Secular Weddings

Licensed Humanist Officiant in Ontario

IT Professional by day, Humanist Officiant on the occasional weekend. I (Sev Derghazarian) am licensed in Ontario to perform wedding ceremonies focused on Humanist values such as respect, responsibility, equality, compassion and love.Whether your celebration is large or small, casual, formal, fun or serious, I can blend all the qualities you are looking for. I am passionate about providing secular ceremonies to people who wish to celebrate their life changing events with the ceremony they want.

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Couple getting married in a chich wedding hall by a humanist officiant.

Services

Weddings

Your wedding can take place anywhere you think best appropriate. Whether you are celebrating in a banquet hall, restaurant, a backyard or a busy street corner. It is your wedding, you should pick a location.Service areas include anywhere within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Haliburton County.

Commitment Ceremonies

Celebrate love of a a special anniversary, a declaration of love or a commitment ceremony or renew your vows. A custom ceremony will be tailored for you to provide long lasting memories.

Naming Ceremonies

Welcoming a new child into the family and community is a special occasion. A ceremony can be provided to introduce the new family addition to your loved ones.

Celebrations of Life

It’s always difficult to say farewell. Our time is short and experiences unique. A secular ceremony can be provided to celebrate and say goodbye to those who pass.

About

Legal Officiant Ceremonies

Ontario Humanist Society (OHS) Officiants are secular clergy licensed by the Province of Ontario to provide ethical marriage ceremonies, legally equivalent to a Justice of the Peace, Judge, or City Hall wedding.We ensure your wedding follows the regulations in the Ontario Marriage Act.

Code of Ethics

OHS Officiants are governed by a Code of Ethics. Concerns relating to the performance of a Humanist Officiant as set out in the OHS Professional Standards may be directed in writing to: Chair, Ceremonies Committee, Ontario Humanist Society, 265 Gore Street, Almonte, ON; K0A 1A0 or by email to: ethicalconcerns@ontariohumanists.ca

Happy couple kissing on completion of an outdoor wedding ceremony with their officiant in the background.

Contact

Thank you for you interest. I’m happy to be engaged and participate in your life changing ceremonies which take place in the GTA.I have a full time position and a young family, but you are important to me, and I generally respond to inquiries within 2 business days.