Meet your wedding officiant

The Ceremony Maven can plan your wedding ceremony wherever your imagination takes you.

“I wish that I could give more then 5 stars Retta is amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a more elequently written ceremony”

Personalized Ceremony that is meaningful, fun and memorable.

“Our guests made a point of mentioning how beautifully written our ceremony was and how refreshing through and through”

Let’s collaborate!

“Retta is amazing at what she does. We had a flawless experience working with her to create a beautiful ceremony”

What’s your story? It’s going to be beautiful!

“We had the most beautiful and unique ceremony and we couldn’t stop smiling and laughing and everything turned out perfectly”

Do you want your ceremony to be all about you?

“Retta was clear in her plan, professional, impeccable with communication, supremely organized and attentive to details. She was able to share our story with our guests in a way that made it seem like she was an old friend. We will remember her kindness long after the wedding day”

A proud Preferred Vendor at:

Belcroft Estate / Three Feather’s Terrace / Barrie Country Club / Chestnut Creek / Bradford Barn / Holland Marsh Winery / Heritage View Barn / The Wilds / The Barn Event Space / Drysdale’s Tree Farm / Friday Harbour Resort

The Ceremony Maven has a fresh and modern view on officiating wedding ceremonies.

Hi, I’m Retta!

I am a wife, mom of 2, Grandma to 3 & dog mama to 1! I find peace in nature and around or on the water, I love to travel and see new places. I’m a voracious reader. I equally appreciate a very good cup of coffee and a fine glass of red wine.

I became an Officiant after a great deal of soul searching and research. Having had a very successful career in Sports Television & Live Entertainment Production for 25 years, I took time to reflect and realign with something more personal. I enrolled in my courses of study and knew that my previous career experience and skills would ensure I would excel. After working so hard on broadcasts and events, it’s time to work on your most important event - your wedding! I love meeting people and how great is it to be around happy and in love couples!

You should know;

• I honour all faiths and genders

• I have a talent for writing

• I speak well in public

• I can perform your ceremony anywhere

• I create a ceremony that is meaningful, fun, memorable & will wow your guests

• Have the ability to customize ceremony to reflect spiritual or cultural backgrounds and rituals

• I work extremely well under pressure and can cope with changes on the fly

• I will expertly write and conduct a ceremony with all of the various timed components and cues. Very detailed and organized.

• Always present myself professionally

• I am punctual (if you are not early you are late!)

• I’m passionate about helping the community in need and participate in charitable initiatives

• I will likely make new friends wherever I go!

• I would be truly honoured to be your Officiant on your very special day
  
  Retta joyfully offers officiant services to all couples. She is a Reverend through the Canadian International Metaphysical Ministry and may provide services in the Province of Ontario, Canada.

  A proud member of the International Association of Wedding Professionals.

Serving Simcoe County, York Region, and Muskoka. (Alliston, Bradford, Innisfil, Barrie, Essa, Orillia, Springwater, Oro-Medonte, Midland, Newmarket, Muskoka & beyond),

Fill out a contact sheet, email me at theceremonymaven@gmail.com or please give me a call at (416) 998-9978.