Shannon made our day so incredibly special. We first met over a virtual call and instantly clicked. She was warm, fun, and bubbly, but it was also clear from the start that she was highly organized and knew exactly what she was doing. She had us complete a questionnaire that was not only enjoyable to fill out, but also allowed her to create a ceremony that felt deeply personal and uniquely ours. Because we chose to do private vows, Shannon thoughtfully wove many of those personal elements into the ceremony, which made it even more meaningful and emotional. So many of our guests commented on her energy, storytelling, and ability to capture our relationship so beautifully. Shannon is truly a wonderful person, and it was such a joy working with her. Thank you, Shannon, for helping make our day so special. We couldn't have imagined anyone better to tell our story.
Alexandra + Spencer
Heritage Estates Winery & Events | Barrie, Ontario | Custom Ceremony
We’ve been to over 20 weddings and Shannon is easily one of the best officiants we’ve come across. She's calm, personable and witty. We met her for coffee and knew immediately that she was the right fit. She was genuinely interested in getting to know us and understanding what we wanted for our ceremony. Shannon was great at talking us through options for both a small or large ceremony (10 or 160 guests) and making us feel comfortable either way. We ended up going with the larger ceremony, and she kept it simple and short, while still incorporating our story. Ahead of the wedding day, we appreciated being able to review and edit the ceremony script that Shannon drafted for us and meeting virtually to rehearse the whole ceremony. Shannon set the perfect tone with our guests for our wedding day. We’ve recommended her to two couples who have asked us for her contact information. If you are reading this, do not hesitate to book with Shannon!
Nathalie + Matt
Ivy Ridge Weddings & Events | Thornton, Ontario | Custom Ceremony
Shannon was a fantastic officiant for our wedding this past fall, and we were so happy with how everything went. From our first meeting, conversations about our vision, to the day of our wedding, Shannon made the entire process feel seamless and stress free. She was open to all of our ideas and made our ceremony feel incredibly intimate and special. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend Shannon to anyone looking for an officiant!
Jenna + Janelle
Private residence | All-Inclusive Elopement
We booked our small elopement wedding with Shannon in Nova Scotia as Ontario residents. The moment we met on FaceTime, Shannon was welcoming, friendly, and passionate about what she does. She helped us find a wedding spot that was meaningful, breathtakingly beautiful, and suited us perfectly as a couple. Throughout the process, Shannon had amazing communication with us and outlined all the necessary steps to getting married, making the process seamless and easy. She wrote us the most perfect ceremony script and allowed us to review and change it if we wanted (we didn’t have to though because it was already perfection). She took care of small details the day of to make sure that everything went smoothly. We had just met her in person the day of our wedding but it felt like we had known her forever. It is clear that she loves what she does and she is soooo good at her job. We would recommend her to anyone if you’re looking for a wedding officiant that feels like a friend. She will always be special to us! Our friends and family also couldn’t stop raving about her! Thanks to Shannon for making our wedding day so magical.
Jessica + Jag
Polly's Cove | All-inclusive Elopement
Shannon is so lovely! She took the vision I had in my head and brought it to life even better than I imagined. Throughout the process, she was incredibly organized, walking us through every step to ensure we were 100% happy with how our day was planned out. If you want a simple, beautiful, and stress-free wedding, hire Shannon.
Chelsea + Harrison
Private Residence | All-inclusive Elopement
Having Shannon officiate our wedding ceremony was one of the best choices we could have made! The ceremony was absolutely the highlight of the day for me. From the start having a meaningful and unique ceremony was very important to me, I just wasn't sure where to begin. Shannon helped us to identify key elements and our vision, and then she wrote the most beautiful custom ceremony that PERFECTLY encapsulated our love together. Numerous guests told me it was the most genuine, heartfelt (and tear-jerking!!) ceremony they had ever witnessed. I cannot recommend Shannon highly enough! Working with Shannon was also so easy, it made this aspect of wedding planning relaxing and fun. She was responsive, kind, and professional throughout the process. Shannon also ran our rehearsal so seamlessly; everyone knew exactly where to be and what to do, and it certainly put my mind at ease! We are so very grateful for Shannon and for her personal touches that made our ceremony so memorable and special. We will never forget it!
Rachel + Mike
Mt. Washington Mill Dye House | Custom Ceremony
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
Shannon and her photographer were exactly what we were looking for when we decided to elope in Nova Scotia. We chose the "simple and sweet" elopement package. It was perfect for us. We included a bouquet of locally grown flowers and it was the most beautiful arrangement I have ever seen! I am originally from NS but have since moved away and Shannon made the entire process from start to finish the easiest most organized it could be. If you feel you will leave something out or are worried you wont remember something on your wedding day, Shannon will! She was soo informative and had thought of every aspect we needed leading up to, during and after the wedding. The ceremony was the most wonderful of all! She was patient with our small children and allowed the evening to flow without pressure. She has such a genuine love for what she does. We cannot recommend and thank you enough Shannon.
Meegan + Lucas
Cape Jack | All-inclusive Elopement
Shannon was an amazing wedding officiant. We instantly connected with her over the phone and knew that she would be a perfect fit for our wedding. She did a great job of incorporating our feedback and preferences. She made our ceremony so intimate and personalized. Shannon was very professional and made sure that the day was all about us. We highly recommend Shannon if you are looking for someone who brings both warmth and experience to the altar.
Alexa + Ryan
Accelerator Space | Custom Ceremony
Where to start! My partner and I always knew that we wanted an elopement wedding but weren't sure where to start. We were lucky enough to find Shannon at Married on the East Coast who provided elopement packages in our area! We went to Shannon with the idea of a winter elopement, outside, in February, with snow! Our inspiration idea was from a popular sitcom from the 90's/2000's. Small intimate gathering of 7 guests, outdoor location, snow, and pine trees. Shannon was immediately on board, and we began making things happen! It was an extremely chill process. We were aware that the time of the year that we had picked, meant that we would all have to be flexible and just go with the flow as the date approached. Due to unforeseen weather in the two weeks leading up to the wedding date, welcome to the East Coast, we had a massive amount of snow and the original location of the wedding was now inaccessible. The irony.... So with three days until the Big Day, we had a change in our outdoor location and small shift in our plans. Shannon and Hilary (world's most amazing Photographer) were so chill, and made the entire experience so special for us! Each part of the wedding, the ceremony, the pictures, all of it was created to be this special experience, just for us. Including the snow shoes! We can't thank Married on the East Coast enough, for helping to create the most perfect wedding day!
Jayme + Brendan
Keppoch Mountain | All-inclusive Elopement
Shannon was the BEST addition to our June wedding on the beach. The theme was laid back and authentic, and Shannon you really brought that in with the light heartedness, laughs, and customized speeches. Shannon, it was an absolute pleasure to have you officiate our wedding. I also really appreciate the inclusivity and accessibility that you bring into your work, as that can be rare to find. Thank you for your kindness, support, and patience - especially as our doggos were grabbing the attention of the wedding party and the guests. There is a reason 5 couples in my family have chosen you, you truly are one of a kind. Thank you!
Breanna + Brendan
Pomquet Beach | Custom Ceremony
Shannon curated our dream wedding ceremony that incorporated my husband and I’s adventurous personalities. There is no limit to the type of ceremony you can create with Shannon as your officiant. Shannon makes it so easy to bring your vision to life with her couples questionnaire. We received so many complements on how much our non-traditional ceremony was loved by our guests and how great of a job Shannon conveyed my husband and I’s story. Shannon played a large role in helping our wedding day run smoothly as well from running our rehearsal to setting up ceremony decorations. You name it, Shannon is there to help in any way you need with arms wide open! We would recommend Shannon one thousand times over and over again.
Alisha + Brandon
Crystal Mountain Resort | Custom Ceremony
Shannon is absolutely INCREDIBLE and I would recommend her to anyone that is in need of a wedding officiant. :) She is very professional, kind, accommodating, and was so very helpful in understanding and executing my vision for my ceremony. (Even when I needed to pause for many tissue breaks…) I am so thankful for the amazing services she provided and contribution she had on our special day!
Sara + Logan
Chez Deslauriers | Custom Ceremony
Shannon was an absolute pleasure to have officiate our wedding. She was so kind, organized and professional. We knew she would be the perfect fit for our day. She was very thorough when it came to our ceremony and executed it far beyond our expectations. Shannon was so accommodating when we switched locations and always there to answer questions. All of our guests agreed, it was such a beautiful, unique and heartfelt ceremony and we cannot thank her enough! Shannon will make your wedding dreams come true!
Kyle + Anne
Antigonish | Custom Ceremony
Shannon worked hard to make our very small wedding very special. We are not local to Nova Scotia, Shannon suggested several picturesque locations in the area for us to choose from. She handled coordinating witnesses, times and locations. As an extra special customer service moment, Shannon suggested moving out elopement up one day- since it was only the two of us- because of original day was 99% chance of rain. The sunset wedding was spectacular. She also wrote out a great ceremony, that was personal and touching. Shannon coordinated with Hillary to photograph our ceremony. The two women work so well together. Hillary's pictures were beautiful and captured the moments perfectly. I can't say enough good things about Married on the East Coast. If you're looking to get married in Nova Scotia, Shannon should be your first choice.
Autumn + Mike
Arisaig Beach | All-inclusive Elopement
From our first meeting, we knew Shannon was the perfect choice. My partner and I were comfortable with Shannon right from the start. She was enthusiastic, supportive, and ensured that we had a personalized ceremony that truly celebrated us as a couple. After meeting with us (and with only a two week window to work with), Shannon created a ceremony script that was thoughtful, contemporary, and one that allowed us to incorporate our own personal touches. She was very responsive to our questions, and offered suggestions that made our wedding ceremony even more meaningful. We could not have been happier with the outcome. Shannon is on this earth to spread love. She is genuinely kind and upbeat; and we were very fortunate to have her as our officiant.
Terry + Lynn
Gramercy Mansion | Custom Ceremony
Shannon was thoughtful, organized and the perfect choice for our wedding day in Nova Scotia! She had moved to Antigonish and I had seen her social media around the same time we were switching gears to a backyard style wedding due to the pandemic. She was so keen to take us on, get to know us, and incorporate our story into the words she shared at our ceremony. It all felt very special and personal and I know a lot of our guests were very impressed! She is bubbly, enthusiastic, and also very kind. We highly recommend Shannon for any Nova Scotia couple!
Lorraine + Kyle
Private Residence | Custom Ceremony
Thank you so much for making our special day so wonderful! We felt well taken care of, and loved the ceremony you wrote. You have provided a beautiful and memorable beginning to our new life together.
Greg + Frank
Johns Hopkins Club | Custom Ceremony
Our ceremony was absolutely perfect thanks to Shannon! She thoughtfully wrote a ceremony that included all of the things that are important to Brock & I; family, adventure, our love story, and everything in between. We also did a rose ceremony for our moms and a wine box ceremony, which we never even thought of, and both were such nice additions to the day! Our guests are still talking about how wonderful the ceremony was, and how they felt as if they knew Brock & I even more after it because of how personalized it was. Shannon is the most caring person who will do whatever she can to ensure your wedding day is amazing. She was always available to answer my questions, and made sure our rehearsal ran smoothly, especially with a large wedding party! Thank you so much for making our ceremony special & something we will never forget. We couldn't have done it without you!
Sarah + Brock
White Barn | Custom Ceremony