“If we could give Laura more than 5/5 stars, we definitely would! The warm and personal ceremony was the talk of all of the guests at our reception who had been left with the impression Laura had known us for our lifetime and were shocked to find out we did not know her previously. She asked all of the right questions to give us a truly personal ceremony that was so “us”.
We cannot thank Laura enough (but will try). If you can have her perform your ceremony, you absolutely should!
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— K.H. & W.W. November 2021
“Laura was an amazing officiant to work with, from our very first virtual meeting to the checkins before the big day and especially on my wedding day. Laura took the time to create a completely personalized ceremony that had our guests laughing and crying. Laura was always quick to answer my questions and provided useful and professional advice.
I highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for a kind and professional officiant who will create the perfect ceremony for your wedding day!
Thank you so much for being part of our special day!”
— J.C. October 2022
“Do you still have any doubts in finding an officiant? What are you waiting for? Laura is the best of the best; as a person and as an officiant. We couldn’t have made a better decision having Laura celebrate our wedding with us.
Everything was perfect from our first online appointment. We immediately had a connection with her. She has such a positive vibe and contagious spirit. Thank you, Laura, for making our special day so much more memorable. Thank you for everything. ”
— A & N June 2022
“We are forever grateful to Laura for officiating our marriage ceremony!
She made it so warm, welcoming, and personalized. We appreciated the time she took to get to know us, through zoom meetings and the questionnaire, and the detailed script that she provided us, so we were all on the same page! We could not have asked for anything more!
Thank you!
As an aside, our experienced wedding planner said it was one of the best/most personalized ceremonies she’s ever witnessed! That’s pretty big kudos!”
— J & M Sept 2022
“Laura was a fantastic officiant!! We have nothing but amazing things to say about her. She made us feel so great with the ceremony she drafted for us. She really makes it unique to the couple.
If your looking for something other than the traditional ceremony that you typically hear at weddings, she is the officiant for you! She took our love story and tailored the whole ceremony around us and that story. We had so many compliments from our guests on how amazing the ceremony was and have stated that it was the best wedding ceremony they have ever been too!
I would highly recommend her, she is amazing!!”
— A.S . May 2022
“We simply cannot recommend Laura enough! From our very first meeting, she was everything we were hoping to find in an officiant - warm, funny, down to earth, and a comforting presence. She customized our ceremony and worked with us to make it absolutely perfect. We were even dealing with an unexpected family loss and she helped integrate that into our ceremony with warmth and care.
We’ve had multiple people come up to us since the wedding to tell us that it was the most beautiful ceremony they had ever been witness to. They asked us how long we had known each other (figuring she must have been a longtime family friend) and begged us for her contact information!
Laura will forever be an integral part of this special day and this special moment in our lives. We are so grateful to her for all the thought and care she puts into her role as an officiant.”
— A.M. July 2022
“Laura attended our family farm to help celebrate our marriage legally amongst the pre-wedding celebrations. The minute she showed up, she immediately began bonding with what felt like the entire wedding party. Everyone loved her.
Laura is so extremely personable, relatable and honestly, hilarious. Laura made the entire experience so enjoyable. Everyone needs more Laura in their lives.
We’ll be recommending laura to anyone we know getting married.
Thank you so much, Laura!”
— A.S Sept 2022
“I searched for an officiant for months. Reading profiles. Getting frustrated.
Then life presented us Laura, the lovely soul behind True North Ceremonies. Laura is such a sense of calm. She was so helpful with a handful of different questions I had. She created complete magic that brought us both to tears. It was everything we could have imagined , and more ”
— MS September 2021
“After 2 weeks of rest since our wedding, I am finally able to digest everything from the day and reflect on all of the amazing moments. I would be remiss if I didn’t take a moment to show my gratitude to Laura from True North Ceremonies for going above and beyond making our day as memorable as it was.
As one would expect - our ceremony was easily the highlight of the day. We met with Laura (and a few other officiants) several months before our big day in order to find someone who we felt would best be able to celebrate our relationship. It became incredibly obvious after speaking with Laura that she was exactly the person we wanted to be there to officiate our wedding. Laura really took the time to get to know my fiancee (now wife) and I, asked a ton of questions about our relationship, engagement and everything that led to our wedding, and certainly made the entire process smooth and stress free.
On the day of the wedding, Laura presented the most amazing, heartwarming and personalized ceremony and we have received so many amazing compliments from our guests ever since.
If you’re in the process of planning your wedding, I cannot speak highly enough for Laura. I promise you will not regret it :)
Best of luck to you Laura - Heather and I are so grateful to have met you and to have you a part of our special day. ”
— K & H July 2022
“We are so lucky we came across Laura to ‘marry’ us!
She made our ceremony personal and unique to us. She customized the whole thing and delivered it perfectly. When I look back on our big day, the ceremony was my favourite part, and it was all thanks to Laura. She also executed our rehearsal in a timely and confident way that kept our huge wedding party on track.
Can’t recommend Laura MORE! You will not be disappointed. Thanks so much!! - Alicia & Matt”
— A&M. June 2022
“ From the first moment we contacted Laura, she created a calming presence for our elopement plans. Laura holds a genuine craft for writing and a contagious enegry that engages everyone involved in the ceremony.
Laura was extremely reliable and prompt with her communication, which made us feel that she was truly invested in our day. You will not be disappointed to have True North Ceremonies be a part of your milestone and represent your love story!
We cannot thank you enough for everything, you were the key piece in this new life chapter for us. ”
— M.& J. February 2022
“Laura is absolutely wonderful and you will not be disappointed with her at all officiating your wedding! If we could rate Laura greater than 5 stars we absolutely would!
She was so organized, professional and personable. She is so responsive with communication, and made the process so easy with her quick and informative responses.
We are beyond grateful and happy that we had Laura officiate our wedding!”
— S.P. October 2022
“There are not enough good things to say about Laura. She made our ceremony feel so personal. We received so many compliments and so many questions asking us if we’d known her for years!
She was lovely, communicative, prompt and made us feel so relaxed during our ceremony. She strikes the right balance of fun and sincerity, and we wish we could do it all over again!
Thank you endlessly, Laura!”
— K.R. August 2022
“We could not have dreamed of a more ideal officiant for our wedding. From our first meeting, through the building of our ceremony, to the big day, Laura really just ‘got’ us.
The ceremony she was able to build for us was as touching as it was fun and personal. We cherish the script and will hold on to it forever. Laura was professional, warm, organized and well spoken. Guests have been raving about our ceremony since the big day!
We couldn’t recommend Laura more. We were so lucky to have found her!”
— S.L. September 2022
“Truly could not imagine having our ceremony without Laura!
We are incredibly grateful that we found her and connected immediately. She was such a pleasure to work with, extremely reliable and great at communicating all of the steps leading up to our wedding day and post wedding information. Laura made us feel confident and comfortable by attending our rehearsal and then of course our wedding day. She personalized our entire ceremony and understood our vision perfectly.
Thank you Laura for being such an amazing officiant for our special day!! - Whitney & Jamie (& Emma)”
— W&J October 2022
“Immediately after another officiant emailed me saying they were unavailable, Laura (to whom the other officiant had passed along my inquiry) reached out. The promptness and warmth from that first email defined the rest of my experience with Laura. Whether it was over video call, email or in person, Laura was enthusiastic and genuine, and was patient in answering any questions I had over the ceremony and the legal process.
Working with Laura was one of the highlights of getting married, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an officiant.”
— RC May 2022
“Laura is amazing. This is her talent and it shows with her preparation, dedication and passion to making your wedding the best - right from the start. She truly wants to make your day, your day, for you! and take the stress out of it too. You will not be disappointed! Thank you from both Andy and I for such a memorable day!”
— SH March 2022
“Laura created a wonderful ceremony which was highly personalised and set the mood and tone exactly as we asked for.
She took the time to properly get to know us both, as a couple, and to learn in great detail about our stories, which she incorporated into the ceremony in a very skilled way. She also spoke to us about the mood and tone we’d like to create, and delivered this very well on the day.
We were impressed by everything from the ceremony itself to the assistance with the practicalities and paperwork.”
— D.R. October 2022
“Laura is a wonderful officiant. She’s a kind and open-minded guide that helped us shape a personalized and non-traditional ceremony that truly reflected our off-beat family vibe. She listened to our needs and met us with supportive and non-judgmental avenues to help us create the event exactly how we envisioned.
At the podium, Laura is a beautiful speaker and a grounding presence. We loved her, and are truly grateful to have found her.”
— C.C. November 2021
“Laura is truly incredible, kind, caring and professional! We are so lucky we had her as the officiant for our wedding! It was such a pleasure working with her on our ceremony script and she made everything easy and comfortable for us.
On our wedding day she arrived early, spoke beautifully and made our ceremony perfect! We received so many compliments and are continuing to receive compliments about Laura and our ceremony. Thank you Laura for everything! ”
— K.A. September 2021 .
“ My partner and I are beyond thankful we decided to book Laura for our wedding ceremony. Not only was she extremely professional, but she is also extremely talented. She led the most beautiful ceremony that was perfectly aligned with our personalities and the style of ceremony that we were hoping for.
We got many compliments from our guests who were delighted by the energy and laughter that she brought to the ceremony. We can’t recommend her enough!”
— K.T. August 2022
“ Laura just seems to have a unique grasp of what couples want. From start to finish she listens to you and offers terrific options and insights!
Laura made this our own Wedding, not a carbon copy of others! We couldn’t have wished for a better Officiant! Highly recommend! ”
— A.C. September 2021
“We recently worked with Laura when eloping on our ten year anniversary. Our day was SO special, and the ceremony was wonderful! Laura worked with us prior to the wedding to capture key moments about our relationship, and these were then written into her lovely ceremony. We didn’t review the ceremony in advance and wanted it to be a complete surprise - it was perfect!
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect wedding day. Laura, thank you for spending your birthday with us and making our wedding such a beautiful, special and intimate experience! We feel so lucky to have found you.”
— LRT May 2022
“Laura was an absolute pleasure to work with and made our day feel extra special. I reached out to her a few weeks before the day and she was prompt in her responses, gave me strong advice on the questions I had and communicated with me frequently throughout the process.
She has such a wonderful and kind energy and she was well prepared, made sure everything was lined up perfectly and had a huge smile on her face the whole time. It was a pleasure having Laura there with us!”
— F.B. Februaray 2022
“My partner and I cannot say enough positive things about Laura! She was such a joy to work with. Her dedication to ensuring her clients have a memorable wedding ceremony is clear from the onset.
Laura took the time to get to know us as a couple and as individuals and this made our ceremony so special and intimate. She was very responsive and always willing to provide suggestions. All of our guests complimented us on what a wonderful job she did.
We highly recommend Laura as a professional, friendly, outgoing wedding officiant. We are so glad that she officiated our wedding.”
— S.A. September 2021
“Laura was incredible!
Our ceremony was exactly what we wanted. The story telling throughout the ceremony was wonderful and really helped the ceremony to feel personal. Laura helped us keep the ceremony short and sweet (exactly like we wanted) but still made it feel special and gave it the right vibe.
Thank you Laura! I can’t recommend True North Ceremonies enough!”
— T.A Spetmber 2022
“ Laura is incredibly personable. She is kind, thoughtful, and accepting. Laura accepts people exactly as they are and understands whatever it is that makes them special. She’s funny, too. She understands what a couple wants from their wedding and goes to great lengths to make it perfect. ”
— K.P. & M.C. June 2020
“I don’t even know where to start on how incredible it has been having Laura officiate our wedding.
Right from the moment we had a zoom chat with her, we knew she was going to be beyond our expectations for a celebrant. She listened to us, remembered details that we mentioned were important, and not only wrote the perfect ceremony but did it so quickly for us to review and then performed it beautifully.
She has the exact vibe we were looking for but I think that is just one of the amazing qualities about Laura- she can adjust to be exactly what you vision for your ceremony.We are still on an absolute high from our wedding last night and one of the repeated comments of our celebration was how amazing Laura was.
Thank you, Laura! We cannot thank you enough for such a perfect ceremony and for being part of our special day. We cannot recommend you enough!! ”
— M.Y. + P.G. July 2021
“We are so lucky to have found Laura to be the officiant of our wedding. Laura coached us at every single step of the way to ensure our vows was exactly the way we want it to be.
Thank you for being part of our day! ”
— A.S. September 2022
“Laura was the best officiant we could ever ask for. And a lovely human to boot!
She told our story, and made the ceremony so unique and personal to us. She made our guests laugh and share in the joy of the day, and helped everyone to feel involved in our ceremony. Beyond happy we chose Laura to stand up with this that day and marry us ❤️ Felt like we had a friend with us instead of an official.
Can’t recommend True North Ceremonies highly enough!”
— S.R. September 2022
“Laura was a pleasure to work with. She was so easy to talk to even though it was via zoom + email. She created the perfect ceremony for us. Seriously. We are the most non-romantic couple and she painted the most beautiful story with her words.
I would highly recommend having her officiant your wedding!
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— J.D. + T.L. July 2021
“ My fiance and I needed an officiant to do a marriage signing for us. Laura reached out over FB and we booked her even though we were a little nervous about how she would be. It was essentially a stranger with no referrals - but we did it anyways.
Very quickly after our initial exchange of messages I realized how kind, professional, and accommodating Laura was. She arrived right on time and did our signing in front a small group of family and was SO nice and outgoing. We couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.
Thank you Laura and to anyone reading this review, I would 100% recommend her. ”
— E.B. + M.D. July 2021
“Laura, You were amazing yesterday, everyone and I mean everyone loved the ceremony and YOU!! Couple of my bridesmaids asked for your information so hopefully they will be needing your services as well!
You were everything we wanted and you made the ceremony so perfect and personal. Laura you have truly found your calling!!! ”
— A.S. + J.N. October 2021
“Laura’s warm personality and unique approach to planning a wedding ceremony is what drew us to her. By asking each of us to complete a questionnaire on our own, she was able to use some of our own words to write the ceremony. The end result was an incredibly meaningful and customized ceremony.
All of our guests were so impressed and commented on how they’d never been to a wedding as intimate as ours. Thank you, Laura!”
— ES October 2022
“Laura, thank you for making our day so special! You guided us through the whole process which made it so seamless and easy! Having you type up our vow and printed so nicely, made that part so easy and effortless. Laura is so kind and really took the time to get to know us and make our ceremony special! Thank you for everything!”
— R.H. May 2022
“On the day of our wedding, Laura arrived early and was so organized and prepared. We didn’t have to worry about anything! She had funny anecdotes about us, heartfelt moments and more importantly, great delivery. Laura made our day that much more special because she took the time to get to know us. I am forever grateful”
— L.L. & F.J. September 2019
“My Wife and I are truly grateful to have chosen Laura to officiate our Wedding. From the beginning, Laura acted with an enthusiasm, professionalism, and genuine regard for our vision, that assured us we were making the right decision in choosing her.
Aside from the prerequisites, those qualifications one would hope for in an officiant: organized, audible, reliable etc. (which she definitely is) — it’s her love for what she does that will strike you. She love’s the occasion. She is all too happy to be in service to your dream — and that impassioned approach, while being truly infectious, is also wholly necessary, as she knows.
Our Wedding, without a doubt, would not have been the dream come true that it was, without her. We are greatly appreciative of her gifts. Thank you, Laura!
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— J.D. and M.H. September 2021
“My husband and I had Laura as our officiant for our July 2022 wedding. It was easily one of the best decisions we made in our planning process.
Laura is truly amazing at what she does. She created a ceremony that was exactly what we had imagined and it was so personal and unique to us. We got so many compliments from our wedding guests and some were convinced Laura must have known us for years. ”
— A.O. July 2022
“Laura was the best choice we could have made for a wedding officiant. Planning a wedding in the middle of a pandemic was so stressful, but Laura eased the process by making us feel so comfortable and taking charge with the ceremony. She was amazing!
Our guests also commented on how lovely she was. She created a light, funny, yet personal ceremony for us that engaged our guests. She really did make our ceremony PERFECT! She also made a donation on our behalf to Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes in recognition of our marriage which is SO fantastic.
I couldn’t recommend a better officiant for your special day. Thank you so much Laura for making our special day nothing short of perfect!”
— H.W. Januaray 2022
“ Laura was referred to us by another wedding officiant, and we are so glad that she was. We were searching for an officiant on relatively short notice , 2 months before the date. When we e-mailed Laura and had our first online meeting with her, we knew right away that she was the right person for the job.
Her passion and dedication really came through and throughout the following weeks she made sure our ceremony was entirely personalized and intimate. She was completely professional and communicative throughout the whole process.
When the day came, she arrived on time and made sure everything was in order for the ceremony. I must say, things felt immediately more calm and organized with Laura there. We got so many compliments afterwards on the beautiful ceremony she crafted.
We would 100% recommend Laura to anyone looking for an officiant. ”
— A.Z. + R.L. July 2021
“Laura was an incredible officiant for our wedding this past weekend. She was so thoughtful in her script, answered all of our questions, and guided us through the whole process.
The guests loved the energy that she brought to the ceremony. It was a pleasure working with her.”
— M.N. July 2022
“Despite all our contact being virtual and via email, when we met her on our special day we felt like she knew us. Her natural presence was welcome on a day of nerves and anticipation. As she spoke her words and painted our love story, it washed away any worries in our minds. She even performed a flawless handfasting! The intimate space she created for us we will never forget.
Thank you so very much, Laura. We are super blessed to have been officiated by you. ”
— C.S. + T.M. May 2021
“My partner and I reached out to Laura a few weeks ago to inquire about her marrying us later this summer. We were drawn to her by the infor on her website and her clear openness and passion for her work.
As soon as we met for our initial meeting, we knew she would be the perfect person to marry us! It was so clear that Laura understood not only what we are looking for in our elopement ceremony but us as a couple. We are in the process of completing our questionnaires and can’t wait for her to marry us soon!”
— A.M. + J.N. June 2021
“We are so lucky to have Laura officiate our wedding in June 2022.
She was so easy to work with and created a personal wedding ceremony for us. We really enjoyed creating our wedding ceremony with her and if anyone is looking for an officiant, look no further. Laura will make sure that you’re taken care of and she’ll also make sure that the ceremony runs smoothly.
Thank you Laura for being an amazing officiant!”
— JL. & LL. October 2022
“Laura is an amazing officiant! She is easy to work with, prompt in responding to all our enquires and very informative. We chose the Classic Wedding package as it checked off all our requirements and the price was very reasonable. The outline she made for our ceremony was perfect! It was very detailed and suited us so well.
We highly recommend True North Ceremonies to any couple looking for an officiant ”
— K.C. + J.W.Y.C. May 2021
“Laura was absolutely amazing putting together our wedding ceremony. She went above and beyond to make sure our ceremony was perfect. Laura’s communication throughout the whole process exceeded our expectations. Our guests loved everything so much that they have requested her contact information for their upcoming wedding.
I would gladly recommend Laura’s services to anyone. Thank you again for making our ceremony exactly what we had hoped for!
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— CA. Sept 21
“Where to begin. Laura was incredible! Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, but we knew we were in great hands choosing Laura to put together the perfect ceremony. She took the time to get to know us and had us fill out questionnaires to add such a beautiful personal touch to her words. There was not a dry eye in the room.
Highly recommend True North Ceremonies!
Thank you Laura, we will miss working with you!! ♥️”
— C&E September 2022
“We had only a few weeks to find an officiant for a replanned pandemic wedding and Laura was a perfect match for us. She was so easy to work with, professional and prompt in her communication. She had a positive energy to her that didn’t go unnoticed.
Our ceremony was full of laughter, we couldn’t ask for anything more. Thank you for making our ceremony so special and effortless.
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— N+ B Oct 2021
“We chose Laura to marry us for many reasons: She’s funny, charismatic, charming, sensitive, and a great listener. She’s easy to talk to, non-judgemental and caring. Laura will take the time to create a personalized ceremony and not just recite some generic piece. She’ll work within your time frame and handle any scenario you throw at her”
— S.O. & S.H. Aug 21
“My husband and I were really particular when it came to choosing our officiant. I reached out to Laura and after her introductory email to us, we knew she was the one to marry us. She is such a warm and open individual. She got to know us through her questionnaire which would guide her on our vision. She genuinely wanted to know our love story and bear witness to the start of our life together.
We decided to incorporate Filipino and Celtic rituals to represent the both of our cultures. She made it easy to customize our ceremony with a shared document of the ceremony script. Despite all our contact being virtual and via email, when we met her on our special day we felt like she knew us. Her natural presence was welcome on a day of nerves and anticipation.
As she spoke her words and painted our love story, it washed away any worries in our minds. She even performed a flawless handfasting! The intimate space she created for us we will never forget.
Thank you so very much, Laura. We are super blessed to have been officiated by you.
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— C.S. + T.M. May 2021
“Just perfect. Laura really listened and got to know us to make the perfect ceremony. We even learned a little more about each other in the process. Laura was amazing to work with and made the whole process so simple. The ceremony was individualized to us and our vision of our day, she even made sure to include our doggies.
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— A.M. and A.C. October 2021
“My husband and I had a wonderful experience with Laura. She married us this past Sunday. She was amazing at helping us plan our ceremony. She helped us to incorporate humour and love into our ceremony. She also took our answers to the questionnaire and made a wonderfully personalized ceremony that not only my husband and I, but all of our guests loved as well.
I highly recommend her for your ceremony.”
— BC June 2022
“I couldn’t have asked for a better addition to our wedding celebration! Laura created a beautiful, customized ceremony that highlighted our unique relationship and unusual requests. She was reliable, warm, friendly, and made us both feel super comfortable when we were both incredibly nervous.
We got so many compliments on our ceremony and specifically on our celebrant, who did an incredible job and making the ceremony suit our family, venue, and overall aesthetic.
Laura even held onto our wedding bands until the moment she handed them to us, and made sure the entire process was seamless and easy!
Thank you so much Laura!!
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— JP. Sept 21
“Laura was amazing her personal ceremony captured our lives and exactly what we wanted to share to our friends and family.
Highly recommend Laura and True North Ceremonies”
— M.M. October 2022
“Our amazing officiant @lauramurg since the very first phone call I had with you. I knew that you not only had to be a part of our special day but be in our lives. You are the most compassionate human that lead the most beautiful ceremony that we will never forget. We love you.
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— E.H. & D.P. Oct 21
“One of the best decision we made in our wedding is having Ms Laura as our officiant. Very proffesional, responsive, easy-going, and very accurate.
Planning a wedding in the middle of this pandemic is stressful, but having Ms Laura eased the process up to when the ceremony is done.
It was a Filipino traditional wedding which she delivered in a very confident manner.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much Ms Laura! ❤ ”
— N.A. Oct 21
“So far Laura has been super sweet and helpful. Talking to her about our story... she really listened and heard me.
Also, because of covid I mentioned to Laura that we may have to switch wedding locations and she assured me she would do what she could to help our day be perfect which really helped lift some stress off of us. Thanks so much for everything so far Laura!! Can’t wait to meet you.
UPDATE: Laura married us August 14th 2021 and was absolutely fabulous. She was so helpful every step of this journey. She took our love story and made magic for all of our family and friends to share with us. As it was a windy day, we ditched our mic last minute and Laura knew to use her “teacher voice” and it was perfect.
HIGHLY suggest!
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— MS. April / Aug 21
“What can I say, Laura delivered our ceremony nothing short of perfect. from the first intro through the entire process, she made our ceremony our own, we wanted something that represented our love story and she surpassed all expectations! . All of our guests talked about how good the ceremony was afterwards!
Laura was on top of things from a schedule perspective, helped us navigate what needed to be done for the license and registration, punctual and professional for the ceremony..i could go on!
If you have not decided on an officiant and laura is available don’t hesitate for a second, book her before someone else does!
