Wedding Reviews

  Shannon and her photographer were exactly what we were looking for when we decided to elope in Nova Scotia. We chose the "Simple and Sweet" Elopement Package. It was perfect for us. We included a bouquet of locally grown flowers  and it was the most beautiful arrangement I have ever seen! I am originally from NS but have since moved away and Shannon made the entire process from start to finish the easiest most organized it could be. If you feel you will leave something out or are worried you wont remember something on your wedding day, Shannon will! She was soo informative and had thought of every aspect we needed leading up to,  during and after the wedding. The ceremony was the most wonderful of all! She was patient with our small children and allowed the evening to flow without pressure. She has such a genuine love for what she does. We cannot recommend and thank you enough Shannon. 

Meegan + Lucas

Shannon was the BEST addition to our June wedding on the beach. The theme was laid back and authentic, and Shannon you really brought that in with the light heartedness, laughs, and customized speeches. Shannon, it was an absolute pleasure to have you be the Justice of the Peace. I also really appreciate the inclusivity and accessibility that you bring into your work, as that can be rare to find. Thank you for your kindness, support, and patience - especially as our doggos were grabbing the attention of the wedding party and the guests😂   There is a reason 5 couples in my family have chosen you, you truly are one of a kind. Thank you ❤️ 

Breanna + Brendan

   Where to start!
My partner and I always knew that we wanted an elopement wedding but weren't sure where to start. We were lucky enough to find Shannon at Married on the East Coast who provided elopement packages in our area! We went to Shannon with the idea of a winter elopement, outside, in February, with snow! Our inspiration idea was from a popular sitcom from the 90's/2000's. Small intimate gathering of 7 guests, outdoor location, snow, and pine trees.
Shannon was immediately on board, and we began making things happen! It was an extremely chill process. We were aware that the time of the year that we had picked, meant that we would all have to be flexible and just go with the flow as the date approached. Due to unforeseen weather in the two weeks leading up to the wedding date, welcome to the East Coast, we had a massive amount of snow and the original location of the wedding was now inaccessible. The irony....So with three days until the Big Day, we had a change in our outdoor location and small shift in our plans. Shannon and Hilary (world's most amazing Photographer) were so chill, and made the entire experience so special for us!
Each part of the wedding, the ceremony, the pictures, all of it was created to be this special experience, just for us. Including the snow shoes!
We can't thank Married on the East Coast enough, for helping to create the most perfect wedding day!    

Jayme + Brendan

 We are thrilled with the service provided by Shannon! From the moment we reached out, she made our elopement experience stress-free and magical. Her attention to detail and genuine passion for creating personalized ceremonies really shone through. She helped us craft a ceremony that was uniquely ours. Her guidance throughout the process was invaluable, and her local recommendations were very helpful. The pictures taken by her photographer were stunning and captured every moment of our elopement flawlessly. She thoughtfully invited a close friend to witness our ceremony, since it was just the two of us. Everyone involved was incredibly warm and welcoming, making the evening even more special. Highly recommend Shannon to anyone looking for a truly special and personalized elopement! 

Marilyne + Terry

 Shannon worked hard to make our very small wedding very special. We are not local to Nova Scotia, Shannon suggested several picturesque locations in the area for us to choose from. She handled coordinating witnesses, times and locations. As an extra special customer service moment, Shannon suggested moving out elopement up one day- since it was only the two of us- because of original day was 99% chance of rain. The sunset wedding was spectacular. She also wrote out a great ceremony, that was personal and touching. Shannon coordinated with Hillary to photograph our ceremony. The two women work so well together. Hillary's pictures were beautiful and captured the moments perfectly. I can't say enough good things about Married on the East Coast. If you're looking to get married in Nova Scotia, Shannon should be your first choice. 

Autumn + Mike

  Shannon is absolutely INCREDIBLE and I would recommend her to anyone that is in need of a JOP :) She is very professional, kind, accommodating, and was so very helpful in understanding and executing my vision for my ceremony. (Even when I needed to pause for many tissue breaks…) I am so thankful for the amazing services she provided and contribution she had on our special day!   

Sara + Logan

Shannon was an absolute pleasure to have officiate our wedding! She was so kind, organized and professional. We knew she would be the perfect fit for our day the first time we met with her. She was very thorough when it came to writing our ceremony and executed it far beyond our expectations. Shannon was so accommodating when we switched locations and always there to answer questions. All of our guests agreed, it was such a beautiful, unique and heartfelt ceremony and we cannot thank her enough! Shannon will make your wedding dreams come true! 

Anne + Kyle

 Having Shannon officiate our wedding was absolutely perfect. From our first meeting, getting to know each other to ironing out the details post ceremony, Shannon was a joy to work with. The beautiful, personal ceremony she prepared for us was magical in every way. 

Emily + Kenny

 Shannon was such a wonderful addition to and integral part of our wedding day! From the very first meeting to ensure we were the right fit for each other, it was clear her sincerity and warmth, thoughtfulness and organization, and her love of true love were beyond what we could have hoped to find in an officiant. With Shannon, details you may never have thought of are taken care of and her questionnaire to get to know you as a couple make for a nostalgic trip down memory lane (and a fantastic date night with your partner and a bottle of wine while you answer them!). The care she takes in crafting a beautifully personalized ceremony won't leave a dry eye in the house! 

Jenny + Riley

 Shannon was thoughtful, organized and the perfect choice for our wedding day in Nova Scotia!  She had moved to Antigonish and I had seen her social media around the same time we were switching gears to a backyard style wedding due to the pandemic. She was so keen to take us on, get to know us, and incorporate our story into the words she shared at our ceremony. It all felt very special and personal and I know a lot of our guests were very impressed! She is bubbly, enthusiastic, and also very kind. We highly recommend Shannon for any Nova Scotia couple! 

Lorraine + Kyle

  Shannon curated our dream wedding ceremony that incorporated my husband and I’s adventurous personalities. There is no limit to the type of ceremony you can create with Shannon as your officiant. Shannon makes it so easy to bring your vision to life with her couples questionnaire. We received so many complements on how much our non-traditional ceremony was loved by our guests and how great of a job Shannon conveyed my husband and I’s story.
Shannon played a large role in helping our wedding day run smoothly as well from running our rehearsal to setting up ceremony decorations. You name it, Shannon is there to help in any way you need with arms wide open!
We would recommend Shannon one thousand times over and over again!  

Alisha + Brandon

 I would highly recommend Shannon to anyone getting married soon. Shannon officiated our small wedding ceremony at Greenhill Provincial Park on June 5th, 2022. She is very professional and detail-oriented, and it’s obvious she cares very much about what she does. She met with us virtually, wrote a beautiful ceremony and ensured it was exactly what we wanted. She made us feel so at ease during the planning process and explained exactly how everything would happen the day of the wedding. She arrived early to prepare and work out any kinks day-of. We couldn’t be happier! 

Chantel + Sean

Having Shannon officiate our wedding ceremony was one of the best choices we could have made! The ceremony was absolutely the highlight of the day for me. From the start having a meaningful and unique ceremony was very important to me, I just wasn't sure where to begin. Shannon helped us to identify key elements and our vision, and then she wrote the most beautiful custom ceremony that PERFECTLY encapsulated our love together. Numerous guests told me it was the most genuine, heartfelt (and tear-jerking!!) ceremony they had ever witnessed. I cannot recommend Shannon highly enough! Working with Shannon was also so easy, it made this aspect of wedding planning relaxing and fun. She was responsive, kind, and professional throughout the process. Shannon also ran our rehearsal so seamlessly; everyone knew exactly where to be and what to do, and it certainly put my mind at ease! We are so very grateful for Shannon and for her personal touches that made our ceremony so memorable and special. We will never forget it! 

Rachel + Mike

Our ceremony was absolutely perfect thanks to Shannon! She thoughtfully wrote a ceremony that included all of the things that are important to Brock & I; family, adventure, our love story, and everything in between. We also did a rose ceremony for our moms and a wine box ceremony, which we never even thought of, and both were such nice additions to the day! Our guests are still talking about how wonderful the ceremony was, and how they felt as if they knew Brock & I even more after it because of how personalized it was. Shannon is the most caring person who will do whatever she can to ensure your wedding day is amazing. She was always available to answer my questions, and made sure our rehearsal ran smoothly, especially with a large wedding party! Thank you so much for making our ceremony special & something we will never forget. We couldn't have done it without you! 

Sarah + Brock

 Thank you so much for making our special day so wonderful! We felt well taken care of, and loved the ceremony you wrote. You have provided a beautiful and memorable beginning to our new life together.

Greg + Frank

 Having Shannon as our officiant was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding day. From start to finish the process working with Shannon was seamless and extremely personalized. She took time to meet with us in person and also sent a thoughtful questionnaire from which she crafts the ceremony. She wrote a perfect, personalized ceremony script that fit exactly what we were looking for and she was so flexible in accommodating our vision for the ceremony. She was also always available to answer questions and even provided suggestions for the ceremony logistics we hadn't previously thought of. On our wedding day she went above and beyond. Her delivery of the ceremony was excellent, and her calm presence helped make everyone feel at ease. She is one of the nicest, most professional people you will ever meet and it's very evident that she is truly passionate about her work. Thank you Shannon for making our day so special. I truly can't imagine a better choice for an officiant! 

Sara + Curtis

Shannon did a wonderful job ensuring that our wedding day was everything we imagined starting with a beautiful written ceremony. She did a tremendous job communicating with us once booking her and even provided us the opportunity to truly personalize our ceremony by including numerous details of our love story. Countless people commented on how beautiful the ceremony was due to her speaking ability and personalization. She worked wonderfully with the numerous other vendors to ensure all ran smoothly and made it known we didn't have to stress about anything from her end. She was amazing to work with and would recommend her to all looking for a personal touch on their wedding day! 

Kelsey + Carson

Shannon wrote us a beautiful ceremony that was modern without the added extra fluff to take up time. She customized the wedding ceremony to include parts of our love story and gave us many recommendations for a unity portion as well as readings to include our family members and make it more memorable. She knew all the key points that brides look for (i.e., moving for the first kiss photo, virtual meetings, etc. ) making the planning process a breeze. Truly a wonderful officiant! 

Madie + Chris

Shannon was such a joy to work with through the whole process, we wanted someone relaxed and easy-going like ourselves and that's exactly what we got! She was so open and eager to work at a new venue and make any special wedding requests we had!

Erin +Jared 

Working with Shannon was an absolute pleasure! We originally booked Shannon to officiate our wedding in 2020, but corona, so we rescheduled for 2021, and we were lucky enough to be able to schedule with her for our new date as well. She made the entire process easy and seamless, explaining every step of the way, and answering any questions we had. She wrote a beautiful ceremony that was personalized to our relationship and story. Shannon didn’t just feel like an officiant who we hired to perform our ceremony, she truly felt like a friend, and that made everything so much more special. 

Ashlea + Cody

My husband and I were married by Shannon in June. She was a fabulous officiant. She guided us through the process and was always responsive. She made the ceremony meaningful and special for us. We were lucky to have been married by Shannon. 

Jennifer + Ozan

We spoke to multiple officiants and were not impressed with anyone until we met with Shannon. A few months prior to the wedding, we met with her and filled out a questionnaire about us. She then scripted the most perfect ceremony that we could have asked for, and ran this by us incase we had updates or changes. The rehearsal went without a flaw as well as our wedding day. I loved how Shannon checked in with us prior to the ceremony and calmed any of our nerves. She was sweet, professional, and brought the right about of humor to our ceremony. BOOK HER NOW!! 

Jennessa + Jordan

Shannon was recommended to us as we searched for a couple-focused officiant. We are so glad that we went with Shannon, and could not imagine our wedding day without her.
She is such a kind and attentive individual. From our first meeting, which she accommodated doing via video call, she was warm and inviting. She wanted to get to know us, both as individuals and as a couple. She asked us about our story and listened to every little detail. She later incorporated these moments of the relationship, both big and small, into the ceremony. Shannon officiated in a way that was engaging and heart-warming. She perfectly captured our story and shared it beautifully with our friends and family. The ceremony focused on us and our love. We are so thankful to Shannon for being so kind, accommodating, warm, inviting, and attentive to detail. We truly never thought a wedding ceremony could be so beautiful until Shannon made magic happen. We highly recommend having Shannon officiate your day; it will be nothing short of magical! 

Rhiannon + Nathan

Shannon was so wonderful! She was prompt and professional. She curated a wedding ceremony that was perfect for us and had us proof and tweak the whole thing until we were happy. We really appreciated her modern approach to the ceremony. My other vendors spoke highly of her as well! She created a very memorable ceremony for us and I’m so grateful we went with her. 

Angelina + Nick

 From our first meeting, we knew Shannon was the perfect choice. My partner and I were comfortable with Shannon right from the start. She was enthusiastic, supportive, and ensured that we had a personalized ceremony that truly celebrated us as a couple. After meeting with us (and with only a two week window to work with), Shannon created a ceremony script that was thoughtful, contemporary, and one that allowed us to incorporate our own personal touches. She was very responsive to our questions, and offered suggestions that made our wedding ceremony even more meaningful. We could not have been happier with the outcome. Shannon is on this earth to spread love. She is genuinely kind and upbeat; and we were very fortunate to have her as our officiant.

Terry + Lynn

 Shannon officiated our wedding so beautifully! She wrote a ceremony that fit us as a couple and incorporated everything we wanted (and nothing we didn't want). Her organization and professionalism kept things running smoothly. She radiates warmth and kindness and made us feel at ease. We're so very appreciative!! 

Meredith + Greg

  I recommend Shannon because she’s personable and professional and will guide you every step of the way from rehearsal -  that I highly recommend,  to obtaining your marriage license to make your union whole. Shannon is very responsive and will work with you to craft your wedding vows. My husband and I will cherish our lovely memories forever! Thank you Shannon for making our special day the most memorable one. I could not have asked for a better Officiant. I’m glad we connected by chance as it was meant to be. There was something special about you from day one!

Clarice + Barry

When we started planning our wedding, we didn't know what direction we wanted to go as far as the officiant was concerned. People suggested asking a friend of ours, but we didn't have anyone in our lives who we felt knew us both equally well.  When we met Shannon, we felt completely at ease. She's such a warm-hearted and kind person. She's incredibly easy to talk to. She gave us all sorts of guidance that really helped us along the way as we decided what type of ceremony we wanted. It was a little disconcerting asking someone who we didn't know to officiate our wedding. It's easy to worry that the ceremony script is just going to sound like a bunch of cheesy, nondescript platitudes all copied and pasted together. That was NOT the case with Shannon. It's clear how much thought and intention she puts into crafting her ceremony scripts. But, at the same time, she was very open to any changes we felt were important to us. She also did a hand-fasting ceremony for us, which we were really excited about. All of our guests thought it was such a unique way to signify the strength of the bond that we've formed, and we're so happy to have a beautiful memento of our day. Long story short, hire Shannon! She's great! 

Elise+ Kevin

Shannon was a dream to work with! She's not only professional, but also extremely flexible. My husband and I had postpone our celebration to 2021, but still wanted to get married on our original date so Shannon changed our package to the elopement package to better fit our needs. She made everything easy through these unprecedented times and officiated the ceremony of our dreams. It was intimate, emotional, filled with laughter and tears and we wouldn't change a thing! We would definitely recommend Shannon's service to anyone who is looking for an officiant! 

Cynthia + Dave

Shannon brought our vision to life. Our ceremony was unique and moving. There was not a dry eye in the house. She was so kind and helpful and made our ceremony incredible. 110% would recommend because after all the ceremony is what your wedding is all about! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 

Ashley + Joshua