A Fall Wedding:
Fall days are filled with a golden promise of colour beyond compare; and your wedding will be a very colourful affair. Like a fire burning brightly, flicks of colours constantly changing their hues, a fall wedding mirrors warmth, home hearths and cozy nights beneath the romantic harvest moon.
A Winter Wedding
With Jack Frost nipping at your nose and a bouquet of a single Red Rose, a Winter Wedding promises dreams that come true. Crisp white backgrounds, tinted in shades of blue, what better season to bring in the colour of passion, the red rose and a love enduring.
A Spring Wedding
Whether your ceremony is under the Apple Tree blossoms, beside the Lilac bushes, holding bright Tulips or beautiful cascading Daisies;. Spring is a time of new life, growth and an awakening from the winters sleep. An outdoor Spring wedding is glorious indeed.
A Summer Wedding
With gardens all wearing brightly coloured finery and their perfume scenting the air, a summer wedding basks in the sunshine of life. With warm sunny days and scented roses filling the air; the promise of bright coloured futures are felt everywhere.
Reverend Karen Belshaw
Marryuskelowna.com
Phone: 250 826-5777
Monday, September 17, 2012
Sunday, October 16, 2011
ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO MARRY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA?
You do not have to be a British Columbia resident to be married in the province. However, you are required to get a Marriage License which is valid for a term of three months and only valid in British Columbia. Anyone over 19 years of age is eligible to apply for a marriage license in BC. If one or both individuals were recently divorced within the last 31 days, proof of divorce must be provided. No license is issued until the courts finalize a divorce, normally 31 days after the divorce decree is issued by the Courts. To marry, blood tests are not required under British Columbia legislation.
Apply for a Marriage License
To get married in British Columbia, the Marriage Act requires that the couple get a Marriage License. You may get married during the three-month term of the license. Only one member of the couple needs to apply in person for a marriage license. The current fee for a Marriage License is $100.00 and must be paid at the time of application. To ensure accuracy of marriage certificates issued after registration and to verify legal age to apply for a marriage license, primary identification in the form of a birth certificate, IMM/Immigration form, Permanent Resident or Citizenship card confirming 1) full legal names 2) birth date 3) place of birth should be provided for both parties. You will also be asked to provide information on your current marital status and address. If the applicant does not have primary identification for the parties then the following documents may be utilized in a descending order of preference:
• Driver's License
• Passport
• Credit Card
• Bank Card
Other documents may also be accepted. The marriage license is issued at the time of application. The marriage license is non-refundable, valid for three months and may not be extended.
Arranging the Marriage Ceremony
In British Columbia, couples can choose a religious or civil ceremony, which must be witnessed by two people. To perform the religious ceremony, you can choose a religious representative who must be registered with the Vital Statistics Agency, under the Marriage Act. In BC, civil ceremonies are performed by marriage commissioners, who are appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Vital Statistics Agency. For more details, click on Information about Marriage Commissioners. If you plan to have a civil ceremony, contact and book a marriage commissioner as soon as possible once you set your wedding date. Make sure you provide the necessary information on your wedding:
• Date and time of your wedding ceremony
• Location and address
• Payment of fees to the commissioner
Additional information can be helpful, including the number of guests and people in the wedding party, plus any special wardrobe or other requests. Find here the approved wedding ceremony for your use. Any changes should be discussed with your marriage commissioner. Please note that the bold text is mandatory for all civil ceremonies in British Columbia.
Register the Marriage
The marriage commissioner or religious representative who will perform the wedding ceremony will help complete the Marriage Registration Form. Within 48 hours of the wedding ceremony, the form will be sent to the Vital Statistics Agency, where the marriage will be registered and a legal record will be kept. Proof of Marriage At the time of the ceremony, your marriage commissioner or religious representative may provide a statement of marriage, which can be used temporarily as proof of marriage. However, it is not a legal document. You will receive a legal Marriage Certificate from the Vital Statistics Agency after the registration of the marriage. Which name can I use? After marriage, you can continue using or choose to use your own surname at any time. You also gain the right to use your spouse's surname. This does not result in a legal change of name or any automatic change to your identification records. If you choose to use hyphenated surnames, a legal Change of Name is required.
Reverend Karen Belshaw
Marry Us Kelowna
http://www.marryuskelowna.com
You do not have to be a British Columbia resident to be married in the province. However, you are required to get a Marriage License which is valid for a term of three months and only valid in British Columbia. Anyone over 19 years of age is eligible to apply for a marriage license in BC. If one or both individuals were recently divorced within the last 31 days, proof of divorce must be provided. No license is issued until the courts finalize a divorce, normally 31 days after the divorce decree is issued by the Courts. To marry, blood tests are not required under British Columbia legislation.
Apply for a Marriage License
To get married in British Columbia, the Marriage Act requires that the couple get a Marriage License. You may get married during the three-month term of the license. Only one member of the couple needs to apply in person for a marriage license. The current fee for a Marriage License is $100.00 and must be paid at the time of application. To ensure accuracy of marriage certificates issued after registration and to verify legal age to apply for a marriage license, primary identification in the form of a birth certificate, IMM/Immigration form, Permanent Resident or Citizenship card confirming 1) full legal names 2) birth date 3) place of birth should be provided for both parties. You will also be asked to provide information on your current marital status and address. If the applicant does not have primary identification for the parties then the following documents may be utilized in a descending order of preference:
• Driver's License
• Passport
• Credit Card
• Bank Card
Other documents may also be accepted. The marriage license is issued at the time of application. The marriage license is non-refundable, valid for three months and may not be extended.
Arranging the Marriage Ceremony
In British Columbia, couples can choose a religious or civil ceremony, which must be witnessed by two people. To perform the religious ceremony, you can choose a religious representative who must be registered with the Vital Statistics Agency, under the Marriage Act. In BC, civil ceremonies are performed by marriage commissioners, who are appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Vital Statistics Agency. For more details, click on Information about Marriage Commissioners. If you plan to have a civil ceremony, contact and book a marriage commissioner as soon as possible once you set your wedding date. Make sure you provide the necessary information on your wedding:
• Date and time of your wedding ceremony
• Location and address
• Payment of fees to the commissioner
Additional information can be helpful, including the number of guests and people in the wedding party, plus any special wardrobe or other requests. Find here the approved wedding ceremony for your use. Any changes should be discussed with your marriage commissioner. Please note that the bold text is mandatory for all civil ceremonies in British Columbia.
Register the Marriage
The marriage commissioner or religious representative who will perform the wedding ceremony will help complete the Marriage Registration Form. Within 48 hours of the wedding ceremony, the form will be sent to the Vital Statistics Agency, where the marriage will be registered and a legal record will be kept. Proof of Marriage At the time of the ceremony, your marriage commissioner or religious representative may provide a statement of marriage, which can be used temporarily as proof of marriage. However, it is not a legal document. You will receive a legal Marriage Certificate from the Vital Statistics Agency after the registration of the marriage. Which name can I use? After marriage, you can continue using or choose to use your own surname at any time. You also gain the right to use your spouse's surname. This does not result in a legal change of name or any automatic change to your identification records. If you choose to use hyphenated surnames, a legal Change of Name is required.
Reverend Karen Belshaw
Marry Us Kelowna
http://www.marryuskelowna.com
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
How To Get Married In British Columbia
You do not have to be a
Anyone over 19 years of age is eligible to apply for a marriage licence in BC.
If one or both individuals were recently divorced within the last 31 days, proof of divorce must be provided. No licence is issued until the courts finalize a divorce, normally 31 days after the divorce decree is issued by the Courts.
To marry, blood tests are not required under
To get married in
Only one member of the couple needs to apply in person for a marriage licence.
The current fee for a Marriage Licence is $100.00 and must be paid at the time of application. To ensure accuracy of marriage certificates issued after registration and to verify legal age to apply for a marriage licence, primary identification in the form of a birth certificate, IMM/Immigration form, Permanent Resident or Citizenship card confirming 1) full legal names 2) birth date 3) place of birth should be provided for both parties. You will also be asked to provide information on your current marital status and address.
If the applicant does not have primary identification for the parties then the following documents may be utilized in a descending order of preference:
- Driver's Licence
- Passport
- Credit Card
- Bank Card
The marriage licence is issued at the time of application. The marriage licence is non-refundable, valid for three months and may not be extended.
In
To perform the religious ceremony, you can choose a religious representative who must be registered with the Vital Statistics Agency, under the Marriage Act.
In BC, civil ceremonies are performed by marriage commissioners, who are appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Vital Statistics Agency. For more details, click on Information about Marriage Commissioners.
If you plan to have a civil ceremony, contact and book a marriage commissioner as soon as possible once you set your wedding date. Make sure you provide the necessary information on your wedding:
- Date and time of your wedding ceremony
- Location and address
- Payment of fees to the commissioner
Find here the approved wedding ceremony for your use. Any changes should be discussed with your marriage commissioner. Please note that the bold text is mandatory for all civil ceremonies in
The marriage commissioner or religious representative who will perform the wedding ceremony will help complete the Marriage Registration Form. Within 48 hours of the wedding ceremony, the form will be sent to the Vital Statistics Agency, where the marriage will be registered and a legal record will be kept.
Proof of Marriage
At the time of the ceremony, your marriage commissioner or religious representative may provide a statement of marriage, which can be used temporarily as proof of marriage. However, it is not a legal document. You will receive a legal Marriage Certificate from the Vital Statistics Agency after the registration of the marriage.
Which name can I use?
After marriage, you can continue using or choose to use your own surname at any time. You also gain the right to use your spouse's surname. This does not result in a legal change of name or any automatic change to your identification records.If you choose to use hyphenated surnames, a legal Change of Name is required.
For more information contact:
Reverend Karen Belshaw
Wedding Minister Kelowna
http://weddingministerkelowna.blogspot.com/
250-826-5777
Your Wedding Day
Who said you couldn't actually laugh and have fun on your wedding day? It should be fun! I love to deal with happy couples who enjoy a laugh and want to make the most of their wedding day. I’ll help you create a ceremony that’s "YOURS" - be it fun, unique, intimate, traditional with a "twist" or even something simple. It won’t be a boring ceremony that everyone's heard a hundred times before - it will be yours. If you'd truly like to laugh and enjoy your day, I'm here to help make it happen!
Your wedding day should be one of the most wonderful memories of your life. My dedication and love of this role as a Marriage Celebrant will become apparent when we meet and it is my commitment to each and every couple that I marry, to fulfill this life-long dream of the Perfect Wedding Day.
Your wedding ceremony marks a huge turning point in your life. It makes a statement about your love and commitment and the reasons you and your fiancé have chosen one another as “forever partners”. It is the most symbolic and public personal moment you will ever have – let’s get it right!
For more information contact:
Reverend Karen Belshaw
Wedding Minister Kelowna
http://weddingministerkelowna.blogspot.com/
250-826-5777
Your wedding day should be one of the most wonderful memories of your life. My dedication and love of this role as a Marriage Celebrant will become apparent when we meet and it is my commitment to each and every couple that I marry, to fulfill this life-long dream of the Perfect Wedding Day.
Your wedding ceremony marks a huge turning point in your life. It makes a statement about your love and commitment and the reasons you and your fiancé have chosen one another as “forever partners”. It is the most symbolic and public personal moment you will ever have – let’s get it right!
For more information contact:
Reverend Karen Belshaw
Wedding Minister Kelowna
http://weddingministerkelowna.blogspot.com/
250-826-5777
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