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Jan Smith-Bull

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Last reviewed: August 10, 2026 | Mansfield | Wedding Officiants |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. Business status: Active.

Jan Smith-Bull of Ceremonies by Jan is a secular wedding officiant Mulmur Ontario couples can consider for legal, non-religious ceremonies. Her official website identifies her as a Humanist officiant licensed by the Province of Ontario to perform legal secular weddings in Ontario.

Ceremonies by Jan describes an approach built around either a fully written ceremony or a ceremony developed with the couple. The official site also explains that readings may come from Jan’s collection or be supplied by the couple, giving couples a documented starting point for discussing how personal they would like the ceremony to be.

Services and specialization

Ceremonies by Jan offers legal, secular and non-religious weddings in Ontario. Jan describes herself as a Humanist officiant and says she can perform a variety of ceremony styles. For wedding planning, the most relevant published options are a fully written ceremony or a ceremony created in collaboration with the couple.

The official site also lists vow renewals. Beyond weddings, it refers to celebration-of-life, funeral and naming ceremonies; those services are separate from a wedding booking and should be discussed directly if relevant. No package list is published, so couples should ask which ceremony elements are included for their particular date and location.

Service area and who it may suit

The official contact section places Ceremonies by Jan in Mulmur, Ontario. Jan states that she is licensed to perform legal secular weddings in Ontario, which is the published geographic scope for those ceremonies. The site does not publish a more detailed travel map, a list of preferred venues or a maximum travel distance.

This may suit couples who want a non-religious ceremony and would like choices around the wording, readings and overall style. It may also suit couples planning a simpler or more formal day: the official site expressly notes that wedding days can range from casual to formal. Confirm travel to the venue before treating Mulmur as the limit or assuming service in any particular community.

Ceremony preparation and paperwork

The website sets out several practical preparation steps. It says couples must obtain a marriage licence within three months of the wedding, provide Jan with a scan or clear photo of it, and arrange for two witnesses aged 18 or older to attend and sign the documents.

After the ceremony, Jan says she will finalize the licence and mail it to the registry office. The site says she provides or mails the Record of Solemnization and instructions for next steps. It also notes that a marriage certificate may be requested approximately 12 weeks after the wedding. Couples should confirm the current paperwork process and timing for their own circumstances when booking.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature of Ceremonies by Jan is ceremony flexibility: couples can use a fully written ceremony or work with Jan to build one suited to their style. The site also confirms that couples may provide readings, poems, song lyrics or meaningful quotations, alongside options from Jan’s collection. These are published service features, rather than endorsements or assumptions about fit.

Practical limitations are mainly about information not published on the official site. It does not set out package names, exact travel boundaries, wedding-day duration, rehearsal arrangements, deposit requirements, cancellation terms or current availability. Those details should be resolved directly and in writing before a couple makes decisions around the ceremony timeline.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official website does not list ceremony fees, travel charges, deposits, taxes, rehearsal fees or renewal-vow pricing.

Request a written quote tailored to the ceremony date and venue. It should identify what is included, any travel or additional charges, payment timing, taxes and the terms that apply if the wedding date or location changes.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

Contact and booking

The official website provides a contact form, the email address sunwoodsnwater@yahoo.ca and the phone number 519-939-3534. Its contact section identifies Mulmur, Ontario, but does not publish a complete postal address; no street address is therefore listed in this profile.

When making an enquiry, provide the wedding date, venue or community, expected ceremony time and the kind of secular ceremony you are considering. Ask whether Jan is available before finalizing a ceremony schedule or sending payment.

What couples should confirm

The official site provides useful guidance on ceremony choices and paperwork, but the booking-specific details need a direct conversation. Confirm the exact scope of the ceremony and the written terms before relying on this listing for a legal wedding date.

Last reviewed: August 10, 2026. This profile reflects the services and contact information available on Ceremonies by Jan’s official website at that time.

Availability for the wedding date and venue.
Whether the ceremony will be fully written by Jan or developed together.
The selected readings, vows and any other personalized elements.
Travel coverage, timing, total quote and payment schedule.
Whether a rehearsal, planning meeting or other preparation is included.
Current licence, witness and registry-paperwork requirements for the planned ceremony.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jan Smith-Bull perform legal secular weddings in Ontario?

Yes. Ceremonies by Jan identifies Jan as a Humanist officiant licensed by the Province of Ontario to perform legal, secular and non-religious weddings in Ontario.

Can couples personalize a ceremony with their own readings or wording?

Yes. The official site says Jan can provide a fully written ceremony or work with a couple to build one, and that couples may supply readings, poems, song lyrics or meaningful quotations.