ONTARIO WEDDING OFFICIANT
CUSTOM WEDDING CEREMONIES + ALL-INCLUSIVE ELOPEMENTS
MARRIED BY SHANNON
Hi, I’m Shannon, an Ontario Wedding Officiant specializing in personalized wedding ceremonies, all-inclusive elopements + vow renewals across Toronto, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Niagara, Muskoka and destinations throughout Ontario.
My approach blends thoughtful planning, genuine connection and an eye for detail to create modern, personal wedding ceremonies that feel joyful and completely you.
Welcome to Married By Shannon, home to two thoughtfully curated collections: Married in Ontario + Elope in Ontario.
As a Toronto wedding officiant, I help couples create ceremonies that feel like a breath of fresh air — modern, personal, joyful and anything but ordinary. From beautifully written custom wedding ceremonies and all-inclusive elopement experiences to simple, intimate ceremonies at a Toronto civic centre, city hall or local park, as well as legal marriage signings, I offer options to suit your plans and the way you want to celebrate.
MARRIED IN ONTARIO
For couples looking for an Ontario Wedding Officiant for their wedding. One who believes the ceremony should be one of the most memorable parts of your wedding day. From intimate gatherings to full-scale celebrations, I create custom wedding ceremonies that feel joyful, modern, and deeply personal. Your story, your relationship, and all the little things that make you you become the heart of your ceremony.
Getting married in Ontario means endless possibilities, Toronto city chic, and the charm of Niagara-on-the-Lake to cozy cottage-country in Muskoka. I’m here for all of it.
As your Ontario wedding officiant, I create ceremonies that feel like you — modern, joyful and intentional. Whether you’re planning a full wedding celebration with a custom ceremony, an intimate City Hall or Civic Centre ceremony, or a simple legal signing, I offer options to suit your plans. From thoughtfully written custom ceremonies to simple, meaningful ways to make it official, I’ll help you create a ceremony that feels like the beginning of a really good story.
GET MARRIED IN ONTARIO!
ELOPE IN ONTARIO
For couples who want to elope somewhere beautiful, and a little bit unexpected. Eloping in Ontario features thoughtfully curated, all-inclusive elopement experiences designed to feel intimate, relaxed, and a little adventurous. From the 'out in the wild' location to photography and your ceremony, the details are thoughtfully brought together so you can focus on the part that matters most: getting married.
Our intimate all-inclusive Ontario elopement packages include everything you need, letting you get married in the most fabulous places, under purple-pink skies, on epic beaches or in evergreen forests. We will take care of the details; the location, your Ontario wedding officiant, professional photographer and more so you can leave the planning to us and focus on what matters most, being present with each other.
Your elopement is thoughtfully curated to feel effortless and entirely your own. We'll create an experience that feels like stepping into a day that was made just for you.
ELOPE IN ONTARIO!
OUR CORE VALUES
At Married By Shannon, we believe marriage equality is a fundamental right, and we are proud allies of the LGBTQ+ community. All love is honoured and celebrated. Everyone is welcome here, exactly as they are.
My approach is warm, inclusive and deeply personal. I believe every couple deserves to feel seen, heard and celebrated for who they are and the love they share. Your relationship, your story and your vision for your wedding are uniquely yours, and your ceremony should reflect that. I take the time to get to know each couple, creating a welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourselves and confident that your love story will be told with care, authenticity and intention.
Whether you're planning a grand celebration, an intimate elopement or a simple legal signing, my commitment remains the same: to honour your relationship, respect your values and create a meaningful experience that feels genuine to you.
All love. All identities. All unions. Every couple deserves to begin their marriage feeling celebrated, supported and unmistakably themselves. That is the heart of Married By Shannon.
KIND WORDS FROM MY COUPLES
REVIEWS
My couples are fab! 130+ weddings officiated over the past 10 years.
HERE'S A SWEET REVIEW
We are beyond grateful for the incredible experience we had with Shannon. From start to finish she was nothing short of amazing, kind and professional. From the moment we met her she made us feel like we had known her forever! Her kindness and genuine care made our wedding day (and the whole experience) absolutely magical! She took the time to get to know us, listen to our wishes, and tailor the ceremony to perfectly reflect who we are as a couple and what we believe about love! Throughout the process we felt no stress, just pure joy and excitement knowing we were in good hands! Her calm, warm presence made everything feel perfect and safe and it truly felt like a lifelong friend was guiding us through one of the most important moments of our lives. Alongside Shannon was Hilary, who was an absolutely amazing photographer— who captured our special day so perfectly. Each photo was real and candid and they turned out so beautifully, she even took us out on the fishing boat last minute to capture some of the best shots that mean so much to us! We often look back on these pictures and reminisce on the best day, feeling all the love from everyone! We can’t recommend Shannon enough — it truly was such a happy and wonderful experience! Thank you!
Sarah + Jack
Arisaig Beach | All-inclusive Elopement