution!

https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/wedding-black-lives-matter-protest-philadelphia

Kerry Anne and Michael Gordon’s ceremony coincided with Philadelphia’s largest protest ever, in a moment that was seen around the world.

19/04/2020

I've been thinking a lot about how we can celebrate loved ones who may pass on during this pandemic, whether from the virus or from some other cause. I'm personally sitting with the possibility of not seeing my dad again, since he's at the palliative stage of a terminal illness and I don't know how long he, or this pandemic, will last. Will I get to visit him to say my goodbyes and gather with family to honour his life? I just don't know. But maybe this writer has something right in asking us to consider celebrating those we love while they are still alive and able to receive our words.

I will certainly consider this with my dad - it's been hard to know what to say to get to a deeper connection with him, to get past the familiar habits of talking about the weather and the pets and the kids. But maybe this is the key - letting him know what he means to me while he's still here. Have any of you done this? I'd love to hear how it went.

A commentary by a local writer and playwright; his website is leirenyoung.com A few hours ago, I wrote a eulogy for one of my closest friends. She’s still alive, but she won’t be for much . . .

03/11/2019

04/10/2019

I got this lovely thank you card in the mail awhile back from my first wedding clients last season. Yes, that is a real owl!

17/09/2019

Speaking of flowers, spotted these gorgeous peonies earlier in the year at Rook & Rose on lower Johnson. I think they just might be my favourite flowers ever. What kind of wedding flowers do you love? ***rwedding ***rweddingofficiant

15/06/2019

Are you considering a handfasting? Here are some lovely variations. I love the symbolism in the first one. What do you think?

A demonstration of one of the symbolic gestures, handfasting as shown by our Humanist Society Scotland Celebrant Lucie Johnson

07/05/2019

So this is a little peek at the wedding I officiated Saturday. It might have been a little bit magical. ;)

05/05/2019

Great rehearsal yesterday for today's epic movie themed wedding at Hatley Castle. I love my work!

26/03/2019

Victoria is a great place to get married outdoors. It's so beautiful, the weather is good most of the year and we have so many gorgeous beach, forest, park and garden venues to choose from.

Where would your ideal outdoor wedding venue be in and around the city? Here's a list of more traditional garden and park venues to get you started from Lara Eichhorn Photography.

https://www.laraeichhorn.com/garden-and-park-wedding-venues-victoria-bc

This is an illustrated list of garden and park wedding venues in Victoria, BC. I’ve included links to the venues and their wedding information pages, along with links to blog posts from weddings I’ve photographed there. Garden and park venues are lush and green in the summer (and often year roun...

19/03/2019

I was so delighted to receive this stunning handcrafted invitation in the mail today from wedding couple Sara and Bryan. I just started working on their ceremony last night so it was a perfectly timed little bit of inspiration.

11/03/2019

Ok, so Sue Cairnie Ceremonies is making me sooo jealous. Can I officiate a destination wedding in Hawaii please? Ok, ok, I'll settle for Tofino or Saltspring.

Where is your dream destination wedding? Las Vegas chapel? Mexican Beach? Italian Villa? Irish Castle? Let me know in the comments. And happy Sunday!

What better place to renew your vows than Hawaii?! While I love officiating weddings, there is something about the depth of emotion that comes up when two people to doing life together, after having truly LIVED the ups & downs of life & love together. This simple ceremony at Ho’okena Beach in gave me all the feels in the best possible way. Congratulations Yvonne & David on 35 years together, here’s to many more! Photo cred Renee Martin 💖😍🌈🌺🐠🥰🌴 vow renewal

08/03/2019

Wedding entertainment doesn't have to be predictable. How about adding a little bit of fire? Check out Vestafire Entertainment's wedding offerings.

And in case you were wondering, yes, I do spin fire myself, but no, I probably won't do it during your ceremony. Probably.

Celebrate the FIRE of your love with our original and innovative wedding entertainment! Celebrate… with a fire show- the perfect wedding reception entertainment choice to guarantee a day to remembe…

05/03/2019

End of life services don't have to be dry, formal or religious. Non-traditional ceremonies and rituals are becoming more and more common. This article from The Wall Street Journal features several end of life services, including one by my funerals certification teacher Ben Martin of the Celebrant Foundation and Institute. If you are looking for someone to help you plan a "free-form funeral", celebrants can help you create something personal and meaningful that truly honours the memory of your loved one

Led by baby boomers, families are turning to personalized and symbolic memorials to bid farewell to loved ones.