Officiants for Love and Life
You don't need to have it all figured out
You might be thinking:
We want something meaningful,
but we don’t know what that looks like.
We don’t want something traditional,
but we don’t want it to feel unstructured.
We want it to feel authentically like us
but we don’t know how to get there.
Or maybe you feel that this moment
matters more than it is often treated.
You are right.
Through guided conversation, we uncover what matters most to each of you so the ceremony reflects your relationship, your values,
and the life you are choosing.
officiants for love and life
Jennifer Gaul
FOUNDER, LICENCED WEDDING OFFICIANT,
STORYTELLER & WRITER
My life has been shaped by many chapters.
Marriage, motherhood, loss, renewal, friendship, grandparenthood, and the quiet lessons found along the way. Each has taught me that life's most meaningful moments deserve to be met
with intention, compassion, and care.
For more than 25 years, I have helped organizations, leaders, and families navigate important decisions, articulate what matters most, and move forward with confidence. At the heart of my work has always been the same calling: to listen deeply, earn trust, and create and reflect experiences that are authentic and deeply meaningful.
Today, that calling takes many forms. As a licensed wedding officiant, ceremonialist, and pet care provider, I have the privilege of supporting people through some of life's most important milestones. Whether I am creating a ceremony, storytelling or caring for a beloved pet, my purpose is the same: to provide thoughtful and trusted stewardship so that others can be fully present.
With formal training in grief and bereavement through Wilfrid Laurier University, my approach is grounded in compassion, professionalism, and respect for every story entrusted to me.
I believe that when people know what matters most is in trusted hands, they are free to experience the moment fully.
That is the heart of every service I offer.
Karen Baker-Anderson
ASSOCIATE, LICENCED WEDDING OFFICIANT & ADVOCATE
I bring warmth, presence, and a deep respect for the human stories that shape our lives. My work with people and communities has given me a natural ability to create welcoming spaces where individuals and families feel seen, valued, and supported.
For more than thirty years, I have worked alongside the Urban Indigenous community in Ottawa, advocating for children and families while supporting dignity, justice, and belonging. This experience has shaped how I listen, understand, and hold space during both joyful and tender moments. I have been honoured to stand with individuals and families through many of life’s meaningful transitions.
I am deeply creative at heart, and I believe every person deserves to be celebrated in both the big and quiet moments. Each milestone matters because it tells a story of who we are and who we are becoming.
As a licenced officiant and floral arranger, I believe ceremonies should feel authentic, inclusive, and deeply personal, honouring the unique path of every couple and family. I create personalized weddings that reflect each couple's love story, ensuring that every ceremony is meaningful and grounded in listening, storytelling, creativity, and genuine human connection.
officiants for love and life
Personalized Wedding Ceremony
What if your wedding ceremony felt
like the centre of your day, not something to move through on the way to it?
We begin by uncovering the values that already shape your relationship. From there, we design a ceremony that reflects your story, your way of loving, and the future you are choosing together.
This is where your marriage begins.
A moment you will carry with you
long after the day is over.
Simple Legal Signing Ceremony
Simple. Clear. Complete.
For couples who want to make
their marriage legal
without a full ceremony.
A respectful, grounded moment
that quietly marks the beginning.
Funerals & Life Celebrations
Many families feel disconnected from
traditional funerals.
It does not have to look the way it always has.
We shape and hold deeply personal honouring ceremonies that reflect a life through story, connection, and meaning.
A ceremony does not change the loss, but it can change how we carry it.
Anyone can lead a funeral or celebration of life.
What matters is choosing someone who can hold the moment with care, presence, and respect.
Life Path Ceremony
Some of life’s most meaningful moments
are the ones we don’t always
know how to honour.
A child welcomed.
A beloved pet held in memory.
A retirement or turning point,
quietly acknowledged.
These moments deserve presence.
They deserve words.
They deserve care.
officiants for love and life
How Heart Path Works
How Heart Path Works
Simple
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Thoughtful
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Human
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1. Reach Out To Us
How Heart Path Works
You don’t need to have everything figured out.
Send us a message.
Share what you know so far.
We begin with a conversation,
not a commitment.
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2. We Get To Know You
Before we write the ceremony, we explore
your story,
your values,
and what matters most to each of you.
This is where the
foundation is built.
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3. Ceremony Design
Using everything
we have heard,
we create a ceremony that feels grounded,
personal,
and true to the
relationship you are
stepping into.
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4. We Refine Together
You will have space to review, reflect,
and make sure the
ceremony feels like you.
Nothing generic.
Nothing performative.
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5. Arrive Grounded & Ready
You arrive with clarity,
trust, and
a sense of calm.
You know what is being said, why it matters,
and how this moment
will hold you.
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“Jenn truly understood us and captured us perfectly. There were tears and laughter, not just from us, but from our guests as well.”
Diane & Jordie
“Karen truly made our wedding dreams come together. Everything flowed beautifully, and we were able to enjoy every moment.”
Christine
“Jennifer brought a calm presence and thoughtful guidance during an overwhelming time. We felt completely assured she would honour our dad.”
Sandra & Family
“Karen took the time to understand what was most important to us and made the entire day feel intentional and special.”
Victoria & Ryan
Contact Us
We'd Love to Join You On Your Path!
Choosing the right officiant is about more than style. It is about finding someone who can understand what matters most to you and shape a ceremony from there.
You don’t need the right words. Just begin.
You are allowed to do this differently.
Serving Ottawa and surrounding communities, we are situated on the unceded territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation.
