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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 →
Tag Archives: wedding ceremony
Ideas for Unity Rituals for Weddings
I’m often asked for different ways couples can celebrate their unity in their wedding ceremony or marriage ceremony. While I am familiar with some as a Humanist Officiant, which include candle lighting and a ring warming, here is a list … Continue reading
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Bridezilla? Not me!
An acquaintance recently shared what she characterized as a nightmarish experience as a bridesmaid for one of her best friends. In her words, the bride’s expectations, which included five shopping and fitting expeditions, were unreasonable — both on her time, … Continue reading
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Humanist Weddings Growing in Popularity
I am often contacted by couples looking for an officiant to perform a “legal” or civil ceremony for them. Their thinking is that a Humanist wedding – which can indeed be spiritual and filled with beautiful cultural rituals and traditions … Continue reading
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Tagged Atheist, Humanist, Humanist weddings, non-religious, traditional, wedding ceremonies, wedding ceremony
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