BRIDE GUIDE
“It’s a privilege to be invited into one of a relationship’s most special moments.”
MARSHA WEEKS OF “YOUR PEI WEDDING” The Officiant Behind Hundreds of Island Ceremonies
T he warmth and charm at many weddings have less to do with date or location than with the wedding couple’s mindset and comfort. PEI-based wedding officiant Marsha Weeks deftly helps couples create and conduct their ideal wedding ceremony. Weeks has been an officiant (also called a “marriage commissioner”) for almost a decade, and she’s still thrilled with her vocation. “To me, being part of a wedding is an honour,” she smiles. “It’s a privilege to be invited into one of a relationship’s most special moments.” Weeks usually helms a hundred or more weddings per season, which has allowed her to fine-tune her professional presence. On her website and in conversation, she often uses
the same words to describe the atmosphere she cultivates: “My signature style is light, airy, personal, romantic, and meaningful.” The assistance Weeks offers couples is flexible; she’s happy to craft a unique plan alongside each couple (and can conduct bilingual ceremonies if desired). Her preplanned wedding “packages” range from functional to distinctive (such as the “Anne Elopement Package”). At an Anne Elopement, Weeks says, “There’s always a wildflower bouquet, raspberry cordial to toast, and I often play a fiddle jig to announce the couple!” Small weddings are practical in 2022, Weeks adds. “As each year passes, more and more couples choose an elopement-style wedding. I’ve become a bit of an elopement specialist.”
Weeks outlines her wedding packages at www.yourPEIwedding.com; the website also provides information on resources including venues and photographers. In addition, Weeks uses the site to publish short posts on weddings she’s officiated and insights she’s gained; the page is a helpful, reassuring touchstone for couples at any stage in their planning.
By Rebecca Spinner Photos Cheryl Perry
Your PEI Wedding 902.314.1865 marsha@yourpeiwedding.com www.yourpeiwedding.com
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