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Cortney Pasternak
Cortney Pasternak is licensed by the Registrar General of Ontario and the Ontario Humanist Society to provide Humanist (similar to civil or legal) marriage ceremonies in Ontario (though she is happy to officiate at many other life cycle events as well). She has been screened and trained by the Ontario Humanist Society, which is a vibrant, dynamic and growing organization. More about Cortney →
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Tag Archives: humanist wedding
Humanist Weddings: No Negotiating Gender Equality
A fellow Marriage Officiant recently shared a story with me about a couple who called off the wedding with just over a month to the big day. In this case, the bride had confessed that she had become unhappy because, … Continue reading
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Tagged gender equality, humanist officiant, humanist wedding, jewish weddings, marriage ceremony, rituals, vows, wedding
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Wedding Day Music – Choose What Moves You!
The last time I heard the song “Here Comes the Bride” played at a Toronto Area Wedding or West GTA wedding I officiated, it was several years ago and the bride had a 5 year old relative play it on … Continue reading
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Tagged CBC, humanist officiant, humanist wedding, wedding music, wedding songs
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The Politics of Surprise Weddings
I’ve officiated a few surprise weddings over the years and I’ve seen many different reactions to the news and event itself. Some guests have reacted with joy. Some show no reaction at all. For others, it can be downright upsetting … Continue reading
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Tagged humanist wedding, surprise wedding
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The Wedding Book Alternative
Given that an increasing number of couples are looking for ways to either save money on their wedding day or are looking for more eco-friendly alternatives to traditional wedding ceremonies, rituals and party favours, I love finding interesting and meaningful … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative wedding, eco-friendly, guest books, humanist wedding, weddings
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