Chad McLaren

About Chad…

Congratulations on your engagement! This is an exciting time indeed, and I would be honoured to be part of your celebration. Well, at least help kick it off.

A bit about me:

I enjoy the outdoors and a great cup of coffee! I enjoy helping people relax and enjoy themselves in this busy world.

My Background:

I was born and raised in the Ottawa Valley where I attended both public and high school. I have worked in retail sales, construction and the military before deciding to attend Bible College in Peterborough.

My Family:

I have been married to my best friend for nine years and we have two small and extremely busy kids.

My Life Experience:

I enjoy participating in and coaching various sports including high school rugby and hockey. This affords me the opportunity to impact the lives of teens and help them to realize all they can be.

Interests and Hobbies:

Favorite to do’s: Most sports – both playing and coachingFavorite sports: Baseball, Hockey and Rugby
Favorite pastime: Movies, nothing like a great movie – except coffee, of course!
Favorite interest: Home repairs and spending time with my wife and kids

But Wait, There’s More:

I will do my best to help you create a wedding ceremony that you, as well as your guests, will remember for a long time – and for all the right reasons! I want your ceremony to be a reflection of your personalities and your love and commitment to one another.

I welcome the opportunity to sit down with you over a good cup of coffee to discuss how I can help make your special day even more special.

Why Choose Enduring Promises?


What couples say about Chad…

Chad was so fantastic to work with; I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone! He made planning so easy.

The online console that Enduring Promises has made the process of planning our ceremony so simple–if it wasn’t for Chad and the console I wouldn’t have known where to start.

Chad is very patient and kind, and although I was not nervous the day of our wedding, I know if I was he would have been a very calming and reassuring presence. He made the ceremony run seamlessly–without a rehearsal!

Thank you Chad!

Danielle and Brian


Chad was great to work with, very flexible and patient. We enjoyed his calm disposition and his light hearted humour.

The Enduring Promises website was really easy to use and it allowed us to build our ceremony in our own time. Our sincerest thanks to the team!

Monika and Jonathan


Chad was the best! He was easy going and open to our casual/ non-denominational style ceremony we wanted. We also asked very last minute for him to be at our rehearsal and he was there without issue.

Rebecca and Greg


The process of using enduring promises was so simple and straight forward it made the planning process easier. Chad was exceptional, easy going, and kind. He incorporated all aspects that were important to creating our customized experience, while offering guidance and support. Thank you so much!

Brittany and Shane


Chad McLaren was our officiant and he truly surpassed out expectations. He was there every step of the way. He guided us through this exciting but stressful time with helpful suggestions and wisdom for his years of experience. With that, he was always available to answer any of our questions, and his calm and kind nature made all the difference! Especially on the day of.

The wedding planner web interface that we used was awesome! It was easy to use and allowed us to organize our ceremony the way we wanted without stress. There were a lot of suggestions and style options to choose from. Chad guided us through how to use the interface thoroughly.

We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Chad and Enduring Promises. Thank you so much!

Kat and Nick