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Wedding Officiant/Celebrant

LGBTQ, Jewish, Interfaith and Secular weddings. Creating a ceremony exactly as you want it.

Weddings of all types whether your guest list is 2 special witnesses or 200 family and friends.

I bring a professional attitude infused with joy and enthusiasm to both your wedding planning and your wedding day. I am an ordained Kohenet (Hebrew Priestess).  I am a mother and grandmother and community leader.

I will facilitate a wedding ceremony that will meet all your expectations whether you are religious or secular, I believe in the inclusion of all. Wherever you choose to celebrate – in a traditional setting or under a waterfall, I will bring just the right amount of reverence to your wedding ceremony.

I am licensed to officiate wedding in the province of Ontario, Canada.

Wedding couple, Rene and Rachel with wedding officiant SandraLaya Ruch pointing at each other during their wedding ceremony
Testimonials

Rene and Rachel, Weddin

Finding an officiant was fairly straightforward. We were able to search by the date of our wedding and it made it all that much easier. Sandra Ruch was incredible in officiating.

Her allowance to customize our wedding allowed our day to be exactly as we wanted it. It felt very personal, as any wedding should.

June 2023