Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario

Wedding & funeral officiant in Kitchener-Waterloo.

Luanne Wilbur writes and officiates personal weddings, elopements and celebrations of life across Kitchener-Waterloo and the surrounding area.

Tell me about your day See ceremonies & prices

Kitchener and Waterloo couples tend to want a ceremony that is modern, personal and a little unconventional — which suits me perfectly. Victoria Park, Waterloo Park, Uptown lofts and the farms and wineries just outside the cities are all familiar. Hamilton to Waterloo Region is just under an hour; a small travel fee applies.

Ceremonies & prices

Ceremonies, written for one room.

Every ceremony is drafted in your voice, paced for your guests and rehearsed before the day. Packages run $250–$500, everything included — no hidden fees, no upsells.

Weddings

Personal, modern ceremonies

From intimate elopements to full traditional weddings — officiated with warmth, clarity, and care.

From$250· 2 packages

Up to 25 minute ceremony
Completion of all legal requirements under the Ontario Marriage Act
Marriage licence signed and registered

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Elopements

Just the two of you, or very nearly

A short, entirely personal ceremony for two people and a couple of witnesses — on the escarpment, at the waterfront, in a garden, or anywhere that means something to you. Same care and same legal rigour as a full wedding, without the production around it.

From$250· 2 packages

Up to 25 minute ceremony
Completion of all legal requirements under the Ontario Marriage Act
Marriage licence signed and registered

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Vow Renewals

Saying it again, on purpose

For couples marking five years or fifty, a second marriage, a hard season come through, or a wedding day that never quite felt like theirs. There is no licence and no paperwork — just the ceremony you would have written if you had known then what you know now.

$500all in

Complimentary consultation and planning meeting
A completely personalized ceremony script
Assistance with renewed vows (optional)

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Celebrations of Life

Honouring a life, with dignity

Compassionate, personalised funeral and memorial services that gently centre the people you have loved.

$300all in

Family planning meeting
Custom eulogy & readings
Rehearsal with the family and speakers

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Not sure which one fits, or need something the packages don’t cover?

Tell me about your day

In their words

Couples and families, on what the day felt like.

“You made the day more special than we can put into words. We rewatched the ceremony the other day and I’m still just so blown away at how amazing you were. We feel so lucky that you played such an important role in our day because you mean the world to us ❤️❤️❤️”

Ruby

Wedding · October 2025

Good to know

Questions, answered.

How far in advance should we book?

For weddings, 6–12 months is typical, though I can sometimes accommodate shorter timelines. For funerals and celebrations of life, I move quickly — usually within days.

How do we book you?

You can fill out the inquiry section right here on the website, or call or text me at 289-994-2665

Do you travel outside Hamilton?

Yes — I serve the entire Golden Horseshoe and parts of southern Ontario. Travel beyond a certain radius may include a small fee.

Where I officiate

Hamilton, and every town within an hour of it.

Weddings, elopements and celebrations of life across the Golden Horseshoe. No travel fee within the region.

Hamilton Burlington Dundas Ancaster Stoney Creek Oakville Niagara Region Toronto Mississauga Brampton Milton Georgetown & Halton Hills Guelph Cambridge Kitchener-Waterloo Brantford Grimsby St. Catharines Caledonia & Haldimand

Enquire

Tell me about your day.

A few details is all I need to tell you whether your date is free and what it would cost. No deposit, no obligation.

1I read it myself and reply within one business day.
2We talk it through — by email, or a short call if you prefer.
3If it feels right, I hold your date. Nothing is owed until then.

Phone

289-994-2665

Service area

Hamilton, Ontario & surrounding regions