Frequently Asked Questions
Who or what is Nova Scotia Weddings?
Nova Scotia Weddings is a wedding ceremony - event planning company. We enlist the help of a team of licensed male and female wedding officiants. Each officiant carries their license to marry couples with them. We conduct your wedding ceremony the way you wanted it conducted. Every ceremony is personalized.
What is your refund policy?
Weddings that need to be cancelled within 30 days of booking will be refunded minus $100 administration fee. Those weddings that are cancelled more than 30 days after booking will not be refunded.
How do we book one of your officiants to conduct our wedding ceremony?
Contact our office. We will send you a sample ceremony and other resources, as well as a quote. We will pencil you in till you talk it over. You reserve by sending a deposit for roughly half the fee.
Can we use a credit card?
Yes, we accept Visa , MasterCard, Amex and we will be happy to assist you when you contact our office.
How long does the ceremony take?
We tell couples to budget about thirty minutes. The entrance, the ceremony, signing, recessional, photos, etc. You will have an opportunity to discuss this further with your officiant when you speak with them. The officiant is very flexible.
Do we have to memorize our vows?
No you can write your own vows or use the ones we supply, but come wedding day, we 'feed them to you a few words at a time'.
Can photos be taken?
Absolutely! If you are using a Professional photographer, our officiant will coordinate with them on the big day.
Is a rehearsal necessary and how much does it cost?
Tradition, moms, and bridal books say to have one; we say talk it over with your officiant. You should always walk through the ceremony with your wedding party. You may or may not need your officiant present. (Much depends on place and size of wedding). There is an additional fee for a rehearsal and the cost depends on how much time is involved for the officiant.
What do your officiants wear to the ceremony?
Appropriate business attire. Clergy garb may be worn in some cases but check with your officiant.
What time does the officiant arrive on our big day?
The officiant arrives at least 15 minutes or so before the ceremony. In every case you should give your officiant an onsite phone number.
Is a gratuity expected?
No but you may feel you would like to express your gratitude for an excellent ceremony in this way. Some couples send a thank you card with a picture. The best of all is to refer a friend. Some couples do all of the above.
How long before the wedding should we book a wedding officiant?
Everyone is different. Some months are busier than others. We suggest you should book just as soon as you can to ensure availability for your day.
