A WORD FROM GRACE
I have always been a sucker for happy endings. I am a die-hard Romantic, who believes that everyone deserves to find his/her perfect partner: the One with whom a lifetime seems not only desirable, but infinitely necessary. I became a Wedding Chaplain in order to be a small--but integral--part of a couple’s special day, when they gather their family and friends together to witness their act of commitment to each other.
There are moments of almost unbearable happiness: tears of joy--yes, mine too--when the groom sees his bride coming down the aisle, heading towards him and their future together. There are solemn vows; mangled phrases; nervous giggles; white knuckles; dropped rings, and, my favourite, a crumpled kleenex hauled out of a low-cut, pearl-encrusted, lacy bodice. Family and friends smile and sniffle, ooh and aah, hoot and holler as they bear witness to this timeless rite of commitment.
When you choose me to be your Chaplain, the first thing I do is arrange a meeting to get to know you. Over a few meetings, together we craft the ceremony to your desires and specifications. Unity candle? Check. Own vows? Start composing. Your dog as Ring Bearer? Fabulous. Your great-uncle Lewis in top hat and tails to dance you down the aisle? Of course. In other words, it’s what YOU want--because, in this instance, it is ALL about YOU. I have templates and suggestions which I give you, in case you need them; otherwise, what results from our meetings is the ceremony of your dreams. I also run the rehearsal--yes, because I’m naturally bossy (after three decades wrangling teenagers as a secondary school English teacher), but also because it will be one thing fewer on your really long “To Do” list.
I look forward to being that small--but integral--part of your amazing day, the day you stand before your family and friends and declare that you want to begin, or continue, your life’s journey together as One: Hand-in-hand you want to publicly commit yourselves to building a life and a family, to grow in love and laughter and joy. A wise man once said, “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes, but no plans.” Let me help you create, and officiate, the ceremony that is the beginning of your plans for a lifetime...together.
Grace Y.K. Fatkin,
Chaplain, Member of Christian Ministers’ Association
I have always been a sucker for happy endings. I am a die-hard Romantic, who believes that everyone deserves to find his/her perfect partner: the One with whom a lifetime seems not only desirable, but infinitely necessary. I became a Wedding Chaplain in order to be a small--but integral--part of a couple’s special day, when they gather their family and friends together to witness their act of commitment to each other.
There are moments of almost unbearable happiness: tears of joy--yes, mine too--when the groom sees his bride coming down the aisle, heading towards him and their future together. There are solemn vows; mangled phrases; nervous giggles; white knuckles; dropped rings, and, my favourite, a crumpled kleenex hauled out of a low-cut, pearl-encrusted, lacy bodice. Family and friends smile and sniffle, ooh and aah, hoot and holler as they bear witness to this timeless rite of commitment.
When you choose me to be your Chaplain, the first thing I do is arrange a meeting to get to know you. Over a few meetings, together we craft the ceremony to your desires and specifications. Unity candle? Check. Own vows? Start composing. Your dog as Ring Bearer? Fabulous. Your great-uncle Lewis in top hat and tails to dance you down the aisle? Of course. In other words, it’s what YOU want--because, in this instance, it is ALL about YOU. I have templates and suggestions which I give you, in case you need them; otherwise, what results from our meetings is the ceremony of your dreams. I also run the rehearsal--yes, because I’m naturally bossy (after three decades wrangling teenagers as a secondary school English teacher), but also because it will be one thing fewer on your really long “To Do” list.
I look forward to being that small--but integral--part of your amazing day, the day you stand before your family and friends and declare that you want to begin, or continue, your life’s journey together as One: Hand-in-hand you want to publicly commit yourselves to building a life and a family, to grow in love and laughter and joy. A wise man once said, “Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes, but no plans.” Let me help you create, and officiate, the ceremony that is the beginning of your plans for a lifetime...together.
Grace Y.K. Fatkin,
Chaplain, Member of Christian Ministers’ Association
We could not have asked for better person than Grace to conduct our wedding ceremony. We really appreciated her taking the time to meet with us twice to ensure that our ceremony was exactly what we wanted. It was a beautiful, simple and customized ceremony that reflected us as a couple so perfectly. All of our guests loved the ceremony and kept telling us what a great job she did and we couldn’t have agreed more. We will continue to recommended Grace to any engaged couple we know. :)
Thank you, Matt & Erin (Aug 31, 2014)
Testimonials
Good Evening Grace. You did an awesome job with our wedding. Both Rob and I were very happy to meet you before the wedding. We loved the idea have skyping (from Invermere,) so we didn't have to make a special trip out there to go over the things that we needed to do to make our day the best day ever. If I know of anyone else that might be getting married out that way, I will recommend you to them. Again thank you; it was a joy getting to know you. (Stacey, Invermere, B.C.)
Grace stepped in for us when our commissioner had to cancel 3 days before our ceremony for our July 2020 wedding. She immediately set up a FaceTime meeting the next night, she got to know us well, she made sure we were taken care of and was very attentive. She asked us many questions about who was coming to the ceremony, a bit about Matt & I, and of course the timeline of the event. Grace made the ceremony script unique to our situation, and added in so many parts we did not even know we would have wanted! Due to COVID-19, we had a very small backyard ceremony, and Grace handled it so very well. She showed up, got to know all the guests, and made sure everyone knew their roles. She was adaptable, fun, and overall an amazing officiant to have for our wedding day. We feel so lucky to have gotten to meet her and have her marry us. Thank you, Grace! From Matt & Rachel Tremblay.
We had Grace Fatkin as our wedding officiant for our wedding last November and she was just wonderful! She even met up with my husband and I on two different occasions to learn more about us and our story. She obviously listened well because her presentation at our wedding was very personal and heartfelt. Grace truly enhanced our wedding ceremony on many different levels! I would highly recommend Grace's services to anyone looking for a wedding officiant, she is amazing at what she does!- K and P
I have the utmost thankfulness and appreciation for Grace and the spectacular job she did for us during our wedding planning process, not to mention the ceremony itself! From the first initial email, there was always excellent communication about what was forthcoming and needed from us to ensure success. Each meeting was very comfortable and open – she cared to get to know us as a couple, and was so thorough in explaining the ceremony layout, and ensure we knew that this was our day and that she was simply there to lead us through it (and of course, legally bind us!!) She ensured we got our marriage certificate on time and knew all the applicable information in preparing such documents; she then took care of the documents until the wedding day for us! One less thing for us to worry about with a million other things happening! Come rehearsal day – she was prompt and worked so easily with our wedding party, parents and coordinators to ensure the ceremony was going to look exactly how we wanted it. Finally – wedding day! Grace coming to say hello before the ceremony was such a nice, welcoming touch. During the ceremony, she had so much composure and control, yet was able to deliver her notes with such excitement and enthusiasm. She involved our ceremony guests. She made us laugh. She told me to take a moment and breathe, when I started to get emotional. I had so many wonderful comments after our ceremony and throughout our wedding day about the officiant and great she was – and I really could not agree more! Thank you again, Grace, for being a part of our day and making it truly memorable!
Ashley and Layne Cruickshank
Grace exceed our expectations at every level. She was truly the best officiant we could ask for. She was professional, helpful throughout the entire ceremony and rehearal process, and such a boss - commanding everyone in the room in the most gracious way. My husband and I hate being the center of attention, and she made us both feel so comfortable at the ceremony, and during everything leading up to our wedding. If there was one reason to go with Grace, it's her ability to prep everyone and stage the whole ceremony (without any guests/spectators knowing she's staged it so well). At the rehearsal, she guided every one to a tee, managing all the different parties with ease, and we all rehearsed the ceremony to a point where everyone knew their role and what do to on the day. Then, on the day, she quietly guided us (when needed) through the steps (without anyone hearing her speak) from a guest perspective. It was staged and acting mastery. I was so impressed and so at ease for the entire wedding ceremony. What's more: The organizing team at Stanley Park Pavilion (who do hundreds of weddings per year), were so impressed by Grace's organization and guidance, that they've added her to their preferred vendor list. I recommend Grace at the highest level. She is amazing, and she will nail it for you, like she did for us. A true professional. -- Grace, you were amazing (if you're reading this)! We appreciate everything you did for us, and we will recommend you to anyone who needs an officiant. Thank you!
Grace- Thank you so much for everything. You were such an amazing part of our wedding and made our special day go off without a hitch. We loved your opening remarks and how personal they were. They really made the whole ceremony so special. We will remember them forever.
Everyone (us included) was in awe at how magical the ceremony was.
"Grace was an absolutely amazing officiant! From our first meeting we knew that we had chosen a reliable, enthusiastic, and organized officiant, and just as importantly, a lovely human being! Grace helped us craft a ceremony that was special and perfect for us as a couple. She was thoughtful and took time to get to know us so that our ceremony was very personal and meaningful. Grace was an excellent communicator throughout the planning process and her wealth of experience working with couples really shone through each email and meeting! We highly recommend Grace as an officiant and as a wonderful part of anyone's wedding."❤️
With love, Vivi & Allan
Grace was so amazing at our ceremony! She tailored the introduction to our love story, and she had the perfect balance of humor and sentiment throughout. She was helpful and responsive throughout the whole process. Our guests all had super positive feedback for Grace! Her rate is very reasonable and she definitely went above and beyond! Can't recommend her enough!
Grace was the highlight of our wedding ceremony - she is professional, a great speaker, thoughtful, adorable and funny! She wrote the most perfect story about my husband and I to start off the ceremony - everyone loved it! Her rate is extremely reasonable and she knows what she is doing! We have been to weddings with very blah/dry Officiants. You can barely hear them, there's no thought or personalization put into what they are saying and they sound like robots. With Grace, you get the complete opposite. We are so happy we chose her and you will be too!- Marina
Our initial communications with Grace were through email, and we could immediately tell that she has an awesome personality. She is professional, well-organized, upbeat and she has a great sense of humour. Grace presented us with ideas and options that helped us create a wedding ceremony that was not just your "average" ceremony. She was also very open to incorporating a couple of our own ideas into the ceremony. During our meeting with Grace she asked us various questions, and she used this information to compose and read a wonderful introduction during our ceremony. Our wedding ceremony was beyond our expectations and we will remember it forever! Our guests complimented us on how beautiful it was. We highly recommend Grace as the marriage officiant for your wedding.- Sylvia and David
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I cannot say enough wonderful things about Grace. She was so helpful and patient throughout the whole ceremony process, and wrote the most incredible ceremony for us! It was so special to us as a couple, and we were so grateful to have her officiate our wedding!- Shelby
The best Marriage Officiant ever!!!
Grace is amazing! We liked her a lot. Everybody had fun during the ceremony. She was very helpful & we were so comfortable with her. Even though we just had a very simple intimate wedding, & with little time for preparation (just 3 weeks) still she made it very special & memorable! We highly recommend her! - Maricel
Grace is amazing! We liked her a lot. Everybody had fun during the ceremony. She was very helpful & we were so comfortable with her. Even though we just had a very simple intimate wedding, & with little time for preparation (just 3 weeks) still she made it very special & memorable! We highly recommend her! - Maricel
Absolutely Wonderful!
When we were looking for a wedding officiant, a couple of our recently-married friends recommended Grace, and we couldn't be happier. Working with Grace was an absolutely wonderful experience from day one. We first met with her at a coffee shop, where she got to know us a little bit as a couple (how we met, what we value as a couple, what we cherish about the other person, etc.). After this meeting, Grace worked with us to see if we had any specific readings we wanted to include, and helped us put together a completely personalized ceremony. All throughout this process Grace was responsive, attentive, and efficient. Based on our initial meeting, Grace even wrote a personalized ceremony introduction, which was the perfect balance of heartwarming and humorous.
Grace really is an amazing officiant, and we highly recommend her services!- Chris
Dearest Grace,
We would like to thank you for making our wedding day a special and memorable one. You were very supportive, helpful and patient with us every step of the way. We loved your opening comments and your humor - it helped set the tone for the rest of the evening.If we have friends getting married in the future, we would definitely recommend you to them!
Thanks again and wishing you all the best! Love, Karen & Alden
When we were looking for a wedding officiant, a couple of our recently-married friends recommended Grace, and we couldn't be happier. Working with Grace was an absolutely wonderful experience from day one. We first met with her at a coffee shop, where she got to know us a little bit as a couple (how we met, what we value as a couple, what we cherish about the other person, etc.). After this meeting, Grace worked with us to see if we had any specific readings we wanted to include, and helped us put together a completely personalized ceremony. All throughout this process Grace was responsive, attentive, and efficient. Based on our initial meeting, Grace even wrote a personalized ceremony introduction, which was the perfect balance of heartwarming and humorous.
Grace really is an amazing officiant, and we highly recommend her services!- Chris
Dearest Grace,
We would like to thank you for making our wedding day a special and memorable one. You were very supportive, helpful and patient with us every step of the way. We loved your opening comments and your humor - it helped set the tone for the rest of the evening.If we have friends getting married in the future, we would definitely recommend you to them!
Thanks again and wishing you all the best! Love, Karen & Alden
My husband and I can not recommend Grace enough! We hired her for a small backyard ceremony on sept 6th 2020 - it’s been just over a week since our wedding and our family and friends are still talking about how amazing she was, and how personal she made our ceremony! From the first email Grace was responsive, warm, bubbly and outgoing. Grace made such an effort to get to know us as individuals and as a couple - and it definitely showed on our day! Not only was our ceremony everything we could have imagined, but Grace was incredibly helpful providing us with clear direction for our rehearsal. Overall she put us at ease, eliminated any stress, went above and beyond helping with all ceremony details (even typed up our vows and put them on laminated cards), and made our ceremony so much fun, and so us! Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful and memorable ceremony! Definitely hope to see Grace at another ceremony soon!-
Taryn and Jesse
THANNNNNNNNK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!! Thank you for everything!!! Honestly, you were amazing. We are so happy you were a part of our big day and your words were beautiful! We had tons of people come ask us where we found you and that you were excellent! From meeting up with us and helping us organize the ceremony to make it perfect, we sure appreciate everything you did! The lovely reminders for the vows…ha ha ha. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Shandyce and Chad
We got married last July 12,2014. Grace conducted our ceremony and we were so happy and blessed to found her.She is very organized and efficient. She will guide you every step of the way to the end. She will work with you no matter how you want to do your wedding. It's all your choice, and she will help you with in everything. Her rates are very fair. We will always remember her because she was part the best day of our lives. We will meet her again soon as one of our friends is getting married this August..So don't wait longer; email or call her so you get your spot booked.
You won't regret it :). (Ruth- via Wedding Wire)
You won't regret it :). (Ruth- via Wedding Wire)
Well Mrs. Fatkin, I've had an image in my mind of exactly what I wanted for my wedding, and with the help of you and the members of my family (and the decorator and caterers!) my wedding was not at all what I had in mind, because it was better than I ever could have imagined!
All the help you gve me was fantastic. All of the meetings, coming in to Walnut Grove, and the reminders were great! I felt like the whole time we were always on the same page and there were no suprises.
I know that Adam feels that the ceremony was wonderful and your help in preparing was much appreciated, but also we both really liked that you asked his opinion of matters! So many people just talked to me as if Adam had nothing to do with the wedding; it made him feel "this big" (now picture my fingers poised in the air almost touching!)
My favorite part of having you as my officiate was your organization (wow, big surprise!) and of course the fact that someone so close to the family could be such a crucial part to my big day!
Mum and Dad both agree that you made all the "paper work" of the wedding so effortless it was not a stress at all!
I thank you so much for all your help!
All the help you gve me was fantastic. All of the meetings, coming in to Walnut Grove, and the reminders were great! I felt like the whole time we were always on the same page and there were no suprises.
I know that Adam feels that the ceremony was wonderful and your help in preparing was much appreciated, but also we both really liked that you asked his opinion of matters! So many people just talked to me as if Adam had nothing to do with the wedding; it made him feel "this big" (now picture my fingers poised in the air almost touching!)
My favorite part of having you as my officiate was your organization (wow, big surprise!) and of course the fact that someone so close to the family could be such a crucial part to my big day!
Mum and Dad both agree that you made all the "paper work" of the wedding so effortless it was not a stress at all!
I thank you so much for all your help!
It was fun getting married earlier this month and Phil and I would like to say a great big Thank You to you, Grace. Everything went exactly as we wanted (very simply). It was a pleasure to meet you and hear your thoughts on helping us put things together. We did not need any more time with you other than what we had. You made it feel so easy and relaxed. There was nothing that could have been done differently. We appreciated that you had the choices for our service and that you didn’t have anything too overwhelming for us to have to choose between. Phil and I are very happy that you were able to accommodate us. Thanks so much. We will definitely recommend you, if anyone we know (or don’t know, for that matter) is looking for an officiant. Thanks. Deb Armstrong
Before we met, we were already drawn to your outgoing personality we could sense through your emails. You were so accommodating and flexible, even making the trek from Port Moody all the way to Yaletown to meet us.
You made our ceremony special. You engaged our guests. You were encouraging. You reminded us to breathe when we forgot. And all of our guests loved you. They asked if we wrote our own vows - we had to give you the credit.
Thank you for being a part of the most memorable day of our lives. - Melissa & Ryan
“…you did an amazing job!” (Chantel and Gary)
Before we met, we were already drawn to your outgoing personality we could sense through your emails. You were so accommodating and flexible, even making the trek from Port Moody all the way to Yaletown to meet us.
You made our ceremony special. You engaged our guests. You were encouraging. You reminded us to breathe when we forgot. And all of our guests loved you. They asked if we wrote our own vows - we had to give you the credit.
Thank you for being a part of the most memorable day of our lives. - Melissa & Ryan
“…you did an amazing job!” (Chantel and Gary)
"We had the privilege of having both Kevin and Grace Fatkin as the officiants at
our wedding. Kevin was my high school drama teacher and Grace taught me
English. It was very meaningful to have them involved in our wedding. From our
first meeting it was obvious to us their commitment to their work and our
wedding. They put a lot of effort into customizing our ceremony exactly as we
wanted. They were always full of suggestions which made our wedding very
special. We met with them many times prior to our big day and it was so
comforting to see familiar faces during the ceremony. They are extremely well
organized and efficient. Our ceremony flowed very smoothly and it was exactly
what we had asked for. It is obvious that this work is a passion for both Grace
and Kevin and you can tell that they appreciate the importance of the day and
do everything they can to make it as special as possible for you. Kevin and
Grace should be your first choice when choosing wedding officiants."- Jaime and Brendan
our wedding. Kevin was my high school drama teacher and Grace taught me
English. It was very meaningful to have them involved in our wedding. From our
first meeting it was obvious to us their commitment to their work and our
wedding. They put a lot of effort into customizing our ceremony exactly as we
wanted. They were always full of suggestions which made our wedding very
special. We met with them many times prior to our big day and it was so
comforting to see familiar faces during the ceremony. They are extremely well
organized and efficient. Our ceremony flowed very smoothly and it was exactly
what we had asked for. It is obvious that this work is a passion for both Grace
and Kevin and you can tell that they appreciate the importance of the day and
do everything they can to make it as special as possible for you. Kevin and
Grace should be your first choice when choosing wedding officiants."- Jaime and Brendan
It goes without saying that a young woman’s wedding day is the most important day of her life, and she hopes that it will be perfect in every way! Having said that, on June 15th. 2013, my hope of a perfect day came to be, and my wedding day was truly one that a woman could only dream of. As you can imagine there is a tremendous amount of planning that goes into a wedding, and I am so grateful for everyone that helped me turn my dream day into reality, especially Grace Fatkin who officiated over our wedding ceremony.
Knowing how important it was to capture the essence of us as a couple prior to the ceremony, Grace took the time to really get to know us, so she could personalize and tailor the experience especially for us. Well, needless to say, our wedding ceremony was awesome and so well done, that when we get together with friends we still talk about it.
The ceremony in particular was stress free, and more than we had ever hoped for because it was as if one of our wonderful friends was doing the officiating. In Grace’s own unique way, she brought warmth, sensitivity, humor, and that personal caring touch you just don’t see in many other wedding ceremonies. She definitely made it personal for us.
As you will soon come to find out, the wedding day is one of, if not the, most stressful days of a young couple’s lives. But although the anxiety of hoping that everything will go as planned is very real, it is unnecessary if you have the right people in control of the day’s events. Well, our wedding ceremony’s right person was Grace Fatkin. Grace is a consummate professional, with an incredible attention to detail, whose coordination resulted in a stress-free, picture- perfect day for us. The moment we knew that we would be able to enjoy our special day, instead of worrying about all that could go wrong, was when Grace said to me, “Don’t worry, Jana and Lorin. I have everything under control, and I’m here to help you both every step of the way.” And she definitely was!
Well that pretty much says it all, and there really isn’t much more to add, except that we are huge fans of Grace and that we definitely recommend you get her to officiate over your wedding! Her presence will take an already great day to a whole new level. She is Awesome!
Congratulations On Your Upcoming Wedding!
With Love always and forever, Grace,
Lorin & Jana
Knowing how important it was to capture the essence of us as a couple prior to the ceremony, Grace took the time to really get to know us, so she could personalize and tailor the experience especially for us. Well, needless to say, our wedding ceremony was awesome and so well done, that when we get together with friends we still talk about it.
The ceremony in particular was stress free, and more than we had ever hoped for because it was as if one of our wonderful friends was doing the officiating. In Grace’s own unique way, she brought warmth, sensitivity, humor, and that personal caring touch you just don’t see in many other wedding ceremonies. She definitely made it personal for us.
As you will soon come to find out, the wedding day is one of, if not the, most stressful days of a young couple’s lives. But although the anxiety of hoping that everything will go as planned is very real, it is unnecessary if you have the right people in control of the day’s events. Well, our wedding ceremony’s right person was Grace Fatkin. Grace is a consummate professional, with an incredible attention to detail, whose coordination resulted in a stress-free, picture- perfect day for us. The moment we knew that we would be able to enjoy our special day, instead of worrying about all that could go wrong, was when Grace said to me, “Don’t worry, Jana and Lorin. I have everything under control, and I’m here to help you both every step of the way.” And she definitely was!
Well that pretty much says it all, and there really isn’t much more to add, except that we are huge fans of Grace and that we definitely recommend you get her to officiate over your wedding! Her presence will take an already great day to a whole new level. She is Awesome!
Congratulations On Your Upcoming Wedding!
With Love always and forever, Grace,
Lorin & Jana
We would like to thank you so much for officiating our ceremony. Your singing and words were absolutely beautiful, thoughtful and extremely meaningful. We couldn't have asked for anything more for our wedding. The whole day was absolutely perfect. Thanks again Grace. - Morag and Ken
Wade and I just wanted to thank you, Grace, for such an amazing ceremony! Your welcome and remarks about marriage and commitment were right on and very fitting. We really enjoyed the Frank Sinatra song; you did a fantastic job singing it and the lyrics were so true. Even the weather turned out perfectly in the end! Our guests remarked how much they enjoyed it as well.
Thanks so much! Laurel and Wade
Thank you so much for officiating our wedding ceremony, it was a day that Grace and I will never forget. We were both very impressed from our first meeting and throughout the planning stages by your timely responses to our questions and appreciated how receptive you were to our requests. Thank you for taking the time to get to know us and making our day so unique and special. We had many guests ask if you were a family friend or relative as your officiating was so warm, caring and genuine. Your enthusiasm and attention to detail made us feel at ease on our big day. It's evident you truly love what you do and we are glad we found you. We have since recommended you to our friends and look
forward to seeing you at their upcoming wedding! - Tony and Grace
forward to seeing you at their upcoming wedding! - Tony and Grace
My husband and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to be the officiate our wedding! As soon as we sat down with Grace we knew it was the right fit. She made us both feel relaxed and was interested in getting our perspectives on each other and what we wanted for our wedding ceremony. Grace was kind enough to meet with us three times before the actual date – two sit down meetings as well as the rehearsal run through. Every time we met with Grace she was extremely organized! She played a HUGE part in helping out ceremony run smoothly…even coming early to meet with the DJ so they could work out timing queues. She did an amazing job at the ceremony – it was short and sweet, just like we asked for. We had many comments afterwards from guests about what a great job she did and how genuine her words were. One guest even said that she had the most calming voice he had ever heard and that he could listen to her read the phone book! Grace is amazing and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone to perform their wedding ceremony! Thank-you Grace! – Derek & Elena
I just wanted to say a big thank you for being a part of our wedding. Grace, you did such an incredible job of the ceremony and it was honestly everything Bruce and I hoped it would be.
You infused the ceremony with such warmth and enthusiasm, and it was beautiful from start to finish. We've had so many compliments on how lovely it all was- and several people have told me specifically it's the nicest ceremony they've ever attended. It's just been on my mind lately to let you know how much we loved what you said and just that we're so completely happy with how everything turned out.
I just wanted to say a big thank you for being a part of our wedding. Grace, you did such an incredible job of the ceremony and it was honestly everything Bruce and I hoped it would be.
You infused the ceremony with such warmth and enthusiasm, and it was beautiful from start to finish. We've had so many compliments on how lovely it all was- and several people have told me specifically it's the nicest ceremony they've ever attended. It's just been on my mind lately to let you know how much we loved what you said and just that we're so completely happy with how everything turned out.
Grace Fatkin was our wedding officiant and we both adore her!! Grace listened to what we wanted and made our ceremony absolutely perfect. Additionally she was amazing during the ceremony and gave us subtle cues and reminders. It took so much stress away and she was so wonderful to work with, such a joy.- Eric and Jacqueline
We absolutely loved working with Grace for our wedding. She was so relaxed and flexible and she took all of the stress out of the ceremony. We especially appreciated how caring Grace was and how she took the time before our wedding to get to know us to ensure that we had a personalized and meaningful ceremony. Our guests all commented on how great she was and we could not have asked for a more beautiful ceremony! It was a perfect day!- Carla and Simon
Grace was absolutely wonderful to deal with. She has this preternatural ability to keep us both calm during such a stressful time. The energy and passion that Grace brought when meeting with us was quite uplifting. We are both very lucky and thankful that we had Grace as our officiant. Anyone who uses her will not be disappointed.- Dominic and Krissy
Grace; Christine and I wanted to send a note of eternal appreciation for making our special day so incredible. Your wit, examples and words of wisdom were so perfectly chosen and delivered. We felt you really paid attention to the details of our relationship and really listened to us in our initial meetings together. Please know we'll always remember you with fondness and heartfelt gratitude.
Warmest wishes, Christine and Hamish
Warmest wishes, Christine and Hamish
Grace is kind, funny and thoughtful. She’s the type of person who, from the moment you meet her, you feel like you’re talking to a close friend. Grace met with us twice before our wedding and ran our rehearsal. During our coffee meetings, we stepped outside the whirlwind of planning the big day to reflect on our relationship – to talk about how we met, why we love each other and share our hopes for the future. Grace listened and asked questions. She really got to know us. Grace was truly a source of support in the months leading up to our wedding – sending us reminders before we ever had to ask. She tailored our ceremony to our relationship using the stories and values we shared with her. Grace went above and beyond.
Grace, Graham and I can’t thank you enough for being such a special part of our day. It would not have been the same without you. We really appreciate the personal touch you put into our ceremony. We went searching for an officiant, but found a friend.- Heather and Graham
Grace, Graham and I can’t thank you enough for being such a special part of our day. It would not have been the same without you. We really appreciate the personal touch you put into our ceremony. We went searching for an officiant, but found a friend.- Heather and Graham
I just wanted to say a big thank you for being a part of our wedding. Grace, you did such an incredible job of the ceremony and it was honestly everything Bruce and I hoped it would be.You infused the ceremony with such warmth and enthusiasm, and it was beautiful from start to finish. We've had so many compliments on how lovely it all was- and several people have told me specifically it's the nicest ceremony they've ever attended. - Bruce and Shannon
Christine and I wanted to send a note of eternal appreciation for making our special day so incredible. Your wit, examples and words of wisdom were so perfectly chosen and delivered. We felt you really paid attention to the details of our relationship and really listened to us in our initial meetings together. Please know we'll always remember you with fondness and heartfelt gratitude. - Hamish
Christine and I wanted to send a note of eternal appreciation for making our special day so incredible. Your wit, examples and words of wisdom were so perfectly chosen and delivered. We felt you really paid attention to the details of our relationship and really listened to us in our initial meetings together. Please know we'll always remember you with fondness and heartfelt gratitude. - Hamish
Grace, We just wanted to say thank you so very much for all your help and services for our July 9, 2016 wedding.
You made the officiant aspect of our wedding such a smooth process! We appreciate all the hard work you put into our vows and meetings, and
will definitely be recommending you to any future friends/family looking for an officiant! - Chelsea and Richard
When it came time to deciding who to pick for our officiant, there was no question. Grace had been the officiant at our best friend's wedding and we absolutely wanted to have her for ours. Covid threw a huge curveball at us and we ended up delaying our wedding by a year to 2021, but throughout out it all, Grace was very supportive, responsive, and on top of things. She has such a bubbly personality and is very quick-witted and funny; it was a blast just meeting up over coffee to go over the details for the big day. Grace used to be a school teacher and it absolutely shows; from gentle reminders to getting our vows submitted on time to the way she commanded the room during the ceremony. Everyone at the wedding gushed over how amazing Grace was and how she led the ceremony. It was heartfelt, with pops of humor interjected throughout. She made the ceremony very personalized to us, making the whole thing very intimate for our friends and family. We absolutely loved it and can't recommend her enough!
You made the officiant aspect of our wedding such a smooth process! We appreciate all the hard work you put into our vows and meetings, and
will definitely be recommending you to any future friends/family looking for an officiant! - Chelsea and Richard
When it came time to deciding who to pick for our officiant, there was no question. Grace had been the officiant at our best friend's wedding and we absolutely wanted to have her for ours. Covid threw a huge curveball at us and we ended up delaying our wedding by a year to 2021, but throughout out it all, Grace was very supportive, responsive, and on top of things. She has such a bubbly personality and is very quick-witted and funny; it was a blast just meeting up over coffee to go over the details for the big day. Grace used to be a school teacher and it absolutely shows; from gentle reminders to getting our vows submitted on time to the way she commanded the room during the ceremony. Everyone at the wedding gushed over how amazing Grace was and how she led the ceremony. It was heartfelt, with pops of humor interjected throughout. She made the ceremony very personalized to us, making the whole thing very intimate for our friends and family. We absolutely loved it and can't recommend her enough!
It was the most beautiful and spectacular ceremony and everything I ever wished, dreamed and hoped for.
Chris had his Opa's napkin in his jacket pocket, and offered it to me during the ceremony! I told him that would make me cry even more but it was so special knowing that he was up there with us while we were getting married, and that you were able to present our love story/tribute to our grandparents to all of our family and friends.
Everyone has commented on how amazing you were and that you really did a wonderful job. It wasn't too short, wasn't too long, had some humour but sentimental and most of all you took the time to grab the Maid of Honour, Best Man, Groom, Parents and Bride to walk them through everything before the ceremony even started.
I cannot wait to see all the photos and videos. Thank You Again, Charlene & Chris Landsman
Veronica says: My now husband and I had the privilege of working with Grace for our beautiful thanksgiving wedding, and she was absolutely wonderful.
She got to know us both over two sit down meetings and from there put together a wonderful ceremony which all of our guests complimented us on.
She spoke with confidence, and ease and was a big help during our walk through the night before the wedding. I would highly recommend her!
We are VERY happy that we chose Grace to officiate our wedding. She guided us through the whole process and customized a very nice ceremony for us. We were impressed with her ability to tame the crowd and how she coordinated with our vendors on the day of the ceremony. After the wedding, multiple guests remarked how amazing Grace was. My husband and I would definitely recommend Grace to others.
Grace Fatkin was our officiant for our August wedding, and we feel so lucky to have had her! She made us feel so comfortable, cared for and special. Every meeting she was always there waiting patiently and ready to go. She helped us get organized and explained to us all the paperwork we’ll need for the big day (we were quite nervous to forget something as we truly didn’t know what was needed/required). Grace provided us with so much support throughout the whole thing, and even though we actually only had met twice in person before our wedding day, we felt like she truly took the time to get to know us not only as a couple, but as individuals too. We are beyond impressed with Grace! Our ceremony was everything we dreamed of and more, and we had so many compliments about Grace and how she lead our ceremony by so many of our guests. She always responded so quickly to my emails and answered all of my questions! The day of the ceremony I had completely forgotten to let her know I had a plan for after our first kiss— I emailed her day of, and she was immediately down to try and pull off what I was requesting (even with it being so last minute) and she did!! If you go with Grace, we promise you will be so happy and thankful you did! She is truly the best!