Carl Patterson

A Little Bit About me ….

I am a licensed wedding officiant in the Province of Ontario and have been officiating weddings since 2014. It would be an honour to be part of your love story and to serve you on one of the most meaningful days of your life.


My Personal Story ….

I was born in England and moved to Canada as a toddler (sorry—I don’t have the accent! 😊). Although I was raised in Canada, our home life was very much English. I lived in Oshawa for nine years before my family settled in Windsor, which I still consider my hometown. Since then, I’ve lived in the Georgian Triangle, the Niagara Region, and now Corunna. Growing up in larger cities, I never imagined I’d love small town living as much as I do, but now I wouldn’t have it any other way. And Ontario’s Blue Coast isn’t a bad place to call home!

My Family ….

I met my wife and best friend in 2010, and things moved quickly for us. We started dating right away, were engaged six months later, and married just seven months after that. Since then, we’ve welcomed four amazing (and energetic!) children into our family.

We also have the world’s best dog, Georgia—everyone who meets her loves her—and a big, lovable cat who’s devoted to our family… but not so much to anyone else. 😊

My Life Experience ….

Serving others has been a constant throughout my adult life. I’ve had the privilege of serving in a variety of non-profit and community roles. I worked for several years as a Personal Support Worker, supporting individuals with high needs in group homes. For more than a decade, I served as a youth pastor, mentoring students and leading programs that helped young people grow in faith and character. Today, I have the privilege of serving as the Lead Pastor of Parkway Church, where I continue to invest in people and our community. One of my greatest joys is walking alongside couples as they begin their journey together in marriage.

My Interests & Passions ….

I love making memories with my family, and you’ll usually find us outdoors whenever we can be. In my spare time, I enjoy reading a good book, staying active, tending to my garden, and enjoying a great cup of coffee. I’m happiest when life is a little slower and there’s time to appreciate the people and moments that matter most.

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What couples are saying

When I met my husband, we decided to marry as soon as possible, as we are seniors. My only choice was Carl to officiate, as we had met 3 years previously, and my husband agreed wholeheartedly. Not only was the ceremony tasteful due to Carl’s words, but he also assisted us in securing our venue. I am so thankful for this lovely memory.
Sue and Loren

Carl was a great person to work with as we planned for our special day. From the long distance meetings on zoom to the day before rehearsal, and day of, Carl was on time, very flexible and had a kind heart to making our day very special. We would highly recommend him and his loving skills to serve couples on their big day. My husband has said "he was a very diligent, dedicated and hardworking man. The best choice to officiate for our wedding." Thank you Carl from the both of us!
Brandon & Sarah