Janet Rudd
Humanist Officiant
Services & Wedding Venue Ideas
Marriage Ceremony
At your request, the marriage ceremony may include specific cultural elements of your choosing and/or modern approaches to totally reflect your values and wishes – always maintaining a respectful tone. Same-sex weddings, remarriages, commitment/renewal of vows and elopement ceremonies can all be created and performed to reflect the importance of these life-changing moments.
Other Life Event Ceremonies
​In addition to performing weddings, I also provide customized Celebration of Life funerals and memorials, child namings and adoption welcomings, divorce ceremonies, pet ceremonies and other important secular life-event celebrations.
Wedding & Event Venues
I am based in mid-town Toronto but can negotiate travel to your chosen venue in Ontario. Perhaps you wish to be married on a boat in Lake Ontario, in one of our lovely parks, in a welcoming backyard, at city hall or at home. Summer or winter, you choose the venue that suits you best - see below for ideas. Only you and your fiancé can select the ultimate ceremony location and I will work with you to customize and deliver your unique ceremony.
About Humanism
Humanism is a non-religious or secular philosophy of life that values social justice, equality, compassion and respect for others and the world we share. A Humanist strives to create a more humane and responsible world through rational thought processes, a respect for science and empathy for others. Humanist ceremonies are inclusive and celebrate committed relationships, including interfaith, inter​cultural or same sex. The Ontario Humanist Society is committed to 10 important principles.
Click on the link to view these principles: https://www.ontariohumanists.ca/what-is-humanism
​Wedding Venue Ideas
At the Beach
Who doesn't want a beach or cottage wedding? Wherever you choose to get married, I'll prepare and deliver the perfect ceremony for your special day.
Municipal Park
Who knew that we have lovely outdoor settings for weddings and other celebrations right in our backyard?
Farm Wedding
Ah! The romantic, rustic appeal of a barn wedding with great photo opportunities in beautiful, rural Ontario.