Blissful Beginnings
Spiritual & Wellness Services
Rev. Janet Fotheringham a Non denominational Minister
Blissful Beginnings Spiritual & Wellness is a Bowmanville-based business that specializes in wedding officiant services in Ontario. Led by Rev. Janet Fotheringham, a licensed wedding officiant and non-denominational minister, your ceremony will be created and performed in a professional and caring way. Janet will help you customize your ceremony to your liking. LGBTQ couples are always welcome.
Blissful Beginnings Spiritual & Wellness offers future newlyweds the following services for their special celebration:
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Coordinating with your Wedding Planner / DJ / Photographer on your wedding day
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Officiating the ceremony on your wedding day
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Completing and filing your marriage license
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Ongoing support throughout and after your wedding
We understand that every couple is unique, so we also offer:
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Guidance on incorporating cultural or religious traditions
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Assistance with rehearsal planning and facilitation
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Assistance with creating your personal vows
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Getting family involved
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Recommendations for personalizing your ceremony to reflect your values and love story
Sweet & Simple Wedding Package
$475
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Standard ceremony (Spiritual or Civic-style)
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Custom vows (optional)
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Legalization of Marriage
Add-ons to the Sweet & Simple Package
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Customized ceremony = $95
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Hand Fasting = $95
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Salt Bowl = $95
Other Wedding Services
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Rehearsal = $195 (travel fees may apply)
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Vow Renewal (without legalities) = $400
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Hand Fasting (without legalities) = $400
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Signing ONLY = $275 *NOTE: This option requires 2 witnesses in attendance with the couple. It includes a basic ceremony, ring exchange and vows can be personalized if desired. This option is great for elopements or destination weddings.
Have you ever thought about having a loved one officiate your wedding?
How fun would it be to have your best friend or a favourite aunt perform your wedding ceremony for you? If your loved one will officiate the ceremony, Janet can take care of the legalities. In addition, she can help your loved one feel confident and prepared by providing one-on-one coaching to ensure they’re comfortable speaking and leading the ceremony. Janet can also provide tips on managing nerves, engaging your guests, timing, cues and logistics to make your ceremony run smoothly. A well-written script ensures the ceremony flows beautifully therefore Janet can also offer guidance on custom-crafting your script, personalizing your vows, organizing ceremony elements and final editing to give your loved one the confidence they need. In addition, for peace of mind on the day of your ceremony, Janet can assist the officiant to provide ceremony coordination or handle contingencies should they arise. Investment = $375
Reviews
We had the most perfect day on Saturday for our wedding. Janet Fotheringham was a perfect fit to be our reverend, we couldn't of asked for a better person to have marry us on such a special day! She prepped and planned and had our ceremony go perfectly! Thank you so much Janet, we appreciate you so much!! ❤ anyone looking for a reverend she is your lady to go to!
Chelsea , Married on 18/08/2018
Absolutely Amazing Experience! We are forever grateful to have had Janet officiate a truly perfect wedding ceremony for us! Janet delivered exactly what was requested, with genuine kindness, and a level of professionalism above and beyond our expectations. During wedding preparations, Janet always responded promptly to my emails, and was very helpful with answering all of my questions. I couldn’t have asked for a better officiant, for such a significant day!
Catherine G , Married on 16/09/2017
Highly Recommend! Janet was amazing . very accommodating and helped with our vows. very patient, kind and warm spirited added to the love and ambiance of our day! excellent value. Could not ask for more. worked with us before our big day to make sure everything went well.
Andee Kitchen , Married on 26/11/2016
Janet is so easy going and made everything so simple. She has a soft voice which makes the ceremony that much more intimate and welcoming for the guests... fantastic to deal with...highly recommend her for your ceremony :)
Michelle Robb , Married on 25/10/2016
I am so glad I chose Janet to marry us!!! She was amazing, her calm and professional demeanour kept me calm and assured that my day would be perfect. And it was? She listened to everything that I wanted and she delivered it. Thank you so much Janet!
