Patricia & Pierre

Living very busy lives, our Officiant, Angela Manuel, from Enduring Promises, was warm and understanding. Everything was very simply done and more importantly elegant. She sensed that we were extremely busy and that we really wanted her to take a lot of the lead which she did very well. Although the ceremony was short and sweet (which is what we requested), she captured the essence of who we were, and our guests all commented on what a lovely ceremony it was. Thank you, Angela, for bringing your positive energy to her day.

Patricia & Pierre
Married on May 28/2022

We Would Like Our Friend to Officiate our Wedding

Promises, in the shape of a pretty ring on your finger…


Authored by: Annette Marchant
Oct 13, 2021

Life is so much sweeter when shared.

And we’re not talking about the one you love…

From inside jokes to mischief, venting and advice, and the best kind of knowing—these are our friends. The kind you share everything with—even the excitement when you got engaged!

Friends are the family we choose…

So when it comes to YOUR wedding, having a friend officiate makes a whole lot of sense—and we don’t disagree!

Friends have long been a part of wedding celebrations in creative and significant ways. Choosing a friend or family member as your “Day of Officiant” is right on-trend. 

However, unlike the movies, it’s not an easy online application…

In Canada, a wedding must be officiated by a member of the clergy, a licensed officiant, or a marriage commissioner. 

Though if you live in Alberta, you can apply to be a temporary wedding commissioner, the process takes about a week and is valid for one day. Other provinces, including Ontario, currently don’t have this option.

Interested in a work-around? 

Here’s how Enduring Promises can help…

Set your friend up for success! With Enduring Promises, you will create your ceremony using our Wedding Portal. (Trust us, it’s not as intimidating as it sounds—we’re here to help. ?)

You will have the flexibility at your fingertips to choose exactly what part of your love story you want your friend or family member to share. You can also include a reading, or not, add a special element or incorporate a loving way to honour your parents.

A perfectly personalized wedding ceremony—with no surprises or stress. Your friend will be grateful, and YOU will bring the vision and feel of your wedding ceremony to life!

We’re guessing that your chosen “Day of Officiant” is great at public speaking. But, Enduring Promises loves weddings and knows a lot about them! We’ll work together to pull all the moving parts of your wedding ceremony into place…

We know the cues and the order of ceremony that works best. We can help point out where the best photo opportunities are, and when to step out of the photo! ?

We know processionals, recessionals, and everything in between! Whether it’s the nonverbal cues for the DJ or making sure your photographer/videographer captures that special moment (from just the right angle), to suggestions about the best spot for your parents to sit

Booking a rehearsal will allow your Day of Officiant to “shadow” one of our professional Officiants. Providing the practical help your friend or family member will need to feel confident and ready as they learn to perform the wedding ceremony. Skip the homework and the stress!

Though your Day of Officiant can’t legally marry you, they will be able to perform the ceremony in its entirety. Your friend or family member will bring the perfect balance of love and sentiment, and we will support that.  

On your special day, your chosen Enduring Promises Officiant will step in to hear your Statement of Intent and declare you legally married (even if it’s whispered) as you sign the marriage license. 

We are flexible, and can legally marry you, publicly by taking over that part of the wedding. Or, as above, privately at the signing table—we’re always open to your ideas. 

Weddings are all about heart and including a close friend or family member as your Day of Officiant honours the journey you share as loved ones.

Enduring Promises is here to help and support because…

Friends are the family we choose.

“Our experience with Angela was magical. We really wanted our Uncle to do the ceremony and Angela was so helpful in making this happen. She met frequently with us and with our uncle to make sure we had the perfect ceremony. At our rehearsal she was amazing for keeping everyone on track and is always quick to answer any questions. What we really enjoyed is that even after the wedding Angela reached out to assure us that if we ever needed to speak to someone that she would be there to help. We highly recommend Angela and Enduring Promises!”
Kelsey & Alex

Choose Enduring Promises Now

 About the Author: Annette Marchant

Annette Marchant is a copywriter and homebody from Calgary. She writes—and is a happy contributor to this blog. Her love of words is fueled by black tea and a great set of headphones. Her home is filled with boys and one of them is an Officiant with Enduring Promises.

How to Choose Your Wedding Officiant

Promises, in the shape of a pretty ring on your finger…


Authored by: Annette Marchant

Congratulations, to you both, this is an exciting time in your life and we hope you’ve taken a moment to bask in the excitement—gushing with friends and family, making memories, soaking in the joy, sharing tender moments with each other, embracing the hope of the future!

But now, the wedding dreams have begun!

We’re guessing that’s why you find yourself here… how do you choose an Officiant for your wedding?

Enduring Promises can help, and we’re so glad you’ve found us, either by the internet ‘gods’, reviews, a referral from friends, or by happen-stance…

We offer a FREE, no-obligation consultation—so you can get to know us, and we can hear your vision for a perfect wedding day. We’re confident we’ll be able to help!

Then, it’s important to note, that it’s never too early to book with us…

We happily save your date and promise to be flexile. If things have to move around, plans change, or you know—a pandemic gets in the way, we will work with you so you have the perfect wedding day!

“My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Enduring Promises for our big day and we couldn’t recommend them enough.

We originally had planned for my husband’s father to marry us, however, when things fell through weeks before the wedding, Our Officiant worked with us quickly to find a plan to still have him included in the ceremony while making sure all the legalities were covered.

With his help and expertise, we were able to build a perfect ceremony that flowed beautifully and included everyone we wanted. He made the process fun and easy for us when we had no clue what we were doing. We are so thrilled with his service and how much thought and care he put into making sure we had everything just as we envisioned.

Thank you again, so much, for making our big day come together flawlessly!”

Megan S.

We strive to have you feel, like a family friend, is marrying you. We are a team of personable, highly trained, professional, detailed, knowledgeable, on-time, award-winning Officiants. 

It is our job to make your day as stress-free as possible, for your family and friends to enjoy the ceremony, and for you to be able to focus on each other. 

“We wanted someone who was friendly and charismatic to officiate our wedding. Enduring Promises knew exactly who to match us with.

With the first meeting, we knew that he was exactly who we wanted to marry us. He was so knowledgeable and more importantly, so dedicated to his couples! He shared with us, his suggestions, but opened it up for us to do exactly what we wanted.

He did both traditional and contemporary vows, as well as a cultural tradition for our families. Our guests and us laughed and cried throughout. It was perfect. Thank you so much Enduring Promises!”

—Vicky Y.

If we’re being honest, for us, it’s not about choosing the right Officiant, because each and every Officiant at Enduring Promises loves what they do. So essentially, we have the right Officiant for you to choose!

On your special day, we’re here to support you. It’s easy to know that you’re looking for someone who is professional, has experience, will show up early on the day of your wedding, and is kind—with a touch of humour.

Can we humblebrag…that’s us, here at Enduring Promises. 

“Our Officiant exceeded our expectations! On the day of our wedding, both my husband and I were a little nervous (more so—me) and he knew what to say to calm me down a little. I love how he personalized our ceremony and kept our guests entertained throughout.

The online ceremony console was very helpful and let us be fully involved in the process of what would be said. It was very easy to use!

As a company, Enduring Promises was very responsive and I am happy we chose them. There is a reason they are the top-rated company for Officiants. I would not hesitate to recommend Enduring Promises to anyone considering them.”

—Lynne R.

And you don’t have to believe us, though we do think we’re pretty reliable! As you are reading this we have 1100+ reviews (and counting) on Wedding Wire, EventSource and Google, every Officiant, with glowing reviews, because we truly love what we do. 

You will not be “just another wedding” with Enduring Promises, your day and celebration will be yours, we will support you, come alongside and make it a wonderful experience…

“It was a wonderful experience with Enduring Promises. Our Officiant made our special day even more special with her sweet words. The experience from the beginning to the end was just amazing!!!

—Kanika

As you are set to exchange rings and promises on your wedding day—we have our own promises to make to you…

We promise to make your day enduring in your memories, to bring all our professionalism, support, and kindness—it means that much to us! 

Choose Enduring Promises Now

 About the Author: Annette Marchant

Annette Marchant is a copywriter and homebody from Calgary. She writes—and is a happy contributor to this blog. Her love of words is fueled by black tea and a great set of headphones. Her home is filled with boys and one of them is an Officiant with Enduring Promises.

Enduring Promises Encourages You to SAY YES!

 7 Hot Tips on What To Do After You’ve Attended a Wedding Show


Authored by: Annette Marchant
Sept 29 2021

You stopped to smell the roses, you rocked your 10,000 steps—and then some. You tasted, touched, oooh(ed), and awed over all the pretty things.

And OMG the dresses….., was there a dress that caught your eye? Close your eyes, breathe deeply and imagine the luxurious fabric hugging your curves in all the right places, YOU are beautiful!

Tell me you didn’t have fun…

I see those stars in your eyes, the ideas are flowing, you’re in the planning groove now! 

So, where do you start? 

Enduring Promises has been to many a wedding show, spoken to thousands of brides and we have some hot tips to share with you…

Hot Tip #1

Our First Hot Tip may be a bit woo-woo but hear us out on this one…

You, as the Bride, had one thing on your list, that you went to the Wedding Show looking for. More than likely you found it—so it’s time to dig out that contact information and make an appointment—say Yes! Your wedding day is about you, your love, and following your ❤️.

Hot Tip #2

This hot tip, is an unofficial rule for every Bride, and it’s your “wild-card” pick—were you surprised by something at the show? Something you hadn’t thought about and it made you feel happy. Your wedding is your special day, but, a “wild-card” pick truly makes it uniquely you! Say Yes to it, whatever it is, because that’s how you create memories—enjoyed for years to come!

Flowers, photography, and food—Yes, Yes, and Yes! Get booking girl! 

Hot Tip #3

Flowers are an automatic Yes, but be realistic. You can save $$ putting bouquets together yourself, but instead of indulging in some self-care, laughing with your girls, and shedding a tear or two with family, you’re working on getting those flowers put together. Take a little stress out of your day, and say Yes to a florist!

Hot Tip #4

Great photography is a photo that caught and captured your attention. Did it inspire you, give you ideas, or was it fun, casual, and so you? Say Yes—to the photographer whose picture you can’t forget, it lets you know if you’re looking for formal, great candids, or a mix of both. You will remember and treasure your Wedding with photos!

Hot Tip #5

Food—need we say more? SO. MANY. OPTIONS! From formal options to informal food trucks. You usually have a preference. If you’re looking for informal did you watch that food truck vendor under the pressure of all those brides (at the show) handle all the requests *no sweat*? Book it!

Or, did you find a venue that also included a food option? Many great options out there, and again, follow your heart, because when it comes to flowers, photography, and food—you’ve got three big Yes(es) to hand out!

Hot tip #6

Psst, You can’t get married without an Officiant! Enduring Promises is an award-winning and trusted team of experienced and highly trained wedding Officiants. We hope you had a warm and friendly conversation with us at the show. Our greatest desire is to help you realize that your wedding ceremony is a beautiful part of your day, a very personal part of your day, and it can be a very made-for-you part of your day. 

It’s never too early to “save the date” with us, we’ll help you with ceremony options, choice of Officiant, and all the support we can offer. Say Yes to Enduring Promises—so you can have a perfect, personal, one-of-a-kind Wedding Ceremony!

“Enduring Promises made it incredibly easy to meet an officiant that we connected with, create a beautiful ceremony based on a huge variety of templates, easily customize what we wanted, and overall make the most important part of our wedding day amazing! Within a couple of days of meeting Enduring Promises, we had a few officiants to choose from that matched our personality (as a couple) and by the end of the week, we met with and confirmed our officiant. Our officiant was fantastic! He answered emails within an hour, consulted with us on our ceremony, came early, and performed a beautiful ceremony for us. I also loved the ease of online payments in only two installments. Amazing experience that I would recommend to all future couples!” —Kira S. on Wedding Wire

Hot Tip #7

Yes has a polar opposite—you guessed it—No! Freebies, flyers, samples, and all the discount codes you collected at the wedding show, sort through these. Get rid of those that will just add to your clutter. It’s ok to say no, you can’t do it all, stick to your vision and follow your heart. 

It’s decision time—don’t be indecisive, because really, no matter what happens your wedding day will be perfect. You’re there for each other, to celebrate your love surrounded by loved ones—these are the things that truly matter. 

At Enduring Promises, we understand that planning a wedding is huge. A once-in-a-lifetime event that you will stress over. But, if you say Yes to us, we can take all the stress out of your Wedding Ceremony, really…

We’re hoping that our Hot Tips will help you follow your heart, to plan, what feels like to you, a perfect day. And in the midst of all the planning maybe you should keep and use that spa discount code!

About the Author: Annette Marchant

Annette Marchant is a copywriter and homebody from Calgary. She writes—and is a happy contributor to this blog. Her love of words is fueled by black tea and a great set of headphones. Her home is filled with boys and one of them is an Officiant with Enduring Promises.

You + Me + Wedding = Wedding Shows in person!

Authored by: Annette Marchant
Aug 17, 2021

We have missed you! It’s been a crazy season but we are so glad we can rub shoulders with you again, ok, no… 

We’ll respectfully keep our distance but we would love to meet you at one of the many in-person shows coming soon! 

So come on, put on your comfy shoes—your feet will thank you! Bring someone who’s going to love this as much as you, and grab your pre-made labels with your contact info (you know, all the fabulous prizes—someone has to win ?) and we’ll see you there!

Close your eyes for a second, and see yourself sipping a drink, sampling mouth-watering cake, having fun with your bestie, dreaming, and hoping you’ll win your honeymoon or even your wedding!

Sounds like a great day out after being ‘in’ for so long…

For all things Wedding, we sure hope to see you at an in-person show. You will not only meet us, Enduring Promises, but all the top wedding professionals in one place. You belong here—you beautiful bride—you!

Ready for a little truth bomb? You can’t get married without an officiant. Eeps—I know!

Enduring Promises wants to be one of the first details you line up, not the last. That way we can get to know you (your story) and provide you the tools that will make your ceremony practically perfect! 

We have wedding packages for every couple. Your Ceremony, Your Way is our premier package with access to an online portal that provides you with the content you need to create your wedding ceremony, incorporating every detail that expresses your love.

And we’ll show you! Come and see our wedding portal, and the power at the tips of your fingers to create a personalized, unique, one of a kind wedding ceremony. We will guide you through the process of creating your ceremony with flexibility. 

“We had access to the online wedding portal (fabulous!), which helped us finalize our ceremony. The whole thing turned out beautifully and many guests told us afterwards how fantastic our Officiant was and how beautiful the ceremony was. I wasn’t really sure guests paid much attention to these things and was surprised at how many of them went out of their way to tell us how beautiful the ceremony was.”

Jennifer G. (Wedding Wire)

 

Once your ceremony is perfect, telling your story, we got it from there. You can leave it in our experienced, award-winning hands, reducing the stress of your wedding day.  

We are a group of Officiants that’s witnessed (over and over) that your wedding day is love and joy in its purest form and that’s the part we love the most as officiants! We do this for you!

“Enduring Promises made it incredibly easy to meet an Officiant that we connected with, create a beautiful ceremony based on a huge variety of templates, easily customize what we wanted, and overall make the most important part of our wedding day amazing! Our Officiant was fantastic! He answered emails within an hour, consulted with us on our ceremony, came early and performed a beautiful ceremony for us. Amazing experience that I would recommend to all future couples!”

Kira S. (Wedding Wire)

 

Wedding shows are fun and full of inspiration, where dreams are within reach, ideas grow legs, and your love is rightly celebrated. 

Planning a wedding is a special season in your life, because it’s more than a wedding—it’s a marriage! You’re making memories, changing your life, following your heart. 

At Enduring Promises, we love to help, celebrate, tell your story, and see you marry the one you love. Attending a wedding show makes your special day a reality…

Visit Enduring Promises at the Wedding Show!

 

About the Author: Annette Marchant

Annette Marchant is a copywriter and homebody from Calgary. She writes—and is a happy contributor to this blog. Her love of words is fueled by black tea and a great set of headphones. Her home is filled with boys and one of them is an Officiant with Enduring Promises.

 

Making Your Destination Wedding Legal Without The Hassle

Photo Credit: Victoria Mae Photography

Authored by: Annette Marchant
July 30, 2021

The word destination says so much—sun & sand, carefree days, rest, adventure, and time away from the day to day. 

But, if you take the word destination and add wedding it says so much more!

Love & marriage are their own special destination, an important day that is carefully chosen and filled with precious memories. 

As a couple it’s a new beginning, focusing on each other, the true destination!

At Enduring Promises, we understand that destinations are about the journey and the memories. Let us help you on your way to a hassle-free destination wedding.

What You Need To Know:

Making your marriage legal in another country isn’t as easy as picking an Officiant. Every country has its own legal requirements. Involving paperwork requiring your birth certificate, medical records, letters of intent, proof of residency, and (in some cases) blood tests. 

Keep in mind that if you would like a religious/spiritual wedding the religious organization may have its own requirements needed in advance of your ceremony. In some countries your religious/spiritual wedding may not be legally recognized unless it is combined with a civil ceremony. 

Obtaining a marriage license, applying for your marriage certificate, and changing your name all require different applications. 

Depending on the country in which you marry, you may need to hire the services of a translator, adding an unexpected element to your special day. Cancellations from service providers do happen from time to time.

Make sure you know all the requirements (well in advance) so you have enough time to get everything together, and in motion before you arrive. 

Hassle-Free Destination Wedding? 

Enduring Promises offers a Mobile Ceremony package that is easy to slip into your suitcase! 

If you have a destination wedding in mind, we would be honoured to come alongside you, taking care of the legalities for free—when you plan (a personalized, made for you) ceremony with us!

How does it work? 

  • We will legally marry you before you leave for your destination wedding. Omitting the different requirements for legal/religious/spiritual marriage in other countries.
  • With your special destination in mind, you will create a personalized, just-for-you, wedding ceremony with help of an Enduring Promises Officiant (of your choice) and our wedding portal. 
  • You choose a loved one to perform the wedding ceremony, and we will spend time coaching them, before you leave, using the ceremony you created. (No guessing who would otherwise perform the ceremony or needing the aid of a translator at your wedding.)
  • We are here for you and always ready to help, a text or phone call away. Our Mobile Ceremony is a beautiful way to add a little extra meaning and love to your memorable day!

Your Hassle-free Legal Destination Wedding

Enduring Promises, award-winning Wedding Officiants  

For more information visit: enduringpromises.com

P.S. If you’d just like to take care of the legalities before you leave, we’d be happy to help with that too!

 

About the Author: Annette Marchant

Annette Marchant is a copywriter and homebody from Calgary. She writes—and is a happy contributor to this blog. Her love of words is fueled by black tea and a great set of headphones. Her home is filled with boys and one of them is an Officiant with Enduring Promises.

O’ Canada!

Canada may be our home but isn’t always our native land..

Authored by: D.K Diosi
January 20, 2021

As Canadians, we have so much to be proud of!  Did you know that Canada boasts the longest coastline in the world and the tallest mountain peak?! Not to mention our greatest invention yet, hello POUTINE!!!

But what really makes our nation exceptional and unique is our ethnic diversity.  Statistics from statista.com show that approximately 21.5% of our permanent residents have immigrated from many different countries of origin and cultural backgrounds. India, China, and the Philippines to name a few. The result? Canada is one of the most interesting and wonderful places to explore and live.

Indeed we are the land of opportunity…

With so many countries represented in Canada comes a unique set of opportunities for those providing services to our citizens. The service industry in general has had the opportunity to evolve by offering bilingual and multilingual options for their customers. And many service providers including those in the wedding industry have had the opportunity to take into consideration the unique cultural differences that can exist within their clientele.

For Instance…

In the article 12 ways wedding traditions differ around the world on Insider.com, I learned that Brides from India may choose to not wear hand jewelry but instead get mendhi (a paint made from henna) painted in meaningful designs onto their hands and wrists. And that it is a Filipino newlywed tradition to release one female and one male dove as a representation of their love and future life together.

What this means for you…

When exploring your options for a Wedding Officiant it is important to take into consideration what your unique preferences and needs may be and find an officiant who can best assist you. An award winning and well respected company such as Enduring Promises has so much to offer. They are flexible in their approach and excellent in their service! They recognize that you may have unique cultural preferences for your special day and will work with you to help you create a perfect ceremony that is reflective and respectful of those preferences.  

Enduring Promises has Officiants who are bi-lingual and offer services in English, Cantonese, French and German to name a few.  Enduring Promises Officiants are the best in their field, they are passionate about what they do and are experienced to help you.

Book your consult today!

 

About the Author: D.K Diosi

Debbie is a freelance Copywriter/Blogger and a Certified Life Coach. Her goal is to live a life that out-lives the breath in her lungs. She believes that each of us possesses an unique life purpose fueled by our passions and her desire is to help others through her love of writing and coaching to define and achieve their best self resulting in living their best life!