The Best 5 Wedding Officiants in Toronto [2026 Guide]
Last updated: March 2026 for the upcoming 2026/2027 Toronto wedding season.
The ceremony is the heart of the wedding day, but it’s often the part couples feel most nervous about. As a Toronto wedding DJ, I’ve seen hundreds of ceremonies, and I can tell you firsthand: the right officiant doesn't just read words—they set the energy for the entire night.
If you’re looking for someone to make your "I Do's" memorable, personal, and legally seamless, these are the best in the GTA.
Martin Frith - Ceremonies With Choice
Martin Frith, photo by Frances Beatty Photography
Martin Frith
Ceremonies With Choice
Style
Personal & warm
Best for
Any size wedding
Martin is a Humanist Officiant who creates non-religious ceremonies by deeply learning about each couple. He weaves their story into the ceremony in a way that feels genuinely personal, not templated.
He officiated my own wedding — I can vouch for how much care he puts into learning who you are as a couple before he writes a single word.
ceremonieswithchoice.ca →Sarah Boyer Messenger — Sarahmonies
Sarah Boyer Messenger, photo by Purple Tree Photography
Sarah Boyer Messenger
Sarahmonies
Style
Warm, guided
Best for
Couples wanting guidance
Licensed in Ontario since 2008 with hundreds of marriages performed. Sarah offers as much or as little guidance as couples need — a great fit if you're not sure where to start with your ceremony.
I've worked alongside Sarah many times. Her warmth is consistent every single event — it's not a performance, it's just who she is.
sarahmonies.ca →Jason and Michael — The Marry Men
Jason & Michael — The Marry Men
themarrymen.ca
Style
Inclusive, celebratory
Best for
Larger weddings
A husband-and-husband duo — ordained ministers with backgrounds in education, performing arts, and events. Fully inclusive and interfaith. There's something genuinely different about having two officiants who work as a real team.
Their energy is contagious — the kind of ceremony where guests are leaning forward in their seats.
themarrymen.ca →Jonny Belinko — Jonny Belinko Wedding Officiant
Jonny Belinko, photo by Ben Kane Photography
Jonny Belinko
Jonny Belinko Wedding Officiant
Style
Thoughtful, holistic
Best for
Outdoor & boutique venues
Environmental Science degree, yoga instructor, and one of the most well-rounded people in the Toronto wedding industry. His approach is holistic — the ceremony feels grounded rather than rushed.
I noticed Jonny before I knew who he was — he's the guy in the slim suit with the leather briefcase who kept showing up at the best weddings.
jonnybelinko.com →Tade Credgeur - The Marrying Lady
Tade Cradegeur, photo by Acorn Production
Tade Credgeur
The Marrying Lady
Style
Flexible, calming
Best for
Any size or budget
One of Toronto's busiest officiants for good reason — over 12 years of experience, a range of packages for all budgets, and named best Toronto officiant by ThreeBestRated.ca three years running.
Tade brings a calm that's genuinely rare. The ceremony is the most nerve-wracking part of the day for most couples — she makes it feel easy.
sheisthemarryinglady.com →Why Your DJ and Officiant Need to Be on the Same Page
Audio clarity
I provide wireless mics and the PA. A good officiant knows mic technique and positioning — so they don't block your first kiss photo.
Music cues
The officiant gives me the verbal cue to fade in your recessional at exactly the right moment — when you're announced as married.
The energy shift
They handle the emotional peak. I handle the party. When we've talked beforehand, that handoff is seamless — not jarring.
From the DJ booth
At a Hotel X wedding last summer, the officiant and I checked in prior to ceremony start. She knew exactly which phrase she'd use before "you may kiss the bride" — I had my finger on the fader. The moment hit, the music swelled, and 140 guests erupted. Couples who've been to weddings where that moment felt clunky know exactly what I mean. The difference is two vendors who've actually spoken before the day.
A note on sound systems
Most officiants in Toronto do not bring their own sound equipment. As your DJ, I provide professional-grade wireless microphones for the officiant, the couple, and any readers — ensuring guests in the back row hear every word clearly. If your ceremony is at a venue with its own AV system, I'll coordinate with their team directly so nothing falls through the cracks.
If you're planning a Toronto wedding in 2026 or 2027 and want a DJ who takes the ceremony as seriously as the reception, get in touch here, I'd love to learn more about your day.
