What is a Marriage Officiant?

A Marriage Officiant (appointed for Alberta) has the legal authority to perform marriages in Alberta.

Arranging a Meeting

Please contact Tamara Jones to arrange a convenient time to meet and discuss ceremony wishes. Whether it be serious, romantic, elegant, fun-filled, or a bit of all of the above, this is your opportunity to work with Tamara to tailor your perfect ceremony.

Remember…it is your day…it should be perfect in every way.

Obtaining a Marriage License

Alberta Marriage Licences are available from any registry agent in Alberta. A Marriage Licence shows that you meet the requirements to get married in Alberta and gives you the legal right to get married any time within 3 months from the date the licence was issued.

With proper documentation, couples may obtain a Marriage Licence and marry on the same day! Please refer to the Government of Alberta Vital Statistics website for specific details. Click here for information on how to obtain a marriage license.

Marriage Licence Requirements
To obtain a Marriage Licence in Alberta, you must meet the following requirements:

You must be at least 18 years old (if you are younger than 18, you will need legal consent from your parents)
You must show acceptable identification such as a birth certificate, passport, treaty status card, Canadian
citizenship card or driver’s license
Both parties must provide their parents’ full names and birth places
You cannot be related to the person you wish to marry by whole blood, half blood or adoption (for example, you
may not marry your grandparent, parent, grandchild, child or sibling)
You must be currently unmarried
If you are divorced, you must present proof that the divorce is final (Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute).
Divorce Judgement is not accepted as proof of divorce
You must have your wedding in Alberta, however you do not have to be an Alberta resident to get married in
Alberta
You must be free of the influence of drugs and alcohol when you apply for a Marriage Licence (and when you
participate in the marriage ceremony)
Both parties to the marriage must apply together for their marriage licence
Click Here to get Marriage License

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A Few More Points To Remember

It is unlawful to be married without a Marriage Licence
It is unlawful to be married while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
It is unlawful to be married without two adult witnesses
Remember, both parties to the marriage must apply together for their marriage licence
Blood tests are not required

Angela Tse

03:56 02 Oct 23

Tamara did an outstanding job ensuring our ceremony went smoothly and that it resonated with the relationship that my now Husband and I have. She gave us many readings to choose from which allowed us to choose a couple that aligned with our values (one that I was so touched by, I think I'll remember it for the rest of my life). She also helped each of us write our own personal vows to each other. We had a beautiful and personal ceremony and Tamara's words felt very genuine. She is very organized and gave us many useful tips and details during our rehearsal that helped the actual ceremony run seamlessly. The one thing that I really remember, is when I was overwhelmed with emotion walking in as the bride, I thought of what Tamara told me on the day of the rehearsal - take your time, this helped me focus on the moment and cherish it. As a bonus, even when the Groom forgot to place bubble blowers on all the chairs during the ceremony set up, I was told later that Tamara remembered about the bubbles, and hence, saved that part of our ceremony! Tamara is also efficient with communication, any questions I had were promptly answered.

J A

21:31 24 Sep 23

After communicating with 2 other officiants and having a gut feeling of “this doesn’t feel right” I reached out to Tamara and my husband and I strongly believe that is one of the best decisions we made for our special day. She was very easy to communicate with from the start and followed up with reminders all throughout, she gave detailed responses to my queries and she chose the perfect outdoor venue for our elopement ceremony. She made sure our guests felt welcomed and we had a lovely and unforgettable ceremony all thanks to her. We cannot thank you enough for creating that core memory for us Tamara!

Whitney Mukasa

16:47 13 Sep 23

Thank you for officiating our wedding! You made our ceremony memorable, many guest commented on how beautiful it was and the venue was a great idea. I recommend Tamara Jones to anyone 100% Thanks again!

Thomas Wood

20:21 27 Aug 23

We were fortunate enough to book Tamara for our wedding. Her communication in the lead up to our wedding was clear and structured (helping with vows and documentation required for the wedding). She gladly met us virtually to answer our questions and was amazing on the day of the wedding. She has a calming presence and aura which helped ease wedding day nerves and was an amazing part of our ceremony. Would highly recommend Tamara for anyone looking for an officiant!

Gary Bowen

20:16 21 Aug 23

Tamara Jones did an AWESOME job being the officiant at our wedding for 70 people in mid-August this year. I would 100% recommend her. She made the ceremony so inviting, warm, and welcoming, and all our guests commented at how nice the ceremony was. I almost want to get married to my partner a second time to have the ceremony again, lol! 🙂 I highly recommend Tamara!

Jana Malaňuková

02:03 22 May 23

Commissioner Tamara Jones made our wedding in Calgary truly unforgettable. From our first call to the ceremony, her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail were exceptional. She crafted a personalized ceremony that reflected our love story perfectly. Tamara's eloquence and ability to engage the audience created a magical atmosphere. She was responsive, accommodating, and adaptable throughout the planning process, making us feel at ease. We highly recommend Tamara for a memorable wedding ceremony.Thank you, Tamara, for making our day so special!