Ask The Celebration Advisor: I am planning on getting married may of 2010, having trouble finding marriage commissioners, my father wants a religious ceremony so just wondering if you know if ministers will come to hotels to do the ceremonies of a wedding and if they do how i can get ahold of them! Thank you so much Lisa

Celebration Advisor Reply: Some Edmonton ministers will perform marriage ceremonies in a non-church location.  I assume that you do not have a home church in Edmonton. So I would begin by checking with the local churches that are the same affiliation as your father.  If that isn't possible, look for churches with a non-denominational classification or community church classification.  This website Relocate Canada; has a list of local churches along with links to their websites. Another option is to find a marriage commissioner who will perform a religious ceremony.

Although the commissioner does not have religious credentials, he/she can incorporate religious aspects into the ceremony.  The Alberta government has a list of marriage commissioners with contact information.

Hopefully I have given you the resources needed to find the right person to perform your wedding ceremony.  Good Luck and keep us posted on the events of your wedding.

Ask The Celebration Advisor: Hi im looking 4 a justice of the peace or a clergy member to join my coomon-law and I in marriage, I recently chatted with a woman who did this at her own home for $150, and i have misplaced her information, I really would like the ceremony small us, and 2 people 2 stand up for us, perferably somewhere in Sherwood Park, AB, Please if u can send me some info that would be great, I really need 2 book something asap, NOTHING FANCY AT ALL Thankyou again, Cindy Buzzep

The Celebration Advisor: Thanks for your question, Cindy! If you're not looking for a religious wedding officiant, the Alberta government page has a list of marriage commissioners who are licensed in Alberta to perform weddings.  Since you're in Sherwood Park AB, I recommend taking a look at the official website that lists licensed marriage commissioners in Alberta with a whole section for Edmonton wedding officiants. Just click on the link and scroll down to the Edmonton listing. There's contact information listed for each wedding officiant on the page. Don't forget to let them know that you found them through Wedding And Party Network!

If you're looking for a religious wedding officiant in Edmonton AB (Sherwood Park district) but don't see one that you're interested in, simply write back and I'll be happy to find one for you! Thanks again for your question, Cindy!