Christopher Clark McBain he/him/his
Get to know Calgary wedding officiant Christopher Clark McBain.
Calgary, AB
I love LOVE. There’s a lot in the world that can be disheartening, and I believe focusing on the love, the light, the joy, and the stories of overcoming is one of the best things we can do. Justice and joy are what drew me to this work, and they’re what keep me here.
I want to celebrate love in all its forms. I’m joyfully available to every couple, and as a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I’m intentional about offering an inclusive, celebratory experience for Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender couples. Whatever your story looks like, it deserves to be told with warmth and care.
I can swim in any pond — religious, spiritual-but-not-religious, or fully secular. My style is warm and playful while still holding the sanctity of the moment. You’re the creators of your ceremony; I’m the servant. My hope is that when it’s over, you can’t stop smiling and your guests leave thinking, “I want that kind of love.”
Christopher's Story
My road here wasn’t exactly typical: former naked yoga instructor, turned drag queen (MZ. Gay Edmonton 2012), turned minister. I come with an enormous belly laugh and a spirit that’s wide open and curious. I can also deliver a fully scripted ceremony in French — I’m bilingual, and I’d want every word to be perfect for you.
Humour is usually my go-to for calming nerves. But in the big moments, when emotions start taking over, I’ll bring you back with a breath and a reminder of what this is really about: not the moment — the lifetime.
If I could leave every couple with one message, it’s this. Find five things to be grateful for about your partner every day. Choose forgiveness over resentment. Marvel at how your partner is growing instead of trying to steer it. Have each other’s backs. Do that, and you’ll be a loving force in each other’s lives — and together, you can change the world.
