We’re so excited to introduce Young Hip & Married’s new ceremony packages! Find the perfect officiant package for your wedding ceremony from one of our awesome choices below. Whether you’re looking for an officiant to tell your personal love story in front of all of your friends and family or a private moment on a snowcapped mountaintop or deep in the forest, we have the ceremony package for you!
Please note that the package descriptions below are current as of December 2021. For the latest package details and pricing, please visit our ceremonies page. And if you have any questions or need help picking the perfect package for your wedding, don’t hesitate to get in touch!
Option #1: Custom & Creative
by Christie Graham Photography
by Isle and Oak Photography
The Custom & Creative ceremony (previously: The Rockin’ Wedding) is Young Hip & Married’s signature wedding ceremony package. In this package, we get to do what we do best: Write you a custom ceremony script personalized to your love story (with unlimited edits by you) and share that story with all of your friends and family. We’re with you from start to finish, including at your wedding rehearsal.
What’s included in the Custom & Creative ceremony?
Your Custom & Creative ceremony is comprised of a processional and welcome, customized words about marriage and your love story, optional readings of your choice, any additional creative elements you and your officiant decide on, wedding vows written by you or provided by your officiant, an optional ring exchange, the signing of the marriage licence, the pronouncement of your marriage and recessional back up the aisle.
Your Custom & Creative ceremony includes:
- Complimentary consultation (to make sure you like us).
- Customized ceremony tailored to who you are as individuals and that tells your story as a couple, handcrafted for you by your experienced officiant.
- Peace of mind knowing word for word what your officiant is going to say (no surprises on the big day!).
- Unlimited ceremony edits and revisions, as well as full control over the final draft.
- Continual phone/email contact with your officiant to ensure your ceremony is exactly what you want.
- Access to our amazing network of wedding professionals and resources.
- Coordination of your rehearsal.
- Early arrival at your wedding to chat with the photographer, planner & DJ to make sure all goes as planned.
- Performance and facilitation of your ceremony (of course!).
- Legal registration of your marriage after the ceremony.
- A large team of “back-up” officiants in case your officiant has an emergency.
- A ceremony you and your guests will remember for the rest of your lives!
- Young Hip & Married is proud to offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee!
Who is the Custom & Creative ceremony for?
The Custom & Creative ceremony is perfect for you if:
- You want a rehearsal led by an experienced officiant.
- You want your ceremony to be completely customized to the two of you – telling your personal love story – with unlimited edits.
- You want a smooth & stress-free booking process, an officiant you can trust, and a ceremony you’ll remember for the rest of your lives!
Option #2: Sweet & Simple
by Here And Vow Studio
by Jarusha Photography
The Sweet & Simple ceremony is perfect for couples who are having a larger celebration, but don’t need as many personal elements. You still get the Young Hip & Married experience, a meaningful ceremony and stress-free booking process, but without a custom script or rehearsal.
What’s included in the Sweet & Simple ceremony?
The Sweet & Simple ceremony is comprised of a processional and welcome, words about marriage written by your wedding officiant and/or a reading of your choice, wedding vows written by you or provided by your officiant, an optional ring exchange, the signing of the marriage licence, the pronouncement of your marriage and recessional back up the aisle.
Your Sweet & Simple ceremony includes:
- Complimentary consultation (to make sure you like us).
- Peace of mind knowing word for word what your officiant is going to say (no surprises on the big day!).
- Continual phone/email contact with your officiant to ensure your ceremony is exactly what you want.
- Access to our amazing network of wedding professionals and resources.
- Early arrival at your wedding to chat with the photographer, planner & DJ to make sure all goes as planned.
- Performance and facilitation of your ceremony (of course!).
- Legal registration of your marriage after the ceremony.
- A large team of “back-up” officiants in case your officiant has an emergency and can’t make it.
- A ceremony you and your guests will remember for the rest of your lives!
- Young Hip & Married is proud to offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee!
Who is the Sweet & Simple ceremony for?
The Sweet & Simple ceremony package is perfect for you if:
- You’re having a wedding with more than 20 guests.
- You don’t need a rehearsal (but if you do, we can always add one!).
- You want your ceremony to be meaningful but you don’t need the script to be custom written just for you.
- You want a smooth & stress-free booking process, an officiant you can trust, and a ceremony you’ll remember for the rest of your lives!
Option #3: Intimate Elopement
by Emily Nicole Photos
by Angie Gallant Photograph
The Intimate Elopement ceremony is another favourite amongst the Young Hip & Married team. We love marrying couples in smaller weddings where everything feels more personal and true to you two. Perfect for the couple who wants a casual, but meaningful, moment to solidify their bond of marriage.
What’s included in the Intimate Elopement?
The Intimate Elopement ceremony is comprised of words about marriage written by your wedding officiant or a reading of your choice picked out by you, wedding vows written by you or provided by your officiant, an optional ring exchange, and the signing of the marriage licence. There is no processional or recessional as this ceremony is quick and intimate.
The Intimate Elopement ceremony package includes:
- Short and sweet legalization of your marriage, in person, with both parties and up to 10 guests. For more than 10 guests, please request a quote.
- Facilitation of simple readings and/or vows, if requested.
- Legal registration of your marriage after the ceremony.
- A relaxed, informal atmosphere for you to make your own moment.
- Young Hip & Married is proud to offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee!
Who is the Intimate Elopement for?
The Intimate Elopement is perfect for you if:
- You want an intimate wedding moment with 0-20 guests.
- You want a wedding without the frills. No pomp and circumstance, just love!
- You want your ceremony to be meaningful but short. You don’t need the script to be custom written.
- You want a smooth & stress-free booking process, an officiant you can trust, and a ceremony you’ll remember for the rest of your lives!
Option #4: Intimate Elopement + Photography
by Deanna Rachel Photography
by Emily Nicole Photos
The Intimate Elopement + Photography package has everything our Intimate Elopement ceremony offers, with the addition of photography. Take all of the hard work off your plate when you book your officiant and wedding photographer at the same time!
What’s included in the Intimate Elopement + Photography?
This ceremony package includes everything in Option #3: Intimate Elopement plus:
- 1 hour of professional photography to capture the moments before, during and after your elopement ceremony.
- 50+ fully-retouched high-resolution images displayed in an online gallery with instant downloads available and a print release of your images so that you may print at your convenience.
- Please note that this ceremony package is only available in BC & AB
Who is the Intimate Elopement + Photography for?
The Intimate Elopement package is perfect for anyone who fits the criteria for an Intimate Elopement and also wants to include photography. It’s a popular options for couples who want to elope and capture their memories, without hiring too many vendors, or out of town couples who want a one-stop-shop for booking their elopement.
Option #5: Helicopter Elopement + Photography
by Erica Miller Photography
by Amber Leigh Photography
For couples looking to tie the knot in an incredibly intimate and unique way, plus have the photos to prove it, we have our Helicopter Elopement + Photography ceremony package. Take a ride with our helicopter partners and say your vows in an unbelievable Lower Mainland location!
What’s included in the Helicopter Elopement + Photography?
The Helicopter Elopement ceremony is comprised of words about marriage written by your wedding officiant or a reading of your choice picked out by you, wedding vows written by you or provided by your officiant, an optional ring exchange, and the signing of the marriage licence. There is no processional or recessional as this ceremony is quick and intimate (and often on top of a mountain!).
The Helicopter Elopement ceremony package includes:
- Helicopter flight to a scenic and private weather-dependant location for the couple, our officiant and our photographer. If you are interested in bringing guests, please request a quote.
- Short and sweet legalization of your marriage, in person, with both parties and up to 10 guests. For more than 10 guests, please request a quote.
- Facilitation of simple readings and/or vows, if requested.
- Legal registration of your marriage after the ceremony.
- A relaxed, informal atmosphere for you to make your own moment.
- 90 minute experience (30 min fly time, 60 min at the landing location) with professional photography throughout to capture the moments before, during and after your elopement ceremony.
- 75+ fully-retouched high-resolution images displayed in an online gallery with instant downloads available and a print release of your images so that you may print at your convenience.
- Young Hip & Married is proud to offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee
A few more things to know about our Helicopter Elopement + Photography ceremony package:
- Helicopter elopements are only available in the Lower Mainland.
- Weight restrictions do apply for helicopter elopements.
- Special mid-week pricing is available.
- Visit our blog to see amazing helicopter elopement photos and have more of your helicopter elopement questions answered!
Who is the Helicopter Elopement + Photography for?
The Helicopter Elopement + Photography package is perfect for you if:
- You’re ready for an adventure (and some pretty epic photos!).
- You want an intimate wedding with just you two or up to six guests.
- You want your ceremony to be meaningful but short. You don’t need the script to be custom written.
- You understand that inclement weather may mean your elopement is postponed or we head to your approved back up location (Pitt Lake is a favourite!).
- You want a smooth & stress-free booking process, an officiant you can trust, and a ceremony you’ll remember for the rest of your lives!
Which Young Hip & Married ceremony package is perfect for your wedding? Once you’ve decided, click the button below to book your wedding officiant. Or if you’re not sure which package is right for you, reach out and we’ll help you decide.
Riana Ang-Canning has been working with Young Hip & Married since 2017. She is a professional content writer with experience in travel, lifestyle and weddings. Riana not only writes Young Hip & Married blog posts but is also involved with the company's internal communications, social media, copywriting and more. She knows YHM, and the wedding world, inside and out!
