love • cherish • celebrate • honour • laugh
nicole crooks, intended events
as a wedding planner, few officiants have left the kind of lasting impression that james does. he brings such warmth, care, and intention to every ceremony. he has this beautiful gift for weaving together traditions, personal beliefs, and modern touches. i’ve rarely walked away from one of james’ ceremonies with dry eyes.
james is just an incredible human to share a wedding day with. his presence brings calm, connection, and a true sense of celebration. i look up to how authentically he shows up in his work - and i know my clients feel the same. if you’re looking for someone to create a ceremony that feels real, emotional, joyful, and entirely you, you won’t find anyone better than james.
mackenzie padington
james was truly an amazing person to have at our wedding. he was so thoughtful with his communication throughout the whole process. at the wedding, he was great with us and the guests, and was excellent when things changed in the ceremony. his officiating was funny and told our story very well. not to mention, his suit was amazing! he was so easy to work with and i would recommend him if you want a stress-free day.
what i offer
for couples who want to keep things simple and sweet. a quick, meaningful elopement-style ceremony.
the intimate affair
we’ll craft a ceremony with space for your unique love story and private vows, a timeless and heartfelt option.
the classic affair
the celtic affair
embrace the ancient tradition of a celtic handfasting ceremony, symbolizing your commitment and unity.
the family affair
if you want to celebrate blending your family, we can design a ceremony that celebrates your new chapter.
the grand affair
a fully customized ceremony written from scratch, often with a theme of your choosing.
the continuing affair
a vow renewal ceremony is the perfect way to say I still do, whether it’s been five years or fifty.
hey, i’m james.
hi, I’m a licensed master celebrant based on vancouver island. i believe ceremonies should be personal, meaningful, and full of joy (and a little laughter too!). i’ll take the time to get to know you so we can co-create a ceremony that truly reflects your love, your story, your way.
zach & rea calman
we had met with about nine other officiants before meeting james. from that first meeting, we knew he was the one. choosing an officiant was incredibly important to us, as they’re not only the person marrying us, but also the one telling our story. our ceremony meant the world to us, and james delivered something more beautiful than we could have imagined. james is the perfect balance of personable and professional. he has a calm, grounded presence and a genuine energy that draws you in. you can feel how passionate he is about his work. he’s also incredibly organized and uses a modern, easy-to-use portal that kept everything on track.
kelly & joe knights
james was our celebrant, and he was absolutely fantastic! from the start, my husband and i were thrilled to find someone who could seamlessly blend the traditions that mattered to us. we received so many compliments from guests about how romantic and perfect it was. communication with james was always easy. he worked with us through several drafts to ensure the ceremony was exactly what we envisioned. we highly recommend james for your special day—he’ll make sure it’s everything you want and more!💛